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At the heart of wellbeing are the initiatives and relationships that help ākonga and kaimahi feel safe, supported, and connected in education.

That sense of connection grows through small, everyday acts of care, understanding and inclusion. It’s built by kaiako, leaders, whānau and communities who make the effort to notice, listen and create space for others – whether it’s a school creating a role dedicated to aroha and wellbeing, a pair of four-legged friends helping children navigate big feelings, or efforts to support every learner to feel a genuine sense of belonging.

As we head into the busy final weeks of the year, I hope these stories offer a moment to pause and reflect on the people who make a difference in your school or kura, or early learning service, and on the connections that sustain us through both challenge and change.

Noho ora mai rā, nā 

Sarah Wilson, Ētita | Editor

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Issue 11 2026: The heart of wellbeing – Education Gazette

Read individual articles#

You can also read and enjoy individual articles on the Education Gazette website:

• Inclusion starts with connection at Kaitiaki Kindergartens
• Merrin School’s paws-itively wonderful wellbeing programme
• Supporting wellbeing through aroha at Te Rōhutu Whio
• The ripple starts with kaiako: The joy of moving and learning together
• How migrant-background rangatahi experience physical activity
• Leading with culture and learning for life
• Food is fuel: How Healthy School Lunches keep ākonga going 
• Fashioning a future generation of technology students
• The Tauranga trust helping rangatahi reconnect with learning.
   

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