URL: Final decisions for 12 greater Christchurch schools
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced final decisions for 12 schools in greater Christchurch affected by the Government’s Education Renewal Plans. Ms Parata announced interim decisions for 31 schools on 18 February. Of those 31 schools, 12 have accepted their interim decisions. “This is an important step forward. I would like thank the boards and wider school communities for their input during this process. We have listened to communities and we will continue to do so,’’ says Ms Parata...
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Govt releases PwC report on Pay Period 26
URL: Govt releases PwC report on Pay Period 26
Steven Joyce | Education
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report on complaints and notifications in regards to Pay Period 26 of the schools’ payroll. Pay Period 26, which was paid last Wednesday morning (20 March), paid 87,445 people a total of $176.54 million. This was 2623 more staff than for Pay Period 25...
Steven Joyce | Education
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report on complaints and notifications in regards to Pay Period 26 of the schools’ payroll. Pay Period 26, which was paid last Wednesday morning (20 March), paid 87,445 people a total of $176.54 million. This was 2623 more staff than for Pay Period 25...
New Wakatipu primary school proposed to open in 2015
URL: New Wakatipu primary school proposed to open in 2015
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced the Government is proposing to open a new primary school in 2015 to cater for the growing population in the Wakatipu Basin. The new $14 million school, which will be located at the Shotover development adjacent to the Lake Hayes estate, will cater for year one-to-eight students across Queenstown, Frankton Flats, Arrowtown and Lake Hayes...
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced the Government is proposing to open a new primary school in 2015 to cater for the growing population in the Wakatipu Basin. The new $14 million school, which will be located at the Shotover development adjacent to the Lake Hayes estate, will cater for year one-to-eight students across Queenstown, Frankton Flats, Arrowtown and Lake Hayes...
Student loan repayment rises from 1 April
URL: Student loan repayment rises from 1 April
Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
The student loan repayment rate for borrowers living in New Zealand will rise to 12 per cent from next Monday, as announced in Budget 2012. Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says increasing the repayment rate from 10 cents to 12 cents for each dollar of income from 1 April means graduates and ex-students will pay their loans off more quickly...
Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
The student loan repayment rate for borrowers living in New Zealand will rise to 12 per cent from next Monday, as announced in Budget 2012. Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says increasing the repayment rate from 10 cents to 12 cents for each dollar of income from 1 April means graduates and ex-students will pay their loans off more quickly...
News bulletins from the Australian Council for Educational Research published ... - Australian Council for Educational Research (press release)
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Australian Council for Educational Research (press release)
The second National Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Conference, addressing the theme, 'Building on evidence to improve skills,' brings together evidence-based research with industry and training perspectives in order to share and ...
Australian Council for Educational Research (press release)
The second National Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Conference, addressing the theme, 'Building on evidence to improve skills,' brings together evidence-based research with industry and training perspectives in order to share and ...
National Standards and Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori information
URL: National Standards and Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori information
Later this year, the Ministry of Education will release National Standards information for the second time (the first was in September 2012) on the Education Countswebsite. This year, the Ministry will also release information on Kura and Māori medium settings using Te Marautanga o Aotearoa against Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori.
So watch this space. You’ll be hearing more about the publication of our National Standards and Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori information very soon.
Later this year, the Ministry of Education will release National Standards information for the second time (the first was in September 2012) on the Education Countswebsite. This year, the Ministry will also release information on Kura and Māori medium settings using Te Marautanga o Aotearoa against Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori.
So watch this space. You’ll be hearing more about the publication of our National Standards and Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori information very soon.
Try playing instead of homework
URL: Try playing instead of homework
Children are better off playing after school than doing hours of homework, educators say.The comments come after a University of Canterbury study found that Muslim students living and studying in Christchurch are stunned at how...
Children are better off playing after school than doing hours of homework, educators say.The comments come after a University of Canterbury study found that Muslim students living and studying in Christchurch are stunned at how...
NZ up there with the best
URL: NZ up there with the best
New Zealanders' long lives and educational attainment have put the country in the top 10 most developed countries in the world, according to a United Nations measure.The Human Development Index, which brings together health, educational...
New Zealanders' long lives and educational attainment have put the country in the top 10 most developed countries in the world, according to a United Nations measure.The Human Development Index, which brings together health, educational...
Parata calls for system shift in education - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Parata calls for system shift in education
Stuff.co.nz
She wanted to see another 12,000 preschoolers enrolled in early childhood education by 2016 - an extra 3000 children a year, of which about 1750 should be Maori and about 1350 Pasifika children. Ad Feedback. So far, 2,662 more children had enrolled as ...
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She wanted to see another 12,000 preschoolers enrolled in early childhood education by 2016 - an extra 3000 children a year, of which about 1750 should be Maori and about 1350 Pasifika children. Ad Feedback. So far, 2,662 more children had enrolled as ...
6 questions for school boards connecting to UFB - Computerworld New Zealand
URL: 6 questions for school boards connecting to UFB
Computerworld New Zealand
Often you'll have teachers in charge of IT, and they're pretty good but it's the enterprise stuff, understanding the opportunities, where the gap exists,” he says. Some schools have ... What professional development is in place for staff? That's the ...
Computerworld New Zealand
Often you'll have teachers in charge of IT, and they're pretty good but it's the enterprise stuff, understanding the opportunities, where the gap exists,” he says. Some schools have ... What professional development is in place for staff? That's the ...
Firm designs rack for pupils' scooters - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Firm designs rack for pupils' scooters Stuff.co.nz Having scooters thrown around all the classrooms and cloakrooms was a nightmare for the schools, tripping over and that." Feedback from the school, and the children themselves, had been positive. Lyall Bay School was considering ordering a further six ... |
Parata won't budge on deadline for schools - New Zealand Herald
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Parata won't budge on deadline for schools New Zealand Herald Education Minister Hekia Parata is refusing to budge on Thursday's Christchurch schools closure and merger deadline in spite of an Ombudsman's Office investigation into the consultation process. The Ombudsman's Office announced yesterday it would ... |
Schools finally being listened to, says kura chair - Radio New Zealand
URL: Schools finally being listened to, says kura chair
Radio New Zealand
The chairperson of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Waitaha, Christina Rask, said news of the investigation has made her feel emotional and a bit riri (angry) because it's taken this long for someone to listen to her school and others in Christchurch. Ms Rask ...
Radio New Zealand
The chairperson of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Waitaha, Christina Rask, said news of the investigation has made her feel emotional and a bit riri (angry) because it's taken this long for someone to listen to her school and others in Christchurch. Ms Rask ...
Telarc Launches Comprehensive Training Programme - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Telarc Launches Comprehensive Training Programme
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Telarc, the country's leading ISO Standards certifying body has broadened its training offering with the launch of Telarc Training and Improvement Solutions www.telarc.co.nz/about-telarc-training-and-improvement-solutions so that any New Zealand ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Telarc, the country's leading ISO Standards certifying body has broadened its training offering with the launch of Telarc Training and Improvement Solutions www.telarc.co.nz/about-telarc-training-and-improvement-solutions so that any New Zealand ...
Development West Coast training centre set to open mid year - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Development West Coast training centre set to open mid year
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The DWC Training Centre is being financed by DWC through the Pike River Distribution Fund. DWC donated $1 million to the fund in the wake of the 2010 tragedy in which 29 men lost their lives. Fund administors allocated the money to the Mines Rescue ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The DWC Training Centre is being financed by DWC through the Pike River Distribution Fund. DWC donated $1 million to the fund in the wake of the 2010 tragedy in which 29 men lost their lives. Fund administors allocated the money to the Mines Rescue ...
Student loan repayment loophole closes
URL: Student loan repayment loophole closes
Students eligible for a 10 per cent return on voluntary repayments on their student loans have only a couple of days to claim before the Government closes the loophole.
Students eligible for a 10 per cent return on voluntary repayments on their student loans have only a couple of days to claim before the Government closes the loophole.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Cut emphasis on school tests - ERO - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Cut emphasis on school tests - ERO
Stuff.co.nz
... a productive part in society and in the economy," Dr Stoop said. New Zealand still had work to do in improving the education of its Maori and Pacific population but he commended the "tremendous commitment" by principals and teachers to get this right.
Stuff.co.nz
... a productive part in society and in the economy," Dr Stoop said. New Zealand still had work to do in improving the education of its Maori and Pacific population but he commended the "tremendous commitment" by principals and teachers to get this right.
Christchurch kura welcomes Ombudsman investigation - Radio New Zealand
URL: Christchurch kura welcomes Ombudsman investigation
Radio New Zealand
A Maori language medium school in Christchurch is welcoming an investigation into the Ministry of Education's handling of school closures and mergers. There has been widespread criticism of the Ministry's plan to close seven schools and merge 12 others ...
Radio New Zealand
A Maori language medium school in Christchurch is welcoming an investigation into the Ministry of Education's handling of school closures and mergers. There has been widespread criticism of the Ministry's plan to close seven schools and merge 12 others ...
A principals association says investigation won't help schools
URL: A principals association says investigation won't help schools
An investigation into the way the Ministry of Education handles school closures and mergers has been launched but some say it's too little, too late for Christchurch schools.
An investigation into the way the Ministry of Education handles school closures and mergers has been launched but some say it's too little, too late for Christchurch schools.
Ombudsman to investigate Education Ministry's handling of closures
URL: Ombudsman to investigate Education Ministry's handling of closures
Education Minister Hekia Parata has accepted there's room for improvement after a rare move from the Ombudsman to investigate Education Ministry consultation processes on school closures and mergers.Chief Ombudsman Dame Beverley...
Education Minister Hekia Parata has accepted there's room for improvement after a rare move from the Ombudsman to investigate Education Ministry consultation processes on school closures and mergers.Chief Ombudsman Dame Beverley...
