Tamaki Achievement Pathway Focus on success

The Tamaki Achievement Pathway programme shows students at low decile schools that, through hard work, anything is possible.

But don’t take our word for it – you can see the results for yourself each week when pupils from a cluster of Tamaki schools air their own show on Triangle Television.

The 15-minute programme, which will also run on Maori TV by the end of the year, tackles issues such as healthy eating, the importance of exercise, fire safety, bullying, and tagging.

These are problems endemic in this South Auckland community, along the banks of the Tamaki River, where most schools have low decile ratings.

Pupils in such schools often have low achievement levels, but the Pathway’s Schools Inc Television programme showcases the good work they do. The aim is to inspire parents’ confidence in the local school and ensure they remain the school of choice for their children.
By featuring different children as the show’s presenters each week, the programme shows that all things are possible through hard work and practice. It also strengthens links between school and home, because pupils can share with parents the activities they are involved in at school.
The children create animated programmes and profiles of their schools. “We also cover community events such as Panmure’s King of the Mountain race, market days and the Christmas parade,” says Schools Inc producer Rob Munnik.
“It raises the profile of Tamaki and shows kids they can be capable of academic studies.”
The Ministry of Education gave the programme support, but could only fund it for a limited period.
Last year we became involved because this innovative educational pilot programme aims to improve learning outcomes and focuses on strengthening families and communities, we granted it $40,000.
Schools Inc, 7.45-8pm each Thursday on Triangle Television