Mastery Schools New Zealand – Arapaki
John Wilson made this Official Information request to Charter School Agency
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From: John Wilson
Dear Charter School Agency,
I am writing to request the following information regarding the recent PR announcement by the ACT Party, as reproduced by the Stuff website "First new charter school given green light, 2025 opening", concerning the approval of "Mastery Schools New Zealand – Arapaki" as one of the first charter schools:
All communications (including emails, letters, meeting records, etc.) between David Seymour or his office and representatives of the Charter School Agency concerning Mastery Schools New Zealand—Arapaki, including communications related to any press release.
A copy of any application submitted by Mastery Schools Australia or Mastery Schools New Zealand to the Charter School Agency for consideration as a charter school provider.
All correspondence (including emails, letters, or other written communication) between the Charter School Agency and representatives of Mastery Schools New Zealand or Mastery Schools Australia.
A copy of any assessment report related to the application by Mastery Schools New Zealand or Mastery Schools Australia, including any evaluations, recommendations, or reviews conducted by the Charter School Agency or other involved bodies.
A breakdown of the total cost associated with the establishment of Mastery Schools New Zealand – Arapaki
Yours faithfully,
John Wilson
From: Charter Schools
Charter School Agency
Tçnâ koe
Thank you for your email regarding Charter Schools | Kura Hourua.
If your email requires a response, we’ll be in touch in the next five
working days.
The first stage of the current application round has now closed. Stage two
of the application process will be undertaken over the coming months.
We expect to be negotiating and signing contracts with charter school
sponsors before the end of the year, for the first schools to open in term
one 2025.
Charter Schools| Kura Hourua are one way that the Government is aiming to
improve student achievement. Charter schools provide a new schooling
choice to families, and more flexibility for educators to lift children’s
achievement.
Further information on charter schools can be found [1]here on our
website.
Ngâ mihi,
The Charter Schools Team
He mea târai e mâtou te mâtauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai
ôna huanga
We shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent
outcomes
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From: Enquiries National
Kia ora John
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Ngā mihi
Enquiries National Team | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education | IB
8 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
education.govt.nz
He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga
We shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes
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