 Taranaki Daily News | URL: NCEA tests employers hiring school-leavers Taranaki Daily News A decade on and getting to grips with NCEA is still a challenge for employers recruiting school- leavers. In its 11th year the country's secondary school qualification system, NCEA, has already seen a number of changes, meaning employers of ... |
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
NCEA tests employers hiring school-leavers - Taranaki Daily News
Internet in schools as 'vital' as electricity - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Internet in schools as 'vital' as electricity
Stuff.co.nz
The ICT (Information and Communications Technology) in Schools 2011 report, undertaken by Research New Zealand, looked in detail at how technology was being used in schools and its impact. The report also found that during a typical school week ...
Stuff.co.nz
The ICT (Information and Communications Technology) in Schools 2011 report, undertaken by Research New Zealand, looked in detail at how technology was being used in schools and its impact. The report also found that during a typical school week ...
School books give way to e-learning - The Nelson Mail
URL: School books give way to e-learning
The Nelson Mail
For some Nelson students, this year could see the end of trusty ballpoint pens and 1B5 exercise books, as high schools across the region embrace the digital age. Garin College principal John Boyce said this year could be the last students at his school ...
The Nelson Mail
For some Nelson students, this year could see the end of trusty ballpoint pens and 1B5 exercise books, as high schools across the region embrace the digital age. Garin College principal John Boyce said this year could be the last students at his school ...
iPads oust books from schoolbags - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: iPads oust books from schoolbags Stuff.co.nz CLASS ACTION: Laurel Baird has spent $1500 to kit out her children Henry, 15, Elijah, 8, Victoria, 13, and Noah, 12 with shoes, bags, stationery and uniforms for their new school year. An increasing number of schools are "inviting" pupils to bring ... |
Parents struggling with rising digital education costs - TVNZ
URL: Parents struggling with rising digital education costs
TVNZ
Schools should be doing everything they can to help students adapt to an increasingly digital world, said education expert Noeline Wright, from Waikato University, on TV ONE's Breakfast this morning. "It's just looking at what kind of learning tools ...
TVNZ
Schools should be doing everything they can to help students adapt to an increasingly digital world, said education expert Noeline Wright, from Waikato University, on TV ONE's Breakfast this morning. "It's just looking at what kind of learning tools ...
Building the future of science and mathematics at Kuranui - Voxy
URL: Building the future of science and mathematics at Kuranui
Voxy
The South Wairarapa's secondary school, Kuranui College, continues its push to provide innovative 21st Century teaching with the completion of a modern, custom-built building to help deliver its science and mathematics curriculums.
Voxy
The South Wairarapa's secondary school, Kuranui College, continues its push to provide innovative 21st Century teaching with the completion of a modern, custom-built building to help deliver its science and mathematics curriculums.
Trust Board seeks funding for school lunch programme - Radio New Zealand
URL: Trust Board seeks funding for school lunch programme
Radio New Zealand
Te Aupouri Maori Trust Board in the Far North is working this week to find a way to continue providing school lunches for hungry pupils. The Ministry of Social Development has told the Board it can't continue using some of the money it receives through ...
Radio New Zealand
Te Aupouri Maori Trust Board in the Far North is working this week to find a way to continue providing school lunches for hungry pupils. The Ministry of Social Development has told the Board it can't continue using some of the money it receives through ...
Rolls up but fees remain the same - The Nelson Mail
URL: Rolls up but fees remain the same
The Nelson Mail
Fees would remain the same, at $190 a student or $250 a family, even for students attending the Nelson Trades Academy, which caters to all school in the region except Nelson College. Garin College principal John Boyce said his school's roll would ...
The Nelson Mail
Fees would remain the same, at $190 a student or $250 a family, even for students attending the Nelson Trades Academy, which caters to all school in the region except Nelson College. Garin College principal John Boyce said his school's roll would ...
School has its biggest roll ever - The Ashburton Guardian
URL: School has its biggest roll ever
The Ashburton Guardian
By Amanda Durry January 31, 2012 Carew Peel Forest School has started the year with its biggest ever roll after 10 new enrolments yesterday. The school started with 68 students for 2012, just ahead of its previous high of 67 students two years ago when ...
The Ashburton Guardian
By Amanda Durry January 31, 2012 Carew Peel Forest School has started the year with its biggest ever roll after 10 new enrolments yesterday. The school started with 68 students for 2012, just ahead of its previous high of 67 students two years ago when ...
Mum forks out $1500 for pupils' needs - The Dominion Post
 The Dominion Post | URL: Mum forks out $1500 for pupils' needs The Dominion Post $260 went on a new uniform for Noah, attending Tawa Intermediate, while Victoria's Tawa College uniform cost about $380. Then there was another $150 on shoes, $60 on haircuts, about $55 each for schoolbags, $40 on lunchboxes, and other sundry items ... |
Northland school fights to keep its senior class
URL: Northland school fights to keep its senior class
Northland's Moerewa School has been fighting to retain its senior class, and says its NCEA results prove its stance is the right one.
Northland's Moerewa School has been fighting to retain its senior class, and says its NCEA results prove its stance is the right one.
Pupils' marks factor in funding decisions | Otago Daily Times Online ...
URL: Pupils' marks factor in funding decisions | Otago Daily Times Online ...
Academic results of pupils recruited to the Otago University Advanced School Sciences Academy will be scrutinised as part of a funding analysis to consider whether the two-year-pilot scheme will attract future finance, a university. ... Academy students from the first intake last year "have only within the last couple of weeks had their NCEA results confirmed" and, in some cases, pupils would still be finalising their 2012 study choices. "We are also flat-out running ...
Academic results of pupils recruited to the Otago University Advanced School Sciences Academy will be scrutinised as part of a funding analysis to consider whether the two-year-pilot scheme will attract future finance, a university. ... Academy students from the first intake last year "have only within the last couple of weeks had their NCEA results confirmed" and, in some cases, pupils would still be finalising their 2012 study choices. "We are also flat-out running ...
Exchange with Chile offers opportunities
URL: Exchange with Chile offers opportunities
A new relationship between Tai Poutini Polytechnic and a Chilean outdoor education provider will see students travel to Chile and Antarctica every year and could lead to TPP hosting international MBA students on the West Coast.
A new relationship between Tai Poutini Polytechnic and a Chilean outdoor education provider will see students travel to Chile and Antarctica every year and could lead to TPP hosting international MBA students on the West Coast.
Pupils' no-show could see school closed - 3News NZ
 3News NZ | URL: Pupils' no-show could see school closed 3News NZ By Anna Burns-Francis A Dunedin primary school is on the brink of collapse after half its students left over the holidays. Rotary Park School has just 34 pupils now, and only a third of them turned up for the first day, following allegations their ... |
Teacher calls time on 33 years at college - The Press
 The Press | URL: Teacher calls time on 33 years at college The Press SOUR NOTE: Linwood College head of music Tony Ryan says the lack of progress over his white-zoned Redcliffs home is frustrating. After 33 years of making music come to life for pupils at Linwood College, Tony Ryan is leaving the school and Christchurch ... |
Monday, January 30, 2012
Schools may not reveal scores, union says - The Dominion Post
URL: Schools may not reveal scores, union says
The Dominion Post
Schools might withhold student achievement statistics if the government does not prevent national standards information being used to create league tables, the New Zealand Education Institute says. All schools must submit their student achievement data ...
The Dominion Post
Schools might withhold student achievement statistics if the government does not prevent national standards information being used to create league tables, the New Zealand Education Institute says. All schools must submit their student achievement data ...
Schools may refuse to hand over student data - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Schools may refuse to hand over student data
Stuff.co.nz
All schools must submit their student achievement data based on 'National Standards' to the Ministry of Education by May 31. "It's a top-of-mind issue and worry for principals, teachers and school as we go into the 2012 school year," NZEI President Ian ...
Stuff.co.nz
All schools must submit their student achievement data based on 'National Standards' to the Ministry of Education by May 31. "It's a top-of-mind issue and worry for principals, teachers and school as we go into the 2012 school year," NZEI President Ian ...
Standards fail pupils, says principal - Wairarapa Times-Age
URL: Standards fail pupils, says principal
Wairarapa Times-Age
PHOTO/AMIE HICKLAND A Wairarapa school will come under special attention from the Ministry of Education after most of its students failed the National Standards benchmark last year. But Dalefield School principal Kevin Jephson, who voluntarily went ...
Wairarapa Times-Age
PHOTO/AMIE HICKLAND A Wairarapa school will come under special attention from the Ministry of Education after most of its students failed the National Standards benchmark last year. But Dalefield School principal Kevin Jephson, who voluntarily went ...
Researcher in awe of trailblazing training system - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Researcher in awe of trailblazing training system
Stuff.co.nz
Mark Warren has been scouring the National Archives looking for information on a trail-blazing programme called Training Within Industry which was run from the late 1940s to 1985. The system was developed in the United States to help companies prepare ...
