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John Key | Prime Minister
Prime Minister John Key will meet the 100 participants in this year's Prime Minister's Youth Programme at a dinner in Auckland tonight. The group of 14- to 17-year-olds from South and West Auckland were chosen to take part in the week-long programme of challenging, fun activities in recognition of making positive, life-changing choices. Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett also attended the celebration dinner at the Ellerslie Events Centre with the Prime Minister, along with business leaders, celebrities and community leaders...
Friday, January 25, 2013
Roll out of $10 million for school kids’ preventative health
URL: Roll out of $10 million for school kids’ preventative health
Tony Ryall | Health
Health Minister Tony Ryall says 22 decile 3 secondary schools will be providing new school based health services this term. “As part of the Prime Minister’s Youth Mental Health Project, over 8,000 more secondary school students will be able to see a registered nurse or access other health services at school if they need it,” Mr Ryall says. The National-led government already funds around $5.6 million per year for a school nursing service in 135 decile one and two secondary schools, alternative education facilities and teen parent units...
Tony Ryall | Health
Health Minister Tony Ryall says 22 decile 3 secondary schools will be providing new school based health services this term. “As part of the Prime Minister’s Youth Mental Health Project, over 8,000 more secondary school students will be able to see a registered nurse or access other health services at school if they need it,” Mr Ryall says. The National-led government already funds around $5.6 million per year for a school nursing service in 135 decile one and two secondary schools, alternative education facilities and teen parent units...
Variable speed limit signs to improve rural school road safety
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Simon Bridges | Transport
As most children prepare to go back to school next week, Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges has today announced a significant increase in variable speed limit signs. This is part of a wider rural school safety programme launched today. "Road safety around rural schools is a major concern in many rural communities, where parents dropping off and picking up their children must also deal with high-speed through traffic,” says Mr Bridges...
Simon Bridges | Transport
As most children prepare to go back to school next week, Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges has today announced a significant increase in variable speed limit signs. This is part of a wider rural school safety programme launched today. "Road safety around rural schools is a major concern in many rural communities, where parents dropping off and picking up their children must also deal with high-speed through traffic,” says Mr Bridges...
Christchurch teachers to strike over Government reforms - New Zealand Herald
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Christchurch teachers to strike over Government reforms New Zealand Herald The action was decided at a teachers' union meeting last month after rising anger and concern over the proposals, as well as concerns over amendments to the Education Act that will legalise charter schools. More than 83 per cent voted for strike action. |
Unions overwhelmed by charter school submissions - New Zealand Herald
 Newstalk ZB | URL: Unions overwhelmed by charter school submissions New Zealand Herald Photo / Thinkstock. Education unions say they have been ovewhelmed by the number of submissions they've received on legislation that paves the way for charter schools to be set up in New Zealand. The Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) and New ... |
Charter school bill gets big response - Stuff.co.nz
 Atlanta Journal Constitution | URL: Charter school bill gets big response Stuff.co.nz The unions said charter schools could accidentally employ criminals and paedophiles because untrained and unregistered teachers could work in the schools. "Observing how criminals and paedophiles are able to evade the current monitoring regime, ... |
Charter schools model not a fair go for communities
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The Government’s proposed charter school model replicates the worst elements of overseas charter schools, says Massey education specialist Professor John O’Neill.
The Government’s proposed charter school model replicates the worst elements of overseas charter schools, says Massey education specialist Professor John O’Neill.
Give Partnership Schools Kura Hourua Freedom
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"We all want to help pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. Partnership schools kura hourua could do this, as long as the Education Amendment Bill 2012 strikes the right balance between operational freedom for sponsors and accountability to the ...
"We all want to help pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. Partnership schools kura hourua could do this, as long as the Education Amendment Bill 2012 strikes the right balance between operational freedom for sponsors and accountability to the ...
Edwards: Why Parata kept her job - 3News NZ
 3News NZ | URL: Edwards: Why Parata kept her job 3News NZ He ignored growing calls from school principals and teacher unions to dump Ms Parata, whom last year struggled through a series of controversies in her education portfolio, including class sizes, mergers, charter schools and the ongoing Novopay debacle. |
Parata acknowledges mistakes made - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Parata acknowledges mistakes made Stuff.co.nz Education Minister Hekia Parata is back to work and acknowledging her mistakes last year, just don't ask her what they were. Parata accompanied Prime Minister John Key and other National MPs on to Ratana Pa today. She said she made "one or two ... |
A brief history of Hekia's mistakes - Hipkins - Voxy
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Voxy
"Well, I'm here to help," says Chris Hipkins. "Here's just a few of Hekia's greatest mistakes." Class Sizes: "Hekia Parata's plan to increase class size was doomed from day one. It was always a dumb idea, and no amount of spin about improving teacher ...
Voxy
"Well, I'm here to help," says Chris Hipkins. "Here's just a few of Hekia's greatest mistakes." Class Sizes: "Hekia Parata's plan to increase class size was doomed from day one. It was always a dumb idea, and no amount of spin about improving teacher ...