Curriculum key to kids' success, say principals - Voxy
URL: Curriculum key to kids' success, say principals
Voxy
It is time for the profession to take the lead now, launch our own professional development initiative to lift MÄ ori achievement and shift the emphasis back to the curriculum and kids' learning,' he said. 'Today principals across the country have made ...
Voxy
It is time for the profession to take the lead now, launch our own professional development initiative to lift MÄ ori achievement and shift the emphasis back to the curriculum and kids' learning,' he said. 'Today principals across the country have made ...
Digital sweeps urged to curb e-bullies - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Digital sweeps urged to curb e-bullies
Stuff.co.nz
Cyber-bullying is becoming a huge problem for schools, and principals have been lobbying hard for the power to seize and search pupils' electronic devices, the outgoing president of the Secondary School Principals Association says. Principals from ...
Stuff.co.nz
Cyber-bullying is becoming a huge problem for schools, and principals have been lobbying hard for the power to seize and search pupils' electronic devices, the outgoing president of the Secondary School Principals Association says. Principals from ...
Education targets for prisoners
URL: Education targets for prisoners
As education minister she oversaw the introduction of National Standards in schools. Now Anne Tolley wants similar targets for prisoners.
As education minister she oversaw the introduction of National Standards in schools. Now Anne Tolley wants similar targets for prisoners.
Star power: Four rising stars of politics - The Dominion Post
 The Dominion Post | URL: Star power: Four rising stars of politics The Dominion Post Charter schools, she says, are a revival of National's neo-liberal policies of the 1990s, such as bulk-funding, vouchers and breaking the unions. "All that has come back under the umbrella of charter schools." It was wrong, therefore, to think of ... |
Sign language learning popular at Opaheke - Auckland stuff.co.nz
 Auckland stuff.co.nz | URL: Sign language learning popular at Opaheke Auckland stuff.co.nz Making sign language an option for school students is easier than you would expect, a teacher says. Opaheke ... The school has supported Miss Powell's professional development by paying for night classes where she continues to learn sign language. |
Meet Palmerston North's 'average family' - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Meet Palmerston North's 'average family' Stuff.co.nz The boys all go to Parkland School, on foot, or on a bike, or on a scooter, and have an after-school caregiver. Harry, 10, is the eldest, and he's off to Scouts for a visit before moving up from Keas. Arthur, 9, likes rugby, climbing trees and playing ... |
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Charter schools costs 'irresponsible' - Voxy
URL: Charter schools costs 'irresponsible'
Voxy
The Ministry of Education this month called for applications for private sponsors to run the Government's flagship public private partnership charter schools, called Partnership Schools Kura Hourua (PSKH). Professor John O'Neill and Dr Peter Rawlins ...
Voxy
The Ministry of Education this month called for applications for private sponsors to run the Government's flagship public private partnership charter schools, called Partnership Schools Kura Hourua (PSKH). Professor John O'Neill and Dr Peter Rawlins ...
Inviting Men into Early Childhood Education
URL: Inviting Men into Early Childhood Education
It will not be rare to see men in early childhood teaching and childcare roles if a new initiative by NZ’s national early childhood network, ChildForum, sparks mens' interest.
It will not be rare to see men in early childhood teaching and childcare roles if a new initiative by NZ’s national early childhood network, ChildForum, sparks mens' interest.
67% of Canterbury trustees planning to re-stand
URL: 67% of Canterbury trustees planning to re-stand
67% of Canterbury school trustees are planning to re-stand in the 2013 triennial trustee elections, with a further 9% yet to make up their mind says the President of the New Zealand School Trustees Association.
67% of Canterbury school trustees are planning to re-stand in the 2013 triennial trustee elections, with a further 9% yet to make up their mind says the President of the New Zealand School Trustees Association.
Homebased Early Childhood Education Website
URL: Homebased Early Childhood Education Website
Press Release NZ Homebased Early Childhood Education Association (HBCA) Media Release The New Zealand Homebased Early Childhood Education Association is today delighted to launch their new look website www.hbca.org.nz along with the shortened easy to ...
Press Release NZ Homebased Early Childhood Education Association (HBCA) Media Release The New Zealand Homebased Early Childhood Education Association is today delighted to launch their new look website www.hbca.org.nz along with the shortened easy to ...
Novopay 'toxic brand that would be best ditched' - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Novopay 'toxic brand that would be best ditched'
Stuff.co.nz
The Government's Novopay schools' payroll fiasco has been one of the most stressful elements of the past six months for teachers and support staff, Secondary School Principals' Association president Patrick Walsh says. Schools appreciated the $6 ...
Stuff.co.nz
The Government's Novopay schools' payroll fiasco has been one of the most stressful elements of the past six months for teachers and support staff, Secondary School Principals' Association president Patrick Walsh says. Schools appreciated the $6 ...
Schools should stamp out bullying - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Schools should stamp out bullying Stuff.co.nz The students responsible for bullying and their parents need to be punished by the school in such a way that they never bully anyone in their life again, because the parents are just as much to blame as the kids are. The schools need to have a policy ... |
Punished for being me - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Punished for being me Stuff.co.nz Although I liked attending school, chronic bullying occurred during lunch times and in the classroom. I was bullied about my weight and stutter, about being sick, about having no interest in sport, about having no physical ability. During intermediate ... |
Whanau brush up on NCEA - Radio New Zealand
URL: Whanau brush up on NCEA
Radio New Zealand
Education officials have been getting whanau into the classroom to give them lessons on secondary school qualifications. Sessions are being held in Northland to explain NCEA to parents, so they can in turn help their tamariki and rangatahi succeed.
Radio New Zealand
Education officials have been getting whanau into the classroom to give them lessons on secondary school qualifications. Sessions are being held in Northland to explain NCEA to parents, so they can in turn help their tamariki and rangatahi succeed.
AUT's Sir Paul Reeves digital media building
URL: AUT's Sir Paul Reeves digital media building
The newest building at Auckland University of Technology has been dedicated to a former chancellor of the university, the late Sir Paul Reeves, and is a digital media showcase.
The newest building at Auckland University of Technology has been dedicated to a former chancellor of the university, the late Sir Paul Reeves, and is a digital media showcase.
Museum's educational service to continue - Timaru Herald
URL: Museum's educational service to continue
Timaru Herald
The museum's current LEOTC (learning experiences out of the classroom) contract will be rolled over for 12 months from its expiry date in June, museum administrators announced on Monday. This contract allows the museum to run its Heritage Education ...
Timaru Herald
The museum's current LEOTC (learning experiences out of the classroom) contract will be rolled over for 12 months from its expiry date in June, museum administrators announced on Monday. This contract allows the museum to run its Heritage Education ...
History lesson for Hampden St kids - Nelson Mail
 Nelson Mail | URL: History lesson for Hampden St kids Nelson Mail Hampden Street primary school boasted the "oldest classrooms in the city area" according to principal Don McLean who, alongside Nelson MP Nick Smith, last week 're-opened' a refurbished wooden building, originally built on the campus in 1893 ... |
Grannies open up the world of books - Auckland stuff.co.nz
 Auckland stuff.co.nz | URL: Grannies open up the world of books Auckland stuff.co.nz The eight women - Barbara Mildon, Moira Malcolm, Elizabeth Donaldson, Joan Swift, Rosemary McLean, Annette Galloway, Maureen Kearns and Anice Holmes - are twice-weekly visitors to the Papatoetoe Central School classroom where they help and ... |
Parents pay for daughter's truancy - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Parents pay for daughter's truancy
Stuff.co.nz
Her father says all he is left with now is a struggle to pay legal bills, a girl who is still not in school, and with no other schools who will take her. The family's troubles began four years ago when the girl, now 16, became verbally and physically ...
Stuff.co.nz
Her father says all he is left with now is a struggle to pay legal bills, a girl who is still not in school, and with no other schools who will take her. The family's troubles began four years ago when the girl, now 16, became verbally and physically ...
Parents pay for child's truancy - TVNZ
URL: Parents pay for child's truancy
TVNZ
... or face a court-imposed fine. The Ministry of Education said yesterday that it had spent time with the family, and provided them with information about accessing tertiary education to help their daughter complete her NCEA. Email this article; Print ...
TVNZ
... or face a court-imposed fine. The Ministry of Education said yesterday that it had spent time with the family, and provided them with information about accessing tertiary education to help their daughter complete her NCEA. Email this article; Print ...
Monday, March 25, 2013
Higher Education Summit 2013
URL: Higher Education Summit 2013
Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
Good morning. It’s a pleasure to speak to you today. I think we are as a team making great progress in lifting achievement, improving quality, and improving value for money in the tertiary education sector. Despite difficult financial times and virtually no new money we are training and qualifying more people across the tertiary sector. More people than ever have tertiary qualifications, so we are making good progress. We are continuing to build on this to get even better results...
Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
Good morning. It’s a pleasure to speak to you today. I think we are as a team making great progress in lifting achievement, improving quality, and improving value for money in the tertiary education sector. Despite difficult financial times and virtually no new money we are training and qualifying more people across the tertiary sector. More people than ever have tertiary qualifications, so we are making good progress. We are continuing to build on this to get even better results...
Wellington to host education technology summit - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Wellington to host education technology summit
Stuff.co.nz
... about opportunities in the Asian education technology market. Other speakers include Auckland export consultants Katabolt, Wellington open source e-learning business Totara and cloud-based examination and assessment delivery business Avancert.
Stuff.co.nz
... about opportunities in the Asian education technology market. Other speakers include Auckland export consultants Katabolt, Wellington open source e-learning business Totara and cloud-based examination and assessment delivery business Avancert.
