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Monday, February 20, 2012
National Standards 'bad for kids' - principal - TVNZ
URL: National Standards 'bad for kids' - principal
TVNZ
An Auckland primary school principal who resigned over the roll-out of National Standards says he could no longer put up with a system that is "bad for kids". Louis Guy stepped down after serving at New Windsor School for 22 years, ...
TVNZ
An Auckland primary school principal who resigned over the roll-out of National Standards says he could no longer put up with a system that is "bad for kids". Louis Guy stepped down after serving at New Windsor School for 22 years, ...
Need for initiatives in schools to lift children out of poverty - NZEI - Voxy
URL: Need for initiatives in schools to lift children out of poverty - NZEI
Voxy
"We don't want children missing out on opportunities through no fault of their own. The millions of dollars going into National Standards would be better spent on providing more resources or funding initiatives which meet the basic needs of children," ...
Voxy
"We don't want children missing out on opportunities through no fault of their own. The millions of dollars going into National Standards would be better spent on providing more resources or funding initiatives which meet the basic needs of children," ...
Do school rankings really matter? - Stuff.co.nz (blog)
URL: Do school rankings really matter?
Stuff.co.nz (blog)
Charter schools. The class size thing. And in primary school country, the resignation of an Auckland principal over the madness that is National Standards. This came after news that the government is "considering" (read: planning) whipping up a set of ...
Stuff.co.nz (blog)
Charter schools. The class size thing. And in primary school country, the resignation of an Auckland principal over the madness that is National Standards. This came after news that the government is "considering" (read: planning) whipping up a set of ...
Deborah Coddington: Union never learns lesson on incompetent teachers - New Zealand Herald
URL: Deborah Coddington: Union never learns lesson on incompetent teachers
New Zealand Herald
Photo / Supplied Why the fuss over charter schools? Given the hysterical ranting from teacher unions, you'd think we were returning to caning on the backside. It won't be compulsory for students to attend what are, essentially, alternative choices for ...
New Zealand Herald
Photo / Supplied Why the fuss over charter schools? Given the hysterical ranting from teacher unions, you'd think we were returning to caning on the backside. It won't be compulsory for students to attend what are, essentially, alternative choices for ...
Charter schools just don't work - Gisborne Herald
URL: Charter schools just don't work
Gisborne Herald
I find it interesting that Peter Tashkoff in his letter regarding charter schools should use the quote “Repeat a lie often enough it becomes the truth”, because that is exactly what the Key Government has been doing over the last four years to convince ...
Gisborne Herald
I find it interesting that Peter Tashkoff in his letter regarding charter schools should use the quote “Repeat a lie often enough it becomes the truth”, because that is exactly what the Key Government has been doing over the last four years to convince ...
Poor marks for troubled foreign student schools - New Zealand Herald
URL: Poor marks for troubled foreign student schools
New Zealand Herald
It said at least four out of nine students accepted for a computing course at level 7 (equivalent to a bachelor degree) were likely to fail because they did not have enough computing or education experience. The school's explanation was that the ..
New Zealand Herald
It said at least four out of nine students accepted for a computing course at level 7 (equivalent to a bachelor degree) were likely to fail because they did not have enough computing or education experience. The school's explanation was that the ..
Inquiry learning - from knowledge to understanding
URL: Inquiry learning - from knowledge to understanding
How do you use inquiry learning to move from knowledge to understanding? Vic Hygate, Windsor School, explains how she carefully focuses her planning, then uses events and provocative statements to make inquiry relevant and fully engage her students.
How do you use inquiry learning to move from knowledge to understanding? Vic Hygate, Windsor School, explains how she carefully focuses her planning, then uses events and provocative statements to make inquiry relevant and fully engage her students.
Report unflattering on NZ social policy | Otago Daily Times Online ...
