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Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata has thanked all the school communities in greater Christchurch who have provided submissions on the Government’s Education Renewal Plans. The Ministry of Education has received submissions from all 31 schools proposed for merger and closure, plus two from Aranui cluster schools, who had been given until 7 March to return their submissions “I would like to thank all the school communities for participating in the consultation process over the last two and a half months and preparing their submissions...
Monday, December 10, 2012
Minister announces new SOE board appointments
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Tony Ryall | State Owned Enterprises
State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall today announced two new director appointments to Airways Corporation and three to Solid Energy New Zealand Ltd. As part of the same appointment process, one director was reappointed to the board of Mighty River Power. Two new directors will join the Board of Airways from 1 January 2013; Dr Chris Moxon is an experienced executive in the information technology industry and Robin Gunston is an engineer...
Tony Ryall | State Owned Enterprises
State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall today announced two new director appointments to Airways Corporation and three to Solid Energy New Zealand Ltd. As part of the same appointment process, one director was reappointed to the board of Mighty River Power. Two new directors will join the Board of Airways from 1 January 2013; Dr Chris Moxon is an experienced executive in the information technology industry and Robin Gunston is an engineer...
The 16th International Conference on Thinking | ICOT13 » Held in ...
URL: The 16th International Conference on Thinking | ICOT13 » Held in ...
Dr Jane Gilbert. Dr Jane Gilbert is Chief Researcher at the New Zealand Council for Educational Research. She was previously Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Victoria University of Wellington (1995-2003), ...
Dr Jane Gilbert. Dr Jane Gilbert is Chief Researcher at the New Zealand Council for Educational Research. She was previously Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Victoria University of Wellington (1995-2003), ...
Ensuring success for all | infonews.co.nz New Zealand's local news ...
URL: Ensuring success for all | infonews.co.nz New Zealand's local news ...
Building on their strong publication record, the Success for All project will be shared through a forthcoming publication with the New Zealand Council for Educational Research entitled Uni teaching: Māori and Pasifika stories ...
Building on their strong publication record, the Success for All project will be shared through a forthcoming publication with the New Zealand Council for Educational Research entitled Uni teaching: Māori and Pasifika stories ...
Moving from primary to secondary school, focus of ERO report
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News release from the Education Review Office 10 December 2012 Students moving from primary to secondary school, focus of ERO report A new report released today by the Education Review Office (ERO) looks at the process of students moving from primary ...
News release from the Education Review Office 10 December 2012 Students moving from primary to secondary school, focus of ERO report A new report released today by the Education Review Office (ERO) looks at the process of students moving from primary ...
Parata's plan pits schools against each other - The Press
 The Press | URL: Parata's plan pits schools against each other The Press CATHERINE DELAHUNTY. Last updated 09:01 07/12/2012. Hekia Parata. IAIN MCGREGOR/Fairfax NZ. FACE TO FACE: Education Minister Hekia Parata listens to Ouruhia School pupils sing during a visit to the school. Catherine Delahunty. MARION VAN ... |
Study looks at improving education of children with speech disorders - New Zealand Herald
URL: Study looks at improving education of children with speech disorders
New Zealand Herald
The best chance children affected by the disorder had to meet their communication and academic potential was to integrate speech therapy and educational support, Dr McNeill said. About five per cent of New Zealand children were affected by some form of ...
New Zealand Herald
The best chance children affected by the disorder had to meet their communication and academic potential was to integrate speech therapy and educational support, Dr McNeill said. About five per cent of New Zealand children were affected by some form of ...
Maths unlocks young minds - New Zealand Herald
 New Zealand Herald | URL: Maths unlocks young minds New Zealand Herald He adds that bringing out the best in children involves parents interacting with them. "Parents should be aware of these simple lessons: that building these early maths and literacy skills into their daily interactions is fun to do and helps children ... |
Still working longer, not smarter - Otago Daily Times
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Otago Daily Times
The most-mentioned reasons for improved productivity include ''being more experienced with the job'' and ''training and education''. The so-called ''lost souls'' - the most unproductive workers - who make up 5% of the workforce, account for more than ...
Otago Daily Times
The most-mentioned reasons for improved productivity include ''being more experienced with the job'' and ''training and education''. The so-called ''lost souls'' - the most unproductive workers - who make up 5% of the workforce, account for more than ...
NCEA Level 3 alignment with The New Zealand Curriculum completed
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The three-stage alignment of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) with The New Zealand Curriculum (NZC) has been completed...
The three-stage alignment of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) with The New Zealand Curriculum (NZC) has been completed...
