URL: More social workers in low-decile schools
Paula Bennett | Social Development
A further 80 schools will be covered by the expansion of Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) when students return to classrooms from this week. Social Development Minister Paula Bennett announced the expansion of SWiS to all decile 1-3 schools last year, with coverage planned to increase from 285 to 673 schools. There will be 35 new full time social workers starting the 2013 school year at primary schools in Kaipara, Greater Auckland and the South Island...
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Pacific students ready to step into the trades
URL: Pacific students ready to step into the trades
Steven Joyce | Pacific Island Affairs
A unique partnership between tertiary education organisations (TEOs) and Pacific churches has seen hundreds of Pacific people trained to help in the Christchurch rebuild, says Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata. The two groups combined to implement the $6 million Pacific Trades Training Initiative, which is part of the Government’s wider $42 million Skills for Canterbury package to maintain the expanded training pipeline for trades people for the Canterbury rebuild...
Steven Joyce | Pacific Island Affairs
A unique partnership between tertiary education organisations (TEOs) and Pacific churches has seen hundreds of Pacific people trained to help in the Christchurch rebuild, says Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata. The two groups combined to implement the $6 million Pacific Trades Training Initiative, which is part of the Government’s wider $42 million Skills for Canterbury package to maintain the expanded training pipeline for trades people for the Canterbury rebuild...
'Change in education is needed' - Marlborough Express
URL: 'Change in education is needed'
Marlborough Express
The vocationally focused tertiary high school in Manukau, Auckland, allows students looking to drop out of high school at year 11 to study at high school level while gaining career skills at a tertiary level. Two-thirds of its students are Maori and ...
Marlborough Express
The vocationally focused tertiary high school in Manukau, Auckland, allows students looking to drop out of high school at year 11 to study at high school level while gaining career skills at a tertiary level. Two-thirds of its students are Maori and ...
New teachers can't find jobs - New Zealand Herald
URL: New teachers can't find jobs
New Zealand Herald
New Zealand Secondary Principals' Council chairman Allan Vester said the fact that good-quality graduates were struggling for jobs could deter the next wave of students from choosing education. "I've heard anecdotally of university or training college ...
New Zealand Herald
New Zealand Secondary Principals' Council chairman Allan Vester said the fact that good-quality graduates were struggling for jobs could deter the next wave of students from choosing education. "I've heard anecdotally of university or training college ...
Parents pick up tab for Govt underfunding - Hipkins - Voxy
URL: Parents pick up tab for Govt underfunding - Hipkins
Voxy
"National has no problem finding extra money in their Budget to bail out private schools, and they're willing to splash the cash around setting up new Charter Schools, but they're not willing to fund our public schools adequately. That says everything ...
Voxy
"National has no problem finding extra money in their Budget to bail out private schools, and they're willing to splash the cash around setting up new Charter Schools, but they're not willing to fund our public schools adequately. That says everything ...
Ministry pay glitch is karma, quips Parata - Stuff.co.nz
 Newstalk ZB | URL: Ministry pay glitch is karma, quips Parata Stuff.co.nz Education Ministry staff received little sympathy from their minister, Hekia Parata, after their pay did not arrive as expected yesterday morning. The glitch gave an unwanted taste of what teachers have been going through with Novopay - and the ... |
Govt pits schools against each other - NZ First - Voxy
URL: Govt pits schools against each other - NZ First
Voxy
"I recall watching Mr Key walk into a room full of secondary school teachers who were going to unite together with their primary school peers over the National Standards issue. "Within moments he convinced them to turn on their primary peers by saying ...
Voxy
"I recall watching Mr Key walk into a room full of secondary school teachers who were going to unite together with their primary school peers over the National Standards issue. "Within moments he convinced them to turn on their primary peers by saying ...
Threats and ploys to get voluntary fees - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Threats and ploys to get voluntary fees
Stuff.co.nz
The money went into operational costs, subsidised trips, classroom materials, sports programmes, broadband and IT expenses. ''We're conscious that our fees are relative high compared to most others but I think it reflects that we deliver a quality outcome.
Stuff.co.nz
The money went into operational costs, subsidised trips, classroom materials, sports programmes, broadband and IT expenses. ''We're conscious that our fees are relative high compared to most others but I think it reflects that we deliver a quality outcome.
Schools steer clear of fee incentives - Stuff.co.nz
 Scoop.co.nz | URL: Schools steer clear of fee incentives Stuff.co.nz Despite primary and secondary state education being nominally free, parents contribute more than $100 million a year in fees that cannot be legally enforced. Principals say it's a struggle to keep schools up with 21st-century expectations with what ... |
Feature Guest - Dame Wendy Pye
URL: Feature Guest - Dame Wendy Pye
Founder and managing director of Wendy Pye Group, self-made multimillionaire and the first living woman inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.
Founder and managing director of Wendy Pye Group, self-made multimillionaire and the first living woman inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.
Weltec Welcomes Incentives for Apprentices and Employers
URL: Weltec Welcomes Incentives for Apprentices and Employers
The Wellington Institute of Technology welcomes the recent announcement by Prime Minister John Key on financial incentives for new apprentices and their employers.
The Wellington Institute of Technology welcomes the recent announcement by Prime Minister John Key on financial incentives for new apprentices and their employers.
Institute To Improve Learning For All
URL: Institute To Improve Learning For All
New Zealand’s first university-based Institute of Education will focus on improving the learning outcomes for all children.
New Zealand’s first university-based Institute of Education will focus on improving the learning outcomes for all children.
New master’s degree unique in New Zealand
URL: New master’s degree unique in New Zealand
New master’s degree unique in New Zealand Innovative work-based learning programmes to be launched in Auckland In a first for New Zealand, Otago Polytechnic is launching two innovative, high-level qualifications designed specifically to be undertaken ...
New master’s degree unique in New Zealand Innovative work-based learning programmes to be launched in Auckland In a first for New Zealand, Otago Polytechnic is launching two innovative, high-level qualifications designed specifically to be undertaken ...
4 Mount Albert schools to benefit from extra social workers
URL: 4 Mount Albert schools to benefit from extra social workers
“Four of schools in the Mount Albert electorate will benefit from an expansion of the Government’s Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) programme” says National MP Melissa Lee.
“Four of schools in the Mount Albert electorate will benefit from an expansion of the Government’s Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) programme” says National MP Melissa Lee.
Govt ignored advice before private school's integration
URL: Govt ignored advice before private school's integration
The Government ignored advice from the Ministry of Education and Treasury that the private school Wanganui Collegiate should not become a state integrated school.Radio New Zealand has obtained information under the Official Information...
The Government ignored advice from the Ministry of Education and Treasury that the private school Wanganui Collegiate should not become a state integrated school.Radio New Zealand has obtained information under the Official Information...
Call to explain Witt CEO's sudden exit - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Call to explain Witt CEO's sudden exit
Stuff.co.nz
Mr Little, who was on the Tertiary Education Commission board for four years and Witt Council from 2008 until 2010, said during his tenure there had often been talk of the need for TEC to make an example of a polytech that had made bad decisions by ...
Stuff.co.nz
Mr Little, who was on the Tertiary Education Commission board for four years and Witt Council from 2008 until 2010, said during his tenure there had often been talk of the need for TEC to make an example of a polytech that had made bad decisions by ...
Zone woes hit hard at Redcliffs School - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Zone woes hit hard at Redcliffs School
Stuff.co.nz
... at Redcliffs School. TINA LAW. Last updated 05:00 31/01/2013. Rachel Ono. IAIN MCGREGOR/Fairfax NZ. CLASS ACTION: Redcliffs School teacher Rachel Ono prepares her classroom for another year at the Van Asch Deaf Education Centre in Sumner.
Stuff.co.nz
... at Redcliffs School. TINA LAW. Last updated 05:00 31/01/2013. Rachel Ono. IAIN MCGREGOR/Fairfax NZ. CLASS ACTION: Redcliffs School teacher Rachel Ono prepares her classroom for another year at the Van Asch Deaf Education Centre in Sumner.
Parents sought for online Triple P Positive Parenting trial
URL: Parents sought for online Triple P Positive Parenting trial
Parents of children aged 3-4 years who exhibit inattentive and overactive behaviour are sought for a study of the Triple P Positive Parenting Programme.
