Claire Amos: Albany Senior High School Principal on the new subjects to be added to schools

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Sep 11, 2025 · 4m · transcript

There's concern there's a creep towards privatisation in a refreshed curriculum.

The Government's overhauling senior secondary school subjects, with new options to be phased in from 2028.

Vocational subjects including engineering, building, and construction will be industry-led.

Principal of Auckland's Albany Senior High School Claire Amos told Ryan Bridge it could mean losing the benefits of a school-led approach.

She says some of the most powerful vocational learning is happening in the context of schools meeting the needs of their distinct communities.

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