The Connected Cluster came about from a group of educators in Hamilton wishing to work with others for the betterment of the learners with in the region. Hamilton East Primary , Southwell School and St Andrews Middle School had worked together over the past seven years and all felt the benefit we were experiencing would be of interest to the whole Hamilton/Waikato community. The community is supported at this stage significantly by a Ministry of Education Regional ICTPD contract but is looking to expand to include more Community Partnerships.