Stuff.co.nz
Mark Warren has been scouring the National Archives looking for information on a trail-blazing programme called Training Within Industry which was run from the late 1940s to 1985. The system was developed in the United States to help companies prepare ...
Struggle ahead for fast-track teachers - New Zealand Herald
URL: Struggle ahead for fast-track teachers
New Zealand Herald
But the principal of Mangere College, John Heyes, said he did not have a shortage of applicants for teaching positions and the programme was not the right way to tackle inequality in education. "The programme is linked to low decile schools in Auckland ...
New Zealand Herald
But the principal of Mangere College, John Heyes, said he did not have a shortage of applicants for teaching positions and the programme was not the right way to tackle inequality in education. "The programme is linked to low decile schools in Auckland ...
Editorial: Running tomorrow's schools today - Nelson Mail
URL: Editorial: Running tomorrow's schools today
Nelson Mail
... are those who are engaged in the education system – at either end of the piece of white chalk, or whatever they use in the classroom these days. Both teachers and pupils typically this weekend will be feeling back-to-school ambivalence: excitement ...
Nelson Mail
... are those who are engaged in the education system – at either end of the piece of white chalk, or whatever they use in the classroom these days. Both teachers and pupils typically this weekend will be feeling back-to-school ambivalence: excitement ...
Benefits of tertiary education highlighted - Newstalk ZB
URL: Benefits of tertiary education highlighted
Newstalk ZB
New data shows that countries which invested in tertiary education weathered the global financial crisis better than those that did not. Tertiary Education Union National President Dr Sandra Grey says it's self-evident that investing in the sector ...
Newstalk ZB
New data shows that countries which invested in tertiary education weathered the global financial crisis better than those that did not. Tertiary Education Union National President Dr Sandra Grey says it's self-evident that investing in the sector ...
Tertiary education vital tool in economic recovery
URL: Tertiary education vital tool in economic recovery
New data from the OECD shows that countries that invested in tertiary education weathered the global financial crisis better than those that did not. TEU national president Dr Sandra Grey says the data is yet another signal to the minister of tertiary ...
New data from the OECD shows that countries that invested in tertiary education weathered the global financial crisis better than those that did not. TEU national president Dr Sandra Grey says the data is yet another signal to the minister of tertiary ...
Let the children play - The Press
 The Press | URL: Let the children play The Press With a new school year about to start, Beck Eleven speaks to three Christchurch families and a child psychologist about anxiety and change. "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."- Frederick Douglass. |
Teens report ethnic bias in treatment - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Teens report ethnic bias in treatment
Stuff.co.nz
The questions, part of a nationwide survey of more than 9000 high school pupils, found that more than 400 Maori, Pacific and Asian pupils felt they had been discriminated against by the professionals, a finding which surprised lead author Sue Crengle.
Stuff.co.nz
The questions, part of a nationwide survey of more than 9000 high school pupils, found that more than 400 Maori, Pacific and Asian pupils felt they had been discriminated against by the professionals, a finding which surprised lead author Sue Crengle.
Rolls up for many SC schools - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Rolls up for many SC schools Stuff.co.nz WELCOME ALL: Bluestone School is expecting an extra 50 children in their classrooms next week. One of them is Rebekah Barnes, 5. It is back to school time this week and despite most Christchurch earthquake refugees who joined South Canterbury schools ... |
Bumper crop of school entrants - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Bumper crop of school entrants Otago Daily Times Classrooms swelled to 732 pupils in May last year, buoyed by 60 pupils from Christchurch after the February 22 earthquake. At least two or three new pupils were thought to have enrolled for the new year after their families departed the Garden City for ... |
Free education oh so close - Wanganui Chronicle
URL: Free education oh so close
Wanganui Chronicle
"Because I will not only have my NCEA qualifications I will have engineering trade certificate level 2 which is amazing." Wanganui City College head of technology Chris Donaldson described the new U-Skills programme as fantastic.
Wanganui Chronicle
"Because I will not only have my NCEA qualifications I will have engineering trade certificate level 2 which is amazing." Wanganui City College head of technology Chris Donaldson described the new U-Skills programme as fantastic.
Principals want power to search students - Newstalk ZB
URL: Principals want power to search students
Newstalk ZB
"Two give schools specifically the power of search and seizure, issues around weapons in schools and students bringing in drugs in schools are not going away and we believe that would act as an important deterrent." Mr Walsh says believes they can ...
Newstalk ZB
"Two give schools specifically the power of search and seizure, issues around weapons in schools and students bringing in drugs in schools are not going away and we believe that would act as an important deterrent." Mr Walsh says believes they can ...
Call for schools to teach swimming - Manawatu Standard
 Manawatu Standard | URL: Call for schools to teach swimming Manawatu Standard Water Safety New Zealand is hoping to get pools back in Manawatu schools because of fears a lack of water education will lead to a further increase in drownings. A quarter of primary school students in New Zealand are unable to swim 25m or keep afloat, ... |
Boost for Global Arts Education - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Boost for Global Arts Education
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“Imagination, creativity and innovation are present in everyone and can be nurtured through 'arts education' – a term which has many meanings around the world. Arts education does not always happen in schools. Some of the best arts education occurs ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“Imagination, creativity and innovation are present in everyone and can be nurtured through 'arts education' – a term which has many meanings around the world. Arts education does not always happen in schools. Some of the best arts education occurs ...
Online postings can be destructive for kids - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Online postings can be destructive for kids
Stuff.co.nz
... and principals attended the Learning@School conference at Claudelands Event Centre to hear talks on key issues facing New Zealand schools and classrooms. A focus was the growth of technology and social media inside and outside the classroom.
Stuff.co.nz
... and principals attended the Learning@School conference at Claudelands Event Centre to hear talks on key issues facing New Zealand schools and classrooms. A focus was the growth of technology and social media inside and outside the classroom.
Pupils' marks factor in funding decisions - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Pupils' marks factor in funding decisions Otago Daily Times Academic results of pupils recruited to the Otago University Advanced School Sciences Academy will be scrutinised as part of a funding analysis to consider whether the two-year-pilot scheme will attract future finance, a university pro-vice-chancellor says... |
Parents plan to pull pupils from school - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Parents plan to pull pupils from school Otago Daily Times A parent, who also declined to be named, said the parents of all remaining pupils at the school would remove their children from the school as part of a protest march before classes began on Monday morning. He had heard the school was likely to be ... |
School stationery rules irk parents - New Zealand Herald
URL: School stationery rules irk parents
New Zealand Herald
Photo / Thinkstock Parents are frustrated at schools' exclusive stationery supplier deals which they believe are stopping them from getting the best bargains. Tens of thousands of children start back at school tomorrow but The Warehouse says some ...
New Zealand Herald
Photo / Thinkstock Parents are frustrated at schools' exclusive stationery supplier deals which they believe are stopping them from getting the best bargains. Tens of thousands of children start back at school tomorrow but The Warehouse says some ...
Let the children play - The Press
The Press | URL: Let the children play The Press Debbie, who was drifting in her schoolwork, decided while walking home on February 22 that she would change schools and focus on education, while her brother lost all drive for knowledge. "A lot of his friends did the same thing - just gave up and ... |
School need 'urgent' - The Press
URL: School need 'urgent'
The Press
Coe said Rolleston and surrounding townships were growing rapidly and plans for a high school were needed. The town's newest primary school, Clearview, is on land owned by the Education Ministry. "When they [the ministry] bought the land, they bought a ...
The Press
Coe said Rolleston and surrounding townships were growing rapidly and plans for a high school were needed. The town's newest primary school, Clearview, is on land owned by the Education Ministry. "When they [the ministry] bought the land, they bought a ...
Kamo High School Principal quits during holidays - Northern Advocate
URL: Kamo High School Principal quits during holidays
Northern Advocate
He assured parents and other stakeholders that the school's operation and the welfare and education of students would not be affected. "In a normal situation, that [appointment of a new principal] takes a period of time to advertise, shortlist and ...
Northern Advocate
He assured parents and other stakeholders that the school's operation and the welfare and education of students would not be affected. "In a normal situation, that [appointment of a new principal] takes a period of time to advertise, shortlist and ...
Chair to enable new research pathways - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Chair to enable new research pathways Otago Daily Times The centre has more than 35 research teams drawn from a wide range of the university's departments, including the anatomy, biochemistry, medicine, physiology and psychology departments, to name a few, and the School of Physical Education and School of ... |
Friday, January 27, 2012
PM recognises young achievers at special event
URL: PM recognises young achievers at special event
John Key | Prime Minister
Prime Minister John Key today met with the 100 participants in this year's Prime Minister's Youth Programme – young people who have overcome adversity and made a real effort to turn their lives around. The group of 14- to 17-year-olds from South and West Auckland were chosen to take part in the week-long programme in recognition of making positive, life-changing choices...
