PPTA Annual Conference, Brentwood Hotel, Wellington

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Anne Tolley | Education
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e whā. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.
Good afternoon - thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. I just want to start by acknowledging the work of the PPTA, particularly your president Robin Duff. Robin and I have enjoyed a constructive working relationship over the last 12 months, which has given the PPTA a strong voice. I also want to praise the entire education sector in Canterbury for the way you all responded to the devastating earthquakes. ... read more

Government reduces scrutiny of NCEA marking - Radio New Zealand

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URL: Government reduces scrutiny of NCEA marking Radio New Zealand ... what proportion of teachers are making the right decisions. The remainder will be chosen from achievement standards where teachers need more help and advice. The secondary teachers' union, the PPTA, says the change will help reduce teachers' workloads. NCEA article unfair, unbalancedStuff.co.nz Speech: Anne Tolley - PPTA Annual ConferenceVoxy North & South article unbalanced - PPTATVNZ Newstalk ZB -New Zealand Herald -Scoop.co.nz (press release)

Tension eases between teachers and Tolley - New Zealand Herald

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URL: Tension eases between teachers and Tolley New Zealand Herald Education Minister Anne Tolley and teachers have not seen eye-to-eye on many issues in the past year. Photo / Ben Fraser The often tense relationship between Education Minister Anne Tolley and secondary school teachers had a respite ... Speech: Anne Tolley - PPTA Annual Conference Voxy

PTTA president opens annual conference

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President Robin Duff opened PPTA’s annual conference saying the problems highlighted by protest action against the global financial system were echoed in the funding of New Zealand’s public secondary education.

PPTA animated video calls for an end to political ping-pong

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PPTA launched the annual conference with the release of its’ end the political ping-pong in education animated video clip.

New programme for reading and speaking - Voxy

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Benchmarking progress against National Standards criteria provides transparency and all can see the programmes cost-effectiveness. Distance learning delivers this simple, effective and standardised learning programme nto workplaces, homes and schools. and more »

The English and Reading Programme

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Listening and working memory needs are the leading correlates of reading and speaking disability. John Callahan's new learning theory, learning resources and assessment closes the gap between the best and poorest achievers. The programme is for people ...

National standards in schools - Stuff.co.nz (blog)

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Primary school principals have released this video, in which they tell us what's wrong with national standards. Step into my office, headmaster. It's time we had a chat... I'm frustrated with this national standards issue, and after watching the video ... and more »

Dita De Boni: Tolley's anti-teacher volley - New Zealand Herald

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In other words, it's the home environment that needs to improve before our kids' educational standards improve - not the schools and teachers. And teacher quality is important, but perhaps not as important as the quality of parenting. ... and more »

Pagani on National Standards | Kiwiblog

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A refreshing blog from John Pagani: Principals say they say they can't give us objective measurements of how our kids are doing in relation to his or her.

Standards would boost ECE quality - NZEI - Voxy

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The introduction of industry standards would help deliver consistency and quality in early childhood education, according to the education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa. The Labour Party has released its work and wages policy which would see the ... and more »

Manoj Daji: One-size-fits-all approach misses the mark in sport

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Labour's sport and recreation policy has merit but a one size fits all approach is highly unlikely to work in our Super City of about 100,000 secondary school-aged students. Each region has its own idiosyncrasies which will need to...
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UCOL BLOG » Education Minister visits site of U-Skills hub

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UCOL has announced plans to upgrade its trades training facilities in in Princess Street, with Chief Executive Paul McElroy saying the upgrade will future proof a place for trades training in the future, provide a modern and exciting learning space for staff and students that meets 21st Century needs, and be open in time for classes next year. ... The partnership approach helps students progress smoothly and directly through secondary school via tertiary education into employment. ...

UC students to benefit from post-earthquake generosity - Voxy

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The University of Canterbury is to offer 95 new scholarships of $2000 each to returning students in 2012, thanks to the generous donations of UC alumni and friends to the UC Foundation's 2011 Earthquake Scholarships Appeal. The UC Foundation launched ... and more »

Students flourishing on UC-operated programmes - Scoop.co.nz (press release)

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Project leader and University of Canterbury Maori Development Officer Hemi Inia said Te Ru Tauira is providing students with homework support to enhance their NCEA achievement rates. “We believe that the programme will contribute to the academic ... and more »

Witt CEO backs its student union - Taranaki Daily News

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Taranaki Daily News
Witt chief executive Richard Handley has warned the polytech's student association is set to fold next year when compulsory membership ends. Mr Handley said he had been told the student association leadership planned to dissolve the organisation if ...

Lincoln increases fees to cover costs - Voxy

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Vice-Chancellor Professor Roger Field says "there are a number of factors that influence the decision to increase student fees, and such a decision is never taken lightly. Obviously our costs are a key component and the University is no different to ... Lincoln wants to hike feesStuff.co.nz

Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2011

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The annual report is a key accountability document which all New Zealand Government departments are required to produce. It reports performance against the statement of intent and contains achievements for the year, performance against specific criteria, and audited financial statements.(Pursuant to S39 of the Public Finance Act).

New tool testing if kiwis can fly - Voxy

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A new online "game" is helping New Zealand flight training schools identify whether prospective students have what it takes to be pilots. The Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation (ATTTO) has worked with the aviation industry and UK-based ... and more »

Long-serving principal farewelled - The Dominion Post

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URL: Long-serving principal farewelled The Dominion Post Retiring Titahi Bay principal School Ted Scanlan has seen many changes during a lifetime of teaching, and says classrooms are exciting places right now. The local educator was farewelled on October 7 with a giant school haka and a function at the ...