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In the area of children, it said while the rates of teenage pregnancy and youth offending had fallen, and gaps in educational achievement continued to close, there had been no progress in reducing rates of child poverty, and it appeared more children were being abused or neglected. As many as 10% ... Educational achievement: B+The gains of recent years in closing the gap in NCEA pass rates between high and low decile schools has been maintained. These gaps ...
In the area of children, it said while the rates of teenage pregnancy and youth offending had fallen, and gaps in educational achievement continued to close, there had been no progress in reducing rates of child poverty, and it appeared more children were being abused or neglected. As many as 10% ... Educational achievement: B+The gains of recent years in closing the gap in NCEA pass rates between high and low decile schools has been maintained. These gaps ...
Government fails Maori prisoners' children - report - TVNZ
URL: Government fails Maori prisoners' children - report
TVNZ
Associate Education Minister Pita Sharples has announced he will launch a review in the wake of the report to see what can be done to help inmates' children. "They are the forgotten children. The cards are stacked against them in so many ways," ...
TVNZ
Associate Education Minister Pita Sharples has announced he will launch a review in the wake of the report to see what can be done to help inmates' children. "They are the forgotten children. The cards are stacked against them in so many ways," ...
Report into children of Maori prisoners
URL: Report into children of Maori prisoners
A first-of-its-kind report into the children of Maori prisoners says Government agencies are failing them.
A first-of-its-kind report into the children of Maori prisoners says Government agencies are failing them.
New Zealand's innovation struggles
URL: New Zealand's innovation struggles
New Zealand prides itself on being a nation of “number eight wire” innovation, but there's concern our children might not be learning the necessary skills to think creatively.
New Zealand prides itself on being a nation of “number eight wire” innovation, but there's concern our children might not be learning the necessary skills to think creatively.
Drugs education link to Scientology church - Auckland stuff.co.nz
URL: Drugs education link to Scientology church
Auckland stuff.co.nz
A controversial Church of Scientology drug-awareness programme has received government funding to spread its unorthodox views through schools and community groups. In the past six months, drug-free ambassadors linked to the church have circulated ...
Auckland stuff.co.nz
A controversial Church of Scientology drug-awareness programme has received government funding to spread its unorthodox views through schools and community groups. In the past six months, drug-free ambassadors linked to the church have circulated ...
Milk for schools packs make production line debut - Voxy
 Newstalk ZB | URL: Milk for schools packs make production line debut Voxy All hands are on deck today at Fonterra Brands New Zealand's (FBNZ) Takanini site as the first Fonterra Milk for Schools packs make their way down the production line and into the coolstore to wait for their ride to school. |
Education ministry roll estimates
URL: Education ministry roll estimates
With John Clark, group manager resourcing.
With John Clark, group manager resourcing.
Predicting school class sizes
URL: Predicting school class sizes
With Jenny Gellen Principal of Waitara High School and Peter Livingstone Principal of Tinwald School, Ashburton.
With Jenny Gellen Principal of Waitara High School and Peter Livingstone Principal of Tinwald School, Ashburton.
Disabled kids' parents threaten lawsuit against schools
URL: Disabled kids' parents threaten lawsuit against schools
Angry parents are set to take groundbreaking legal action against schools that turn away their disabled children.Disabled services provider IHC has collected statements from families to back up a case to go before the Human Rights...
Angry parents are set to take groundbreaking legal action against schools that turn away their disabled children.Disabled services provider IHC has collected statements from families to back up a case to go before the Human Rights...
Trades Building Open for Business
URL: Trades Building Open for Business
Manawatu’s new $10m state-of-the-art trades building will be open as planned on 12 March for UCOL trades students.
Manawatu’s new $10m state-of-the-art trades building will be open as planned on 12 March for UCOL trades students.