Peter Hughes - education
URL: Peter Hughes - education
He's the acting Secretary for Education, heading up the Ministry of Education after the sudden departure of Leslie Longstone. Mr Hughes speaks about the challenges facing the ministry and about finding a way forward.
He's the acting Secretary for Education, heading up the Ministry of Education after the sudden departure of Leslie Longstone. Mr Hughes speaks about the challenges facing the ministry and about finding a way forward.
Open the books on charter schools, says NZEI
URL: Open the books on charter schools, says NZEI
NZEI Te Riu Roa has appealed to the Ombudsman after the Ministry of Education refused to release a list of groups that have indicated an interest in setting up charter schools.
NZEI Te Riu Roa has appealed to the Ombudsman after the Ministry of Education refused to release a list of groups that have indicated an interest in setting up charter schools.
Local bid to find charter school plan support level - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Local bid to find charter school plan support level Otago Daily Times Charter schools have come under fire from New Zealand teachers' unions who believe they are a symptom of the Government's Global Education Reform Plan which would allow unqualified people to teach, companies to make a profit from schools and for ... |
Students to get more from the taxpayer - The Press
URL: Students to get more from the taxpayer
The Press
Teenage charter schools students will get thousands of dollars more in taxpayer funding than their state school counterparts, Massey University has found. Professor John O'Neill and Dr Peter Rawlins from Massey University's Institute of Education ...
The Press
Teenage charter schools students will get thousands of dollars more in taxpayer funding than their state school counterparts, Massey University has found. Professor John O'Neill and Dr Peter Rawlins from Massey University's Institute of Education ...
Special report: Gangs of NZ - New Zealand Herald
 New Zealand Herald | URL: Special report: Gangs of NZ New Zealand Herald Mr Gilbert, an expert in New Zealand's gang scene and a University of Canterbury lecturer, spent five years living and breathing a world few of us ever see while researching his PhD in sociology and his new book, Patched: The History of Gangs in New ... |
Giftedness Must Not Be Confused With Mental Disorders
URL: Giftedness Must Not Be Confused With Mental Disorders
MEDIA RELEASE FROM N.Z. Association For Gifted Children FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2013 www.giftedchildren.org.nz www.sengifted.org
MEDIA RELEASE FROM N.Z. Association For Gifted Children FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2013 www.giftedchildren.org.nz www.sengifted.org
New focus for youth training
URL: New focus for youth training
A group of over 60 young people from Manawatu and Whanganui have been congratulated for becoming Youth Guarantee scholars, meaning they are able to study at UCOL for a year free of charge.
A group of over 60 young people from Manawatu and Whanganui have been congratulated for becoming Youth Guarantee scholars, meaning they are able to study at UCOL for a year free of charge.
We need a national digital architecture - National Business Review
URL: We need a national digital architecture
National Business Review
We have some schools making tremendous use of technology in classrooms and other schools where parents lobby to ensure they don't have to buy iPads for their kids. We have politicians who still don't understand the basics of how the internet works and ...
National Business Review
We have some schools making tremendous use of technology in classrooms and other schools where parents lobby to ensure they don't have to buy iPads for their kids. We have politicians who still don't understand the basics of how the internet works and ...
TV with Lara Strongman
URL: TV with Lara Strongman
Lara reviews Vegas, Behind The Brush and Thelma's Gypsy Girls.
Lara reviews Vegas, Behind The Brush and Thelma's Gypsy Girls.
Contingencies for water shortages
URL: Contingencies for water shortages
Many areas in New Zealand are experiencing drought conditions. This page provides advice for schools and ECEs facing water shortages.
Many areas in New Zealand are experiencing drought conditions. This page provides advice for schools and ECEs facing water shortages.
Telecom Foundation to support 'digital citizenship' for kids - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Telecom Foundation to support 'digital citizenship' for kids
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The Telecom Foundation announced today a major new partnership to assist Kiwi kids and New Zealand's education sector by supporting digital teaching and learning among low income communities. Through partnership with the Manaiakalani Education Trust ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The Telecom Foundation announced today a major new partnership to assist Kiwi kids and New Zealand's education sector by supporting digital teaching and learning among low income communities. Through partnership with the Manaiakalani Education Trust ...
Phillipstown School a good case for judicial review
URL: Phillipstown School a good case for judicial review
Christchurch’s Phillipstown School has a good case for a judicial review of the decision to merge with Woolston School, the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Canterbury (UC), Associate Professor Chris Gallavin, said today.
Christchurch’s Phillipstown School has a good case for a judicial review of the decision to merge with Woolston School, the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Canterbury (UC), Associate Professor Chris Gallavin, said today.
Jarrod Gilbert : gangs
URL: Jarrod Gilbert : gangs
Lead researcher at Independent Research Solutions who spent ten years researching his new book, Patched : the History of Gangs in New Zealand.
Lead researcher at Independent Research Solutions who spent ten years researching his new book, Patched : the History of Gangs in New Zealand.
Gangs Attractive To Young Rebellious People
URL: Gangs Attractive To Young Rebellious People
MEDIA RELEASE – Friday March 22 Gangs Attractive To Young Rebellious People Who Feel They Have Little Chance In Life March 22, 2013 Gangs are extremely attractive to young rebellious people who feel they have little chance of gaining status through ...
MEDIA RELEASE – Friday March 22 Gangs Attractive To Young Rebellious People Who Feel They Have Little Chance In Life March 22, 2013 Gangs are extremely attractive to young rebellious people who feel they have little chance of gaining status through ...
Prof. Jim Dator on “The Future of Futures Studies”
URL: Prof. Jim Dator on “The Future of Futures Studies”
A couple of weeks ago I went to The Thinking Futures Workshop organised by the The New Zealand Futures Trust. Professor Jim Dator from the University of Hawaii skyped in as the introductory speaker, and he and the NZFT have generously shared the link to this talk for wider circulation. If you have time I recommend [...]
A couple of weeks ago I went to The Thinking Futures Workshop organised by the The New Zealand Futures Trust. Professor Jim Dator from the University of Hawaii skyped in as the introductory speaker, and he and the NZFT have generously shared the link to this talk for wider circulation. If you have time I recommend [...]
'Fizzing' Pupils Get To Grips With Words | Stuff.co.nz
URL: 'Fizzing' Pupils Get To Grips With Words | Stuff.co.nz
But "fizzing" was how teacher Monika Burrows described Victory School's year 4 pupils, after all 68 were given a personalised, illustrated dictionary for use at home and school. Rotary Club of Nelson members returned to the ...
But "fizzing" was how teacher Monika Burrows described Victory School's year 4 pupils, after all 68 were given a personalised, illustrated dictionary for use at home and school. Rotary Club of Nelson members returned to the ...
Boxing helps boy 'going nowhere fast'
URL: Boxing helps boy 'going nowhere fast'
An Upper Hutt man has turned his life around by trading life on the streets for a life in the boxing ring.
An Upper Hutt man has turned his life around by trading life on the streets for a life in the boxing ring.
Life of Pi comes to secondary schools - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Life of Pi comes to secondary schools
Stuff.co.nz
"A lot of it is because students just don't appreciate what's possible," said Bell, who has been integral to the development of computer science standards into the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) framework. "[The high level of ...
Stuff.co.nz
"A lot of it is because students just don't appreciate what's possible," said Bell, who has been integral to the development of computer science standards into the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) framework. "[The high level of ...
Massey Ranked Top Five in NZ Employers - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Massey Ranked Top Five in NZ Employers
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
... of the organisation, its management and leadership, job security, career progression opportunities, good learning and development opportunities, work-life balance, environmental and social awareness, salaries and benefits, workplace culture and ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
... of the organisation, its management and leadership, job security, career progression opportunities, good learning and development opportunities, work-life balance, environmental and social awareness, salaries and benefits, workplace culture and ...
Friday, March 22, 2013
Increased international tuition revenues for 2012
URL: Increased international tuition revenues for 2012
Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has released today the Ministry of Education’s 2012 Export Education Levy data that show an increase of two per cent in international education sector revenues for 2012. The data shows international tuition revenues have increased to $745.7 million – the highest level of revenue recorded since 2004...
Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has released today the Ministry of Education’s 2012 Export Education Levy data that show an increase of two per cent in international education sector revenues for 2012. The data shows international tuition revenues have increased to $745.7 million – the highest level of revenue recorded since 2004...
Education ministry 'ineffective' - New Zealand Herald
URL: Education ministry 'ineffective'
New Zealand Herald
The Ministry of Education is bloated, inefficient and making the jobs of principals more difficult by "stealing their precious time" making them fill out paperwork, says the outgoing president of the Secondary Principals' Association. In his final ...
New Zealand Herald
The Ministry of Education is bloated, inefficient and making the jobs of principals more difficult by "stealing their precious time" making them fill out paperwork, says the outgoing president of the Secondary Principals' Association. In his final ...
Peter W. Watt: Real mathematics, not calculators, foster lifetime skills
URL: Peter W. Watt: Real mathematics, not calculators, foster lifetime skills
When I declare that I teach mathematics I anticipate with near certainty the typical responses: "How do you do that? I hated maths at school" ... "I got stuck once we started algebra" ... "I passed School C but after that maths was...
When I declare that I teach mathematics I anticipate with near certainty the typical responses: "How do you do that? I hated maths at school" ... "I got stuck once we started algebra" ... "I passed School C but after that maths was...
Parenting with Celia Lashlie
URL: Parenting with Celia Lashlie
Celia Lashlie, former prison manager, researcher and author discusses issues around raising boys.
Celia Lashlie, former prison manager, researcher and author discusses issues around raising boys.