Parents of children aged 3-4 years who exhibit inattentive and overactive behaviour are sought for a study of the Triple P Positive Parenting Programme.
Time for a fresh page at Girls' High - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Time for a fresh page at Girls' High Stuff.co.nz The Christchurch Girls' High School principal has welcomed pupils back this week - something that looked unlikely two months ago when she was controversially sacked by the school's board of trustees. "We've been through a bit of a rough old time, but ... |
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
HOW CHILDREN SUCCEED
URL: HOW CHILDREN SUCCEED
With Paul Tough - the bestselling US author of How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character, published by Random House.
With Paul Tough - the bestselling US author of How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character, published by Random House.
More public scrutiny required for charter schools - Rural Women NZ - Voxy
URL: More public scrutiny required for charter schools - Rural Women NZ
Voxy
Rural Women New Zealand says if the government is to go ahead with its proposed partnership or charter schools, it's vital that parents and the community are involved in their governance. "We are concerned that though these schools are to be publicly ...
Voxy
Rural Women New Zealand says if the government is to go ahead with its proposed partnership or charter schools, it's vital that parents and the community are involved in their governance. "We are concerned that though these schools are to be publicly ...
Key competencies indicator tool
URL: Key competencies indicator tool
The KCs indicator tool helps schools audit their progress with integrating the five NZC key competencies into all learning programmes. The tool is composed of:
The KCs indicator tool helps schools audit their progress with integrating the five NZC key competencies into all learning programmes. The tool is composed of:
- a self-audit framework of questions about effective pedagogy
- a mosaic of 14 engaging examples of practice that show what this pedagogy might look like in different learning areas
- insights into important aspects of the key competencies.
No school left disadvantaged at start of year
URL: No school left disadvantaged at start of year
Media release on pay roll for start of school year.
Media release on pay roll for start of school year.
Teachers get early start to year - Marlborough Express
URL: Teachers get early start to year
Marlborough Express
Teachers have been at school leading up to the beginning of the first term, setting up classrooms, finalising teaching plans and attending teacher-only days. Riverlands School year 4 and 5 teacher Kat Murdoch, who was at the school teacher-only day ...
Marlborough Express
Teachers have been at school leading up to the beginning of the first term, setting up classrooms, finalising teaching plans and attending teacher-only days. Riverlands School year 4 and 5 teacher Kat Murdoch, who was at the school teacher-only day ...
Threats and ploys to get voluntary fees - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Threats and ploys to get voluntary fees
Stuff.co.nz
That meant that "schools are being forced to ask parents for more and more in the way of 'donations' and a lot of parents are struggling to meet these demands", Labour education spokesman Chris Hipkins said. Ministry of Education figures show $103m was ...
Stuff.co.nz
That meant that "schools are being forced to ask parents for more and more in the way of 'donations' and a lot of parents are struggling to meet these demands", Labour education spokesman Chris Hipkins said. Ministry of Education figures show $103m was ...
Back to school we go - Southland Times
 Southland Times | URL: Back to school we go Southland Times The pupils were accompanied by two bagpipers, which was a ''reflection of Southland tradition''. Some pupils at Southland Girls' High and Verdon College also returned to the classroom this morning, and most schools across the region will restart during ... |
Threat of closure sparks rivalry - TVNZ
URL: Threat of closure sparks rivalry
TVNZ
In its submission, Woolston School said it "respectfully requests the Minister of Education considers closing Bamford and Phillipstown Schools, resulting in Woolston School growing to 500 to 600 students". The Government is proposing to merge Woolston ...
TVNZ
In its submission, Woolston School said it "respectfully requests the Minister of Education considers closing Bamford and Phillipstown Schools, resulting in Woolston School growing to 500 to 600 students". The Government is proposing to merge Woolston ...
tablets on stationery lists - New Zealand Herald
URL: tablets on stationery lists
New Zealand Herald
"It's a specific style of education and we would like to think however we incorporate smart devices or digital technology it would really be about using it as a tool in amongst our current practices. "They have so much access to it outside of seven 40 ...
New Zealand Herald
"It's a specific style of education and we would like to think however we incorporate smart devices or digital technology it would really be about using it as a tool in amongst our current practices. "They have so much access to it outside of seven 40 ...
Libraries survive the e-book era
URL: Libraries survive the e-book era
The increasing popularity of electronic reading devices, or e-readers, has come at the expense of the humble book.
The increasing popularity of electronic reading devices, or e-readers, has come at the expense of the humble book.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Unions prepare for battle over charter schools - The Dominion Post
URL: Unions prepare for battle over charter schools
The Dominion Post
Education sector unions are preparing for battle with the Government over charter schools after submissions closed on the Education Amendment Bill on Thursday. The bill includes changes to the Education Act that would introduce charter schools, allow ...
The Dominion Post
Education sector unions are preparing for battle with the Government over charter schools after submissions closed on the Education Amendment Bill on Thursday. The bill includes changes to the Education Act that would introduce charter schools, allow ...
Canterbury teachers confirm strike - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Canterbury teachers confirm strike Stuff.co.nz Educators are also concerned about amendments to the Education Act that will legalise charter schools and double-bunking but will outlaw searching pupils for drugs and weapons. New Zealand Educational Institute president Ian Leckie said strike action ... |
School groups predict tough year ahead - Radio New Zealand
URL: School groups predict tough year ahead
Radio New Zealand
They include the problem-plagued school payroll system, Novopay, Christchurch schools being merged or closed, the introduction of publically-funded private charter schools, the impact of the national standards in reading, writing and maths, and ...
Radio New Zealand
They include the problem-plagued school payroll system, Novopay, Christchurch schools being merged or closed, the introduction of publically-funded private charter schools, the impact of the national standards in reading, writing and maths, and ...
The uniformity of rising school costs - The Nelson Mail
URL: The uniformity of rising school costs
The Nelson Mail
Soon, all secondary school students will need to turn up each day with their own computer, costing on today's prices anywhere from around $500 to $4000-plus - adding hugely to the "stationery" bill. New entrants at Garin College are expected to bring ...
The Nelson Mail
Soon, all secondary school students will need to turn up each day with their own computer, costing on today's prices anywhere from around $500 to $4000-plus - adding hugely to the "stationery" bill. New entrants at Garin College are expected to bring ...
Enrolments bulge at region's big schools - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Enrolments bulge at region's big schools
Stuff.co.nz
Pupils were enrolling this week in time for the whole school to be back in classrooms by next Tuesday. Only 10 out-of-zone year 9 pupils were accepted through the ballot system and no more were being accepted. "I think that there's certainly been a ...
Stuff.co.nz
Pupils were enrolling this week in time for the whole school to be back in classrooms by next Tuesday. Only 10 out-of-zone year 9 pupils were accepted through the ballot system and no more were being accepted. "I think that there's certainly been a ...
Schools get smarter at discipline - New Zealand Herald
URL: Schools get smarter at discipline
New Zealand Herald
NZ Principals' Federation president Phil Harding said schools had become smarter about addressing misbehaviour in the classroom. "I'm not certain that [the figures] necessarily represent a change in human behaviour as much as a commitment from schools ...
New Zealand Herald
NZ Principals' Federation president Phil Harding said schools had become smarter about addressing misbehaviour in the classroom. "I'm not certain that [the figures] necessarily represent a change in human behaviour as much as a commitment from schools ...
Novopay pain not over yet - New Zealand Herald
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Novopay pain not over yet New Zealand Herald Steven Joyce made his first public appearance to discuss the system since Prime Minister John Key took responsibility away from Education Minister Hekia Parata in last week's Cabinet reshuffle. Mr Joyce wouldn't rule out pulling the plug on the Novopay ... |
Schools adopt healthy eating programmes - Northern Advocate
URL: Schools adopt healthy eating programmes
Northern Advocate
... 60 per cent of schools, teachers identified food in crinkly packets, junk food, foods high in fat and sugar, high-energy drinks and foods high in caffeine and low in nutrients, as barriers to learning. Hungry children will struggle to concentrate ...
Northern Advocate
... 60 per cent of schools, teachers identified food in crinkly packets, junk food, foods high in fat and sugar, high-energy drinks and foods high in caffeine and low in nutrients, as barriers to learning. Hungry children will struggle to concentrate ...