Maori issues matter to Pakeha too - New Zealand Herald
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New Zealand Herald
... world in which a good education, good health and well-paid employment are the crucial passports to success. Many Maori are already showing the way. But the statistics for overall Maori health, employment and educational achievement cannot be ...
New Zealand Herald
... world in which a good education, good health and well-paid employment are the crucial passports to success. Many Maori are already showing the way. But the statistics for overall Maori health, employment and educational achievement cannot be ...
Mural celebrates Māori culture - SunLive
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SunLive
Students of the Māori mentoring youth education programme - He Ara Tika, designed a mural which is being displayed in a Te Puke post harvester pack house. More than 100 students designed a mural celebrating cultural identity. The 6.5m wide and 1.8m ...
SunLive
Students of the Māori mentoring youth education programme - He Ara Tika, designed a mural which is being displayed in a Te Puke post harvester pack house. More than 100 students designed a mural celebrating cultural identity. The 6.5m wide and 1.8m ...
Inter-religious education essential for NZ schools - New Zealand Herald
 New Zealand Herald | URL: Inter-religious education essential for NZ schools New Zealand Herald How ironic. Bible in Schools teachers - slammed by some for preaching "fairy stories" from the Bible - aren't permitted to tell primary school children that Santa and the Easter Bunny aren't real. These are sacred cultural icons, after all. We're ... |
The tragedy of state penny-pinching - The Dominion Post
 The Dominion Post | URL: The tragedy of state penny-pinching The Dominion Post They allowed the groundsman to stack them instead of paying a contractor. The board would have been aware of how education ministers vigorously wag their fingers and replace boards with commissioners when board spending gets out of control. |
Educa continues to make early childhood portfolios easier
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Wellington, NZ, December 6th, 2012– Educa Limited released its new mobile application, Educa Touch for Android bringing pre-school children’s learning experiences to the Android mobile and tablet platform. Coming 6 months after the successful launch ...
Wellington, NZ, December 6th, 2012– Educa Limited released its new mobile application, Educa Touch for Android bringing pre-school children’s learning experiences to the Android mobile and tablet platform. Coming 6 months after the successful launch ...
Children hit even harder by poverty - Stuff.co.nz
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Children hit even harder by poverty Stuff.co.nz Otago University Child and Youth Epidemiology Service director Elizabeth Craig said where immunisation could be introduced, it had been effective. But illnesses that could not be immunised against were getting worse, indicating an increase in ... |
Pupils footloose and fancy-free | Otago Daily Times Online News ...
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NZQA will also advise students via twitter [@NCEAexams] when results are available online. From January, all pupils who had paid their fees and completed NCEA or university entrance would be able to order their own ...
NZQA will also advise students via twitter [@NCEAexams] when results are available online. From January, all pupils who had paid their fees and completed NCEA or university entrance would be able to order their own ...
Swimming programme to run for third year
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The KiwiSport Fundamentals Learn to Swim Programme will run again next year – helping Year 3-6 students in decile 1-5 schools across Christchurch become more confident in the water.
The KiwiSport Fundamentals Learn to Swim Programme will run again next year – helping Year 3-6 students in decile 1-5 schools across Christchurch become more confident in the water.
Second UC professor appointed to Marsden Fund Council
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A second University of Canterbury (UC) academic has been appointed to the Marsden Fund Council which allocates millions of dollars of research funding every year.
A second University of Canterbury (UC) academic has been appointed to the Marsden Fund Council which allocates millions of dollars of research funding every year.
All schools return submissions due on education renewal
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Thirty-three schools in greater Christchurch have made submissions on closures and mergers proposed by the Minister of Education.
Thirty-three schools in greater Christchurch have made submissions on closures and mergers proposed by the Minister of Education.
UC researcher seeking to improve childhood speech disorder
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A University of Canterbury (UC) study is looking at how best to improve the literacy and education achievements of New Zealand children who struggle with speech disorders.
A University of Canterbury (UC) study is looking at how best to improve the literacy and education achievements of New Zealand children who struggle with speech disorders.
Schools hit back after bad audits - Stuff.co.nz
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Stuff.co.nz
Boys boarding school Hato Paora was labelled in breach of the Education Act for improper board management last year. College St Normal School was red-flagged by auditors after its board allegedly paid a company owned by one of its trustees $87,000 for ...
Stuff.co.nz
Boys boarding school Hato Paora was labelled in breach of the Education Act for improper board management last year. College St Normal School was red-flagged by auditors after its board allegedly paid a company owned by one of its trustees $87,000 for ...