Bullying: Principals want action - New Zealand Herald
URL: Bullying: Principals want action
New Zealand Herald
Ministry group manager Brian Coffey said comprehensive work had been done on bullying, much of it in close consultation with the education sector including the principals' group. Development of a self-review tool had been commissioned, which would ...
New Zealand Herald
Ministry group manager Brian Coffey said comprehensive work had been done on bullying, much of it in close consultation with the education sector including the principals' group. Development of a self-review tool had been commissioned, which would ...
Teachers told to beware Novopay 'distraction' - The Nelson Mail
 The Nelson Mail | URL: Teachers told to beware Novopay 'distraction' The Nelson Mail Unionised teachers from 28 schools gathered at Broadgreen Intermediate yesterday to discuss their collective agreement negotiations and to debate other issues such as Novopay, national standards, charter schools, and GERM - the global education reform ... |
Special report: Gangs of NZ - New Zealand Herald
New Zealand Herald | URL: Special report: Gangs of NZ New Zealand Herald They generally have come from very hard upbringings where they've been belted around by their folks, perhaps been wards of the state, their education levels are low and what they're looking for is surrogate family. "They want what we all want and need, ... |
Education 2013 School Staffing Amendment Order 2013
URL: Education 2013 School Staffing Amendment Order 2013
Status: Modified
ID: regulation/public/2013/0038/9.0
Version: as made
Information type: regulation
Legislation type: public
Year: 2013
No: 38
Current as at date: 18/03/2013
Status: Modified
ID: regulation/public/2013/0038/9.0
Version: as made
Information type: regulation
Legislation type: public
Year: 2013
No: 38
Current as at date: 18/03/2013
65% of trustees planning to re-stand in school elections
URL: 65% of trustees planning to re-stand in school elections
65% of school trustees are planning to re-stand in the 2013 triennial trustee elections, with a further 7% yet to make up their mind says the President of the New Zealand School Trustees Association.
65% of school trustees are planning to re-stand in the 2013 triennial trustee elections, with a further 7% yet to make up their mind says the President of the New Zealand School Trustees Association.
Teachers Council breaking own rules
URL: Teachers Council breaking own rules
Head of the Teachers Council Peter Lind acknowledged today before a Parliamentary Select Committee it has been breaking its own rules.Mr Lind appeared before the Regulations Review Committee over complaints the council have suddenly...
Head of the Teachers Council Peter Lind acknowledged today before a Parliamentary Select Committee it has been breaking its own rules.Mr Lind appeared before the Regulations Review Committee over complaints the council have suddenly...
Waikato cuts way to surplus | TEU - Tertiary Education Union
URL: Waikato cuts way to surplus | TEU - Tertiary Education Union
The University of Waikato has posted a decline in its budgeted surplus for 2012, but still turned in a 4 percent return on investment, reports.
The University of Waikato has posted a decline in its budgeted surplus for 2012, but still turned in a 4 percent return on investment, reports.
12-year-old world maths champion - New Zealand Herald
URL: 12-year-old world maths champion
New Zealand Herald
The 12-year-old Kai Iwi School student was ranked top in the online maths game Live Mathletics last week, beating competitors from around the world. In the game, students go head-to-head to solve math problems quickly and accurately against three other ...
New Zealand Herald
The 12-year-old Kai Iwi School student was ranked top in the online maths game Live Mathletics last week, beating competitors from around the world. In the game, students go head-to-head to solve math problems quickly and accurately against three other ...
Wikitoria Katene officially opened
URL: Wikitoria Katene officially opened
The new Health education facility at Whitireia was officially opened yesterday by the Hon Tony Ryall, Minister of Health. The new building has been named Wikitoria Katene, the name gifted to the previous health building, by Ngāti Toa in 2008.
The new Health education facility at Whitireia was officially opened yesterday by the Hon Tony Ryall, Minister of Health. The new building has been named Wikitoria Katene, the name gifted to the previous health building, by Ngāti Toa in 2008.
Outstanding student surprised by her own success | The Waikato ...
URL: Outstanding student surprised by her own success | The Waikato ...
Wintec graduate Emma Powell surpassed her own expectations graduating as top all-round student in nanny education. Powell, 22, graduated this week with a Certificate in Nanny Education from Wintec. She received the ...
Wintec graduate Emma Powell surpassed her own expectations graduating as top all-round student in nanny education. Powell, 22, graduated this week with a Certificate in Nanny Education from Wintec. She received the ...
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Clyde Primary School honoured in teacher survey
URL: Clyde Primary School honoured in teacher survey
Otago Daily Times
It was awarded by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research following a teacher survey. It asked teachers about their physical working environment, resources, school leadership and opportunities for professional development, council general ...
Otago Daily Times
It was awarded by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research following a teacher survey. It asked teachers about their physical working environment, resources, school leadership and opportunities for professional development, council general ...
Teachers vote to strike over pay - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Teachers vote to strike over pay
Stuff.co.nz
A second vote was held to gauge support for fighting what the sector calls the "GERM" - Global Education Reform Movement - which includes national standards, charter schools, league tables, possible performance-based pay and Novopay. It was backed ...
Stuff.co.nz
A second vote was held to gauge support for fighting what the sector calls the "GERM" - Global Education Reform Movement - which includes national standards, charter schools, league tables, possible performance-based pay and Novopay. It was backed ...
Why teachers may come to love charter schools - The Dominion Post
 The Dominion Post | URL: Why teachers may come to love charter schools The Dominion Post One example of this pro-teacher approach is the Harlem Village Academy charter schools in New York. Their website - harlemvillageacademies.org - opens with a banner proclaiming, "All hail the teacher, finally!", and their philosophy follows through ... |
Call For Government Review of 20 Hours ECE Funding - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Call For Government Review of 20 Hours ECE Funding
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The New Zealand Home-based Education and Learning Organisation, HELO is calling for an urgent Government review into its 20 hours Early Childcare Education policy. HELO president Jenny Yule said inconsistent practices within the ECE sector, which had ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The New Zealand Home-based Education and Learning Organisation, HELO is calling for an urgent Government review into its 20 hours Early Childcare Education policy. HELO president Jenny Yule said inconsistent practices within the ECE sector, which had ...
Key stands by embattled Parata - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Key stands by embattled Parata Otago Daily Times This followed a torrid time during which she oversaw the class size backdown, the Novopay debacle and the breakdown in communications with Education Secretary Lesley Longstone and her subsequent departure. Mr Key told TVOne's Breakfast programme ... |
Principal takes rap for board's sacking - The Dominion Post
URL: Principal takes rap for board's sacking
The Dominion Post
"I have a huge professional advantage as a pioneer, which means I already know what works." Ewan Hyde, who chaired the sacked board, said the ERO identified recording student achievement data and strategic planning as the school's biggest failures.
The Dominion Post
"I have a huge professional advantage as a pioneer, which means I already know what works." Ewan Hyde, who chaired the sacked board, said the ERO identified recording student achievement data and strategic planning as the school's biggest failures.
Brendan Schollum: Time to solve big maths problem
URL: Brendan Schollum: Time to solve big maths problem
Results from international tests which placed our Year 9 students at the bottom of the developed world in mathematics make for depressing reading.Here are some suggestions for parents, our minister, her officials and those involved...
Results from international tests which placed our Year 9 students at the bottom of the developed world in mathematics make for depressing reading.Here are some suggestions for parents, our minister, her officials and those involved...
Standing desks increase children's physical activity
URL: Standing desks increase children's physical activity
A study has found making children stand, not sit, at desks in the classroom makes them more active.
A study has found making children stand, not sit, at desks in the classroom makes them more active.
Is NZ failing to capitalise on its multilingualism?
URL: Is NZ failing to capitalise on its multilingualism?
The cultural face of NZ is more diverse than ever before and 160 different languages are now spoken across the country.
The cultural face of NZ is more diverse than ever before and 160 different languages are now spoken across the country.
Lecture series: how maths is helping solve today’s problems
URL: Lecture series: how maths is helping solve today’s problems
Ten mathematicians will speak in ten locations over ten months for the Royal Society of New Zealand’s 10x10 Lecture Series.
Ten mathematicians will speak in ten locations over ten months for the Royal Society of New Zealand’s 10x10 Lecture Series.
Dalefield board of trustees dismissed - Wairarapa Times-Age
URL: Dalefield board of trustees dismissed
Wairarapa Times-Age
Areas of non-compliance noted in the report included a failure to ensure that pupil progress under National Standards was properly reported to parents, improper protocols surrounding stand-downs and suspensions, improper police vetting of non-teaching ...
Wairarapa Times-Age
Areas of non-compliance noted in the report included a failure to ensure that pupil progress under National Standards was properly reported to parents, improper protocols surrounding stand-downs and suspensions, improper police vetting of non-teaching ...
New tertiary science qualification launched
URL: New tertiary science qualification launched
A collaboration between a West Coast polytechnic, high school and an international company has resulted in a new tertiary science programme being developed with potential for it to be delivered nationwide.
A collaboration between a West Coast polytechnic, high school and an international company has resulted in a new tertiary science programme being developed with potential for it to be delivered nationwide.
NorthTec/Tai Poutini Scaffolding pilot pleasing for Industry
URL: NorthTec/Tai Poutini Scaffolding pilot pleasing for Industry
A successful joint pilot programme in scaffolding, partnered by NorthTec and the South Island West Coast’s Tai Poutini Polytechnic, has been welcomed as “extremely useful” by the local scaffolding industry.
A successful joint pilot programme in scaffolding, partnered by NorthTec and the South Island West Coast’s Tai Poutini Polytechnic, has been welcomed as “extremely useful” by the local scaffolding industry.
