In 2023 we were proud to be able to enhance the existing staff scholarship programme to help two Junior School teachers attend a conference which they attended earlier this year. Teachers Victoria Mauala and Sally Chudzynski share here their appreciation for the support in part made possible thanks to the funds raised from the Gifting Amazing Annual Fund:
“The buzz from ISTELive 2024 in Denver has settled, but the learnings and connections we made are sure to inspire us as educators for months to come. This year’s conference, held from June 23rd to 26th, brought together over 16,500 educators and edtech leaders from around the world. ISTE is the International Society for Technology in Education and is highly regarded as the gold standard for edutech professional development and innovation. We feel very grateful to the Gifting Amazing Scholarship fund that allowed us to experience this international extravaganza that will benefit our incredible Junior School. Our focus was on exploring the latest advancements in technology and their potential to transform teaching and learning at St Cuthbert’s College Junior School. We participated in a wide range of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, all designed to equip us with the knowledge and tools to create engaging and effective learning experiences for our girls.”
This year we shall support the Pōhutakawa Learning Centre staff through the scholarship programme, with additional scholarship awardees to be announced in Term 4!