August 16, 2021 • 10 mins
A unique school in Christchurch's central city has parents lining up to get their children into it.
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discover is a state-funded special character school that currently has 193 on its wait list.
Students work on a 'high-trust model', directing their own learning and can learn anytime anywhere, including off-site if it's agreed.
There is also a cohort of students who are not able to attend full-time education.
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery principal Anita Yarwood joined Kerre McIvor.
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Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discover is a state-funded special character school that currently has 193 on its wait list.
Students work on a 'high-trust model', directing their own learning and can learn anytime anywhere, including off-site if it's agreed.
There is also a cohort of students who are not able to attend full-time education.
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery principal Anita Yarwood joined Kerre McIvor.
LISTEN ABOVE
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