A tablet for each pupil to keep school going - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: A tablet for each pupil to keep school going Stuff.co.nz A rural Waikato school is giving away free computers in a bid to stave off closure and boost roll numbers. Kereone School, 13 kilometres south of Morrinsville, is fighting the same battle that has forced seven Waikato schools to close since 2007 - a ... |
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Minister announces school support package
URL: Minister announces school support package
Steven Joyce | Education
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today announced a $6 million support package for schools designed to go some way to meeting the costs of additional work caused by the Novopay system. “Schools are experiencing increased administration workloads to manage the Novopay issues and they have requested financial relief. This $6 million support package recognises the impact that Novopay has created for schools and will assist in addressing some of these issues,” Mr Joyce says...
Steven Joyce | Education
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today announced a $6 million support package for schools designed to go some way to meeting the costs of additional work caused by the Novopay system. “Schools are experiencing increased administration workloads to manage the Novopay issues and they have requested financial relief. This $6 million support package recognises the impact that Novopay has created for schools and will assist in addressing some of these issues,” Mr Joyce says...
Minister gives update on Novopay Remediation Plan
URL: Minister gives update on Novopay Remediation Plan
Steven Joyce | Education
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today provided an update on progress with the Government’s Remediation Plan to address issues with the school payroll system. Mr Joyce announced that a new dedicated Education Sector Payroll Services business unit is being established in the Education Ministry to co-ordinate the Remediation Plan. The new unit will be headed by former Chief Executive of Gareth Morgan Investments Group and former IRD Deputy Commissioner and KiwiSaver Programme Director, Cathy Magiannis...
Steven Joyce | Education
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today provided an update on progress with the Government’s Remediation Plan to address issues with the school payroll system. Mr Joyce announced that a new dedicated Education Sector Payroll Services business unit is being established in the Education Ministry to co-ordinate the Remediation Plan. The new unit will be headed by former Chief Executive of Gareth Morgan Investments Group and former IRD Deputy Commissioner and KiwiSaver Programme Director, Cathy Magiannis...
Minister releases Novopay Technical Review
URL: Minister releases Novopay Technical Review
Steven Joyce | Education
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the Technical Review into the school payroll system. Mr Joyce says the aim of the Technical Review led by Murray Jack of Deloitte was to assess the stability of the Novopay system, look closely at the data contained in it, and make recommendations.
“I have repeatedly said that issues with Novopay are complex and there is no quick fix. The findings of the Technical Review confirm that,” Mr Joyce says. The Review’s key conclusions are that:...
Steven Joyce | Education
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the Technical Review into the school payroll system. Mr Joyce says the aim of the Technical Review led by Murray Jack of Deloitte was to assess the stability of the Novopay system, look closely at the data contained in it, and make recommendations.
“I have repeatedly said that issues with Novopay are complex and there is no quick fix. The findings of the Technical Review confirm that,” Mr Joyce says. The Review’s key conclusions are that:...
Payback time but Novopay stays for now - New Zealand Herald
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Payback time but Novopay stays for now New Zealand Herald Mr Joyce said progress was being made on stabilising Novopay by boosting the number of staff working on processing pay at both the Education Ministry and Talent2. "In the last three fortnightly pay periods, the percentage of complaints and ... |
Novopay: Govt sticks with unstable system - New Zealand Herald
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Novopay: Govt sticks with unstable system New Zealand Herald Mr Joyce said progress was being made on stabilising Novopay in each pay round under the Remediation Plan by boosting the number of staff working on processing pay at both the Education Ministry and Talent2. "In the last three fortnightly pay periods ... |
Novopay: Schools get $6m compensation - New Zealand Herald
URL: Novopay: Schools get $6m compensation
New Zealand Herald
Green Party co-leader and education spokeswoman Metiria Turei said Mr Joyce had failed to say anything that would give schools and families certainty about Talent2`s ability to manage the payroll now or in the future. "Schools and families need to know ...
New Zealand Herald
Green Party co-leader and education spokeswoman Metiria Turei said Mr Joyce had failed to say anything that would give schools and families certainty about Talent2`s ability to manage the payroll now or in the future. "Schools and families need to know ...
Eight ways Novopay failed - TVNZ
URL: Eight ways Novopay failed
TVNZ
According to the Ministry of Education Novopay is the equivalent of a mega payroll and consists of 2,457 payrolls (one per school) running a complex set of business rules that are specific only to the New Zealand education sector. 2. Change technical ...
TVNZ
According to the Ministry of Education Novopay is the equivalent of a mega payroll and consists of 2,457 payrolls (one per school) running a complex set of business rules that are specific only to the New Zealand education sector. 2. Change technical ...
Review says Novopay can be fixed, Joyce dishes out $6m to schools - National Business Review
 3News NZ | URL: Review says Novopay can be fixed, Joyce dishes out $6m to schools National Business Review Novopay can be made stable to deliver the school payroll for the next eight to 10 years provided there is greater effort by and capability of both the Ministry of Education and Talent2; Inadequate quality assurance processes have not adequately ... |
School still keen for Parata visit - Stuff.co.nz
URL: School still keen for Parata visit
Stuff.co.nz
Salisbury School is awaiting Education Minister Hekia Parata's response to its renewed invitation for her visit the Richmond school. The invitation is the latest move in the residential girls' school's bid to survive. Ms Parata is in Europe and has not ...
Stuff.co.nz
Salisbury School is awaiting Education Minister Hekia Parata's response to its renewed invitation for her visit the Richmond school. The invitation is the latest move in the residential girls' school's bid to survive. Ms Parata is in Europe and has not ...
Principals react to Novopay payout
URL: Principals react to Novopay payout
RADIO NZ
Some school principals say the compensation being offered for the time spent fixing problems with Novopay, doesn't come close to covering the costs their schools have incurred.
RADIO NZ
Some school principals say the compensation being offered for the time spent fixing problems with Novopay, doesn't come close to covering the costs their schools have incurred.
New degrees will help others - Hawke's Bay Today
URL: New degrees will help others
Hawke's Bay Today
Steeped in te reo from kohanga (kindergarten) through to intermediate school level, Ms Greening says she did not know what hit her when she reached high school and hopes to bridge that gap for others in the same situation. "I didn't understand the ...
Hawke's Bay Today
Steeped in te reo from kohanga (kindergarten) through to intermediate school level, Ms Greening says she did not know what hit her when she reached high school and hopes to bridge that gap for others in the same situation. "I didn't understand the ...
Christchurch kids begin quake study
URL: Christchurch kids begin quake study
Christchurch five-year-olds will be part of a three-year study to see they settle into primary school in the post-earthquake era.University of Canterbury researcher Annabel Carter from the School of Health Sciences has looked at...
Christchurch five-year-olds will be part of a three-year study to see they settle into primary school in the post-earthquake era.University of Canterbury researcher Annabel Carter from the School of Health Sciences has looked at...
Arts boost follows kapa haka nationals - The Daily Post
URL: Arts boost follows kapa haka nationals
The Daily Post
This success would encourage more young Maori to engage in higher education and the wananga was even fielding inquiries from Maori living in Australia. "We thank Te Matatini Society and hosts Te Arawa for providing the opportunity for these talented ...
The Daily Post
This success would encourage more young Maori to engage in higher education and the wananga was even fielding inquiries from Maori living in Australia. "We thank Te Matatini Society and hosts Te Arawa for providing the opportunity for these talented ...
Van Asch satellite unit at Wharenui School officially opens
URL: Van Asch satellite unit at Wharenui School officially opens
The van Asch Deaf Education Centre satellite unit based at Wharenui School in Riccarton has moved into a new building that will provide students with a modern learning environment.
The van Asch Deaf Education Centre satellite unit based at Wharenui School in Riccarton has moved into a new building that will provide students with a modern learning environment.
School trashed with rubbish - SunLive
URL: School trashed with rubbish
SunLive
A full school assembly was held after children arrived to discuss the rubbish before children headed back to their classrooms. They weren't told it was a set-up until just before heading home for the day. Marcus says the parents though it was a good idea.
SunLive
A full school assembly was held after children arrived to discuss the rubbish before children headed back to their classrooms. They weren't told it was a set-up until just before heading home for the day. Marcus says the parents though it was a good idea.
Garrick Cooper and Danielle Davis: Racism in Godzone a hidden evil - New Zealand Herald
 New Zealand Herald | URL: Garrick Cooper and Danielle Davis: Racism in Godzone a hidden evil New Zealand Herald New Zealand society prides itself on harmonious "race" relations. We make a point of highlighting mechanisms that recognise indigenous peoples "rights", such as the Treaty of Waitangi, Government support for immersion education, Maori radio and TV etc. |
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Has the School Journal been axed? Writers told: no more submissions
URL: Has the School Journal been axed? Writers told: no more submissions
News from Wellington Children’s Book Association
Learning Media have suspended the publication of the School Journal. Children’s Writers and Illustrators (many of whom are teachers) are appalled at this news and we are trying to get more information about why this has happened and whether Learning Media (as rumours have it) have lost the Government contract to supply resources to support the NZ Curriculum.
News from Wellington Children’s Book Association
Learning Media have suspended the publication of the School Journal. Children’s Writers and Illustrators (many of whom are teachers) are appalled at this news and we are trying to get more information about why this has happened and whether Learning Media (as rumours have it) have lost the Government contract to supply resources to support the NZ Curriculum.
This notice was posted on the Learning Media website and was picked up by The New Zealand Society of Authors who alerted their members...
Editorial: Govt failings on education intolerable - The Bay of Plenty Times
URL: Editorial: Govt failings on education intolerable
The Bay of Plenty Times
About 600 Bay of Plenty teachers gathered at Tay St beach to protest Novopay, charter schools and other planned Government education policies. I am normally a mild-mannered citizen, although my partner may disagree. The only thing that really fires me ...
