Membership for schools

The E Tū Tāngata Membership supports schools who want to shift the culture of their school and community. It is also an invitation to be a part of a wider collective effort as we work together to change the culture of Aotearoa New Zealand.

E Tū Tāngata is not a program. Nor is it a magic bullet or a quick-fix.

Instead, E Tū Tāngata is a relational pedagogy; it focuses on the way we ARE rather than following a set of lessons.
It is about authentic and lasting culture change; helping your staff and students to know their worth, succeed together and recognise the value of others.

E Tū Tāngata provides strategic language to help you develop the culture of your school and positively change the mindset of your staff and students. The E Tū Tāngata Membership provides personal support, resourcing, collaboration and training opportunities as well as access to our online resources via the E Tū Tāngata kete.

Changing culture is a slow burn; E Tū Tāngata will take 2-5 years to embed in the school environment.

Over this time, we expect schools to see an increase in:

·      Belonging and connection to school

·      Positive risk taking

·      A growth-mindset and reduced fear of failure

·      Quality relationships

·      Inclusive and prosocial behaviour

Join us Today

Let’s start the journey of shifting our culture together!

I’d like to know more. I’m keen to book in a Zoom meeting with the E Tū Tāngata Team

Sign us up! We want to become an E Tū Tāngata Member School

Creating a Culture Shift

E Tū Tāngata does not replace your school values, instead it provides a mindset through which to filter these. We ask: how can any one school value be applied individually (you have value); to those within a class (we succeed together); and to others outside of a group (others matter)?

The E Tū Tāngata mindset filter raises individual self-awareness which in turn creates a collective application of your school values, leading ultimately to a culture shift within your school.

Become an
E Tū Tāngata Member

Benefits

  • Access to the comprehensive E Tū Tāngata Online Resource Kete

  • Strategies and personal guidance - how to implement E Tū Tāngata

  • Professional development workshops

  • Parent pack - explanation of E Tū Tāngata and digital newsletter add-ons

  • Posters, lanyards and badges

  • Regular contact and online newslettters

  • 20% discount on E Tū Tāngata merchandise

  • Network connection with other E Tū Tāngata schools

  • Student leader workshops

Costs

  • Set-up fee $149

  • $2.50 per student per annum

  • 1 hour onboarding PD for whole staff - $450 (highly recommended)

  • 3-hour PD for whole staff - $1,250 (optional)

  • 5.5-hour PD for whole staff - $2,500 (optional)

    All prices exclude GST

Join us Today

Let’s start the journey of shifting our culture together!

I’d like to know more. I’m keen to book in a Zoom meeting with the E Tū Tāngata Team

Sign us up! We want to become an E Tū Tāngata Member School

Don’t just take our word for it …

E Tū Tāngata has proven to be a transformative force at Te Kōmanawa Rowley School, leaving an indelible mark on our students, staff, and the broader community. The powerful messages that we use from E Tū Tāngata has resulted in tangible improvements in academic outcomes, self-esteem, and a sense of belonging among our students.

I wholeheartedly endorse E Tū Tāngata and its mission to create a brighter future for our students and community. (It) has not only made a difference but has set a high standard for initiatives seeking to make a positive impact on the lives of all New Zealanders.

Graeme Norman | Principal | Te Kōmanawa Rowley School

E Tū Tāngata was a “no brainer” for us as a school. The approach is flexible and provides a common language around calling out tall poppy syndrome. The values of E Tū Tāngata align seamlessly with our school values. The E Tū Tāngata team are fantastic people to work with and have a genuine care for this work. Everything about E Tū Tāngata makes sense for schools and for young people and the way that we should all operate as a society and whilst we are only at an early stage of adoption we are impressed with the impact that this will make for our young people.

Rachel Skelton | Principal | Rolleston College

WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY …

The three values E Tū Tāngata stands for, valuing yourself, coming together as a group and helping each other and caring about others is humanity at its best, isn’t it?

My advice would be have a go. What have we got to lose in allowing individuals, schools, workplaces, teams and families to value who they are as people.

Steve Hansen | Former All Black Coach

The fact is that (Tall Poppy Syndrome) is harmful, kids get this idea that it’s not okay to dream big, and I think it’s that culture kicking in, telling them, you’re not supposed to stand out above your peers. Dreaming is such a basis of everything we achieve, you achieve what you dream for. If you dream mediocre - because that’s what you’ve been taught by everyone else that’s what you’re supposed to do - then all you achieve is mediocre. But so many people could be successful if we didn’t have this culture that told them: ‘No, you can’t.’

Nathan Mikaere-Wallis | Nuero-Science Educator

There’s a saying, ‘We impress people with our abilities but we connect with people through our vulnerabilities.’ This saying really sums up my story … We all have things to offer and for people to be able to tell their stories and know their worth is something I’m privileged to be a part of.

Graham Hoete (Mr G.) | International Artist

It doesn’t matter what I do on the cricket field, and as an athlete, I think that’s a really tough thing to understand because that’s what you’re judged on. I have value as Sophie Devine the person, not Sophie Devine the cricketer … I think E Tū Tāngata is such an important part of breaking down this culture we have in New Zealand around Tall Poppy Syndrome.

Sophie Devine | New Zealand Cricket Player