Principals' sabbatical reports recently added

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Principals' sabbatical reports added in February look at

• programmes and practices that enhance the relationship between families, communities, schools - in particular those that improve the achievement and engagement of Māori children and their whānau (Rex Allott, Omanu Primary School).
  

• the inquiry learning journey at Arthur Miller School (Sandy Anderson, Arthur Miller School).

• reporting in writing on the National Standards in plain language (John Coulam, Marian Catholic School, Hamilton).

• the directions that eLearning could take in the future at Marlborough Girls’ College and in the Marlborough Educational Community (Karen Stewart, Marlborough Girls’ College).

Learners' Participation, Retention and Success in e-learning An Annotated Bibliography

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This report gives an overview of the literature on tertiary learners’ participation, retention and success in e-learning. We selected a large selection of research literature which consisted of both published research from journals, books and the internet and ‘grey’ literature that included project reports, unpublished theses and dissertations and reports commissioned by government agencies.

Govt failing ICT teachers says tech educator - Computerworld New Zealand

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Computerworld New Zealand
But associate professor of computer science and software engineering at the University of Canterbury Tim Bell, who advises the ministry on its IT programme, disagrees, although he does admit that the professional development required to teach new ...

Degrees in demand, but the jobs are not there - graduates - TVNZ

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TVNZ
AUT vice-chancellor Derek McCormack told TV ONE's Breakfast today that students are equipping themselves with the right skills and education but it is hard to get training to match what is needed in the labour market. "We can train up a lot of nurses ...

Call for full-time nurses in schools - TVNZ

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URL: Call for full-time nurses in schools TVNZ The nurses union is calling for a full time, Government-funded nurse in every early childhood centre and school to help identify child abuse cases. An increase in nurses in the education system is the central proposal in the New Zealand Nurses' ...

Formal consultation on College of Education reform plan - Massey News (press release)

Massey News (press release)

URL: Formal consultation on College of Education reform plan Massey News (press release) The proposal, based on an earlier discussion paper circulated to staff and stakeholders in August last year, has four main elements that would see Massey University: Provide an undergraduate pathway for students planning a teaching career, ...

Parents put $2m into our schools - Wairarapa Times-Age

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Wairarapa Times-Age
Locally Wairarapa College had raised more than $406000 in extra funding in 2010, including $224662 raised that year for its $4million school hall. Principal Mike Schwass said the Ministry of Education had funded a significant amount of building costs ...

Parents call for answers

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Kathryn talks to an advocate for parents at one of the schools where it has been revealed that a convicted sex offender has been working. The Government has launched a ministerial inquiry into how the 41-year old man, who used multiple identities, was able to work in a number of schools.

Insurance claim proceeds provide short-term boost to UC

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The University of Canterbury has released its annual financial results for 2011. The results show that UC has performed well in trying circumstances, however Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr said reduced income and increased spending because of the earthquakes ...

Building rules to change - The Aucklander

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The Aucklander
"They will help give homeowners more confidence their crucial building work is being carried out to a good standard, with increased accountability and ongoing professional development of the building industry. The new rules also officially recognise ...

MP's keen that sex offenders register with Education Ministry

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A Ministerial inquiry is under way after it was revealed a convicted sexual offender has been working in a number of schools, since his conviction in 2004 for sexual offences against a minor.

Education boss flees questions about sex offender - New Zealand Herald

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New Zealand Herald
A ministerial inquiry was launched yesterday to uncover how the man, who cannot be named because of suppression orders, was able to elude Government departments and find work in at least one primary school and potentially up to eight schools using ...

Education Minister all gloss no substance - Voxy

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Voxy
The Education Minister must listen to the concerns of parents and focus on the needs of children affected by revelations that 'person A' had been employed at their school, says Labour's Education Spokesperson Nanaia Mahuta.

Sex offender teacher: Education ministry defended - The Dominion Post

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URL: Sex offender teacher: Education ministry defended The Dominion Post It is understood he worked for more than two years at one primary school, with children as young as five, and for three weeks at one secondary school, both in the Auckland region. Court orders prevent the schools from being named and prevents parents ...

Ministry of Education support for schools regarding person A

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The Ministry of Education is actively supporting affected schools following revelations a convicted sex offender appears to have been working as a teacher in a number of schools

Jump in Aoraki student enrolments - Marlborough Express

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Marlborough Express
There were 963 students enrolled in one-year fulltime programmes starting in February, compared to 802 this time last year, chief executive Kay Nelson said. "This is approximately a 20 per cent increase of fulltime enrolments for the February intake, ...

Students urged to get moving - Timaru Herald

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Timaru Herald
Taking an active mode of transport to school is the aim for hundreds of pupils at seven Oamaru schools this week. Walk n Wheel Week, an initiative organised by Sport Waitaki co-ordinator Kate Cartwright and Waitaki District Council road safety ...

Schools trailblaze new project - Auckland stuff.co.nz

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URL: Schools trailblaze new project Auckland stuff.co.nz Auckland University's Starpath programme is running in 16 schools across the country with the aim of improving Maori, Polynesian and low-decile school students' education results. It helps students set education targets and creates stronger ...