Creating a belonging place

This report presents findings from a case study of Owairaka District School's collaboration with their community as part of the Garden to Table programme and other initiatives. It is the second case study NZCER has carried out as part of a wider project looking at successful and sustained collaborations between New Zealand schools and community and professional experts. The research included attending an open day at Owairaka District School, observing the Garden to Table programme in action, and interviews with the principal, teachers, community volunteers and students. The primary focus for our research is to explore the impact and experiences of the adults who work together in these collaborations.