Minister thanks school communities

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Hekia Parata | Education

Education Minister Hekia Parata would like to thank the 35 school communities in greater Christchurch who took the time to meet with her over the last two weeks.
Ms Parata visited 35 of the 37 schools proposed for closure or merger as part of the Government’s Education Renewal Plan. “I would like to thank those schools’ communities for their engagement, generosity of spirit, and commitment to their children’s educational future. I got a real sense of each community and their hopes and plans for their children’s education...

PM’s Pacific Youth Awards winners announced

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Hekia Parata | Pacific Island Affairs

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata says the Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards continues to consistently reveal the high calibre of Pacific Island youth. “I am proud of New Zealand’s Pacific youth and proud that this initiative by the Prime Minister continues to focus on highlighting their talents and achievements. Over 100 applications were received, reflecting the large number of talented and ambitious young Pacific people. We have chosen five high-achieving young Pacific winners recognising outstanding achievement among young leaders...

First ever Telework Week launched

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Amy Adams | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has today launched New Zealand’s first ever Telework Week, which will highlight the social, economic and environmental benefits of working from home. Launched at Parliament, the event promotes employees using ICT to work away from their traditional place of employment, while monitoring the savings and productivity gains made in doing so. After the week’s end, businesses should have a better understanding of the technological and workplace practices required to make teleworking a success...

New IT panel saves time and money

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Chris Tremain | Internal Affairs

Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain today announced the establishment of a new government IT panel to purchase Microsoft products. “A Syndicated Services Panel has been set up to order and administer Microsoft licences. This will reduce the cost of purchasing licences, remove duplication and streamline the procurement process,” says Mr Tremain. “Currently, agencies needing to purchase Microsoft services deal directly with a range of Large Account Resellers (LARs). This creates inconsistencies in service levels and the fees charged by various LARs...

2000 schools on School Report - Stuff.co.nz (blog)

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This was the first time National Standards results had been made public in New Zealand - a move that infuriated teachers' union the New Zealand Educational Institute, who said it would hurt the self-confidence of schools considered "not up to standard".

Teachers flash mob in protest - SunLive

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The protests are part of the NZEI's campaign against large class sizes, introducing league tables, performance pay for teachers, reforms to the board of trustees model and charter schools. It is hoped other NZEI regions will adopt the flash mob ...

Flash mob education protests - The Bay of Plenty Times

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The Bay of Plenty Times
... the group was protesting were charter schools, which will be run by a private or voluntary sector sponsor and funded by the Government under a contract; the proposal to close or merge a number of schools in the Christchurch area; and national ...

Catherine Isaac: Partnership Schools' strength in flexibility

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The Herald's recent editorial on Partnership Schools is based on some misunderstandings. It argued that the policy is slipping from its original intent because the schools will not necessarily be located in South Auckland and Christchurch,...

Over one million dollars in Māori Language Community Grants

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Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori has announced that it will distribute $1,082,000 in Māori language grants through the community based Mā te Reo fund.

Clampdown over 'black out game'

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The Education Ministry is warning primary schools to be wary of a dangerous "blackout game" being played by youngsters.The warning comes after an Auckland boy was left unconscious and bleeding after playing the game.A letter to...

Hugging fad earns ban at school

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North Shore students have been banned from hugging during school hours because too many of them - mainly girls - were consistently arriving late to their classes.Takapuna Normal Intermediate School deputy principal Sue Cattell said...

Youth strategy aired - Auckland stuff.co.nz

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URL: Youth strategy aired Auckland stuff.co.nz "For years and years Pacific and Maori people have been attracted to South Auckland for jobs that were there 20 to 30 years ago. "Some of those companies have moved offshore but the people stayed, putting roots down." Mr Williams says employers, ...

Kura checks societal impact of proposed merger - Radio New Zealand

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Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch Maori language school threatened with the prospect of a merger has launched an investigation into what effect an amalgamation could have on the wider community. Te Whanau Tahi has already sent its first submission to Education Minister ...

School rolls on the rise - Stuff.co.nz

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South Canterbury schools say rolls continue to boom with steadily increasing numbers expected next year. Timaru Girls' High School principal Sarah Davis said the school roll would be about 400 next year - 20 to 30 up on Education Ministry predictions.