The Bay of Plenty Times
About 600 Bay of Plenty teachers gathered at Tay St beach to protest Novopay, charter schools and other planned Government education policies. I am normally a mild-mannered citizen, although my partner may disagree. The only thing that really fires me ...
Banks wrongly held back charter school information - New Zealand Herald
URL: Banks wrongly held back charter school information
New Zealand Herald
The Ombudsman's office found Associate Education Minister John Banks wrongly withheld information about how proposed charter schools would be funded. The Post Primary Teachers Association made a request under the Official Information Act (OIA) ...
New Zealand Herald
The Ombudsman's office found Associate Education Minister John Banks wrongly withheld information about how proposed charter schools would be funded. The Post Primary Teachers Association made a request under the Official Information Act (OIA) ...
Need to sort out public-private muddle - Otago Daily Times
URL: Need to sort out public-private muddle
Otago Daily Times
Don't expect large numbers of ''partnership'' (charter) schools. Mr Key lavished taxpayer money on private rugby and private Sir Peter Jackson. And ''mixed-ownership'' is, well, mixed. The private and public spheres are not distinct. They mesh, overlap ...
Otago Daily Times
Don't expect large numbers of ''partnership'' (charter) schools. Mr Key lavished taxpayer money on private rugby and private Sir Peter Jackson. And ''mixed-ownership'' is, well, mixed. The private and public spheres are not distinct. They mesh, overlap ...
Call For Government Review of 20 Hours ECE Funding
URL: Call For Government Review of 20 Hours ECE Funding
The New Zealand Home-based Education and Learning Organisation, HELO is calling for an urgent Government review into its 20 hours Early Childcare Education policy.
The New Zealand Home-based Education and Learning Organisation, HELO is calling for an urgent Government review into its 20 hours Early Childcare Education policy.
Strained schools likely to get cash - The Dominion Post
 3News NZ | URL: Strained schools likely to get cash The Dominion Post It went on extra staff at the Ministry of Education to handle work associated with Novopay, including a temporary contact centre employing 16 staff, case managers, payroll experts, 12 temporary staff to assist school payroll staff and seven staff for a ... |
Credit union advises kids to use, not resist, technology
URL: Credit union advises kids to use, not resist, technology
PRESS RELEASE Westforce Credit Union 18 March 2013 Credit union advises kids to use, not resist, technology to help kids learn about money It’s time for parents to both embrace and use their children’s obsession with games and the Internet ...
PRESS RELEASE Westforce Credit Union 18 March 2013 Credit union advises kids to use, not resist, technology to help kids learn about money It’s time for parents to both embrace and use their children’s obsession with games and the Internet ...
Kiwis need to be more Asia-literate - The Dominion Post
URL: Kiwis need to be more Asia-literate
The Dominion Post
OPINION: Eleven young Chinese language assistants have arrived from China to embark on teaching stints in classrooms from Wellington to Opotiki, working alongside New Zealand-trained teachers. The initiative is one of the outcomes of the 2008 New ...
The Dominion Post
OPINION: Eleven young Chinese language assistants have arrived from China to embark on teaching stints in classrooms from Wellington to Opotiki, working alongside New Zealand-trained teachers. The initiative is one of the outcomes of the 2008 New ...
Foreign students turned off by NZ - New Zealand Herald
URL: Foreign students turned off by NZ
New Zealand Herald
Immigration "hiccups", dodgy education providers and unscrupulous student agents are damaging New Zealand's export education reputation, says Labour export education spokesman Raymond Huo. Mr Huo said fewer international students were choosing ...
New Zealand Herald
Immigration "hiccups", dodgy education providers and unscrupulous student agents are damaging New Zealand's export education reputation, says Labour export education spokesman Raymond Huo. Mr Huo said fewer international students were choosing ...
Waikato schools celebrate $10k each from Telecom
URL: Waikato schools celebrate $10k each from Telecom
Waikato schools celebrate $10k each from Telecom towards technology Ngaruawahia, Taupiri, Fairfield and Melville primary schools are this week celebrating each receiving $10,000 from Telecom towards technology for their students. Telecom’s Waikato-based ...
Waikato schools celebrate $10k each from Telecom towards technology Ngaruawahia, Taupiri, Fairfield and Melville primary schools are this week celebrating each receiving $10,000 from Telecom towards technology for their students. Telecom’s Waikato-based ...
Monday, March 18, 2013
Children need to talk more to each other - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Children need to talk more to each other
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
... and at an International Research Conference on Technology Education in Christchurch on December 2-6. She will also submit aspects of the study to the New Zealand Council for Educational Research to benefit all New Zealand primary school principals.
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
... and at an International Research Conference on Technology Education in Christchurch on December 2-6. She will also submit aspects of the study to the New Zealand Council for Educational Research to benefit all New Zealand primary school principals.
Time for the Government to Value Education - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Time for the Government to Value Education
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“The Government seems intent on openly undermining teaching with its charter schools, National Standards, Novopay debacle, and Christchurch school closures. “How anything positive could ever come out of the level of negativity the Government is showing ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“The Government seems intent on openly undermining teaching with its charter schools, National Standards, Novopay debacle, and Christchurch school closures. “How anything positive could ever come out of the level of negativity the Government is showing ...
Ombudsman tells Banks to lift secrecy on charter schools - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Ombudsman tells Banks to lift secrecy on charter schools
Stuff.co.nz
Associate Education Minister John Banks wrongfully withheld information about how proposed charter schools would be funded, the Ombudsman has found. The Post Primary Teachers' Association's request for information about resourcing, capital and ...
Stuff.co.nz
Associate Education Minister John Banks wrongfully withheld information about how proposed charter schools would be funded, the Ombudsman has found. The Post Primary Teachers' Association's request for information about resourcing, capital and ...
Ombudsman tells Banks to lift secrecy on charter schools
URL: Ombudsman tells Banks to lift secrecy on charter schools
Associate Education Minister John Banks wrongfully withheld information about how proposed charter schools would be funded, the Ombudsman has found.
Associate Education Minister John Banks wrongfully withheld information about how proposed charter schools would be funded, the Ombudsman has found.
Poor new-maths figures start with teachers: expert
URL: Poor new-maths figures start with teachers: expert
Up to half New Zealand's primary teachers may not have enough maths knowledge to teach children properly under new methods, says the education expert who introduced the changes.Associate Professor Vince Wright, who ran a national...
Up to half New Zealand's primary teachers may not have enough maths knowledge to teach children properly under new methods, says the education expert who introduced the changes.Associate Professor Vince Wright, who ran a national...
Moroney challenges new school choices - The Bay of Plenty Times
URL: Moroney challenges new school choices
The Bay of Plenty Times
"The proposed schools might not have registered, qualified teachers and could be privately-owned, with the minister refusing to rule out Charter Schools, or Private Public Partnerships (PPPs). "The multi-party select committee recommended The ...
The Bay of Plenty Times
"The proposed schools might not have registered, qualified teachers and could be privately-owned, with the minister refusing to rule out Charter Schools, or Private Public Partnerships (PPPs). "The multi-party select committee recommended The ...
Occupation Outlook report launched
URL: Occupation Outlook report launched
The Occupation Outlook Report examines 40 selected occupations to help students and parents better understand what jobs are needed in New Zealand.
The Occupation Outlook Report examines 40 selected occupations to help students and parents better understand what jobs are needed in New Zealand.
Sympathy will be with the teachers - Manawatu Standard
URL: Sympathy will be with the teachers
Manawatu Standard
Layer on top of that National Standards, charter schools and the closure or merger of schools in Christchurch - all policies deeply unpopular among teachers - and it's little wonder the nation's primary educators are starting to paint their pickets.
Manawatu Standard
Layer on top of that National Standards, charter schools and the closure or merger of schools in Christchurch - all policies deeply unpopular among teachers - and it's little wonder the nation's primary educators are starting to paint their pickets.
Bay teachers protest at Tay St beach over Govt policy - The Bay of Plenty Times
URL: Bay teachers protest at Tay St beach over Govt policy
The Bay of Plenty Times
About 600 Bay of Plenty teachers gathered at Tay St beach to protest Novopay, charter schools and other planned Government education policies. Dressed in yellow and purple, hundreds of Bay teachers took part in a beach protest over Novopay. The flawed ...
The Bay of Plenty Times
About 600 Bay of Plenty teachers gathered at Tay St beach to protest Novopay, charter schools and other planned Government education policies. Dressed in yellow and purple, hundreds of Bay teachers took part in a beach protest over Novopay. The flawed ...
Fed-up primary teachers ready to walk off job - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Fed-up primary teachers ready to walk off job
Stuff.co.nz
In a rare move, fed-up primary teachers are readying themselves to send a clear message to the Government that they are united against education reforms, including National Standards and charter schools, and school mergers and closures in quake-hit ...
Stuff.co.nz
In a rare move, fed-up primary teachers are readying themselves to send a clear message to the Government that they are united against education reforms, including National Standards and charter schools, and school mergers and closures in quake-hit ...
Key is to get parents engaged in education - Gisborne Herald
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Gisborne Herald
When I first read of the ECT education initiative I applauded a move to smarten up Maori educational achievement, but something about it didn't quite sit right. I waited to see what other people felt, and have been amply rewarded. “Concerned Citizen ...
Gisborne Herald
When I first read of the ECT education initiative I applauded a move to smarten up Maori educational achievement, but something about it didn't quite sit right. I waited to see what other people felt, and have been amply rewarded. “Concerned Citizen ...
Parents against mergers with 'poor' schools - Stuff.co.nz
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Stuff.co.nz
Central New Brighton School families fear their children are being unfairly stereotyped. The rumour goes that the pupils will bring extreme behaviour and foul language to their new schools. In September, the Ministry of Education announced proposals to ...
