Thursday, April 18, 2013

Bill will improve opportunities for all young New Zealanders - Invest in NZ

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The Bill is intended to strengthen the ability of teachers to deal with the situations they increasingly face in the classroom. Ms Parata says the Government will consult with the education sector to develop rules and clear practical guidelines before ...

Publication: Literacy and Language Pedagogy within Subject Areas in Years 7-11

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The subject of this report is an exploratory research project which investigated the subject-specific literacy and language knowledge and teaching practices of Years 7 to 9 and 11 mathematics and science teachers. The impetus for this project came from raised awareness during SLP implementation of a need for greater knowledge and understanding about the teaching and learning of subject-specific literacies, especially within a New Zealand context.

Changes for most schools - Scoop.co.nz (press release)

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Scoop.co.nz (press release)
School trustees are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the school, monitoring progress and reporting on results such as national standards. “For this reason, says Elaine Hines, National election project manager, we need people with the ...

Value of physical education overlooked - Stuff.co.nz



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Smith, a specialist in biomechanics and skill acquisition, said he had not noticed a shift in parents' focus to academic achievement, but agreed there was a need for children to engage in physical activity. "It allows them to develop as an all-round ...

College targets smart skills for ag students

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A Waikato school is answering calls for more skilled young people in the rural sector by developing a state-of-the-art academy focused on agricultural science and business. St Paul's Collegiate

Gender gap in Waikato secondary schools narrows - Stuff.co.nz



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Boys are closing in on girls in the classroom. Latest participation-based NCEA results show the gender gap in Waikato secondary schools is narrowing as boys' achievement improves at a greater rate than girls. The number of males in year 11 achieving ...

Schools demand cash to gain spot - Stuff.co.nz

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The Ministry of Education says any enrolment-related payments are unlawful and parents should refuse to pay them. One parent was "absolutely flabbergasted" to be asked for an "enrolment donation" of $100 to secure a spot for her daughter at Sacred ...

A season for change and healing for ex-principal - Auckland stuff.co.nz



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Ms Bowden retired as a principal in 2011 and received a Queen's Service Medal for her services to primary education in 2012. She was also an umpire and examiner of umpires with Netball North Harbour for 25 years. In retirement, she wants to give back ...

Legal stoush over leaky schools

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The Ministry of Education has begun legal action against major building product companies, including Australian giant James Hardie, over its huge repair bill for leaky school buildings.The move comes as the ministry fights more...

Celebrating a decade of inspiring youth

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Secondary school principals, teachers, students, parents and local business and community leaders gathered in Tauranga last night to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Priority One’s Industry and Schools Education Partnership Programme. Priority ...

Christchurch's education heritage recognised

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Cantabrians have long been proud of the region’s education heritage, but they have extra reason to pay respect to the city’s remaining historic educational treasures on Thursday.