What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? This got students thinking further on these issues- it morphed into an inquiry into the Land wars and it was amazing to see where the students took this.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? This is still ongoing. The kit was a good way of introducing difficult conversations which has made students more willing to express their opinions and listen to others point of view

“Another great kit from School Kit. I think it was great how it included material that challenged my thinking. We have used bits and pieces from the kit but the impact was great with some very thoughtful and challenging discussions from students.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? Could be used as part of setting up the class culture / treaty early in the new school year, also some tools for teachable moments if any incidents arise throughout the year.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? Created more awareness around how one's comments can effect others, and also awareness around how cultural differences are sometimes similar in purpose.

“Very thought provoking subject, which really challenged the students to think carefully about their own points of view and how their actions and words can affect others. Kept my year 5/6 class engaged and generated lots of interesting discussion.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? Challenged their thinking on how they think and act.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? Improved social aptitude and awareness of others.

“It's an excellent kit, that we'll be introducing earlier on in the year next year to provoke even richer outlays from the initial thinking.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? To be honest - we didn't get this far with the kit but I would like to use it again in 2020 to do something like this. I felt that some of the stuff was a little bit ";too young"; for the Year 9s BUT I used the concepts of the kit.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? I cannot answer this honestly because I did not use it totally in the way that was intended.

“This kit was aimed at Year 7-8 and I used parts of it with a Year 9 class. I did not use the whole kit as I was running out of time with other topics and it seemed like something that I would use more at the start of the year with a class. I initially got the kit to use with some of our learners who struggle with the level in a Year 9 classroom but I immediately saw that it really needed to be applied to the whole class.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? Realisation that the world is affected by a colonised perspective and regarded as ";normalised bullyism";

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? It created ongoing discussion and strong reflective research amongst students to gain a greater self understanding.

“An excellent discussion tool to start the vital conversation around reflection, understanding, and seeing how racism and white privilege affects the lives of indigenous people on a daily and recurring basis. This situation did not go down well at all with senior management.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? The action plan has complemented what I already teach my students about inclusion, respect, values, differences and co-operation. By asking the students to actively talk about each and every issue raised in the booklet we have been more inclusive and more

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? The awareness and understanding of the different cultures and the needs and expectations of each of these has been apparent in the way the students understand each other. I do not tolerate racism of any kind and this kit reinforced that at every level. Th

“This year I have spent a lot of time talking through with my year 7's the importance of inclusivity, respect and awareness of each other, our cultures, differences etc. This kit brought that all together for us and provided so many opportunities to encourage further development within these issues. My students are developing their understanding of the world of people around them through concrete activities. We have thoroughly enjoyed our kits this year.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? We talked a lot about how different people have been treated differently in history, not just in NZ but the world. Focusing on Maori and Pasifika racism in history, but then how ingrained it is in what we do every day. We listened to people on radio and s

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? Our class were not so tolerant towards each other, but this brought them together somewhat. They still have their arguments/differences, but this is based on what they do - not who they are now.

“The resources were awesome! I was able to link it in with our inquiry on 'New Zealand', as we studied an A-Z type project about different things in NZ.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? It made us think that we have to be aware of the language that we use, and that even if you hear some types of language all the time, it doesn't make it okay.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? It made me more aware of racism, even though you know what it means you are more aware of what you are saying. Students attitudes changed throughout using the kit. I am going to use what I can from the kit for my class next year as well.

“It was a great unit to use in my class as our school is very multi-cultural and so are our classes. My year 3/4 class and I thoroughly enjoyed using the kit.”

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