New classrooms built at school destined to merge - Stuff.co.nz
URL: New classrooms built at school destined to merge
Stuff.co.nz
Two new classrooms are being built at Woolston School and more are planned despite the Government proposing to merge the school on another site. The school roll is growing quickly as families from overseas and throughout New Zealand move to ...
Stuff.co.nz
Two new classrooms are being built at Woolston School and more are planned despite the Government proposing to merge the school on another site. The school roll is growing quickly as families from overseas and throughout New Zealand move to ...
Monday, January 28, 2013
New Zealand Apprenticeships to boost skills & support jobs
URL: New Zealand Apprenticeships to boost skills & support jobs
Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
The Government is to boost the number of people in apprenticeships by combining all apprenticeships into a single nationwide scheme and providing new financial incentives for employers and workers to take up more apprenticeships, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says. The new industry training initiatives were today announced by Prime Minister John Key in a speech to the North Harbour Club in Auckland...
Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
The Government is to boost the number of people in apprenticeships by combining all apprenticeships into a single nationwide scheme and providing new financial incentives for employers and workers to take up more apprenticeships, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says. The new industry training initiatives were today announced by Prime Minister John Key in a speech to the North Harbour Club in Auckland...
Shifting to 21st Century Thinking | Jessie Sutherland
URL: Shifting to 21st Century Thinking | Jessie Sutherland
... to 21st Century Thinking is an excellent blog with insightful resources and commentary on education in the 21st Century. The site was created by a group of people within the New Zealand Council for Educational Research.
... to 21st Century Thinking is an excellent blog with insightful resources and commentary on education in the 21st Century. The site was created by a group of people within the New Zealand Council for Educational Research.
Does school still work for kids?
URL: Does school still work for kids?
Three young people are splashing in a swimming pool in the backyard of an Auckland suburb. It's the end of the summer holidays - long days at the beach are soon to be replaced by school bells, uniforms and homework.One of the swimmers,...
Three young people are splashing in a swimming pool in the backyard of an Auckland suburb. It's the end of the summer holidays - long days at the beach are soon to be replaced by school bells, uniforms and homework.One of the swimmers,...
Details of the legislation for charter schools
URL: Details of the legislation for charter schools
John O'Neill is the Professor of Teacher Education who is one of a dozen Massey University College of Education experts who have criticised the charter school model. Alwyn Poole is the academic manager of Auckland independent school Mount Hobson Middle School.
John O'Neill is the Professor of Teacher Education who is one of a dozen Massey University College of Education experts who have criticised the charter school model. Alwyn Poole is the academic manager of Auckland independent school Mount Hobson Middle School.
Greens launch campaign opposing 'bad change' - TVNZ
URL: Greens launch campaign opposing 'bad change'
TVNZ
Turei said that the campaign aims to prevent National pushing through controversial policies before the next election, including asset sales and charter schools. She added that many New Zealanders do not want to join a political party, but still want ...
TVNZ
Turei said that the campaign aims to prevent National pushing through controversial policies before the next election, including asset sales and charter schools. She added that many New Zealanders do not want to join a political party, but still want ...
Firings get message out: Key's in charge - New Zealand Herald
URL: Firings get message out: Key's in charge
New Zealand Herald
The highly dysfunctional and teacher union-driven Ministry of Education has instead become the scapegoat within National for her mistakes. Add the dynamic of Parata being one of the few high-ranking Maori within National and it becomes clear why she ...
New Zealand Herald
The highly dysfunctional and teacher union-driven Ministry of Education has instead become the scapegoat within National for her mistakes. Add the dynamic of Parata being one of the few high-ranking Maori within National and it becomes clear why she ...
Shearer outlines 'hands-on' policy-making push - National Business Review
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Shearer outlines 'hands-on' policy-making push National Business Review "This year I'm asking my education team to look at ways to improve transitions from school to further training and high-skill jobs," he said. Greens co-leader Metiria Turei said the "I'm in - for the future" campaign sought to "draw together new ... |
Joyce must fix Novopay disaster without delay
URL: Joyce must fix Novopay disaster without delay
NZEI Te Riu Roa welcomes the announcement that Senior Cabinet Minister Steven Joyce is to be given responsibility for fixing Novopay, but says that parents and schools expect the pay system to be working properly as soon as possible.
NZEI Te Riu Roa welcomes the announcement that Senior Cabinet Minister Steven Joyce is to be given responsibility for fixing Novopay, but says that parents and schools expect the pay system to be working properly as soon as possible.
Novopay 'not first' failure - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Novopay 'not first' failure
Stuff.co.nz
Ministry of Education group manager Rebecca Elvy said Talent2 had been assessed as "the best of the vendors. Ad Feedback. "We remain committed to working with Talent2 to resolve the issues with the system so that schools receive the payroll service ...
Stuff.co.nz
Ministry of Education group manager Rebecca Elvy said Talent2 had been assessed as "the best of the vendors. Ad Feedback. "We remain committed to working with Talent2 to resolve the issues with the system so that schools receive the payroll service ...
Food in schools bill will help children learn
URL: Food in schools bill will help children learn
NZEI Te Riu Roa is adding its voice to the growing call to support new legislation that would help to feed children in low decile schools.
NZEI Te Riu Roa is adding its voice to the growing call to support new legislation that would help to feed children in low decile schools.
Good food means better learning - Wairarapa Times-Age
URL: Good food means better learning
Wairarapa Times-Age
Hungry children will struggle to concentrate in classroom. Child welfare groups have rallied in support of the Mana Party's Food Amendment Bill, before Parliament, which proposes state-funded breakfast and lunch for children in low decile schools ...
Wairarapa Times-Age
Hungry children will struggle to concentrate in classroom. Child welfare groups have rallied in support of the Mana Party's Food Amendment Bill, before Parliament, which proposes state-funded breakfast and lunch for children in low decile schools ...
Children must be active - experts - Taranaki Daily News
 Taranaki Daily News | URL: Children must be active - experts Taranaki Daily News Ms Morrison and fellow occupational therapist Nicola Harvey-Karen started their business Activate Therapy Services a year ago when they noticed a lack of services for children who were not reaching national standards in primary school. "We saw a need ... |
School picks up on valuable life skills
URL: School picks up on valuable life skills
There's a lot more to modern schooling than the three Rs. One Hamilton school is teaching boys the three Ts: tie tying, tyre changing and steak cooking.When Chris May, a teacher at St Columba's Catholic School in Hamilton, read...
There's a lot more to modern schooling than the three Rs. One Hamilton school is teaching boys the three Ts: tie tying, tyre changing and steak cooking.When Chris May, a teacher at St Columba's Catholic School in Hamilton, read...
PM firm in defence of Parata | Otago Daily Times Online News ...
URL: PM firm in defence of Parata | Otago Daily Times Online News ...
Mr Key said that while there had been many calls to sack her, he did not know of anyone who was more committed to Maori educational achievement. He said earlier this week that Ms Parata had made mistakes last year in ...
Mr Key said that while there had been many calls to sack her, he did not know of anyone who was more committed to Maori educational achievement. He said earlier this week that Ms Parata had made mistakes last year in ...
Top schools hire private eye to catch zone cheats - New Zealand Herald
URL: Top schools hire private eye to catch zone cheats
New Zealand Herald
"If anything needs to be done, it's that the Ministry of Education supports the schools in carrying out the requirements of the enrolment schemes." Association president Patrick Walsh said there were no restrictions on schools making checks. Some ...
New Zealand Herald
"If anything needs to be done, it's that the Ministry of Education supports the schools in carrying out the requirements of the enrolment schemes." Association president Patrick Walsh said there were no restrictions on schools making checks. Some ...
Friday, January 25, 2013
PM recognises young achievers
URL: PM recognises young achievers
John Key | Prime Minister
Prime Minister John Key will meet the 100 participants in this year's Prime Minister's Youth Programme at a dinner in Auckland tonight. The group of 14- to 17-year-olds from South and West Auckland were chosen to take part in the week-long programme of challenging, fun activities in recognition of making positive, life-changing choices. Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett also attended the celebration dinner at the Ellerslie Events Centre with the Prime Minister, along with business leaders, celebrities and community leaders...
John Key | Prime Minister
Prime Minister John Key will meet the 100 participants in this year's Prime Minister's Youth Programme at a dinner in Auckland tonight. The group of 14- to 17-year-olds from South and West Auckland were chosen to take part in the week-long programme of challenging, fun activities in recognition of making positive, life-changing choices. Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett also attended the celebration dinner at the Ellerslie Events Centre with the Prime Minister, along with business leaders, celebrities and community leaders...
