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Ep36 – Christchurch Children in Crisis

Ep36 – Christchurch Children in Crisis

Feb 10, 2022

In the past decade, Christchurch families have dealt with earthquakes, terror attacks, and a global pandemic. Waimairi School Principal Mike Anderson says the children have been traumatized and that teachers have had to make well-being the greatest priority. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RglNuIlx4js&ab_channel=ActiveIntelligencePodcastNZ Ep36 Christchurch Children in Crisis

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