John Key | Prime Minister
Prime Minister John Key today met with the 100 participants in this year's Prime Minister's Youth Programme – young people who have overcome adversity and made a real effort to turn their lives around. The group of 14- to 17-year-olds from South and West Auckland were chosen to take part in the week-long programme in recognition of making positive, life-changing choices...
Starpath is helping more students succeed at school - Voxy
URL: Starpath is helping more students succeed at school
Voxy
The five pilot schools involved in the project have seen dramatic improvements in NCEA results. One school increased its Level 3 NCEA results by 18 percent while another's Level 1 pass rate went from 4 percent to 60 percent and its level 2 rate from 40 ...
Voxy
The five pilot schools involved in the project have seen dramatic improvements in NCEA results. One school increased its Level 3 NCEA results by 18 percent while another's Level 1 pass rate went from 4 percent to 60 percent and its level 2 rate from 40 ...
Urgent action required to support early childhood education in Christchurch East
URL: Urgent action required to support early childhood education in Christchurch East
The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa is calling on the government to act urgently to help support families and struggling early childhood services in quake-affected areas of Christchurch.
The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa is calling on the government to act urgently to help support families and struggling early childhood services in quake-affected areas of Christchurch.
Parenting - Tahlia Mandie
URL: Parenting - Tahlia Mandie
Australian family counsellor discusses issues around children going back to school and starting school for the first time.
Australian family counsellor discusses issues around children going back to school and starting school for the first time.
Charter Review :: Richmond Road School
URL: Charter Review :: Richmond Road School
Review all assessment schedules, tools and benchmarks. 4a. Strengthen transition, induction and information sharing processes. 4b. Monitor the ongoing educational achievement of. RRS graduates.5a. Achieve and maintain ...
Review all assessment schedules, tools and benchmarks. 4a. Strengthen transition, induction and information sharing processes. 4b. Monitor the ongoing educational achievement of. RRS graduates.5a. Achieve and maintain ...
Boys' High considers alternative to NCEA - Taranaki Daily News
 Taranaki Daily News | URL: Boys' High considers alternative to NCEA Taranaki Daily News IB Diploma vs NCEA - what they both mean. Achievement or unit standards accumulate for each subject to lead to NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3. Students choose six subjects for Levels 1 & 2 and five subjects for Level 3. Students select subjects according to ... |
TEC chief financial officer loses employment dispute - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: TEC chief financial officer loses employment dispute
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
26 (BusinessDesk) – A former chief financial officer of the Tertiary Education Commission has lost a case arguing unjustifiable dismissal which arose during a restructuring of the commission last year. Jan. 26 (BusinessDesk) – A former chief financial ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
26 (BusinessDesk) – A former chief financial officer of the Tertiary Education Commission has lost a case arguing unjustifiable dismissal which arose during a restructuring of the commission last year. Jan. 26 (BusinessDesk) – A former chief financial ...
School a big family for Liz - Auckland stuff.co.nz
 Auckland stuff.co.nz | URL: School a big family for Liz Auckland stuff.co.nz She likes to point out to current students that she's been at the school longer than some of their parents have been alive. Ms Dixon has been in the role of second principal for 21 years and will officially hand over reins on the first day back next ... |
Poverty trap set at birth – study : Family First NZ
URL: Poverty trap set at birth – study : Family First NZ
It could also be that being bred in a high-income family provides children with role models and resources for both educational achievement and career success.” Professor Fergusson said the study showed that income ...
It could also be that being bred in a high-income family provides children with role models and resources for both educational achievement and career success.” Professor Fergusson said the study showed that income ...
Pacific groups say family, not kids, must be government focus
URL: Pacific groups say family, not kids, must be government focus
The Minister of Social Development has been told her focus on child-centred policies to improve the lives of vulnerable children is wrong and won't work for Pacific communities.
The Minister of Social Development has been told her focus on child-centred policies to improve the lives of vulnerable children is wrong and won't work for Pacific communities.
Free childcare access, lower fees urged - The Press
URL: Free childcare access, lower fees urged
The Press
Families in crisis should be offered free access or reduced fees at childcare centres, says a report on early-childhood education in Christchurch's earthquake-hit eastern suburbs. Free access to counselling services for children, families and staff was ...
The Press
Families in crisis should be offered free access or reduced fees at childcare centres, says a report on early-childhood education in Christchurch's earthquake-hit eastern suburbs. Free access to counselling services for children, families and staff was ...
Māori Scholarships for telecommunications careers
URL: Māori Scholarships for telecommunications careers
Māori Scholarships for telecommunications careers – apply now Māori students interested in telecommunications careers now have some additional support in the form of scholarships from 2degrees and Te Huarahi Tika Trust. Hei Rere Mai, a programme ...
Māori Scholarships for telecommunications careers – apply now Māori students interested in telecommunications careers now have some additional support in the form of scholarships from 2degrees and Te Huarahi Tika Trust. Hei Rere Mai, a programme ...
Maori children over-represented in drowning figures
URL: Maori children over-represented in drowning figures
Water Safety New Zealand says it's a huge disappointment that such a high number of pre-school children, half of them Maori, drowned last year.
Water Safety New Zealand says it's a huge disappointment that such a high number of pre-school children, half of them Maori, drowned last year.
Revealed: The Government's broadband plan for your kid's school - TechDay.co.nz
 TechDay.co.nz | URL: Revealed: The Government's broadband plan for your kid's school TechDay.co.nz By Simon Hendery, Thursday, 26th January, 2012 Canterbury may be having its problems, but the region is leading the way when it comes to fibre broadband in schools. The Government is beginning to ramp up its programme to fulfil a commitment that 97.7% ... |
Going abroad: What do we know about people going overseas after tertiary study?
URL: Going abroad: What do we know about people going overseas after tertiary study?
This report looks at people who used the Student Loan Scheme while undertaking tertiary study, and then went overseas. It profiles those overseas and looks at the characteristics of those who return to New Zealand and of those who stay away
This report looks at people who used the Student Loan Scheme while undertaking tertiary study, and then went overseas. It profiles those overseas and looks at the characteristics of those who return to New Zealand and of those who stay away
Skilled Training Graduates Deserve Recognition - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Skilled Training Graduates Deserve Recognition
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Companies supporting their employees through on-job training are equally dedicated, investing in lifting transferable skill levels throughout New Zealand industry. To recognise the efforts of learners and employers, industry training organisation ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Companies supporting their employees through on-job training are equally dedicated, investing in lifting transferable skill levels throughout New Zealand industry. To recognise the efforts of learners and employers, industry training organisation ...
M?ori Scholarships for telecommunications careers - Voxy
URL: Maori Scholarships for telecommunications careers
Voxy
Maori students interested in telecommunications careers now have some additional support in the form of scholarships from 2degrees and Te Huarahi Tika Trust. Hei Rere Mai, a programme launched last November by the Te Huarahi Tika Trust and 2degrees, ...
Voxy
Maori students interested in telecommunications careers now have some additional support in the form of scholarships from 2degrees and Te Huarahi Tika Trust. Hei Rere Mai, a programme launched last November by the Te Huarahi Tika Trust and 2degrees, ...
principal put on indefinite leave - Stuff.co.nz
URL: principal put on indefinite leave
Stuff.co.nz
A letter from Anthony Fisher, chairman of the school's Board of Trustees was sent yesterday to the school community to announce principal Arnna Graham-Sommerville was on "indefinite leave until further notice". It follows a Ministry of Education ...
Stuff.co.nz
A letter from Anthony Fisher, chairman of the school's Board of Trustees was sent yesterday to the school community to announce principal Arnna Graham-Sommerville was on "indefinite leave until further notice". It follows a Ministry of Education ...
Teen quiet on why she helped light fire at school - Southland Times
URL: Teen quiet on why she helped light fire at school
Southland Times
A teenager who helped light a fire in the grounds of an Invercargill primary school has offered no explanation for her actions. Stacey Smith, 17, appeared before Judge Michael Turner in the Invercargill District Court yesterday on a charge of arson on ...
Southland Times
A teenager who helped light a fire in the grounds of an Invercargill primary school has offered no explanation for her actions. Stacey Smith, 17, appeared before Judge Michael Turner in the Invercargill District Court yesterday on a charge of arson on ...
Tauranga to have CBD uni campus - SunLive
 3News NZ | URL: Tauranga to have CBD uni campus SunLive The campus will provide tertiary education from pre-degree to postgraduate and a university experience for the community, industry and schools. With a focus on innovation, it will be used for teaching and research, business incubation, ... |
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Information about PLD for 2012
URL: Information about PLD for 2012
Educational Leaders
Leaders have been asking us where they can find information about Professional Learning and Development (PLD) for 2012. The new process for accessing PLD has been outlined in the New Zealand Education Gazette / Tukutuku Kōrero (January 24, 2012)...