Roll out of $10 million for school kids’ preventative health
URL: Roll out of $10 million for school kids’ preventative health
Tony Ryall | Health
Health Minister Tony Ryall says 22 decile 3 secondary schools will be providing new school based health services this term. “As part of the Prime Minister’s Youth Mental Health Project, over 8,000 more secondary school students will be able to see a registered nurse or access other health services at school if they need it,” Mr Ryall says. The National-led government already funds around $5.6 million per year for a school nursing service in 135 decile one and two secondary schools, alternative education facilities and teen parent units...
Tony Ryall | Health
Health Minister Tony Ryall says 22 decile 3 secondary schools will be providing new school based health services this term. “As part of the Prime Minister’s Youth Mental Health Project, over 8,000 more secondary school students will be able to see a registered nurse or access other health services at school if they need it,” Mr Ryall says. The National-led government already funds around $5.6 million per year for a school nursing service in 135 decile one and two secondary schools, alternative education facilities and teen parent units...
Variable speed limit signs to improve rural school road safety
URL: Variable speed limit signs to improve rural school road safety
Simon Bridges | Transport
As most children prepare to go back to school next week, Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges has today announced a significant increase in variable speed limit signs. This is part of a wider rural school safety programme launched today. "Road safety around rural schools is a major concern in many rural communities, where parents dropping off and picking up their children must also deal with high-speed through traffic,” says Mr Bridges...
Simon Bridges | Transport
As most children prepare to go back to school next week, Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges has today announced a significant increase in variable speed limit signs. This is part of a wider rural school safety programme launched today. "Road safety around rural schools is a major concern in many rural communities, where parents dropping off and picking up their children must also deal with high-speed through traffic,” says Mr Bridges...
Christchurch teachers to strike over Government reforms - New Zealand Herald
Stuff.co.nz | URL: Christchurch teachers to strike over Government reforms New Zealand Herald The action was decided at a teachers' union meeting last month after rising anger and concern over the proposals, as well as concerns over amendments to the Education Act that will legalise charter schools. More than 83 per cent voted for strike action. |
Unions overwhelmed by charter school submissions - New Zealand Herald
 Newstalk ZB | URL: Unions overwhelmed by charter school submissions New Zealand Herald Photo / Thinkstock. Education unions say they have been ovewhelmed by the number of submissions they've received on legislation that paves the way for charter schools to be set up in New Zealand. The Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) and New ... |
Charter school bill gets big response - Stuff.co.nz
 Atlanta Journal Constitution | URL: Charter school bill gets big response Stuff.co.nz The unions said charter schools could accidentally employ criminals and paedophiles because untrained and unregistered teachers could work in the schools. "Observing how criminals and paedophiles are able to evade the current monitoring regime, ... |
Charter schools model not a fair go for communities
URL: Charter schools model not a fair go for communities
The Government’s proposed charter school model replicates the worst elements of overseas charter schools, says Massey education specialist Professor John O’Neill.
The Government’s proposed charter school model replicates the worst elements of overseas charter schools, says Massey education specialist Professor John O’Neill.
Give Partnership Schools Kura Hourua Freedom
URL: Give Partnership Schools Kura Hourua Freedom
"We all want to help pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. Partnership schools kura hourua could do this, as long as the Education Amendment Bill 2012 strikes the right balance between operational freedom for sponsors and accountability to the ...
"We all want to help pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. Partnership schools kura hourua could do this, as long as the Education Amendment Bill 2012 strikes the right balance between operational freedom for sponsors and accountability to the ...
Edwards: Why Parata kept her job - 3News NZ
 3News NZ | URL: Edwards: Why Parata kept her job 3News NZ He ignored growing calls from school principals and teacher unions to dump Ms Parata, whom last year struggled through a series of controversies in her education portfolio, including class sizes, mergers, charter schools and the ongoing Novopay debacle. |
Parata acknowledges mistakes made - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Parata acknowledges mistakes made Stuff.co.nz Education Minister Hekia Parata is back to work and acknowledging her mistakes last year, just don't ask her what they were. Parata accompanied Prime Minister John Key and other National MPs on to Ratana Pa today. She said she made "one or two ... |
A brief history of Hekia's mistakes - Hipkins - Voxy
URL: A brief history of Hekia's mistakes - Hipkins
Voxy
"Well, I'm here to help," says Chris Hipkins. "Here's just a few of Hekia's greatest mistakes." Class Sizes: "Hekia Parata's plan to increase class size was doomed from day one. It was always a dumb idea, and no amount of spin about improving teacher ...
Voxy
"Well, I'm here to help," says Chris Hipkins. "Here's just a few of Hekia's greatest mistakes." Class Sizes: "Hekia Parata's plan to increase class size was doomed from day one. It was always a dumb idea, and no amount of spin about improving teacher ...
Hekia Parata: One or two mistakes to learn from - Newstalk ZB
 Newstalk ZB | URL: Hekia Parata: One or two mistakes to learn from Newstalk ZB 2012 was a torrid year for Hekia Parata,with Novopay problems, a class size backdown and plans to close and merge schools in Christchurch. She admits she may need to do things differently this year. "There were one or two mistakes that I need to learn ... |
New teacher trainees going into classrooms - Radio New Zealand
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Radio New Zealand
New teacher trainees going into classrooms. Updated at 8:58 am today. The first students from a new style of teacher training are about to start work in schools after eight weeks of pressure-cooker preparation. Based on similar courses in England and ...
Radio New Zealand
New teacher trainees going into classrooms. Updated at 8:58 am today. The first students from a new style of teacher training are about to start work in schools after eight weeks of pressure-cooker preparation. Based on similar courses in England and ...
Parenting with Joseph Driessen
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Education consultant talking about how the education system works for boys.
Education consultant talking about how the education system works for boys.
Auditor-General monitoring Novopay situation
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Auditor-General monitoring Novopay situation...
Auditor-General monitoring Novopay situation...
No Novopay inquiry - auditor general - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: No Novopay inquiry - auditor general Stuff.co.nz He said the Government could face a backlash if it ignored an overwhelming vote of no confidence. It could affect the willingness of schools to cooperate on key government policy objectives, National Standards, and NCEA. But Prime Minister John Key ... |
Food in schools bill will help children learn - NZEI - Voxy
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"Breakfasts and lunches in schools will make the classroom a better environment for learning, with children who are fed and ready to learn." Ms Park said that NZEI was pleased to stand alongside other community organisations in support of the Education ...
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"Breakfasts and lunches in schools will make the classroom a better environment for learning, with children who are fed and ready to learn." Ms Park said that NZEI was pleased to stand alongside other community organisations in support of the Education ...
More Pupils Need Portable Computers | Stuff.co.nz
URL: More Pupils Need Portable Computers | Stuff.co.nz
Noel Leeming sales consultant Codie Hansen has sold school-destined computers to parents too, adding that the more expensive MacBook laptops symbolised a "status thing" among older students. Mr Hansen said data ... Last month the Government's education and science committee released an inquiry into 21st century learning, listing 48 recommendations, including that every student have access to a digital device while at school. The Government has until April ...
Noel Leeming sales consultant Codie Hansen has sold school-destined computers to parents too, adding that the more expensive MacBook laptops symbolised a "status thing" among older students. Mr Hansen said data ... Last month the Government's education and science committee released an inquiry into 21st century learning, listing 48 recommendations, including that every student have access to a digital device while at school. The Government has until April ...
It's Geni – US. Māori and Pasifika Hui Fono 2013 - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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Scoop.co.nz (press release)
... into the unique talents inherent in everyone to enhance their learning experience. Now in its sixth year, the Hui Fono is a professional development opportunity for Māori and Pasifika working in the Adult and Community Education (ACE) Sector ...
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... into the unique talents inherent in everyone to enhance their learning experience. Now in its sixth year, the Hui Fono is a professional development opportunity for Māori and Pasifika working in the Adult and Community Education (ACE) Sector ...