Tula‘i Mai! Making a difference to Pasifika student achievement in literacy

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NZC Update 27 shares messages from research about classroom practices that make a difference to Pasifika student achievement in literacy.

Secondary students from poorer homes struggling - Stuff.co.nz

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In comparison, Waikato Diocesan School For Girls - a private decile-10 school - had 98 per cent of its school leavers attain level 2 or above, and 90 per cent of them were at the university entrance standard. St Peter's Cambridge, also a private decile ...

Post-quake school communities deserve better - The Press

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URL: Post-quake school communities deserve better The Press Despite portaloos, broken buildings, site-sharing and personal challenges, staff members, parents and children have worked successfully together. Flexibility and innovation have been widespread. National standards have been implemented and 2011 NCEA ...

Ministry provides online forum for education renewal

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An online forum for about 90 greater Christchurch schools and learning community clusters is now live.

Schools grieving - Longstone - Stuff.co.nz

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URL: Schools grieving - Longstone Stuff.co.nz The Education Ministry is not ''hell bent'' on forcing through proposed school closures and mergers, Secretary for Education Lesley Longstone says. The head of the ministry today insisted that consultation, started two weeks ago, on the closure of 13 ...

Chch principal steps up to help transformation

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Christchurch Boys' High School headmaster Trevor McIntyre is leaving to act as a go-between for the Education Ministry and city schools proposed to close or merge.

Parata gives Aranui cluster more time

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Education Minister Hekia Parata is giving five Christchurch schools extra time to respond to her plan to close them down and create a super school.

Christchurch Boys' High School headmaster resigns

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Christchurch Boys' High School headmaster Trevor McIntyre has resigned to take up an appointment as an executive adviser to the Christchurch Education Renewal Programme.The announcement came from the board of trustees chairman Mark...

Ministry stands by offer to teachers

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The Ministry of Education says it has made a fair offer for settlement of the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (PTCA).

Young Achievers Awards - Hawke's Bay Today

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She is studying NCEA level 3, excels in physical education and has a passion for youth well-being. Tameti represents the college in basketball, netball and badminton. ... She is the school's representative on the HBSS Sports Council, Hastings District ...

Associate Education Minister on payroll woes

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Craig Foss on Novopay.

Principals dreading results of latest school pay day

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Schools are bracing themselves for more problems today when teachers and staff check if they've been paid correctly.

Teachers disillusioned by ongoing payroll gaffes

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Flaws in the Novopay payroll system have been targeted for repair before the end of the year, says Novopay business owner Rebecca Elvy.The system, which launched in August, has been dogged by a succession of errors that have frustrated...

Online chart to help fix teacher pay shambles

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The Education Ministry will today launch an internet-based graph showing how many outstanding issues there are with the new pay system for teachers.

Base for gifted children - Stuff.co.nz

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URL: Base for gifted children Stuff.co.nz Assistant principal Linda Dalzell, who managed the cluster, said Boys' High was the anchor school for a cluster of schools taking part in the Ministry of Education-funded Gifted and Talented Professional Learning and Development initiative: Donovan ...

Witt closures could cost 10 staff - Stuff.co.nz

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The Tertiary Education Commission allocated funding to 17 private training establishments next year - the first time they have been able to apply for funding. Mr Handley says the proposal is going out for consultation and no decisions will be finalised ...

IRL and Unitec Collaboration To Bolster High-Tech Workforce

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A closer working relationship between Industrial Research Ltd and Unitec aims to deliver more and better work-ready high-tech workers to New Zealand industry.

Boys High To Assist Gifted Pupils | Stuff.co.nz

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"The idea was that [the consortium] wanted to look at a secondary school and the schools that contribute to them, and look at planning and delivery of the curriculum to gifted and talented students," Mrs Dalzell said. The teachers ... students." While the definitions had not yet been worked out and were not simple to define, Mrs Dalzell said she believed a gifted student was one who was generally in the top percentile of a curriculum area and showed subject strengths.

Students put to the test as exams begin - 3News NZ

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URL: Students put to the test as exams begin 3News NZ NCEA exams have begun in earnest with nearly 50,000 pupils sitting down this morning to level one English, and there was a sense of nervous anticipation at Rongotai College as students filed in to sit their first exam. ... “We can get students from ...