More older people staying in workforce - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: More older people staying in workforce Otago Daily Times But the numbers who are not in any kind of education, employment or training (NEET) rose from 7.7% of the age-group in 2006 to 11.7% in 2009. NEET numbers have since come back halfway to 9.7%. Mr Johnson said this was partly because a chunk of training ... |
Over 65s crowd teens out of job market - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Over 65s crowd teens out of job market Otago Daily Times But the numbers who are not in any kind of education, employment or training (NEET) rose from 7.7 per cent of the age group in 2006 to 11.7 per cent in 2009. NEET numbers have since come back halfway to 9.7 per cent. Mr Johnson said this was partly ... |
New training schemes will help young people into work - NATHAN ...
URL: New training schemes will help young people into work - NATHAN ...
The school year is underway and soon it will be back to study for tertiary students at universities and local training institutes. Here in Kapiti and Horowhenua we have some great training programmes underway to give our young people skills ...
The school year is underway and soon it will be back to study for tertiary students at universities and local training institutes. Here in Kapiti and Horowhenua we have some great training programmes underway to give our young people skills ...
New Zealand Equine ITO joins AgITO - Voxy
URL: New Zealand Equine ITO joins AgITO
Voxy
The New Zealand Equine Industry Training Organisation (NZEqITO) has joined the Agriculture Industry Training Organisation (AgITO). Continuing pressure on funding means it is more cost effective for NZEqITO to operate in AgITO's framework.
Voxy
The New Zealand Equine Industry Training Organisation (NZEqITO) has joined the Agriculture Industry Training Organisation (AgITO). Continuing pressure on funding means it is more cost effective for NZEqITO to operate in AgITO's framework.
Universities asked to consider closer ties - Radio New Zealand
URL: Universities asked to consider closer ties
Radio New Zealand
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce says he has asked Canterbury's three main tertiary providers to examine all possible options, including mergers, as they look towards the next 20 years. He says the earthquakes mean Canterbury University, ...
Radio New Zealand
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce says he has asked Canterbury's three main tertiary providers to examine all possible options, including mergers, as they look towards the next 20 years. He says the earthquakes mean Canterbury University, ...
Few students disciplined - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Few students disciplined
Stuff.co.nz
In addition, several pupils at five primary schools were suspended for continual disobedience, physical assault on other pupils or sexual harassment. The figures were provided to the Herald under the Official Information Act by the Education Ministry.
Stuff.co.nz
In addition, several pupils at five primary schools were suspended for continual disobedience, physical assault on other pupils or sexual harassment. The figures were provided to the Herald under the Official Information Act by the Education Ministry.
Restorative justice goes to school - The Dominion Post
 The Dominion Post | URL: Restorative justice goes to school The Dominion Post Detention could soon be a relic of the past, with schools increasingly dropping the punishment in favour of "restorative chats" and other rehabilitative measures. St Patrick's College Silverstream is the latest Wellington high school to adopt the ... |
Five schools targeted in crackdown
URL: Five schools targeted in crackdown
Five schools taking hundreds of overseas students a year have been placed under strict controls for a range of alleged offences, including widespread student cheating and reporting untrustworthy results.The crackdown has prompted...
Five schools taking hundreds of overseas students a year have been placed under strict controls for a range of alleged offences, including widespread student cheating and reporting untrustworthy results.The crackdown has prompted...
US Ambassador visits BEST Pacific Institute of Education
URL: US Ambassador visits BEST Pacific Institute of Education
The inaugural visit by US Ambassador, David Huebner to the BEST Pacific Institute of Education campus in Manukau is further endorsement of the great work the organisation is doing in tertiary education for Pasifika communities.
The inaugural visit by US Ambassador, David Huebner to the BEST Pacific Institute of Education campus in Manukau is further endorsement of the great work the organisation is doing in tertiary education for Pasifika communities.
School camps: Learning in the great outdoors - New Zealand Herald
URL: School camps: Learning in the great outdoors
New Zealand Herald
These first-term school camps are a little slice of heaven, a time for our children to strike out on their own and bond with their new classmates, get to know the fun side of their teachers and try out some different activities. And Auckland schools ...
New Zealand Herald
These first-term school camps are a little slice of heaven, a time for our children to strike out on their own and bond with their new classmates, get to know the fun side of their teachers and try out some different activities. And Auckland schools ...