Educational Leaders
Leaders have been asking us where they can find information about Professional Learning and Development (PLD) for 2012. The new process for accessing PLD has been outlined in the New Zealand Education Gazette / Tukutuku Kōrero (January 24, 2012)...
Reminder about our self-review resources
URL: Reminder about our self-review resources
Educational Leaders
There's such a lot of material on Educational Leaders, it's easy for some of our older - but still relevant and useful - resources to get buried. This is just to remind you that we have two sections about self-review on the site. The sections contain videos and resources to download. This material is focused on how some schools used achievement data to identify the needs of their learners, and then used this information to inform their planning.
Educational Leaders
There's such a lot of material on Educational Leaders, it's easy for some of our older - but still relevant and useful - resources to get buried. This is just to remind you that we have two sections about self-review on the site. The sections contain videos and resources to download. This material is focused on how some schools used achievement data to identify the needs of their learners, and then used this information to inform their planning.
Publication of performance information in 2012 ~ Tertiary Education ...
URL: Publication of performance information in 2012 ~ Tertiary Education ...
TEC
Publication of performance information in 2012; Process for publication; Performance Linked Funding.
TEC
Publication of performance information in 2012; Process for publication; Performance Linked Funding.
Spotlight – Peter Coolbear, Ako Aotearoa - ED
URL: Spotlight – Peter Coolbear, Ako Aotearoa - ED
Developing, at the Minister's request, a new business model for Ako Aotearoa, as we become more ambitious about how we best support New Zealand's diverse tertiary education sector to provide the best possible outcomes ... from our National projects and I am very excited about the prospect of developing a stronger three way partnership, between ourselves, the Industry Training Federation and The National Council for Vocational Education Research in Australia.
Developing, at the Minister's request, a new business model for Ako Aotearoa, as we become more ambitious about how we best support New Zealand's diverse tertiary education sector to provide the best possible outcomes ... from our National projects and I am very excited about the prospect of developing a stronger three way partnership, between ourselves, the Industry Training Federation and The National Council for Vocational Education Research in Australia.
Secondary senior managers awarded sabbatical leave
URL: Secondary senior managers awarded sabbatical leave
Ten senior managers from New Zealand secondary schools have been awarded a 10-week sabbatical in 2012 as part of their career pathway. The award is available to senior managers in state or state-integrated secondary schools...
Ten senior managers from New Zealand secondary schools have been awarded a 10-week sabbatical in 2012 as part of their career pathway. The award is available to senior managers in state or state-integrated secondary schools...
Education will lead health in UFB demand says ComCom - Computerworld New Zealand
URL: Education will lead health in UFB demand says ComCom
Computerworld New Zealand
By Michael Foreman | Auckland | Tuesday, 24 January, 2012 There is already “significant demand for connectivity” from school students who use their own devices, and this demand will increase as more schools provide devices, concludes the second of ...
Computerworld New Zealand
By Michael Foreman | Auckland | Tuesday, 24 January, 2012 There is already “significant demand for connectivity” from school students who use their own devices, and this demand will increase as more schools provide devices, concludes the second of ...
Bernadine Vester: Innovative teaching model deserves a chance - New Zealand Herald
 3News NZ | URL: Bernadine Vester: Innovative teaching model deserves a chance New Zealand Herald By Bernadine Vester Only 55 per cent of low income households pass NCEA Level 1 in Year 11, in comparison to 80 per cent of European New Zealanders. Photo / Greg Bowker. I have worked for many years in South Auckland. In a city where inequalities are ... |
learning elearning: Emerging approaches to educational research ...
URL: learning elearning: Emerging approaches to educational research ...
Also my meanders into research, in particular research into workplace learning, apprenticeships and apprentice learning, trades tutors and vocational identity formation. Usual disclaimers apply. This blog records my personal ...
Also my meanders into research, in particular research into workplace learning, apprenticeships and apprentice learning, trades tutors and vocational identity formation. Usual disclaimers apply. This blog records my personal ...
Southern Story
URL: Southern Story
Radio NZ
Sage Forest visits Kimihia Learning Centre in Christchurch, one of the New Zealand's 19 Teen Parent Units, in today's Southern Story...
Radio NZ
Sage Forest visits Kimihia Learning Centre in Christchurch, one of the New Zealand's 19 Teen Parent Units, in today's Southern Story...
Maori child abuse linked to poverty and discrimination - New Zealand Herald
URL: Maori child abuse linked to poverty and discrimination
New Zealand Herald
She is evaluating a programme run by Auckland tertiary institutions, Maori Into Tertiary Education (MITE), which helps Maori students to get from school into tertiary education and then into internships in Auckland companies. Her report praises other ...
New Zealand Herald
She is evaluating a programme run by Auckland tertiary institutions, Maori Into Tertiary Education (MITE), which helps Maori students to get from school into tertiary education and then into internships in Auckland companies. Her report praises other ...
Private education victim of rising costs - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Private education victim of rising costs Stuff.co.nz St Andrews College, a Presbyterian school in Merivale, lost the use of its on-site boarding houses because of damage caused by the February earthquake, but held onto all but 20 of its maximum number of 160 student boarders. Pupils have been staying at ... |
Teachers get to trial iPads first - Timaru Herald
URL: Teachers get to trial iPads first
Timaru Herald
Roncalli College principal Chris Comeau said teachers needed to be clued up with digital devices before the school could ask students to use them in the classroom. However, iPads would not become a compulsory part of a student's stationery list, ...
Timaru Herald
Roncalli College principal Chris Comeau said teachers needed to be clued up with digital devices before the school could ask students to use them in the classroom. However, iPads would not become a compulsory part of a student's stationery list, ...
Police prepare for back-to-school roads - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Police prepare for back-to-school roads Stuff.co.nz Wellington police will be out in force to ensure students make it back to school safely next week. Police will have an increased presence near schools as thousands of pupils, many starting at new schools, navigate traffic by the school gate, ... |
Cobham's roll slump 'not principal's fault' - Gisborne Herald
URL: Cobham's roll slump 'not principal's fault'
Gisborne Herald
MoE regional manager Chris Day said Mrs Cook was appointed to the school as the limited statutory manager because a 2010 ERO report identified risks to the school's operation and the educational performance of its students, “due to a lack of ...
Gisborne Herald
MoE regional manager Chris Day said Mrs Cook was appointed to the school as the limited statutory manager because a 2010 ERO report identified risks to the school's operation and the educational performance of its students, “due to a lack of ...
New Churton Park school opens - The Dominion Post
URL: New Churton Park school opens
The Dominion Post
Talk about a new school in the northern suburbs began as early as 2005, when Churton Park School was nearing capacity. In July 2007, Education Minister Steve Maharey announced $565 million had been allocated to new schools throughout New Zealand and ...
The Dominion Post
Talk about a new school in the northern suburbs began as early as 2005, when Churton Park School was nearing capacity. In July 2007, Education Minister Steve Maharey announced $565 million had been allocated to new schools throughout New Zealand and ...
Kindergarten expected to be open for term two - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Kindergarten expected to be open for term two Otago Daily Times By Lynda Van Kempen on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 The Maniototo Area School grounds will soon be an education hub for children aged from 2 through to 18. The area school caters for primary and secondary school pupils and the district's first kindergarten, ... |
Massey University and HBRC formalise partnership - Voxy
URL: Massey University and HBRC formalise partnership
Voxy
A growing relationship between Hawke's Bay Regional Council and Massey University has been formalised today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. The two organisations have been in discussion over the last 18 months to explore ...
Voxy
A growing relationship between Hawke's Bay Regional Council and Massey University has been formalised today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. The two organisations have been in discussion over the last 18 months to explore ...
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Teaching programme to fast-track new graduates - TVNZ
URL: Teaching programme to fast-track new graduates
TVNZ
... new graduates into classrooms in as little as six weeks. Teach First New Zealand and the University of Auckland plan to recruit 20 people with degrees, who they will place straight into the classroom at low decile schools to learn on the job.
TVNZ
... new graduates into classrooms in as little as six weeks. Teach First New Zealand and the University of Auckland plan to recruit 20 people with degrees, who they will place straight into the classroom at low decile schools to learn on the job.
Fast track teachers programme praised - Newstalk ZB
3News NZ | URL: Fast track teachers programme praised Newstalk ZB Professor John Hattie, from the University of Melbourne Graduate School of Education concedes it's an expensive programme but says its already working very well in Australia. "The principals who employ them, are extremely happy with these people, ... |
Commerce Commission releases second issues paper on high speed broadband demand-side study
URL: Commerce Commission releases second issues paper on high speed broadband demand-side study
The Commerce Commission has today released the second of three issues papers relating to the uptake of high speed broadband ahead of a public conference in February 2012. The paper is in two parts and examines the potential demand for high speed broadband from the education and health sectors.