Hekia Parata: One or two mistakes to learn from - Newstalk ZB
 Newstalk ZB | URL: Hekia Parata: One or two mistakes to learn from Newstalk ZB 2012 was a torrid year for Hekia Parata,with Novopay problems, a class size backdown and plans to close and merge schools in Christchurch. She admits she may need to do things differently this year. "There were one or two mistakes that I need to learn ... |
New teacher trainees going into classrooms - Radio New Zealand
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Radio New Zealand
New teacher trainees going into classrooms. Updated at 8:58 am today. The first students from a new style of teacher training are about to start work in schools after eight weeks of pressure-cooker preparation. Based on similar courses in England and ...
Radio New Zealand
New teacher trainees going into classrooms. Updated at 8:58 am today. The first students from a new style of teacher training are about to start work in schools after eight weeks of pressure-cooker preparation. Based on similar courses in England and ...
Parenting with Joseph Driessen
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Education consultant talking about how the education system works for boys.
Education consultant talking about how the education system works for boys.
Auditor-General monitoring Novopay situation
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Auditor-General monitoring Novopay situation...
Auditor-General monitoring Novopay situation...
No Novopay inquiry - auditor general - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: No Novopay inquiry - auditor general Stuff.co.nz He said the Government could face a backlash if it ignored an overwhelming vote of no confidence. It could affect the willingness of schools to cooperate on key government policy objectives, National Standards, and NCEA. But Prime Minister John Key ... |
Food in schools bill will help children learn - NZEI - Voxy
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Voxy
"Breakfasts and lunches in schools will make the classroom a better environment for learning, with children who are fed and ready to learn." Ms Park said that NZEI was pleased to stand alongside other community organisations in support of the Education ...
Voxy
"Breakfasts and lunches in schools will make the classroom a better environment for learning, with children who are fed and ready to learn." Ms Park said that NZEI was pleased to stand alongside other community organisations in support of the Education ...
More Pupils Need Portable Computers | Stuff.co.nz
URL: More Pupils Need Portable Computers | Stuff.co.nz
Noel Leeming sales consultant Codie Hansen has sold school-destined computers to parents too, adding that the more expensive MacBook laptops symbolised a "status thing" among older students. Mr Hansen said data ... Last month the Government's education and science committee released an inquiry into 21st century learning, listing 48 recommendations, including that every student have access to a digital device while at school. The Government has until April ...
Noel Leeming sales consultant Codie Hansen has sold school-destined computers to parents too, adding that the more expensive MacBook laptops symbolised a "status thing" among older students. Mr Hansen said data ... Last month the Government's education and science committee released an inquiry into 21st century learning, listing 48 recommendations, including that every student have access to a digital device while at school. The Government has until April ...
It's Geni – US. Māori and Pasifika Hui Fono 2013 - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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Scoop.co.nz (press release)
... into the unique talents inherent in everyone to enhance their learning experience. Now in its sixth year, the Hui Fono is a professional development opportunity for Māori and Pasifika working in the Adult and Community Education (ACE) Sector ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
... into the unique talents inherent in everyone to enhance their learning experience. Now in its sixth year, the Hui Fono is a professional development opportunity for Māori and Pasifika working in the Adult and Community Education (ACE) Sector ...
Many Generation Y staff find work uninspiring - poll - The Dominion Post
 The Dominion Post | URL: Many Generation Y staff find work uninspiring - poll The Dominion Post INCENTIVE TO INNOVATE: Xero developer Craig Hamnett, 26, says creativity in his workplace is important to him. ... Just over a third of the Deloitte respondents believed staff needed more free time dedicated to learning and creativity in order to innovate. |
Pupils do not belong to a school | Kiwiblog
URL: Pupils do not belong to a school | Kiwiblog
The Press reports: Schools in Christchurch's west need to stop enrolling so many pupils from struggling schools in the east, an Aranui principal. ... A pupil doesn't belong to the school they live closest to. If families are choosing to go to schools further afield, the problem is not them making that choice. The problem is why they ... 3000-plus and that would have a bad effect on other schools.” My concern is the effect on the achievement levels of students, not on schools.
The Press reports: Schools in Christchurch's west need to stop enrolling so many pupils from struggling schools in the east, an Aranui principal. ... A pupil doesn't belong to the school they live closest to. If families are choosing to go to schools further afield, the problem is not them making that choice. The problem is why they ... 3000-plus and that would have a bad effect on other schools.” My concern is the effect on the achievement levels of students, not on schools.
Angry Birds may teach toddlers more than Dora - Stuff.co.nz
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Stuff.co.nz
Dr Sweetser said some of that research associated computer use during school years with improvements in school readiness, cognitive development, helping to facilitate social interaction and language use improvements, such as word knowledge and verbal ...
Stuff.co.nz
Dr Sweetser said some of that research associated computer use during school years with improvements in school readiness, cognitive development, helping to facilitate social interaction and language use improvements, such as word knowledge and verbal ...
Otago Study Suggests Many Apples A Day Keep The Blues At Bay
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Thursday 24 January 2013 Otago Study Suggests Many Apples A Day Keep The Blues At Bay Eating more fruit and vegetables may make young people calmer, happier and more energetic in their daily life, new research from the University of Otago suggests. ...
Thursday 24 January 2013 Otago Study Suggests Many Apples A Day Keep The Blues At Bay Eating more fruit and vegetables may make young people calmer, happier and more energetic in their daily life, new research from the University of Otago suggests. ...
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