Many Generation Y staff find work uninspiring - poll - The Dominion Post
 The Dominion Post | URL: Many Generation Y staff find work uninspiring - poll The Dominion Post INCENTIVE TO INNOVATE: Xero developer Craig Hamnett, 26, says creativity in his workplace is important to him. ... Just over a third of the Deloitte respondents believed staff needed more free time dedicated to learning and creativity in order to innovate. |
Pupils do not belong to a school | Kiwiblog
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The Press reports: Schools in Christchurch's west need to stop enrolling so many pupils from struggling schools in the east, an Aranui principal. ... A pupil doesn't belong to the school they live closest to. If families are choosing to go to schools further afield, the problem is not them making that choice. The problem is why they ... 3000-plus and that would have a bad effect on other schools.” My concern is the effect on the achievement levels of students, not on schools.
The Press reports: Schools in Christchurch's west need to stop enrolling so many pupils from struggling schools in the east, an Aranui principal. ... A pupil doesn't belong to the school they live closest to. If families are choosing to go to schools further afield, the problem is not them making that choice. The problem is why they ... 3000-plus and that would have a bad effect on other schools.” My concern is the effect on the achievement levels of students, not on schools.
Angry Birds may teach toddlers more than Dora - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Angry Birds may teach toddlers more than Dora
Stuff.co.nz
Dr Sweetser said some of that research associated computer use during school years with improvements in school readiness, cognitive development, helping to facilitate social interaction and language use improvements, such as word knowledge and verbal ...
Stuff.co.nz
Dr Sweetser said some of that research associated computer use during school years with improvements in school readiness, cognitive development, helping to facilitate social interaction and language use improvements, such as word knowledge and verbal ...
Otago Study Suggests Many Apples A Day Keep The Blues At Bay
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Thursday 24 January 2013 Otago Study Suggests Many Apples A Day Keep The Blues At Bay Eating more fruit and vegetables may make young people calmer, happier and more energetic in their daily life, new research from the University of Otago suggests. ...
Thursday 24 January 2013 Otago Study Suggests Many Apples A Day Keep The Blues At Bay Eating more fruit and vegetables may make young people calmer, happier and more energetic in their daily life, new research from the University of Otago suggests. ...
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Children must be active - experts - Stuff.co.nz
Stuff.co.nz | URL: Children must be active - experts Stuff.co.nz Ms Morrison and fellow occupational therapist Nicola Harvey-Karen started their business Activate Therapy Services a year ago when they noticed a lack of services for children who were not reaching national standards in primary school. "We saw a need ... |
Workplace Health And Safety Training Needs To Be Better - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Workplace Health And Safety Training Needs To Be Better
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Katherine Percy – Chief Executive of adult literacy, numeracy and communication support provider, Workbase – says that workplace health and safety training is often ineffective because around half of New Zealand's workforce has literacy and/or numeracy ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Katherine Percy – Chief Executive of adult literacy, numeracy and communication support provider, Workbase – says that workplace health and safety training is often ineffective because around half of New Zealand's workforce has literacy and/or numeracy ...
The right angle - New Zealand Herald
 New Zealand Herald | URL: The right angle New Zealand Herald The Houston Chronicle takes note of a Twitter exchange between someone at CNN and a young woman who was stuck in a classroom at Lone Star College when shooting began. The girl first tweeted to ask someone to call her mum and let her know she was ... |
Education providers to take positive message to Enderley - Stuff.co.nz
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With universities, polytechs and training providers soon to open their gates to a new roll of students, several organisations are taking their message of higher education to one of Hamilton's most hard-up communities. The New Zealand Management Academy ...
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With universities, polytechs and training providers soon to open their gates to a new roll of students, several organisations are taking their message of higher education to one of Hamilton's most hard-up communities. The New Zealand Management Academy ...
Unusual path to excellence - New Zealand Herald
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New Zealand Herald
Four years ago Waikohu was in a Maori language immersion school where, from the age of 8, she taught herself to read and write in English. "It was [hard] at times but I got with it," she said. As a primary school student, ... Waikohu, who also sings in ...
New Zealand Herald
Four years ago Waikohu was in a Maori language immersion school where, from the age of 8, she taught herself to read and write in English. "It was [hard] at times but I got with it," she said. As a primary school student, ... Waikohu, who also sings in ...
ERO gives school stamp of approval - Timaru Herald
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Timaru Herald
Achievement in reading was particularly strong at the school, the report said. "Student achievement patterns are highest in this area with many achieving above the national standards. "The recent tracking of a group of year 6 students showed they had ...
Timaru Herald
Achievement in reading was particularly strong at the school, the report said. "Student achievement patterns are highest in this area with many achieving above the national standards. "The recent tracking of a group of year 6 students showed they had ...
Unusual path to excellence
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Waikohu Ranginui is not your usual high school student.The 16-year-old from Opotiki has achieved outstanding results in the University of Cambridge International Examinations at Auckland secondary school ACG Parnell, including 95...
Waikohu Ranginui is not your usual high school student.The 16-year-old from Opotiki has achieved outstanding results in the University of Cambridge International Examinations at Auckland secondary school ACG Parnell, including 95...
Students ace international exams
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Nine New Zealand students have aced an internationally recognised exam by scoring 100 per cent in a subject, an extremely difficult feat.The achievement in the University of Cambridge International Examinations, announced on Tuesday...
Nine New Zealand students have aced an internationally recognised exam by scoring 100 per cent in a subject, an extremely difficult feat.The achievement in the University of Cambridge International Examinations, announced on Tuesday...
Govt rebuild contracts worth millions - Stuff.co.nz
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They have been roughly valued at more than $10m each. Tenders for the rebuild of Halswell School and the building of Pegasus School, worth about $10m each, are also indicated to be in the pipeline. Ad Feedback. Furniture removal companies are being ...
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They have been roughly valued at more than $10m each. Tenders for the rebuild of Halswell School and the building of Pegasus School, worth about $10m each, are also indicated to be in the pipeline. Ad Feedback. Furniture removal companies are being ...
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Charter schools offensive - Auckland stuff.co.nz
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Auckland stuff.co.nz
The Post Primary Teachers Association has launched a campaign encouraging people to make submissions on the Education Amendment Bill that establishes charter schools in New Zealand. In its campaign the PPTA criticises the Government for holding ...
Auckland stuff.co.nz
The Post Primary Teachers Association has launched a campaign encouraging people to make submissions on the Education Amendment Bill that establishes charter schools in New Zealand. In its campaign the PPTA criticises the Government for holding ...
Principal quits over education 'madness' - New Zealand Herald
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New Zealand Herald
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 ...
New Zealand Herald
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 ...
Christchurch schools fear exodus of students - TVNZ
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TVNZ
Principals at Christchurch schools that face closure because of the Government's education overhaul plans fear an exodus of pupils, and in some cases it is happening. Aranui High School had 10 pupils who were enrolled for this year pull out at the end ...
TVNZ
Principals at Christchurch schools that face closure because of the Government's education overhaul plans fear an exodus of pupils, and in some cases it is happening. Aranui High School had 10 pupils who were enrolled for this year pull out at the end ...
Groser steps up charm offensive - New Zealand Herald
 New Zealand Herald | URL: Groser steps up charm offensive New Zealand Herald Kaye's experience as chair of Parliament's education select committee will provide some ballast to Education Minister Hekia Parata. But sacking Wilkinson and Heatly - yet leaving the woeful under-performer Parata on the front-bench - will leave a sour ... |
Shearer questions PM's judgement over Parata - 3News NZ
 3News NZ | URL: Shearer questions PM's judgement over Parata 3News NZ ... be able to fix it either, I don't believe, and I can tell you we will be out to make sure he does his job on this because there are teachers who are not being paid and having to spend time dealing with pay issues rather than dealing with issues in ... |
Gordon Campbell on the Cabinet reshuffle - Scoop.co.nz
 New Zealand Herald | URL: Gordon Campbell on the Cabinet reshuffle Scoop.co.nz Nor will the public be inclined to think that keeping Hekia Parata on a Ministerial salary is a very wise use of the scarce resources in Education. Which suggests that yesterday's Cabinet mini-reshuffle is unlikely to convince the public that the ... |
Rising young talent 'excited, humbled' - New Zealand Herald
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New Zealand Herald
"In order to do that we need to both invest in infrastructure but also have good device policies, have good policies around professional development for teachers so that we all ensure that whatever community we grow up in, you have access to online ...
New Zealand Herald
"In order to do that we need to both invest in infrastructure but also have good device policies, have good policies around professional development for teachers so that we all ensure that whatever community we grow up in, you have access to online ...