Children prepare to go to classes in a tent - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Children prepare to go to classes in a tent
Stuff.co.nz
Classrooms at two Christchurch primary schools have been deemed earthquake-prone, forcing staff and pupils to move into marquees. Teaching blocks at Catholic schools St Mary's School in the central city and Our Lady of the Assumption School in Hoon Hay ...
Stuff.co.nz
Classrooms at two Christchurch primary schools have been deemed earthquake-prone, forcing staff and pupils to move into marquees. Teaching blocks at Catholic schools St Mary's School in the central city and Our Lady of the Assumption School in Hoon Hay ...
Ngaio quake-prone classrooms closed - Marlborough Express
URL: Ngaio quake-prone classrooms closed
Marlborough Express
Ngaio School has closed three classrooms today because of an ''unacceptable level'' of earthquake risk. Warning tape went up at 7.30am around the hall building and classrooms 4A, 5 and 6, which sit above the hall. The block was closed so urgent ...
Marlborough Express
Ngaio School has closed three classrooms today because of an ''unacceptable level'' of earthquake risk. Warning tape went up at 7.30am around the hall building and classrooms 4A, 5 and 6, which sit above the hall. The block was closed so urgent ...
Financial reward for top Otago pupils - Otago Daily Times
URL: Financial reward for top Otago pupils
Otago Daily Times
By Rebecca Fox on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 Three Otago students are financially better off after being named among the best and brightest pupils of 2011. Scholarship Premier Awards were announced last week by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Otago Daily Times
By Rebecca Fox on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 Three Otago students are financially better off after being named among the best and brightest pupils of 2011. Scholarship Premier Awards were announced last week by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Gourmet school grub is delivered to order - The Dominion Post
 The Dominion Post | URL: Gourmet school grub is delivered to order The Dominion Post LUNCH LADY: Sandra Finlay's Ezlunch service means students can text in their orders for delivery to school. Students at posh schools who don't fancy grub from the canteen can now use their mobile phones to order gourmet food to be delivered to them at ... |
$51 million university hall in hot demand - Stuff.co.nz
 3News NZ | URL: $51 million university hall in hot demand Stuff.co.nz With sweeping harbour views, internet access and three square meals a day, the new Auckland University student accommodation might be the best deal in town. The $51 million University Hall, on Whitaker Place, is set to open its doors on Thursday, ... |
One retires; another begins - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: One retires; another begins Otago Daily Times By John Gibb on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 Ian Morrison (65), who recently retired as director of Education Support Services, Dunedin, and his granddaughter Lucy Morrison (5) share a happy moment yesterday. Photo by Peter McIntosh. Ian Morrison (65) retired as ... |
Schoolboy heroes save school - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Schoolboy heroes save school Stuff.co.nz Three Taranaki schoolboys have been hailed as heroes by their principal after dousing a deliberately lit blaze that threatened to engulf their school early yesterday. But the fire, one of six arson attacks in New Plymouth late Saturday night and early ... |
Top scholars count their gains for university year - The Dominion Post
 The Dominion Post | URL: Top scholars count their gains for university year The Dominion Post The Qualifications Authority released scholarship results yesterday, with pupils from Wellington High School, Samuel Marsden Collegiate, Wellington College, Wellington Girls' College, Scots College and Wellington East Girls' College all represented in ... |
Student wins top dollar for top marks - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Student wins top dollar for top marks
Stuff.co.nz
The Otaki-based Rathkeale College pupil was one of ten pupils in the country to be awarded the New Zealand Qualifications Authority premier award, placing him in an elite group. He received an outstanding scholarship in chemistry, geography, ...
Stuff.co.nz
The Otaki-based Rathkeale College pupil was one of ten pupils in the country to be awarded the New Zealand Qualifications Authority premier award, placing him in an elite group. He received an outstanding scholarship in chemistry, geography, ...
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