The Commerce Commission has today released the second of three issues papers relating to the uptake of high speed broadband ahead of a public conference in February 2012. The paper is in two parts and examines the potential demand for high speed broadband from the education and health sectors.
Teachers ready for broadband challenge - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Teachers ready for broadband challenge
Stuff.co.nz
But it said while teachers had been skilled up over the past 10 years and most were willing to ''leave their comfort zones'', the same could not be said for teacher training institutions which were ''behind the times''. The report is one of a series of ...
Stuff.co.nz
But it said while teachers had been skilled up over the past 10 years and most were willing to ''leave their comfort zones'', the same could not be said for teacher training institutions which were ''behind the times''. The report is one of a series of ...
Teachers will benefit from broadband scheme - The Dominion Post
URL: Teachers will benefit from broadband scheme
The Dominion Post
Newman said it was foreseeable most students would have a digital device such as an iPad at school in the near future. "One area that arose repeatedly as a serious concern ... was the perception that our colleges of education are many years behind the ...
The Dominion Post
Newman said it was foreseeable most students would have a digital device such as an iPad at school in the near future. "One area that arose repeatedly as a serious concern ... was the perception that our colleges of education are many years behind the ...
High demand for better broadband in schools - paper - Voxy
 Voxy | URL: High demand for better broadband in schools - paper Voxy There is already significant demand for connectivity in schools from students who use their own devices to do school research online, for social media and multimedia purposes, and for other educational purposes. This demand will increase as many ... |
Health and education to boost UFB uptake - MSN NZ News
URL: Health and education to boost UFB uptake
MSN NZ News
The government ring-fenced $150 million to invest in schools as part of its $1.5 billion programme to roll out a nationwide broadband network. Primary and secondary schools are already showing signs of "pent-up demand for connectivity" as students with ...
MSN NZ News
The government ring-fenced $150 million to invest in schools as part of its $1.5 billion programme to roll out a nationwide broadband network. Primary and secondary schools are already showing signs of "pent-up demand for connectivity" as students with ...
Education will lead health in UFB demand says ComCom - Computerworld New Zealand
Voxy | URL: Education will lead health in UFB demand says ComCom Computerworld New Zealand By Michael Foreman | Auckland | Tuesday, 24 January, 2012 There is already “significant demand for connectivity” from school students who use their own devices, and this demand will increase as more schools provide devices, concludes the second of ... |
The NZC Treaty of Waitangi Principle
URL: The NZC Treaty of Waitangi Principle
This Update focuses on the New Zealand Curriculum principle of the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications for teaching, learning, and the school curriculum.
This Update focuses on the New Zealand Curriculum principle of the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications for teaching, learning, and the school curriculum.
Editorial: School lunch should be a local decision
URL: Editorial: School lunch should be a local decision
The Social Welfare Minister is out on the road, listening to people who have read her green paper on child abuse. At her first public meeting, in Kaitaia this week, Paula Bennett heard a case for providing children at school with...
The Social Welfare Minister is out on the road, listening to people who have read her green paper on child abuse. At her first public meeting, in Kaitaia this week, Paula Bennett heard a case for providing children at school with...
Farm courses on offer - Manawatu Standard
URL: Farm courses on offer
Manawatu Standard
The rural industry needs 3000 new employees to cope with growth, says Land Based Training business development and marketing manager Paula Jonker. And the training school wants to be part of that by offering a new programme. Land Based Training has ...
Manawatu Standard
The rural industry needs 3000 new employees to cope with growth, says Land Based Training business development and marketing manager Paula Jonker. And the training school wants to be part of that by offering a new programme. Land Based Training has ...
Digital devices add to parents' back-to-school blues - Waikato Times
 Waikato Times | URL: Digital devices add to parents' back-to-school blues Waikato Times But Waikato University education expert Noeline Wright told the Waikato Times more use of internet devices was as inevitable in the classroom as it already was in the wider world. "In some schools in the district it is already as if we are doing it ... |
School provides good education - ERO - The Nelson Mail
URL: School provides good education - ERO
The Nelson Mail
"Teachers are not yet adequately assessing student achievement in all areas of mathematics in relation to the National Standards." It also said the analysis and reporting of pupil achievement information could be strengthened to increase their accuracy ...
The Nelson Mail
"Teachers are not yet adequately assessing student achievement in all areas of mathematics in relation to the National Standards." It also said the analysis and reporting of pupil achievement information could be strengthened to increase their accuracy ...
Sponsor programme helping poor kids at school - Voxy
URL: Sponsor programme helping poor kids at school
Voxy
Hundreds of New Zealand children living in poverty will start their school year unable to fully engage in getting a good education. They will walk through the school gates with little or no food to sustain them during the day, inappropriate or ...
Voxy
Hundreds of New Zealand children living in poverty will start their school year unable to fully engage in getting a good education. They will walk through the school gates with little or no food to sustain them during the day, inappropriate or ...
School closed - Wairarapa Times-Age
URL: School closed
Wairarapa Times-Age
"Just like at any school so far out of town, there are students who really want to learn and their parents get behind that school and it naturally becomes a centre of community life. That was the case at Tiraumea." Jilly Tyler, Ministry of Education ...
Wairarapa Times-Age
"Just like at any school so far out of town, there are students who really want to learn and their parents get behind that school and it naturally becomes a centre of community life. That was the case at Tiraumea." Jilly Tyler, Ministry of Education ...
Kuranui College Launches Outdoor Education Academy
URL: Kuranui College Launches Outdoor Education Academy
Kuranui College, the South Wairarapa’s secondary school, continues to develop its innovative approach to education with a new groundbreaking programme that is aimed at getting secondary, primary and international students to enjoy the great outdoors ...
Kuranui College, the South Wairarapa’s secondary school, continues to develop its innovative approach to education with a new groundbreaking programme that is aimed at getting secondary, primary and international students to enjoy the great outdoors ...
Stress tells on headmaster - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Stress tells on headmaster Stuff.co.nz After spending months growing increasingly physically ill from constant stress, Nelson College headmaster Gary O'Shea is back behind his desk, and ready for another year of challenges. Mr O'Shea took a month-long leave of absence towards the end of ... |
The algebra project at St Hilda's Collegiate
URL: The algebra project at St Hilda's Collegiate
Anna Cox, head of mathematics at St Hilda's Collegiate in Dunedin, talks about her involvement in a Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI) - The algebra project. Anna believes it is important for teachers to think about why they do things, how students learn, and how to overcome the barriers to learning. In this talk Anna describes how being involved in the TLRI had benefits for her role as a leader of professional development in her department.
Anna Cox, head of mathematics at St Hilda's Collegiate in Dunedin, talks about her involvement in a Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI) - The algebra project. Anna believes it is important for teachers to think about why they do things, how students learn, and how to overcome the barriers to learning. In this talk Anna describes how being involved in the TLRI had benefits for her role as a leader of professional development in her department.
Academy brings music to low-decile schools - The Dominion Post
 The Dominion Post | URL: Academy brings music to low-decile schools The Dominion Post Jonny does good: Jonny Wilson is hoping his music school will reach 1000 enrolments by the end of this year, including 70 low cost places. He has just opened a second branch of Goodtime Music Academy in Petone's Jackson St. Spreading music through the ... |
Canterbury students look south - Otago Daily Times
URL: Canterbury students look south
Otago Daily Times
Last year, the university recorded a fall in student numbers for the first time in five years, partly as a result of an introduced enrolment limitation scheme and a drop of about 67 equivalent full-time students at the University of Otago's ...
Otago Daily Times
Last year, the university recorded a fall in student numbers for the first time in five years, partly as a result of an introduced enrolment limitation scheme and a drop of about 67 equivalent full-time students at the University of Otago's ...
It's a fresh start for pupils of kura - Wanganui Chronicle
URL: It's a fresh start for pupils of kura
Wanganui Chronicle
PHOTO/BEVAN CONLEY When the 16 pupils of Te Kura o te Wainui-a-Rua School at Ranana arrive for the start of the new school year, they will have a new building in which to learn. School principal and sole charge teacher Kass Kirk said she was looking ...
Wanganui Chronicle
PHOTO/BEVAN CONLEY When the 16 pupils of Te Kura o te Wainui-a-Rua School at Ranana arrive for the start of the new school year, they will have a new building in which to learn. School principal and sole charge teacher Kass Kirk said she was looking ...
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
2011 Report on ECE and education gaps – Christchurch East
URL: 2011 Report on ECE and education gaps – Christchurch East
Report about the impact of the earthquakes on ECE provision in Christchurch East prepared for the Ministry of Education by CORE Education Ltd in July 2011
Report about the impact of the earthquakes on ECE provision in Christchurch East prepared for the Ministry of Education by CORE Education Ltd in July 2011
School provides good education - ERO - The Nelson Mail
URL: School provides good education - ERO
The Nelson Mail
Information gathered showed that most pupils were achieving at the National Standards in reading, writing and mathematics. Targets were set in 2011 to improve the progress of pupils not achieving as well as expected, and to increase the number of ...
