Sharples calls for New Zealand history in all schools

Sharples calls for New Zealand history in all schools:
Pita Sharples | Education
Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples has renewed his call for New Zealand history to be taught in all schools, saying a knowledge of history is essential to effective and inclusive education.
In a speech to the Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa New Zealand in Palmerston North, Dr Sharples suggested that Māori children were not achieving well in education because teachers, along with other New Zealanders, are not familiar with the history and traditions that make Māori students who they are today.
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Minister reiterates consultation is genuine

Minister reiterates consultation is genuine:
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata reiterated that consultation is genuine and she is listening when she met with the Canterbury Primary Principals’ Association, the Canterbury Intermediate School Principals’ Association, and the Canterbury West Coast Secondary Principals’ Association in Christchurch yesterday.
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Education Student Allowances IndexationBudget Measures Amendment Act 2012

Education Student Allowances IndexationBudget Measures Amendment Act 2012: Status: Modified
ID: act/public/2012/0079/8.0
Version: as enacted
Information type: act
Legislation type: public
Year: 2012
No: 79
Current as at date: 23/10/2012

Science standing on shaky ground - New Zealand Herald

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Science standing on shaky ground New Zealand Herald ... way - at present - to give all the answers ahead of time. But continuing enhancements to the way data is collected, analysed and delivered to the public will make things better. Mark Quigley is senior lecturer in active tectonics at the University ... Science and communicationOtago Daily Times all 80 news articles »

Views sought on far-reaching educational changes - Labour - Voxy

Views sought on far-reaching educational changes - Labour Voxy "We are concerned that National's charter schools will not have to be accountable to parents or students, and that as they will be run at a profit will be competing for funding with state schools - to the detriment of quality education," Labour's ... and more »

Ka Tepea te Kō - October 2012

Ka Tepea te Kō - October 2012: Latest news and updates from the Ministry's Parents, Families and Whānau team - October 2012 issue

Canterbury Education Shake-Up | Ex-Richmond Pupils... | Stuff.co.nz

Canterbury Education Shake-Up | Ex-Richmond Pupils... | Stuff.co.nz: Richmond School inspires such loyalty that former pupils are returning to the community to put their children through the school. ... UC to offer students Kiwiana course · Family who fled quakes hope to return · Yardley, Laws ...

Couple's record bequest 'humbling'

Couple's record bequest 'humbling': A Palmerston North couple have made the largest donation received by the Massey University Foundation, an endowment of more than $1.2 million.

Mixing it up with AUT

Mixing it up with AUT: AUT University has created an innovative and fun way for students to discover career options, while building a unique music track, via the new online quiz CareerTracks.

More high schools requiring students to own laptops or tablets

More high schools requiring students to own laptops or tablets: Personal laptops and tablets are becoming compulsory in a growing number of New Zealand high schools, and at least two more schools will introduce a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy next year.
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Key report dates for 2013

Key report dates for 2013:

As we head into Term 4, boards, principals, and school leaders will be reviewing progress made by the school in 2012 and identifying the focus areas and priorities for 2013.

Check out this article from the Education Gazette for more information

School closures despite new housing - Stuff.co.nz

School closures despite new housing Stuff.co.nz Population growth has been taken into account in proposals to close schools near subdivisions, the Education Ministry says. Some principals have criticised ministry plans to close or merge 38 schools across Greater Christchurch, claiming officials have ... and more »

Principal proud of young achievers - Otago Daily Times

Otago Daily Time

Principal proud of young achievers Otago Daily Times The sole secondary school in Queenstown announced last week which of its senior pupils would receive, or had received, distinguished awards to help them in tertiary education. Andrew Benington, Andres Cavallari, Caitlin Jack, Caitlin ... Andres ...

Day to celebrate teachers - The Daily Post

Day to celebrate teachers The Daily Post "The interesting thing is that the wonderful things schools will be displaying can't be assessed by National Standards, yet the learning involved is real and important," Mr Law said. There will be a range of activities and local schools will showcase ...