Joyce given responsibility for Novopay in reshuffle - New Zealand Herald
 Newstalk ZB | URL: Joyce given responsibility for Novopay in reshuffle New Zealand Herald Labour education spokesman Chris Hipkins says the Prime Minister's decision to hand responsibility for the vexed Novopay system to Steven Joyce is a sign of his lack of confidence in Education Minister Hekia Parata. Prime Minister John Key announced ... |
Degree ranking system criticised - TVNZ
 3News NZ | URL: Degree ranking system criticised TVNZ A new online tool is allowing students to see how much they can expect to earn in their chosen career and how likely they are to get jobs in various fields. But students say the data, collected by the Ministry of Education, does not tell them anything ... |
Degrees ranked by earning potential - Stuff.co.nz
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Degrees ranked by earning potential Stuff.co.nz However, Rory McCourt, Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association incoming president, said while a medical graduate's pay package might be three times more than a performing arts graduate, so was their student loan, and there was still no ... |
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Study choices affect post-study earnings
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Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the release of new data that compares what students earn after studying different subjects and at different levels in New Zealand.
The data is from the new Ministry of Education report, Moving on up - What young people earn after their tertiary education, andwas gathered by matching information from Inland Revenue with tertiary qualifications data...
Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the release of new data that compares what students earn after studying different subjects and at different levels in New Zealand.
The data is from the new Ministry of Education report, Moving on up - What young people earn after their tertiary education, andwas gathered by matching information from Inland Revenue with tertiary qualifications data...
Callaghan Innovation Board announced
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Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation
Science and Innovation Minister Hon Steven Joyce today announced an eight-member board to lead Callaghan Innovation—the new Crown entity that will better connect New Zealand firms with science, engineering and technology, in order to drive the innovation and commercialisation of products and services and economic success. “The Callaghan Innovation Board consists of members with a broad range of skills and expertise and the right mix of business and science experience relevant to the high-value manufacturing and services sector,” Mr Joyce says...
Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation
Science and Innovation Minister Hon Steven Joyce today announced an eight-member board to lead Callaghan Innovation—the new Crown entity that will better connect New Zealand firms with science, engineering and technology, in order to drive the innovation and commercialisation of products and services and economic success. “The Callaghan Innovation Board consists of members with a broad range of skills and expertise and the right mix of business and science experience relevant to the high-value manufacturing and services sector,” Mr Joyce says...
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), ...
PPTA submission on charter schools - New Zealand Listener
 New Zealand Listener | URL: PPTA submission on charter schools New Zealand Listener The submission calls charter schools “a travesty” and warns that adopting them would lead to “a corrupt web of political patronage and private profit”. The submission says Act party leader John Banks, who sponsored the bill, “rejects not only evolution ... |
Longstone handed hospital passes - MSN NZ News
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MSN NZ News
Anne Tolley was shuffled off into another job after the acrimony over national standards and unless Parata puts in a stellar performance next year - which she doesn't appear capable of - Key will find her somewhere else to go as well. Several of Parata ...
MSN NZ News
Anne Tolley was shuffled off into another job after the acrimony over national standards and unless Parata puts in a stellar performance next year - which she doesn't appear capable of - Key will find her somewhere else to go as well. Several of Parata ...
Battle ahead for Taranaki teacher - Stuff.co.nz
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Stuff.co.nz
Ms Roberts opposes charter schools because they would not be subject to the Official Information Act or Auditor General's office, would not have to deliver New Zealand curriculum, would be able to spend taxpayers' money in ways state schools cannot and ...
Stuff.co.nz
Ms Roberts opposes charter schools because they would not be subject to the Official Information Act or Auditor General's office, would not have to deliver New Zealand curriculum, would be able to spend taxpayers' money in ways state schools cannot and ...
Kumeroa-Hopelands School – Draft 2013 Charter
URL: Kumeroa-Hopelands School – Draft 2013 Charter
Also included is a description of the school, statements relating to Māori and students with special needs, our beliefs about teaching and learning and a review and monitoring schedule. The Charter intent directly relates to your input from the consultation .... The Board of Trustees, after analysis of the 2012 assessment data, has identified areas of need and has set the following achievement targets for 2013: Improve student achievement in writing; Improve student ...
Also included is a description of the school, statements relating to Māori and students with special needs, our beliefs about teaching and learning and a review and monitoring schedule. The Charter intent directly relates to your input from the consultation .... The Board of Trustees, after analysis of the 2012 assessment data, has identified areas of need and has set the following achievement targets for 2013: Improve student achievement in writing; Improve student ...
Publications and resources
URL: Publications and resources
School planning and reporting are important processes to raise student achievement. We have provided guidelines and resources to help your school develop the planning and reporting documents.
School planning and reporting are important processes to raise student achievement. We have provided guidelines and resources to help your school develop the planning and reporting documents.
Publication: Moving on up - What young people earn after their tertiary education
URL: Publication: Moving on up - What young people earn after their tertiary education
This report forms part of a series called Beyond Tertiary Study. It looks at the outcomes for young people who complete a qualification in the New Zealand tertiary education system. It looks at differences in incomes and employment rates for different types of qualifications. So the information in this report can help young people as they make decisions about what to study.
This report forms part of a series called Beyond Tertiary Study. It looks at the outcomes for young people who complete a qualification in the New Zealand tertiary education system. It looks at differences in incomes and employment rates for different types of qualifications. So the information in this report can help young people as they make decisions about what to study.
Ministry reiterates commitment to schools
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The Ministry of Education will provide financial support to schools disadvantaged by overpayments from their operations grants.
The Ministry of Education will provide financial support to schools disadvantaged by overpayments from their operations grants.
Ministry working to minimise errors in next two pay rounds
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The Ministry of Education is advising school staff the next two pay rounds will have an increased number of errors but has assured them it is working with Talent 2 to resolve the issues as soon as possible.
The Ministry of Education is advising school staff the next two pay rounds will have an increased number of errors but has assured them it is working with Talent 2 to resolve the issues as soon as possible.
PM lists 2013 issues crucial to next election. - Radio New Zealand
URL: PM lists 2013 issues crucial to next election.
Radio New Zealand
"And we have to deal with those issues in the education sector that still are of great concern, that are really about lifting participation rates". Mr Key says if the Government does manage those matters well that will help it at the election. The ...
Radio New Zealand
"And we have to deal with those issues in the education sector that still are of great concern, that are really about lifting participation rates". Mr Key says if the Government does manage those matters well that will help it at the election. The ...
10 Youth Guarantee places still available
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Tertiary Education Without A Student Loan? – Govt Scheme Makes It Possible 10 Youth Guarantee places still available
Tertiary Education Without A Student Loan? – Govt Scheme Makes It Possible 10 Youth Guarantee places still available
Editorial: Education, not hysteria, works to stop youth crime - New Zealand Herald
 New Zealand Herald | URL: Editorial: Education, not hysteria, works to stop youth crime New Zealand Herald The latest figures also reflect the input of the Ministry of Education, which has been working with schools with the highest expulsion rates to reduce these, especially for Maori and Pasifika pupils. Part of its strategy has also seen the formation of ... |
Herald on Sunday editorial: Secrecy for errant teachers
URL: Herald on Sunday editorial: Secrecy for errant teachers
A profession, which school teaching is considered to be, can usually be trusted to discipline itself. Part of that public trust rests on open, accountable disciplinary procedures and the responsibility to expose colleagues who let...
A profession, which school teaching is considered to be, can usually be trusted to discipline itself. Part of that public trust rests on open, accountable disciplinary procedures and the responsibility to expose colleagues who let...
Education specialists helping schools with e-learning - Voxy
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Voxy
A few schools, including Tawa Intermediate School, have the culture and capacity to use digital technologies and e-learning and can capitalise on the opportunity to work collaboratively and interact outside of their classrooms, so we are delighted to ...
Voxy
A few schools, including Tawa Intermediate School, have the culture and capacity to use digital technologies and e-learning and can capitalise on the opportunity to work collaboratively and interact outside of their classrooms, so we are delighted to ...