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Central New Brighton School families fear their children are being unfairly stereotyped. The rumour goes that the pupils will bring extreme behaviour and foul language to their new schools. In September, the Ministry of Education announced proposals to ...
Johnsonville principal fondly remembered - The Dominion Post
 The Dominion Post | URL: Johnsonville principal fondly remembered The Dominion Post Many of the school's 350 pupils gave heartfelt testimonies to the friendliness, warmth, passion and generosity of spirit of their principal, who was known for her fascination with photographing the school, love of acrostic poems and collection of ... |
'Alarming' number of kids hurt - New Zealand Herald
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New Zealand Herald
One early education centre has been prosecuted over a serious injury to a child. In 2008, a Kidicorp daycare centre was convicted of failing to inform the Department of Labour after Kory Lucas Downie-Boyte choked on a piece of apple at Te Awamutu's ...
New Zealand Herald
One early education centre has been prosecuted over a serious injury to a child. In 2008, a Kidicorp daycare centre was convicted of failing to inform the Department of Labour after Kory Lucas Downie-Boyte choked on a piece of apple at Te Awamutu's ...
BROMAD, the creative festival for boys kicks off at Scots!
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Last week students at Scots College threw down their best dance moves, pushed the boundaries of performance poetry, made their own street art, and attended workshops with award-winning creative professionals. The students took part in BROMAD 2013, ...
Last week students at Scots College threw down their best dance moves, pushed the boundaries of performance poetry, made their own street art, and attended workshops with award-winning creative professionals. The students took part in BROMAD 2013, ...
Technology seminars 'bring learning to life' - Voxy
URL: Technology seminars 'bring learning to life'
Voxy
'Windows in the Classroom' provides a hands-on demonstration of how IT can enhance the education experience - both in the classroom and beyond. All New Zealand schools are being offered a free seminar showcasing how they can get more out of the ...
Voxy
'Windows in the Classroom' provides a hands-on demonstration of how IT can enhance the education experience - both in the classroom and beyond. All New Zealand schools are being offered a free seminar showcasing how they can get more out of the ...
School pools shut as govt picks up tab - Stuff.co.nz
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Stuff.co.nz
The Ministry of Education yesterday confirmed it would step in to foot the bill, aiding schools struggling to give their pupils a drink of water. Bainesse School principal Andrea Harnett said the school was on to its fifth tankful of purchased water in ...
Stuff.co.nz
The Ministry of Education yesterday confirmed it would step in to foot the bill, aiding schools struggling to give their pupils a drink of water. Bainesse School principal Andrea Harnett said the school was on to its fifth tankful of purchased water in ...
Lessons from Lyttelton's rebuild - Stuff.co.nz
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Stuff.co.nz
Because classrooms are unsafe, some Main School students are being taught in a long-closed Catholic school nearby. Under the ministry's plan, the two schools will become one on January 27 next year, but will continue to operate from three sites until a ...
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Because classrooms are unsafe, some Main School students are being taught in a long-closed Catholic school nearby. Under the ministry's plan, the two schools will become one on January 27 next year, but will continue to operate from three sites until a ...
School receives $10k for technology - Voxy
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Voxy
As part of an internal promotion, Telecom's Waikato-based employees chose five worthy schools to be the recipient of $10,000 towards improved technology for their classrooms. Kea Street School put on a special assembly today for a Telecom ...
Voxy
As part of an internal promotion, Telecom's Waikato-based employees chose five worthy schools to be the recipient of $10,000 towards improved technology for their classrooms. Kea Street School put on a special assembly today for a Telecom ...
Friday, March 15, 2013
Outraged teachers say they've have had enough - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Outraged teachers say they've have had enough Stuff.co.nz "When assessments start to take over all of our classroom teaching, you know something is wrong," she said. New Zealand Educational Institute regional field officer Graeme Whitworth said "dodgy" national standards for measuring achievement would allow ... |
Dame Anne Salmond: Time to defend democratic rights - New Zealand Herald
URL: Dame Anne Salmond: Time to defend democratic rights
New Zealand Herald
The charter schools programme is another case in point. It lacks any electoral mandate. Born out of a tawdry, cynical deal between National and Act, it bears all the hallmarks of its conception. It is anti-democratic to the core, seeking to suspend the ...
New Zealand Herald
The charter schools programme is another case in point. It lacks any electoral mandate. Born out of a tawdry, cynical deal between National and Act, it bears all the hallmarks of its conception. It is anti-democratic to the core, seeking to suspend the ...
New opportunities for foreign corporates to profit from kiwi kids - Greens - Voxy
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Voxy
Two clarifications released this morning by the Governments' tendering website GETS confirm that 100 per cent foreign owned corporations can apply to run charter schools immediately, and promises more opportunities for them to set up taxpayer-funded ...
Voxy
Two clarifications released this morning by the Governments' tendering website GETS confirm that 100 per cent foreign owned corporations can apply to run charter schools immediately, and promises more opportunities for them to set up taxpayer-funded ...
Teachers plan beach protest - SunLive
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SunLive
Teachers say they are concerned about the direction of the Government's education policies, which they say will destroy New Zealand's highly valued quality public education system. The Government's agenda includes the introduction of charter schools, ...
SunLive
Teachers say they are concerned about the direction of the Government's education policies, which they say will destroy New Zealand's highly valued quality public education system. The Government's agenda includes the introduction of charter schools, ...
Teachers set to protest - The Bay of Plenty Times
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The Bay of Plenty Times
The Government's agenda includes the introduction of charter schools, competition rather than collaboration in teaching and learning and national standards and league tables. The teachers were to have marched up Mauao in protest but iwi said it was not ...
The Bay of Plenty Times
The Government's agenda includes the introduction of charter schools, competition rather than collaboration in teaching and learning and national standards and league tables. The teachers were to have marched up Mauao in protest but iwi said it was not ...
School puts money into new teachers
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In an effort to attract the best and brightest into teaching, a central Auckland school will pay the university fees of former students who want to become teachers.A new scholarship will put a former Mt Albert Grammar School student...
In an effort to attract the best and brightest into teaching, a central Auckland school will pay the university fees of former students who want to become teachers.A new scholarship will put a former Mt Albert Grammar School student...
Govt briefs teachers' union on Novopay
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The Government has briefed teachers' union The New Zealand Education Institute on its plans for the troubled Novopay payroll system.NZEI national secretary Paul Goulter said an announcement was expected early next week, although...
The Government has briefed teachers' union The New Zealand Education Institute on its plans for the troubled Novopay payroll system.NZEI national secretary Paul Goulter said an announcement was expected early next week, although...
Minister expected to make announcement on Novopay next week
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NZEI Te Riu Roa says it is expecting that early next week the Government will finally address many of the issues that have been plaguing schools and school staff for the past six months.
NZEI Te Riu Roa says it is expecting that early next week the Government will finally address many of the issues that have been plaguing schools and school staff for the past six months.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Youth education and unemployment 'tackled head on' - Voxy
URL: Youth education and unemployment 'tackled head on'
Voxy
It's an increasingly worrying problem for Bay of Plenty educators with the region having some of the highest numbers of NEETS and ranking amongst the lowest for educational achievement levels, particularly within MÄ ori and Pasifika communities. A ...
Voxy
It's an increasingly worrying problem for Bay of Plenty educators with the region having some of the highest numbers of NEETS and ranking amongst the lowest for educational achievement levels, particularly within MÄ ori and Pasifika communities. A ...
Novopay debt collection cancelled
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The minister in charge of sorting out the Novopay debacle, Steven Joyce, says debt collection has now ceased following revelations teachers were being chased for overpayments as low as $22.Mr Joyce said the Ministry of Education's...
The minister in charge of sorting out the Novopay debacle, Steven Joyce, says debt collection has now ceased following revelations teachers were being chased for overpayments as low as $22.Mr Joyce said the Ministry of Education's...
Language plan aims to boost education and economy - Radio New Zealand
URL: Language plan aims to boost education and economy
Radio New Zealand
Auckland Council's education trust, Comet Auckland, says it is the only way to reap the benefits of being one of the world's most diverse cities. Its chief executive, Susan Warren, says the lack of support for languages is holding back Auckland's Maori ...
Radio New Zealand
Auckland Council's education trust, Comet Auckland, says it is the only way to reap the benefits of being one of the world's most diverse cities. Its chief executive, Susan Warren, says the lack of support for languages is holding back Auckland's Maori ...
Trust board calls for kohanga reo bill - Radio New Zealand
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Radio New Zealand
Te Kohanga Reo National Trust Board says it wants a bill of its own before the end of the year. The call follows the appointment of Sir Michael Cullen as the independent advisor to implement recommendations of the Waitangi Tribunal's report on kohanga ...
Radio New Zealand
Te Kohanga Reo National Trust Board says it wants a bill of its own before the end of the year. The call follows the appointment of Sir Michael Cullen as the independent advisor to implement recommendations of the Waitangi Tribunal's report on kohanga ...
Conference to support teachers of gifted kids - Voxy
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Voxy
Next weekend the CenGATE (Central Gifted and Talented Education) regional conference will be held in Palmerston North to support teachers with gifted children in their classrooms. The conference will give teachers the skills to identify, develop and ...
Voxy
Next weekend the CenGATE (Central Gifted and Talented Education) regional conference will be held in Palmerston North to support teachers with gifted children in their classrooms. The conference will give teachers the skills to identify, develop and ...
Maori TV to continue te reo tuition programmes - Radio New Zealand
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Radio New Zealand
Maori TV to continue te reo tuition programmes. Updated at 7:25 pm on 13 March 2013. Maori Television says it will continue to create a virtual Maori language classroom on its day-time programming. In July last year the broadcaster began running a ...
