Minister welcomes tenders for mobile early learning outreach service

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Tenders are now open for the Pacific Early Learning Mobile Outreach Service says Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata. “The Ministries of Pacific Island Affairs and Education have worked together to establish a Pacific Mobile Early Childhood Education (ECE) service which will promote the value of ECE to Pacific parents in targeted areas and at community events,” says Ms Parata...

University of Waikato cleans up NZCER funding: University of Waikato

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The New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) co-ordinates the Teaching and Learning Research Initiative fund and its associated research programme on behalf of the Ministry of Education. Projects are ...

Russell Marshall's Column | Kapiti Independent

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The New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER ) has published a book which bids fair to be the most important publication of our time about schools. It's 'Vital Connection: Why we need more than self-managing ...

EDTalkNZ » Blog Archive » Talk-ED: A fish rots from the head: The ...

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New Zealand Council for Educational Research Te Rünanga o Aotearoa mö te Rangahau i te Mätauranga, Wellington. Tags: Christchurch, governance, schools, sport. Category: Education | Comment (RSS) | Trackback ...

Principal quits over education 'madness' - National - NZ Herald News - New Zealand Herald

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Mr Priest said he had taught so many children who had worked hard and made enormous personal progress, but if they didn't come up to the National Standards for their age, "they are not recognised". "It upsets me, it really does, because I know how many ...

Remuera science teacher's big trip - Auckland stuff.co.nz

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Remuera Intermediate School principal Janet Exon says the school places particular importance on its science programmes and is keen to focus on plants and environmental science next year. "With National Standards and the emphasis on reading, writing ...

Peter O'Connor: Prepare for war as teachers make a stand for education - New Zealand Herald

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Charter schools, the costly and far right experiment to be conducted in secrecy next year, is the trojan horse designed to open up the sector for further deregulation and privatisation. Teachers and parents might have won the class size debate this ...

Just how is Hekia still hanging on? - Auckland stuff.co.nz

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URL: Just how is Hekia still hanging on? Auckland stuff.co.nz It is a question Prime Minister John Key might like to contemplate on the golf course in Hawaii this summer, particularly with respect to the critically urgent business of this country's education system; and with respect to the minister whose every ...

Education standards slip under National | infonews.co.nz New ...

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Hekia Parata's year of back-downs, stuff-ups and bungles has been capped off with proof that the education of New Zealand children is going backwards on National's watch, says Chris Hipkins. The latest international data in the TIMSS and PIRLS reports shows the ... and let it drift backwards. These reports should be a wake-up call for the Minister. “Hekia Parata should stop spending so much time trying to close schools and focus on lifting educational achievement.

Sabbatical award recipients for 2013

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Information about principals and secondary senior managers who are the recipients of a sabbatical award in 2013 can be viewed at the links below...

The education review - a chance to get it right - Stuff.co.nz

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I would like to thank those schools' communities for their engagement, generosity of spirit, and commitment to their children's educational future. Each and every visit was memorable, from the intelligent, thoughtful questions of students at Aranui ...

Govt needs to act on kohanga report - Maori Party - Radio New Zealand

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But the Kohanga Reo National Trust Board fears the report won't be acted on, pointing out the results of the Flora and Fauna Wai262 claim has not been dealt with by the Crown either. Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says her party will continue to ...

Truancy officers 'shafted'' in overhaul - Radio New Zealand

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Truancy officers 'shafted'' in overhaul. Updated 20 minutes ago. A number of truancy officers say they were ''absolutely shafted'' by the Ministry of Education during an overhaul of the truancy service. ... ways to help students. The National Urban ...

The Education Ministry overhaul of truancy services

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Stephan Dyer has been a truancy officer in Taranaki for the past 12 years - but from Friday he'll be out of a job.

Paul Wah: teaching and China

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Fourth generation Chinese New Zealander and first Chinese to be appointed as principal of a state secondary school in New Zealand; his memoir is Wooden Man, Stone Heart.

Special school says final farewell - The Press

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URL: Special school says final farewell The Press In August, Education Minister Hekia Parata said the Christchurch school, which catered for children with special education needs, was to be shut. Instead, pupils will be served by an intensive wrap-around service and be placed in mainstream classrooms.

Education research leader to head new institute - Scoop.co.nz (press release)

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She specialised in cognition and instruction, motivation for learning and performance, and educational measurement and evaluation. Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey says ... She has four adult children and three grandchildren. Her research emphasis has ...

Sadness as bell tolls for school - Southland Times

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URL: Sadness as bell tolls for school Southland Times 1920: A grant of £514 was made and a second classroom was built, as well as a play shed, and a washhouse and bathroom were added to the teacher's residence. Two small Tui stoves were added to the classrooms for heating. 1950s: The school was ...

Schools facing space headache - National - NZ Herald News - New Zealand Herald

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The Ministry of Education this week told the Herald on Sunday 58 Auckland state schools have been asked to review their enrolment schemes to avoid overcrowding and to ensure transparency of enrolments for parents desperate to get their children into ...

Teacher 'paid' more than $11m an hour - Stuff.co.nz

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URL: Teacher 'paid' more than $11m an hour Stuff.co.nz Australian firm Talent2 runs Novopay under a $100 million contract with the Ministry of Education. Ministry chief information officer Leanne Gibson yesterday shed light on the reasons behind the $11 million pay slip of Mrs Watson, saying a payroll ...