The Nelson Mail
Information gathered showed that most pupils were achieving at the National Standards in reading, writing and mathematics. Targets were set in 2011 to improve the progress of pupils not achieving as well as expected, and to increase the number of ...
Education experts want 'fast-track crash course' for teachers - New Zealand Herald
3News NZ | URL: Education experts want 'fast-track crash course' for teachers New Zealand Herald By Elizabeth Binning Teachers who will be running their own classrooms in low-decile schools after just six weeks of training will have to hold a degree specialising in the subject they are teaching. Concerns have been raised that a University of ... |
Fast track teachers programme praised - Newstalk ZB
URL: Fast track teachers programme praised
Newstalk ZB
Professor John Hattie, from the University of Melbourne Graduate School of Education concedes it's an expensive programme but says its already working very well in Australia. "The principals who employ them, are extremely happy with these people, ...
Newstalk ZB
Professor John Hattie, from the University of Melbourne Graduate School of Education concedes it's an expensive programme but says its already working very well in Australia. "The principals who employ them, are extremely happy with these people, ...
New teachers on fast track - New Zealand Herald
URL: New teachers on fast track
New Zealand Herald
The graduates would be placed in tough-to-staff schools, especially in South Auckland, or in subject areas like sciences that had teacher shortages. They would be bonded to their first school for two years and have on-the-job training - after which ...
New Zealand Herald
The graduates would be placed in tough-to-staff schools, especially in South Auckland, or in subject areas like sciences that had teacher shortages. They would be bonded to their first school for two years and have on-the-job training - after which ...
Schools get into trade training - Manawatu Standard
URL: Schools get into trade training
Manawatu Standard
For the first time Rangitikei teenagers will have the opportunity to earn a pre-trade or technology qualification while staying at school, completely free of charge. The Ministry of Education, in conjunction with UCOL, has created 100 places, ...
Manawatu Standard
For the first time Rangitikei teenagers will have the opportunity to earn a pre-trade or technology qualification while staying at school, completely free of charge. The Ministry of Education, in conjunction with UCOL, has created 100 places, ...
Editorial: Crash-course teachers set up for failure
URL: Editorial: Crash-course teachers set up for failure
There is a surface allure to the idea of offering a six-week teacher training programme to university graduates and then getting them straight into the classroom to learn on the job. Many people who would never have considered teaching...
There is a surface allure to the idea of offering a six-week teacher training programme to university graduates and then getting them straight into the classroom to learn on the job. Many people who would never have considered teaching...
Hard time for many as school bills kick in - New Zealand Herald
 3News NZ | URL: Hard time for many as school bills kick in New Zealand Herald But it was the right of every child to access a quality public education and he urged any parents who were really struggling to contact their school, as most schools did their best to help or offer flexible payment options for things such as donations. ... |
School costs shock newcomers to city - New Zealand Herald
URL: School costs shock newcomers to city
New Zealand Herald
By Elizabeth Binning Julia Slater has spent nearly $500 this week getting her two daughters ready for primary school - and there will be a further $300 to pay in donations. "It's a bloody lot of money, isn't it?" says the Browns Bay woman, who recently ...
New Zealand Herald
By Elizabeth Binning Julia Slater has spent nearly $500 this week getting her two daughters ready for primary school - and there will be a further $300 to pay in donations. "It's a bloody lot of money, isn't it?" says the Browns Bay woman, who recently ...
School Speed Letter To Gerry Brownlee - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: School Speed Letter To Gerry Brownlee
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Also all school travel needs to be included by one department in Government. At the moment school buses are in the care of Education Minister and roads outside schools in the jurisdiction of local councils or your Ministry of Transport. ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Also all school travel needs to be included by one department in Government. At the moment school buses are in the care of Education Minister and roads outside schools in the jurisdiction of local councils or your Ministry of Transport. ...
A study of the children of prisoners: findings from Māori data
URL: A study of the children of prisoners: findings from Māori data
This study reports on the Māori data collected as part of a research project on the children of prisoners carried out in 2009 and 2010, for Pillars, a community organisation that works with the families of prisoners. It begins with the voices of four tamariki who each have a parent in prison. They tell us about their lives, good and bad. The findings of this study – the first of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand - shows where many of the problems lie and what kind of interventions may be successful. Community engagement, more effective health and education interventions and a justice system that is mindful of the needs of the children, can together go a long way towards reducing intergenerational imprisonment.
This study reports on the Māori data collected as part of a research project on the children of prisoners carried out in 2009 and 2010, for Pillars, a community organisation that works with the families of prisoners. It begins with the voices of four tamariki who each have a parent in prison. They tell us about their lives, good and bad. The findings of this study – the first of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand - shows where many of the problems lie and what kind of interventions may be successful. Community engagement, more effective health and education interventions and a justice system that is mindful of the needs of the children, can together go a long way towards reducing intergenerational imprisonment.
Diploma proves a big draw - The Dominion Post
 The Dominion Post | URL: Diploma proves a big draw The Dominion Post TOP BACCALAUREATES: Carla Boniolo, of Kristin School, and Harim Lee and Elynna Yang, both of St Cuthbert's College, achieved a perfect score in last year's Baccalaureate. A growing number of schools are signing up for alternatives to NCEA, ... |
Wifi bullies emerge in wired Korean schools - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Wifi bullies emerge in wired Korean schools
Stuff.co.nz
Bullied students are made to sign up for subscriptions that cost around US$40 a month, then to turn on the Wifi hot spot function on their smartphones. This allows the bullies to essentially take over the phone's wireless connection, permitting them to ...
Stuff.co.nz
Bullied students are made to sign up for subscriptions that cost around US$40 a month, then to turn on the Wifi hot spot function on their smartphones. This allows the bullies to essentially take over the phone's wireless connection, permitting them to ...
Week-long camp for aspiring scientists - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Week-long camp for aspiring scientists Otago Daily Times The University of Otago is this week hosting about 55 pupils and 34 teachers from rural and provincial secondary schools as part of its second intake of advanced science academy recruits. Catlins Area School pupil Reuben McLay was among a group of 15 ... |
Waimahaka School's future in balance - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Waimahaka School's future in balance
Stuff.co.nz
The Waimahaka School board will meet the Ministry of Education next week to discuss the school's future as it prepares to start the year with only a handful of pupils. Ministry of Education acting Southern Regional Manager Kathryn Palmer said the ...
Stuff.co.nz
The Waimahaka School board will meet the Ministry of Education next week to discuss the school's future as it prepares to start the year with only a handful of pupils. Ministry of Education acting Southern Regional Manager Kathryn Palmer said the ...
Apple Aims iPads at High Schools - Computerworld New Zealand
URL: Apple Aims iPads at High Schools
Computerworld New Zealand
Apple is making a strong push for iPads to be practically required in classrooms. Last week, Apple unveiled iBooks 2 for the iPad, a storefront for multimedia high school textbooks. Major publishers are on board, such as Pearson, McGraw-Hill, ...
Computerworld New Zealand
Apple is making a strong push for iPads to be practically required in classrooms. Last week, Apple unveiled iBooks 2 for the iPad, a storefront for multimedia high school textbooks. Major publishers are on board, such as Pearson, McGraw-Hill, ...
Friday, January 20, 2012
Reminder about our self-review resources
URL: Reminder about our self-review resources
There's such a lot of material on Educational Leaders, it's easy for some of our older - but still relevant and useful - resources to get buried. This is just to remind you that we have two sections about self-review on the site. The sections contain videos and resources to download. This material is focused on how some schools used achievement data to identify the needs of their learners, and then used this information to inform their planning.
There's such a lot of material on Educational Leaders, it's easy for some of our older - but still relevant and useful - resources to get buried. This is just to remind you that we have two sections about self-review on the site. The sections contain videos and resources to download. This material is focused on how some schools used achievement data to identify the needs of their learners, and then used this information to inform their planning.
More parents turning to tutors - Stuff.co.nz
URL: More parents turning to tutors
Stuff.co.nz
More Marlborough parents are getting extra tutoring for their children who may not be reaching the education ministry's national standards, according to the owner of a Marlborough tutoring service. Brian Dawson, who runs the Marlborough branch of the ...
Stuff.co.nz
More Marlborough parents are getting extra tutoring for their children who may not be reaching the education ministry's national standards, according to the owner of a Marlborough tutoring service. Brian Dawson, who runs the Marlborough branch of the ...
University of Auckland cuts Health Services funding
URL: University of Auckland cuts Health Services funding
Students have been hit with a new $12 fee for GP consultations at the University of Auckland Health Service, which used to be free. Up until December 2011 healthcare at the University was funded by the Student Services Levy.
Students have been hit with a new $12 fee for GP consultations at the University of Auckland Health Service, which used to be free. Up until December 2011 healthcare at the University was funded by the Student Services Levy.