Radio New Zealand
Maori TV to continue te reo tuition programmes. Updated at 7:25 pm on 13 March 2013. Maori Television says it will continue to create a virtual Maori language classroom on its day-time programming. In July last year the broadcaster began running a ...
CallPlus serves schools' need for speed - Voxy
 Voxy | URL: CallPlus serves schools' need for speed Voxy Steve Merritt, IT Manager at Whangarei Boys' High School, has already seen the advantages that UFB is having on the school and the greater access in classrooms. "We're not restricted by location anymore, we can teach in multiple areas across the school ... |
Secondary schools prepare for Waka Ama nationals
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A record number of secondary schools are preparing for this year's national Waka Ama competition in Rotorua.
A record number of secondary schools are preparing for this year's national Waka Ama competition in Rotorua.
Conference to support teachers of gifted kids - Massey News (press release)
 Massey News (press release) | URL: Conference to support teachers of gifted kids Massey News (press release) ... Massey Associate Professor Tracy Riley, says all teachers will teach gifted learners at some point in their careers. “There is inadequate pre-service teacher education in gifted education and research we conducted at Massey in 2007 showed us this ... |
Teacher gets lesson in startup acceleration - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Teacher gets lesson in startup acceleration
Stuff.co.nz
Currently tuition is being offered in just two subjects — maths and physics — at one NCEA level to test the concept, with 3000 kids signed up via word of mouth and Facebook, says Cameron. Why did you apply for the Lightning Lab? We viewed the ...
Stuff.co.nz
Currently tuition is being offered in just two subjects — maths and physics — at one NCEA level to test the concept, with 3000 kids signed up via word of mouth and Facebook, says Cameron. Why did you apply for the Lightning Lab? We viewed the ...
Classrooms are safe again - Manawatu Standard
 Manawatu Standard | URL: Classrooms are safe again Manawatu Standard It's been six months since more than 160 Dannevirke South School were shifted off-site because their classrooms were dangerous - and now the work to make the school safe is nearly finished. Having pupils back under one roof was a good feeling, said ... |
Sun will power Pegasus school - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Sun will power Pegasus school
Stuff.co.nz
A screen will be installed in each classroom showing how much power is being used in the class. The school would also hold competitions to see which class could use the least amount. The school, for years 1 to 8 pupils, will be built in two stages ...
Stuff.co.nz
A screen will be installed in each classroom showing how much power is being used in the class. The school would also hold competitions to see which class could use the least amount. The school, for years 1 to 8 pupils, will be built in two stages ...
Tutor inspired the write stuff
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Five years ago, Feterika Fred Sao was an illiterate construction worker who dodged any situation in which he had to read or write.
Five years ago, Feterika Fred Sao was an illiterate construction worker who dodged any situation in which he had to read or write.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Brazil and NZ to ramp up education cooperation
URL: Brazil and NZ to ramp up education cooperation
John Key | Prime Minister
Prime Minister John Key has welcomed the signing of an agreement which will see more Brazilian students studying in New Zealand, following a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff today in Brasilia.
Mr Key says New Zealand’s reputation as a welcoming country with high-quality qualifications makes it a natural fit for Brazilian students. “The Science Without Borders agreement, signed today, will help facilitate Brazilian graduate and post-graduate students to further their studies at New Zealand universities...
John Key | Prime Minister
Prime Minister John Key has welcomed the signing of an agreement which will see more Brazilian students studying in New Zealand, following a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff today in Brasilia.
Mr Key says New Zealand’s reputation as a welcoming country with high-quality qualifications makes it a natural fit for Brazilian students. “The Science Without Borders agreement, signed today, will help facilitate Brazilian graduate and post-graduate students to further their studies at New Zealand universities...
STAR reading and e-asTTle writing tests: Waikato... | Stuff.co.nz
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New Zealand Council for Educational Research manages the STAR test and general manager products and services, Graeme Cosslett, said he was "completely confident" of its robustness. But he said the way results were ...
New Zealand Council for Educational Research manages the STAR test and general manager products and services, Graeme Cosslett, said he was "completely confident" of its robustness. But he said the way results were ...
Schools distrust key reading, writing tests - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Schools distrust key reading, writing tests Stuff.co.nz New Zealand Council for Educational Research manages the STAR test and general manager products and services, Graeme Cosslett, said he was "completely confident" of its robustness. But he said the way results were reported may be confusing for some ... |
Principals claim victory over drug search law change
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Principals say they have managed to convince the Government to back down on its plan to make it illegal to carry out drug searches and drug testing at schools.
Principals say they have managed to convince the Government to back down on its plan to make it illegal to carry out drug searches and drug testing at schools.
Maori tertiary educators hui next month - Radio New Zealand
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Radio New Zealand
This puts tertiary providers, like universities and wananga, under strain because they have a high rate of adult Maori learners taking on foundation level studies. Key speakers for the event include Professor Sir Mason Durie, Maori language advocate ...
Radio New Zealand
This puts tertiary providers, like universities and wananga, under strain because they have a high rate of adult Maori learners taking on foundation level studies. Key speakers for the event include Professor Sir Mason Durie, Maori language advocate ...
A well-timed education project - Gisborne Herald
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Gisborne Herald
... boost already increasing Maori student success here in Tairawhiti, due to Te Kotahitanga. I thank the secondary school teaching community for your united, unsung acts of courage over the past three years to lift Maori education outcomes to greater ...
Gisborne Herald
... boost already increasing Maori student success here in Tairawhiti, due to Te Kotahitanga. I thank the secondary school teaching community for your united, unsung acts of courage over the past three years to lift Maori education outcomes to greater ...
School sees better behaviour with proper ventilation - Newstalk ZB
URL: School sees better behaviour with proper ventilation
Newstalk ZB
Peachgrove Intermediate School principal Louisa Barham says over the last few years, they have been working to install ventilation systems in their classrooms. This is the first year they have used them, and she says they are proving very popular ...
Newstalk ZB
Peachgrove Intermediate School principal Louisa Barham says over the last few years, they have been working to install ventilation systems in their classrooms. This is the first year they have used them, and she says they are proving very popular ...
Calling in Novopay debt collectors 'outrageous' - Labour - TVNZ
 3News NZ | URL: Calling in Novopay debt collectors 'outrageous' - Labour TVNZ A new 100-person team from the Ministry of Education and Talent2 dedicated to eradicating the teachers' pay backlog was rolled out yesterday as the Government considers resurrecting the old system in place of the error-ridden Novopay. With a decision ... |
Pay debacle: Novopay chases teacher for $22
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The Novopay debacle has hit a new low, with revelations the payroll company and debt collectors are chasing teachers for overpayments as low as $22.A West Auckland primary teacher described last night how she was being chased for...
The Novopay debacle has hit a new low, with revelations the payroll company and debt collectors are chasing teachers for overpayments as low as $22.A West Auckland primary teacher described last night how she was being chased for...
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
New unit to clear Novopay backlog
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Steven Joyce | Education
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today announced the establishment of a new expanded Novopay Backlog Clearance Unit to speed up the clearance of issues that have built up during the first six months of operation of the system. The Backlog Clearance Unit will be made up of 100 staff from the Ministry of Education and Talent2 and will operate with the express purpose of clearing the backlog of work relating to previous Novopay pay periods...
Steven Joyce | Education
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today announced the establishment of a new expanded Novopay Backlog Clearance Unit to speed up the clearance of issues that have built up during the first six months of operation of the system. The Backlog Clearance Unit will be made up of 100 staff from the Ministry of Education and Talent2 and will operate with the express purpose of clearing the backlog of work relating to previous Novopay pay periods...
Govt releases PwC report on Pay Period 25
URL: Govt releases PwC report on Pay Period 25
Steven Joyce | Education
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report on complaints and notifications in regards to Pay Period 25 of the schools’ payroll. Pay Period 25, which was paid on the morning on 6 March, paid 84,822 people a total of $173.58 million. This was 6471 more staff than Pay Period 24 and was due to the seasonal growth at this time of the year...
Steven Joyce | Education
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report on complaints and notifications in regards to Pay Period 25 of the schools’ payroll. Pay Period 25, which was paid on the morning on 6 March, paid 84,822 people a total of $173.58 million. This was 6471 more staff than Pay Period 24 and was due to the seasonal growth at this time of the year...
Minister launches Triennial Board of Trustees Elections
URL: Minister launches Triennial Board of Trustees Elections
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata is encouraging people with a mix of skills and experience to step forward and become a board member of their local school. “If you are creative, you can crunch numbers, you like to work as part of a team and are eager to put students at the heart of every decision you make, then your school needs you to step up.“This year’s theme is Step Forward – Piki ake – and I trust New Zealanders will do just that,” says Ms Parata...
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata is encouraging people with a mix of skills and experience to step forward and become a board member of their local school. “If you are creative, you can crunch numbers, you like to work as part of a team and are eager to put students at the heart of every decision you make, then your school needs you to step up.“This year’s theme is Step Forward – Piki ake – and I trust New Zealanders will do just that,” says Ms Parata...
Reference group to advise on special education school transport services
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Nikki Kaye | Education
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye said today she will set up a reference group to strengthen special education school transport assistance (SESTA) services and improve tender and contract processes.
“My goal is to ensure that government provides safe and reliable services for families and children who use special education transport services,” Ms Kaye says. “I believe it is important that these children and young people, particularly those with very high needs, have reliable services designed and delivered for their needs...
Nikki Kaye | Education
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye said today she will set up a reference group to strengthen special education school transport assistance (SESTA) services and improve tender and contract processes.
“My goal is to ensure that government provides safe and reliable services for families and children who use special education transport services,” Ms Kaye says. “I believe it is important that these children and young people, particularly those with very high needs, have reliable services designed and delivered for their needs...
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