New School Journal and Junior Journal books out now
25 November 2024
The next issues of the School Journals and Junior Journal are on their way! Physical copies of the books have been sent straight to schools and kura using The New Zealand Curriculum, and the online versions are available now at the links below.
The journals contain a variety of engaging stories, articles, plays, and poems to support students’ reading development. Each journal has a central theme to explore, like uncovering the past (Level 2) and exploring identity at Level 3 and Level 4. The Junior Journal 68 is focused on flight.
We’re currently updating the teacher support materials (TSMs) that come with the journals so that they embody structured approaches to literacy learning. We expect the first release of new TSMs in June 2025. We’ll update you when they’re ready.
Schools and kura can also expect new quick guides on using structured literacy approaches with existing School Journals and Junior Journals (along with other Ministry publications like Ready to Read Colour Wheel and CHAPTERS). These will be aligned to the refreshed English learning area. Development is underway and they are expected on Tāhūrangi by Term 1 2025.