Predictions 2012: The year gardeners become criminals - Computerworld New Zealand
URL: Predictions 2012: The year gardeners become criminals
Computerworld New Zealand
By Don Christie | Auckland | Friday, 20 January, 2012 This year will see an acceleration of industry initiatives offering practical training and work opportunities to school students. The time has come for businesses to stop complaining and allow ...
Computerworld New Zealand
By Don Christie | Auckland | Friday, 20 January, 2012 This year will see an acceleration of industry initiatives offering practical training and work opportunities to school students. The time has come for businesses to stop complaining and allow ...
Study calls for smoking teachers to be targeted - TVNZ
 TopNews Arab Emirates | URL: Study calls for smoking teachers to be targeted TVNZ The Otago University study shows 45% of pre-school Maori language teachers are smokers, almost double the national rate, and three times higher than the average for workers in so-called "role model" occupations. That has sparked concerns their ... |
Teacher reaches top of Mt Cook school - Timaru Herald
URL: Teacher reaches top of Mt Cook school
Timaru Herald
Coral Butler takes over from Bu Windsor, who was principal for more than 20 years, at the start of the new school term. Mrs Butler moved to the village from Alexandra two years ago, and during that time she has juggled being the Learning Experiences ...
Timaru Herald
Coral Butler takes over from Bu Windsor, who was principal for more than 20 years, at the start of the new school term. Mrs Butler moved to the village from Alexandra two years ago, and during that time she has juggled being the Learning Experiences ...
Varsity short of dollars, but not scholars - The Press
URL: Varsity short of dollars, but not scholars
The Press
Although overall numbers were up 15 per cent, applications from international students were down about 10 per cent on the same time last year, and first-year domestic student numbers were 5 per cent down. More than 3000 domestic students and 1200 ...
The Press
Although overall numbers were up 15 per cent, applications from international students were down about 10 per cent on the same time last year, and first-year domestic student numbers were 5 per cent down. More than 3000 domestic students and 1200 ...
Polytech 'bursting at the seams' - The Ashburton Guardian
URL: Polytech 'bursting at the seams'
The Ashburton Guardian
By Amanda Durry January 20, 2012 Aoraki Polytechnic has been forced to lease a property next to its Ashburton campus to cater for higher student numbers. The space will be used as a new arts centre for the polytechnic's art students and the need comes ...
The Ashburton Guardian
By Amanda Durry January 20, 2012 Aoraki Polytechnic has been forced to lease a property next to its Ashburton campus to cater for higher student numbers. The space will be used as a new arts centre for the polytechnic's art students and the need comes ...
Engineering students innovate with Android - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Engineering students innovate with Android
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Google gave Victoria's School of Engineering and Computer Science 50 Android Nexus 1 phones for student research. The deal was struck, says Senior Lecturer Ian Welch, “through a Victoria alumnus who put us in touch with Android developers at the ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Google gave Victoria's School of Engineering and Computer Science 50 Android Nexus 1 phones for student research. The deal was struck, says Senior Lecturer Ian Welch, “through a Victoria alumnus who put us in touch with Android developers at the ...
University still needs help despite rise in applications - Radio New Zealand
URL: University still needs help despite rise in applications
Radio New Zealand
Applications from potential students are higher than at the same time last year, but will not be enough to stave off financial problems, Canterbury University says. The South Island university has 15% more applications than 2011, but it appears that ...
Radio New Zealand
Applications from potential students are higher than at the same time last year, but will not be enough to stave off financial problems, Canterbury University says. The South Island university has 15% more applications than 2011, but it appears that ...
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Ten years of Enviroschools a milestone to celebrate
URL: Ten years of Enviroschools a milestone to celebrate
Pita Sharples | Education
Associate Education Minister and Maori Party Co-leader Dr Pita Sharples says the ten-year anniversary of the Enviroschools Foundation is a milestone that’s really worth celebrating. Speaking at a function in Hamilton this evening [6.30pm Wednesday 18 January 2012] Dr Sharples congratulated the Foundation, and all its support partners, for carrying on their work...
Pita Sharples | Education
Associate Education Minister and Maori Party Co-leader Dr Pita Sharples says the ten-year anniversary of the Enviroschools Foundation is a milestone that’s really worth celebrating. Speaking at a function in Hamilton this evening [6.30pm Wednesday 18 January 2012] Dr Sharples congratulated the Foundation, and all its support partners, for carrying on their work...
Government urged to take note of damning childcare report
URL: Government urged to take note of damning childcare report
The education sector union says the government should take note of an Australian study which proves qualified teachers play a critical role in providing quality early childhood education.
SEE REPORT HERE: http://www.e4kids.org.au/news/pdfs/E4Kids_Research_Bulletin_Issue2.pdf
The education sector union says the government should take note of an Australian study which proves qualified teachers play a critical role in providing quality early childhood education.
SEE REPORT HERE: http://www.e4kids.org.au/news/pdfs/E4Kids_Research_Bulletin_Issue2.pdf
How Good Is The Teaching Young Children Get ?
URL: How Good Is The Teaching Young Children Get ?
Parents who expect their children to receive a good early education at a kindergarten, childcare or home-based service need to be aware that not all teachers are able to teach well and not all services have conditions that allow effective teaching to ...
Parents who expect their children to receive a good early education at a kindergarten, childcare or home-based service need to be aware that not all teachers are able to teach well and not all services have conditions that allow effective teaching to ...
Government urged to take note of damning Australian childcare study
URL: Government urged to take note of damning Australian childcare study
The education sector union says the government should take note of an Australian study which proves qualified teachers play a critical role in providing quality early childhood education.
The education sector union says the government should take note of an Australian study which proves qualified teachers play a critical role in providing quality early childhood education.
Wellington.scoop.co.nz » ECE, Childcare Study A Wake Up Call For ...
URL: Wellington.scoop.co.nz » ECE, Childcare Study A Wake Up Call For ...
An Australian study portraying the standard of teaching in Australian preschools as ”very poor” is a wake-up call for New Zealand's early childhood sector and political leaders, a leading local childhood education and care ... The NZ Government funds places at early childhood services and aims to get more kids participating earlier and for longer hours in the day because early learning is recognised as being important for children's long-term educational achievement.
An Australian study portraying the standard of teaching in Australian preschools as ”very poor” is a wake-up call for New Zealand's early childhood sector and political leaders, a leading local childhood education and care ... The NZ Government funds places at early childhood services and aims to get more kids participating earlier and for longer hours in the day because early learning is recognised as being important for children's long-term educational achievement.
UC prepares for new academic year - Voxy
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Voxy
The University of Canterbury is preparing to welcome students from around the world for the start of the 2012 academic year on 20 February. Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr says nearly 14000 students have applied to enrol to study at UC, nearly 2000 more ...
Voxy
The University of Canterbury is preparing to welcome students from around the world for the start of the 2012 academic year on 20 February. Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr says nearly 14000 students have applied to enrol to study at UC, nearly 2000 more ...
Kohanga reo smoking shock
URL: Kohanga reo smoking shock
Almost half kohanga reo teachers smoke, says a study by the University of Otago, Wellington, of "role model" groups - such as teachers, health professionals and entertainers. It found from Census data that about 10 per cent or less...
Almost half kohanga reo teachers smoke, says a study by the University of Otago, Wellington, of "role model" groups - such as teachers, health professionals and entertainers. It found from Census data that about 10 per cent or less...
Following family's female tradition - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Following family's female tradition Otago Daily Times Ms Bunce's grandmother, the late Prof Barbara Calvert, long served as an academic at Otago, becoming in 1976 the trail-blazing first female head of a New Zealand university education department. After Prof Calvert died in 2008, Ms Bunce described her ... |
Bird study to help pupils to fly high - Marlborough Express
URL: Bird study to help pupils to fly high
Marlborough Express
The Ministry of Education had encouraged thematic learning across the country over the last 10 years, but it was up to schools to ensure a theme covered the pupil's necessary learning achievements to pass each subject, he said. ...
Marlborough Express
The Ministry of Education had encouraged thematic learning across the country over the last 10 years, but it was up to schools to ensure a theme covered the pupil's necessary learning achievements to pass each subject, he said. ...
Maths a family passion - Manawatu Standard
 Manawatu Standard | URL: Maths a family passion Manawatu Standard The passion to learn about maths teaching methods came from her mother, Dr Bobbie Hunter, a senior lecturer in mathematics education at the Massey's Albany campus. In turn, Dr Hunter's interest in the subject came from watching her Cook Islands mother ... |
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Early childhood education study 'wake up call' - Voxy
URL: Early childhood education study 'wake up call'
Voxy
It's a very poor story in terms of the educational content of these programmes," lead researcher of the E4Kids study, Professor Karen Thorpe told the Sydney Morning Herald. The researchers observed 'constant' missed opportunities for teaching children. ...