Schools apprehensive as new truancy model starts - The Bay of Plenty Times
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The Bay of Plenty Times
Hamilton's truancy-attendance service, SASH, will close its doors this month after the Ministry of Education announced a new, integrated attendance service would roll out in schools from next year. The new service will combine the District Truancy ...
The Bay of Plenty Times
Hamilton's truancy-attendance service, SASH, will close its doors this month after the Ministry of Education announced a new, integrated attendance service would roll out in schools from next year. The new service will combine the District Truancy ...
School's fight to stay open goes global - Stuff.co.nz
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Stuff.co.nz
The school is opposing a Ministry of Education proposal to merge it with Gilberthorpe School. Pupils in the video, posted on YouTube, say New Zealand country schools are as "Kiwi as gumboots, pavlova, L&P, buzzy bees and Richie McCaw". "Closing our ...
Stuff.co.nz
The school is opposing a Ministry of Education proposal to merge it with Gilberthorpe School. Pupils in the video, posted on YouTube, say New Zealand country schools are as "Kiwi as gumboots, pavlova, L&P, buzzy bees and Richie McCaw". "Closing our ...
Challenge gets kids moving - Taranaki Daily News
 Taranaki Daily News | URL: Challenge gets kids moving Taranaki Daily News Quinn Scouller. ANDY JACKSON/Fairfax NZ. TIRELESS EFFORT: St Joseph's New Plymouth student Quinn Scouller, 9, tackles the tyre obstacle at Sport Taranaki's Tough Kids' Challenge, which was put to the test yesterday with 600 children over the course. |
Students may give up: survey | Otago Daily Times Online News ...
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A survey of New Zealand postgraduate students has found that 40% are thinking of giving up studying because their eligibility for the student allowance is being stripped away next year.
A survey of New Zealand postgraduate students has found that 40% are thinking of giving up studying because their eligibility for the student allowance is being stripped away next year.
Avonmore Students Return to Central Christchurch | Stuff.co.nz
URL: Avonmore Students Return to Central Christchurch | Stuff.co.nz
Hadley said it was crucial for Avonmore to be in the central city and close to bus routes because its students came from the north, east and south of the city. Student numbers have fallen about 30 per cent since the quakes and ...
Hadley said it was crucial for Avonmore to be in the central city and close to bus routes because its students came from the north, east and south of the city. Student numbers have fallen about 30 per cent since the quakes and ...
Student to trace teens' te reo | Stuff.co.nz
URL: Student to trace teens' te reo | Stuff.co.nz
Supplied. TEACHER TURNS PUPIL: Massey PhD student Hinurewa Poutu with her own pupils, from left, Parekaia Tapiata, Te Aorere Pewhairangi, Kohuko hurangi Isaac-Sharland, Tawaroa Kawana and Sean Bevan.
Supplied. TEACHER TURNS PUPIL: Massey PhD student Hinurewa Poutu with her own pupils, from left, Parekaia Tapiata, Te Aorere Pewhairangi, Kohuko hurangi Isaac-Sharland, Tawaroa Kawana and Sean Bevan.
School may have to turn pupils away | Otago Daily Times Online ...
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Liberton Christian School's board of trustees is worried it will have to turn new-entrant pupils away by the middle of 2013, following the Ministry of Education's decision to disallow a roll cap increase at the Dunedin school.
Liberton Christian School's board of trustees is worried it will have to turn new-entrant pupils away by the middle of 2013, following the Ministry of Education's decision to disallow a roll cap increase at the Dunedin school.
Chris Kelly becomes Massey Pro Chancellor
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Businessman Chris Kelly was elected Massey University Pro Chancellor – deputy chair of the University Council – at today's council meeting.
Businessman Chris Kelly was elected Massey University Pro Chancellor – deputy chair of the University Council – at today's council meeting.
Parents Disappointed Principal’s Return Confirmed by Media
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“We are once again disappointed by the lack of communication from the CGHS Board of Trustees.
“We are once again disappointed by the lack of communication from the CGHS Board of Trustees.
Families move to get in school zone - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Families move to get in school zone Stuff.co.nz But some education experts say perception is playing too large a part with parents basing their moves more on what they see in the school car park and gossip rather than thoroughly checking out a school. About 30 families alone will move inside the ... |
Bible teachers dropped for preaching at kids
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The country's largest provider of religious instruction in schools has stood down three volunteers for teaching pupils their own beliefs.Churches Education Commission (CEC) chief executive Simon Greening said he removed the three...
The country's largest provider of religious instruction in schools has stood down three volunteers for teaching pupils their own beliefs.Churches Education Commission (CEC) chief executive Simon Greening said he removed the three...
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