Schools want funds for digital gear - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Schools want funds for digital gear Stuff.co.nz The prospect of every pupil having a touch screen tablet or laptop in the classroom has raised concerns it could create a gulf between the haves and have-nots. Parliament's education and science committee issued its inquiry into 21st century learning ... |
Herald on Sunday editorial: Time to ring bell on stationery rort
URL: Herald on Sunday editorial: Time to ring bell on stationery rort
All too soon, the last week of school holidays is here and it is time to buy or freshen up school uniforms and stationery.For many parents this means financial stress.They cannot shop around as they usually do and will have to...
All too soon, the last week of school holidays is here and it is time to buy or freshen up school uniforms and stationery.For many parents this means financial stress.They cannot shop around as they usually do and will have to...
UC education specialists helping with growth in e-learning
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Two University of Canterbury (UC) education specialists are this year researching in uncharted territory to see how they can improve New Zealand students’ e-learning achievements as new ultra-fast broadband sweeps the country.
Two University of Canterbury (UC) education specialists are this year researching in uncharted territory to see how they can improve New Zealand students’ e-learning achievements as new ultra-fast broadband sweeps the country.
Editorial: Digital education - The Southland Times
 The Southland Times | URL: Editorial: Digital education The Southland Times Wellington Girls' College spends about a quarter of a million dollars a year for IT, paying for broadband, computers and professional development, with only around $40,000 provided by the government because, according to principal Julia Davidson ... |
Waikato Code Camp supports new ICT education emphasis - Computerworld New Zealand
URL: Waikato Code Camp supports new ICT education emphasis
Computerworld New Zealand
Walmsley has been running professional development classes to help teachers prepare to teach the new NCEA standards, and learn how to get the most out of the Code Avengers courses. He has built teacher tools into the program that provide live feedback ...
Computerworld New Zealand
Walmsley has been running professional development classes to help teachers prepare to teach the new NCEA standards, and learn how to get the most out of the Code Avengers courses. He has built teacher tools into the program that provide live feedback ...
Economists On New Zealand's Interest-Free Student... | Stuff.co.nz
URL: Economists On New Zealand's Interest-Free Student... | Stuff.co.nz
There is a case to be made for backing student loans, he says, but "it's awfully hard to provide a sound economic justification for zero per cent interest rates". "Because successful students typically wind up earning more than ...
There is a case to be made for backing student loans, he says, but "it's awfully hard to provide a sound economic justification for zero per cent interest rates". "Because successful students typically wind up earning more than ...
iPads an iMust for schoolkids - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: iPads an iMust for schoolkids Stuff.co.nz Relevant offers. More school students than ever before will have a laptop or tablet tucked in their bags when they return to class this month, with at least one Waikato school making the devices compulsory. And an education expert says the future of ... |
Sneak NCEA peek for St Bedes College | Stuff.co.nz
URL: Sneak NCEA peek for St Bedes College | Stuff.co.nz
The school's official Twitter feed, @StBedesNZ, tweeted this morning: ''Nzqa results look as though they are available. Currently looking through who got what.'' National Certificate of Educational Achievement results will be ...
The school's official Twitter feed, @StBedesNZ, tweeted this morning: ''Nzqa results look as though they are available. Currently looking through who got what.'' National Certificate of Educational Achievement results will be ...
At five, Ella's an iPad whiz
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Are you more technology-savvy than a 5-year-old? Ella Paget may make you think twice.
Are you more technology-savvy than a 5-year-old? Ella Paget may make you think twice.
Unitec one of top ten film schools in world
URL: Unitec one of top ten film schools in world
Reelshow International Ltd have announced the top ten film schools in the world for 2012. The survey, based on Reelshow's members and site visitors and run over the last 6 months of 2012, puts Unitec in the top ten.
Reelshow International Ltd have announced the top ten film schools in the world for 2012. The survey, based on Reelshow's members and site visitors and run over the last 6 months of 2012, puts Unitec in the top ten.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Minister extends her condolences to school community
URL: Minister extends her condolences to school community
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister, Hekia Parata, has extended her condolences to Chair Greg Hollister-Jones and Principal Eoin Crosbie of Bethlehem College over the deaths of participants in their mission partnership programme in Kenya. Brian and Grace Johnston and Caitlin Dickson died in a minivan accident while travelling to the small village of Mahanga. “I have conveyed my condolences to Greg and Eoin this morning, extending to the school community and families during this time,” says Ms Parata...
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister, Hekia Parata, has extended her condolences to Chair Greg Hollister-Jones and Principal Eoin Crosbie of Bethlehem College over the deaths of participants in their mission partnership programme in Kenya. Brian and Grace Johnston and Caitlin Dickson died in a minivan accident while travelling to the small village of Mahanga. “I have conveyed my condolences to Greg and Eoin this morning, extending to the school community and families during this time,” says Ms Parata...
Personal Futures Theme | The power of local and virtual communities
URL: Personal Futures Theme | The power of local and virtual communities
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), ...
Submissions show intense opposition to charter schools - NZEI - Voxy
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Voxy
NZEI Te Riu Roa says it hopes the Government will listen to the overwhelming number of submissions opposing its flawed and dangerous charter school policy. With one week to go to closing date (24 January), already hundreds of submissions opposing the ...
Voxy
NZEI Te Riu Roa says it hopes the Government will listen to the overwhelming number of submissions opposing its flawed and dangerous charter school policy. With one week to go to closing date (24 January), already hundreds of submissions opposing the ...
Editorial: PPTA charter school ads over the top - New Zealand Herald
URL: Editorial: PPTA charter school ads over the top
New Zealand Herald
The Post Primary Teachers' Association has taken out newspaper advertisements to alert the public that the opportunity to file submissions on legislation permitting charter schools expires in nine days. The news is unlikely to come as a jolt to the ...
New Zealand Herald
The Post Primary Teachers' Association has taken out newspaper advertisements to alert the public that the opportunity to file submissions on legislation permitting charter schools expires in nine days. The news is unlikely to come as a jolt to the ...
Charter schools unlikely soon - SunLive
 SunLive | URL: Charter schools unlikely soon SunLive Submissions for the Government's proposed charter schools close next week but Tauranga MP Simon Bridges says the outcome of the legislation is unlikely to affect Tauranga any time soon. The Government is inviting submissions from members of the public ... |
Key backs Parata after horror year - TVNZ
 The Dominion Post | URL: Key backs Parata after horror year TVNZ The New Zealand model will see charter schools run by private enterprises such as business, iwi or Christian groups who will have the freedom to decide school terms and hours. Advertisement. "Insult to injury". The Green Party says Key's ongoing ... |
John Armstrong: Keeping minister on a gamble for Key
URL: John Armstrong: Keeping minister on a gamble for Key
The real question is how much confidence parents have in Parata - and whether National is stuck with a lame-duck minister.So John Key has given Hekia Parata the opportunity to atone for last year's woeful performance in the education...
The real question is how much confidence parents have in Parata - and whether National is stuck with a lame-duck minister.So John Key has given Hekia Parata the opportunity to atone for last year's woeful performance in the education...
Decision based on politics not ability - principal - Newstalk ZB
Stuff.co.nz | URL: Decision based on politics not ability - principal Newstalk ZB ... at on a wider scale. "Rather than the person, what we're concerned about is the Government policies, the policies that are ill-founded and destructive of New Zealand's quality public education system. Things like charter schools, things like league ... |
Parata's job safe in shuffle - New Zealand Herald
Stuff.co.nz | URL: Parata's job safe in shuffle New Zealand Herald Prime Minister John Key says Education Minister Hekia Parata will be safe in an upcoming Cabinet reshuffle, despite her troubles last year, because she is hugely talented and one of National's best communicators. Education unions and Opposition MPs ... |
call for IT course review - Stuff.co.nz
 Waikato Times | URL: call for IT course review Stuff.co.nz New secondary school computing courses designed to create more highly skilled workers are proving too hard for many students and teachers. Now worried principals are calling for a review of the curriculum as IT experts predict a "major dilemma" ahead ... |
More teacher-pay chaos predicted - Stuff.co.nz
 Newstalk ZB | URL: More teacher-pay chaos predicted Stuff.co.nz Education Workforce group manager Rebecca Elvy said the start of the school year, when thousands of staff move schools and start new jobs, was ''always expected to be a challenging period in the introduction of a large pay system". Because of this, the ... |
Thursday, January 17, 2013
PPTA calls for extension of charter school submission deadline - Radio New Zealand
URL: PPTA calls for extension of charter school submission deadline
Radio New Zealand
Ms Roberts says the PPTA opposes charter schools because they would not be subject to the official information act or the Auditor-General and would be able to spend taxpayers' money in ways that state schools cannot. She is calling on the public to ...