Voxy
It's a very poor story in terms of the educational content of these programmes," lead researcher of the E4Kids study, Professor Karen Thorpe told the Sydney Morning Herald. The researchers observed 'constant' missed opportunities for teaching children. ...
Cycle of poverty hard to break - study
URL: Cycle of poverty hard to break - study
Kids born to poor families earn $25,000 a year less as 30-year-olds than their peers born into rich homes, research shows.
Kids born to poor families earn $25,000 a year less as 30-year-olds than their peers born into rich homes, research shows.
Aoraki Polytechnic and CPIT collaborate on Science Degree
URL: Aoraki Polytechnic and CPIT collaborate on Science Degree
Aoraki Polytechnic has secured another pathway to a degree, this time with CPIT. Students who graduate from Aoraki Polytechnic’s new 17 week National Certificate in Science (Level 4) programme can directly cross credit their qualification. Certificate ...
Aoraki Polytechnic has secured another pathway to a degree, this time with CPIT. Students who graduate from Aoraki Polytechnic’s new 17 week National Certificate in Science (Level 4) programme can directly cross credit their qualification. Certificate ...
Dr Khyla Russell appointed full Professor at Otago Polytechnic. - Channel 9
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Dr Khyla Russell appointed full Professor at Otago Polytechnic. Channel 9 Dr Russell's role will be to facilitate relationships between the institute, the wider Maori community, and tertiary sector organisations. In addition she performs an advisory role in any Maori-related research embarked on at the Polytechnic. ... Kaitohutohu becomes polytechnic's second full professor Otago Daily Times |
Central Hawke’s Bay Targeted For EIT Training Programme
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Initiating an introductory building training programme to be offered in Central Hawke’s Bay this year, EIT trades training head Todd Rogers says it feels good to be giving something back to the community in which he grew up.
Initiating an introductory building training programme to be offered in Central Hawke’s Bay this year, EIT trades training head Todd Rogers says it feels good to be giving something back to the community in which he grew up.
The algebra project at St Hilda's Collegiate
URL: The algebra project at St Hilda's Collegiate
Anna Cox, head of mathematics at St Hilda's Collegiate in Dunedin, talks about her involvement in a Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI) - The algebra project. Anna believes it is important for teachers to think about why they do things, how students learn, and how to overcome the barriers to learning. In this talk Anna describes how being involved in the TLRI had benefits for her role as a leader of professional development in her department.
Anna Cox, head of mathematics at St Hilda's Collegiate in Dunedin, talks about her involvement in a Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI) - The algebra project. Anna believes it is important for teachers to think about why they do things, how students learn, and how to overcome the barriers to learning. In this talk Anna describes how being involved in the TLRI had benefits for her role as a leader of professional development in her department.
Closure blamed on difficulties of distance education - Radio New Zealand
 Taranaki Daily News | URL: Closure blamed on difficulties of distance education Radio New Zealand The Practical Education Institute (PEI) in New Plymouth says the course fell short of government course completion targets because students often find distance education difficult. PEI employs more than 100 people and offers courses in business ... |
Apple offers students app store giveaway - TechDay.co.nz
 TechDay.co.nz | URL: Apple offers students app store giveaway TechDay.co.nz By Contributor, Tuesday, 17th January, 2012 As its parent company prepares to make a major education announcement, Apple's New Zealand division has launched a promo offering a $125 app store credit for students who purchase new Mac computers. ... |
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Cognition Education makes $2mil donation to benefit students - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Cognition Education makes $2mil donation to benefit students
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Cognition Education Limited (CEL) recently announced a $2million donation to the Cognition Education Trust to benefit students in New Zealand schools.Cognition Education Ltd is a leading global education consultancy based in Auckland that works with ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Cognition Education Limited (CEL) recently announced a $2million donation to the Cognition Education Trust to benefit students in New Zealand schools.Cognition Education Ltd is a leading global education consultancy based in Auckland that works with ...
Great NCEA results in a difficult year
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PPTA junior vice president Doug Clark would like to congratulate students and teachers country-wide for excellent NCEA results despite a turbulent 2011. “It has been a difficult year for many with the Christchurch quakes and Pike River mining tragedy, ...
PPTA junior vice president Doug Clark would like to congratulate students and teachers country-wide for excellent NCEA results despite a turbulent 2011. “It has been a difficult year for many with the Christchurch quakes and Pike River mining tragedy, ...
Funding cuts put end to PEI operation - Taranaki Daily News
URL: Funding cuts put end to PEI operation
Taranaki Daily News
"We're talking about students who are generally unemployed, are caregivers or parents and left school at an early age," he said. "I'm not disrespecting our student base but to expect them to be achieving at a level similar to a university or polytech ...
Taranaki Daily News
"We're talking about students who are generally unemployed, are caregivers or parents and left school at an early age," he said. "I'm not disrespecting our student base but to expect them to be achieving at a level similar to a university or polytech ...
Adjunct faculty to enhance students' learning at Waiariki - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Adjunct faculty to enhance students' learning at Waiariki
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Providing students with access to some of the leading movers and shakers in Māori and iwi development has driven the establishment of an adjunct faculty with Te Wānanga a Ihenga at Waiariki Institute of Technology. Deputy Chief Executive Māori, ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Providing students with access to some of the leading movers and shakers in Māori and iwi development has driven the establishment of an adjunct faculty with Te Wānanga a Ihenga at Waiariki Institute of Technology. Deputy Chief Executive Māori, ...
Wellington teen gets big break - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Wellington teen gets big break Stuff.co.nz Waka Rowlands, 16, had been sure his school days were over – but, instead of showing him the door, Wainuiomata High School principal Martin Isberg congratulated him for landing the lead role in a short film now to premiere internationally. ... |
PEI to close, 100 jobs lost - Taranaki Daily News
URL: PEI to close, 100 jobs lost
Taranaki Daily News
New Plymouth's Practical Education Institute is to close and more than 100 workers to lose their jobs. A majority of those workers will stop getting a pay check within four weeks. A handful of staff will stay on until students currently enrolled with ...
Taranaki Daily News
New Plymouth's Practical Education Institute is to close and more than 100 workers to lose their jobs. A majority of those workers will stop getting a pay check within four weeks. A handful of staff will stay on until students currently enrolled with ...
Manawatu youth get free fees & transport for trades training
URL: Manawatu youth get free fees & transport for trades training
Secondary students now have a great opportunity to earn a trades or technology qualification while they are still at school – at no cost. UCOL is heading one of the Government’s new trade’s academies – called U-Skills Central School Academy.
Secondary students now have a great opportunity to earn a trades or technology qualification while they are still at school – at no cost. UCOL is heading one of the Government’s new trade’s academies – called U-Skills Central School Academy.
Students flock to U-Skills | Stuff.co.nz
URL: Students flock to U-Skills | Stuff.co.nz
Places have filled in one of UCOL's four new trades academy courses for high schoolers.
Places have filled in one of UCOL's four new trades academy courses for high schoolers.
Mother plus daughter = maths success for many - Massey News (press release)
 Massey News (press release) | URL: Mother plus daughter = maths success for many Massey News (press release) Massey University's mother and daughter mathematics champions Dr Bobbie Hunter and Jodie Hunter are transforming the way Pasifika and Maori pupils learn maths in a bid to lift achievement levels. Ms Hunter has just joined the College of Education at ... |
Monday, January 16, 2012
Happyzine » Ako-a-Rongo – Join the 3-day-open-space-conference ...
URL: Happyzine » Ako-a-Rongo – Join the 3-day-open-space-conference ...
The conference offers a variety of workshops and seminars with international and national presenters and speakers such as Ally Bull of the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER), Yaacov Hecht (democratic ...
The conference offers a variety of workshops and seminars with international and national presenters and speakers such as Ally Bull of the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER), Yaacov Hecht (democratic ...
Trust's working party first step toward charter schools - The Dominion Post
URL: Trust's working party first step toward charter schools
The Dominion Post
Charter schools will allow private companies as well as not-for- profit groups, religious groups and iwi or Pasifika groups to compete with existing schools for students and funding. Cognition Education, which is New Zealand's largest educational ...
The Dominion Post
Charter schools will allow private companies as well as not-for- profit groups, religious groups and iwi or Pasifika groups to compete with existing schools for students and funding. Cognition Education, which is New Zealand's largest educational ...
Ministry of Education carries out intervention threat - Radio New Zealand
URL: Ministry of Education carries out intervention threat
Radio New Zealand
Mr Simpson says he knows of at least two schools which have now been assigned what are being termed specialist advisors to make sure the national standards are implemented. The ministry says it has appointed a specialist advisor to one school, ...
Radio New Zealand
Mr Simpson says he knows of at least two schools which have now been assigned what are being termed specialist advisors to make sure the national standards are implemented. The ministry says it has appointed a specialist advisor to one school, ...
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