Planning a 50th anniversary celebration - Stuff.co.nz

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The Government's education policy around the time discussions for a new college began in 1958, allowed the community to decide whether they wanted two co-educational or two single-sex colleges. The Marlborough Colleges centenary book, published in ...

New school health promotion role for youth worker - Stuff.co.nz

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He said yesterday he was looking forward to the position, in which he will be working with the WAVE (wellbeing and vitality in education) team. Mr South, one of two youth workers at Youth Alley, has not resigned from the position, as reported in ...

Teaching Sir Graham's 'most important job' - Stuff.co.nz

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URL: Teaching Sir Graham's 'most important job' Stuff.co.nz Alongside hundreds of students, the former All Blacks coach received an honorary Doctor of Education degree - an award that paid tribute to his long career in secondary school teaching before he became known as the face of New Zealand rugby.

Govt right to close school - academic - Stuff.co.nz

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URL: Govt right to close school - academic Stuff.co.nz Education Minister Hekia Parata announced the closure of Salisbury School and proposed the female pupils be moved to a boys' school, Halswell Residential College in Christchurch, next year. But a judge has overruled that, finding the closure to be ... Salisbury case highlights 'archaic' views on disabledVoxy

Polytech praised in TEC report - Otago Daily Times

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URL: Polytech praised in TEC report Otago Daily Times A Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) report praising the educational and financial performance of Otago Polytechnic is an important ''vote of confidence'' for the institution, the polytechnic's chief executive, Phil Ker, says. The praise was included ...

Top science students honoured in Wellington

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The annual Realise the Dream awards have been held in Wellington to celebrate the achievements of the country's top 20 science students.

Community mentor earns Victoria degrees - Voxy

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Winona mentored Pasifika students at Victoria through the Te PÅ«tahi Atawhai programme, contributed to her local church and raised her four children ranging in age from eight to 21 years old. Winona says keeping organised was her key to success. "I was ...

Anatomy of a dismissal - The Press

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URL: Anatomy of a dismissal The Press But there were also areas for development. ... The conclusion was that Taylor met all the professional standards of a principal to a satisfactory level or above, and that a majority were strongly supportive of her, but more than 20 per cent of those ...

Indications of Interest in Partnership Schools Invited

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The Partnership Schools | Kura Hourua Working Group is seeking indications of interest (IOI) from groups who may be considering applying to establish a Partnership School in February 2014.

Positive growth in student applications

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In light of the University of Canterbury’s positive announcement today regarding their increased applications, Lincoln University is also pleased to state that applications are up, compared to this time last year.

Maori Graduate Awards

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One hundred and forty Maori students all of whom are second chance learners in South Auckland will receive special graduation awards in a ceremony today at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT). Never before in its history has MIT or indeed any other tertiary ...

Endorsement of Support for Maori Boarding Schools

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Recent announcements by Hon. Dr Pita Sharples, Associate Minister of Education, have been warmly received by the Principals of both Hukarere Girls College and Te Aute College.

Sir Graham Henry receives his UC Honorary Doctorate

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Sir Graham Henry receives his UC Honorary Doctorate December 14, 2012 World Cup-winning rugby coach Sir Graham Henry was today awarded his University of Canterbury (UC) Honorary Doctorate in education. Sir Graham also delivered the graduation address ...

Planned school needs pupils - Stuff.co.nz

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URL: Planned school needs pupils Stuff.co.nz Six students, aged 10 to 15, are enrolled to start in January, but the school needs at least nine enrolled students before the Ministry of Education will allow it to open. Ms Kearvell said their school was inspired by Brockwood Park School in England ...

School days coming to an end after 40 years - The Southland Times

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URL: School days coming to an end after 40 years The Southland Times It is an attitude he has carried into his own career, taking care to form a relationship with every pupil under his care. "I've always believed schools are for children and that's the most important thing. "I always make sure my 5-year-olds have a ...

New Zealander of the Year Finalist: Peter Stewart - National - NZ Herald News - New Zealand Herald

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URL: New Zealander of the Year Finalist: Peter Stewart - National - NZ Herald News New Zealand Herald Reasons included hiking chemistry class numbers at the school by 44 per cent at NCEA level two and more than 100 per cent at level three, from 30 students to more than 70. He came to teaching via an unusual pathway, working as a stockbroker in London, ...

Christchurch Pupils Want IPads And Beanbags In Modern... | Stuff.co ...

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IPads and beanbags feature high on Christchurch pupils' wishlists for modern classrooms. ... Student to pay $10,000, disqualified · Opinion: Binnie appears to be captured by defence. Special offers. Most popular ...

Pay saga stresses principals

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Southland principals are stressed, frustrated and feeling unsupported as they work extra hours with no compensation at the busiest time of the year, to make sure their staff get paid correctly before Christmas.

No crying over this spilt milk - The Dominion Post

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URL: No crying over this spilt milk The Dominion Post Delivering the milk on a wagon to each classroom was a great privilege for a 6-year-old, though on hot sunny days you had to be quick. Leave the milk in the sun for too long and you would be running back with sawdust for the inevitable vomiting that ...