Radio New Zealand
Ms Roberts says the PPTA opposes charter schools because they would not be subject to the official information act or the Auditor-General and would be able to spend taxpayers' money in ways that state schools cannot. She is calling on the public to ...
Technology essential to children’s success
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Children need access to technology if they want to succeed in the 21st century with so many of the world’s transactions done over the internet, says Massey Professor Mark Brown.
Children need access to technology if they want to succeed in the 21st century with so many of the world’s transactions done over the internet, says Massey Professor Mark Brown.
Joy over NCEA exam results - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Joy over NCEA exam results Stuff.co.nz The New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) yesterday released the official NCEA results for 163,000 students, although many initially found that they could not log on because of high demand. The issues came a day after 265 students got a sneak peak ... |
Shared education site first for Timaru - Timaru Herald
URL: Shared education site first for Timaru
Timaru Herald
In a Timaru first, a pre-school is building on high school land and will function independently alongside it. Creative Corner Early Learning Centre is in the process of applying for resource consent for a purpose-built centre on the Timaru Girls' High ...
Timaru Herald
In a Timaru first, a pre-school is building on high school land and will function independently alongside it. Creative Corner Early Learning Centre is in the process of applying for resource consent for a purpose-built centre on the Timaru Girls' High ...
Silence over NCEA results breakdown
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The New Zealand Qualifications Authority is refusing to say why its computer system crumbled under pressure when thousands of students attempted to access their NCEA results yesterday...
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority is refusing to say why its computer system crumbled under pressure when thousands of students attempted to access their NCEA results yesterday...
Novopay problems expected in next two pay rounds - TVNZ
URL: Novopay problems expected in next two pay rounds
TVNZ
The Ministry of Education has moved to reassure schools that the current issues with Novopay will improve in the near future. Education workforce spokesperson Rebecca Elvy said that the Ministry is working with Talent2 ensure that the problems are ...
TVNZ
The Ministry of Education has moved to reassure schools that the current issues with Novopay will improve in the near future. Education workforce spokesperson Rebecca Elvy said that the Ministry is working with Talent2 ensure that the problems are ...
Kiwi firms play it smart - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Kiwi firms play it smart
Stuff.co.nz
OPINION: We all know the education payroll is administered by Talent2's Novopay system, right? As information technology cock-ups go, it would be a hard one to have missed. But who knows who used to administer teachers' pay? It was in fact Datacom, one ...
Stuff.co.nz
OPINION: We all know the education payroll is administered by Talent2's Novopay system, right? As information technology cock-ups go, it would be a hard one to have missed. But who knows who used to administer teachers' pay? It was in fact Datacom, one ...
Ex-Hargest students charged over fire - Southland Times
 Southland Times | URL: Ex-Hargest students charged over fire Southland Times GUTTED: James Hargest College principal Andy Wood stands in the charred remains of the classroom block hit by arson. Relevant offers. Two youths have been charged with the arson of a classroom block at James Hargest College. The youths, 18 and 19 ... |
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
More investment in protecting children from rheumatic fever
URL: More investment in protecting children from rheumatic fever
Tony Ryall | Health
Nearly three thousand more children most vulnerable to rheumatic fever will join the Government’s battle against the third world disease when they start back at school this term. The children are from 24 schools in Northland and Waikato. “Rheumatic fever is largely preventable, yet it can develop into a life threatening heart disease if left untreated,” says Health Minister Tony Ryall...
Tony Ryall | Health
Nearly three thousand more children most vulnerable to rheumatic fever will join the Government’s battle against the third world disease when they start back at school this term. The children are from 24 schools in Northland and Waikato. “Rheumatic fever is largely preventable, yet it can develop into a life threatening heart disease if left untreated,” says Health Minister Tony Ryall...
Education system under attack while nation holidays - Martin - Voxy
URL: Education system under attack while nation holidays - Martin
Voxy
"The Education Amendment Bill requires comment on Charter Schools which will become cash cows for foreign investors." Ms Martin says the Government is also attempting to slip through major changes to the Board of Trustees (BOT) governance role.
Voxy
"The Education Amendment Bill requires comment on Charter Schools which will become cash cows for foreign investors." Ms Martin says the Government is also attempting to slip through major changes to the Board of Trustees (BOT) governance role.
Banks' call on charter schools irks union - The Dominion Post
URL: Banks' call on charter schools irks union
The Dominion Post
A teachers' union says it is "rankly hypocritical" of Associate Education Minister John Banks to issue a final call for submissions on his proposed charter schools during school holidays. Post Primary Teachers' Association president-elect Angela ...
The Dominion Post
A teachers' union says it is "rankly hypocritical" of Associate Education Minister John Banks to issue a final call for submissions on his proposed charter schools during school holidays. Post Primary Teachers' Association president-elect Angela ...
School Principals Welcome Consultation Review
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The decision to review consultation processes in the wake of controversial school mergers and closures has been welcomed by New Zealand's school principals.
The decision to review consultation processes in the wake of controversial school mergers and closures has been welcomed by New Zealand's school principals.
Targeting youth unemployment - Otago Daily Times
URL: Targeting youth unemployment
Otago Daily Times
A debate has broken out over the needs of New Zealand's young people and whether their needs in education and training is adequate to provide them with the skills needed to fill the job market. Reports published in this newspaper suggest the Government ...
Otago Daily Times
A debate has broken out over the needs of New Zealand's young people and whether their needs in education and training is adequate to provide them with the skills needed to fill the job market. Reports published in this newspaper suggest the Government ...
Displaced pupils don't have new schools yet - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Displaced pupils don't have new schools yet
Stuff.co.nz
McKenzie Residential School in Yaldhurst was closed by the ministry last month in favour of an intensive wrap-around service that will see pupils placed in mainstream classrooms. Salisbury, in Richmond, Nelson, successfully challenged its closure in ...
Stuff.co.nz
McKenzie Residential School in Yaldhurst was closed by the ministry last month in favour of an intensive wrap-around service that will see pupils placed in mainstream classrooms. Salisbury, in Richmond, Nelson, successfully challenged its closure in ...
Rheumatic fever prevention programme in 24 schools - Newstalk ZB
 Newstalk ZB | URL: Rheumatic fever prevention programme in 24 schools Newstalk ZB More than 3,000 children from 24 schools in Northland and Waikato will take part in the Government's rheumatic fever prevention programme when they start back in the classrooms this year. The Government promised before the 2011 election to spend $24 ... |
Second chance - Manawatu Standard
 Manawatu Standard | URL: Second chance Manawatu Standard He plans to continue his education and his ultimate goal is to manage a Maori block. Another who was a bit of a lost soul when LBT in Palmerston North picked him up was Ihaka Gibb. He did his training, moved to Gisborne, and has returned to his ... |
Schools warned to prepare for more problems
URL: Schools warned to prepare for more problems
Schools are being warned to prepare for more problems with underpayments in the first two pay rounds of the school year.Principals and support staff around the country have been forced back to school early to deal with the ongoing...
Schools are being warned to prepare for more problems with underpayments in the first two pay rounds of the school year.Principals and support staff around the country have been forced back to school early to deal with the ongoing...
NCEA results served up at last - Stuff.co.nz
 Otago Daily Times | URL: NCEA results served up at last Stuff.co.nz Out of the frying pan: Former Marlborough Boys’ College student Jamie Perrott, 17, serves up his NCEA level two results at work yesterday after passing in all of his subjects. The day before, he took up a position in his ideal career – as a chef ... |
NCEA site brought to near-standstill - New Zealand Herald
 Otago Daily Times | URL: NCEA site brought to near-standstill New Zealand Herald An NZQA spokeswoman said national student achievement statistics would not be published until March. Statistics released last year show achievement rates were generally on the rise in the five years to 2011. The achievement rate at NCEA Level 1 ... |
Yet another major Novopay error revealed
URL: Yet another major Novopay error revealed
School principals are faced with yet another major Novopay headache – this time over errors in the way the payroll system is calculating and reconciling school staffing for the year.
School principals are faced with yet another major Novopay headache – this time over errors in the way the payroll system is calculating and reconciling school staffing for the year.
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