Education
Gain valuable insights into the New Zealand education sector through informative articles.
Discover the unique characteristics of the country’s education system, including its teaching methods, curriculum frameworks, and student support initiatives. Whether you are an educator, parent, or interested in the field of education, these articles provide a comprehensive overview of New Zealand’s commitment to promoting knowledge, creativity, and cultural diversity in its schools.
The articles below allow you to explore the challenges and successes of the education sector, and gain a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to New Zealand’s reputation for excellence in education.
- Sep- 2016 -13 September
Using broadcasting to engage your school community
Every school day at 8am, 15 students report for duty at Cactus TV, the in-house broadcasting program at Glen Eden…
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STEM grant applications open to schools
Schools wanting to boost their STEM programs are invited to apply for a grant from Caltex and the Royal Society…
Read More » - 6 September
More than half of NZ schools now in Communities of Learning
More than half of New Zealand’s schools are now officially working together in Communities of Learning (COL).
Read More » - 6 September
Educators rally to resist global funding proposal
Unprecedented combined meetings of 60,000 PPTA and NZEI Te Riu Roa members have begun around New Zealand.
Read More » - 6 September
$2.36M more for Asian language teaching in schools
A new round of Government funding has enabled a further 63 schools to add Asian language classes to their curriculum.…
Read More » - 6 September
Inside the dreamy world of St Peter’s School, Cambridge
What is life like for boarders at exclusive St Peter's School in Cambridge? School News takes a look at what's…
Read More » - Aug- 2016 -30 August
Life for a first-time principal at Queen’s High School, Dunedin
Di Carter is a first time principal at Queen's High School in Dunedin, not far from where she was born…
Read More » - 30 August
Nominations open for Māori Language Awards
Educators have until September 14 to nominate colleagues who are raising the status of te reo Maori for a Māori…
Read More » - 30 August
Laptops in the classroom: a help or a hindrance?
Recently we were surprised to hear about laptops being banned at prestigious Sydney Grammar School. The principal, Dr John Vallance,…
Read More » - 30 August
Teachers a precious resource, say Kiwis
Most New Zealanders believe that the quality of teaching staff is significantly more important than class sizes, resources or management…
Read More » - 30 August
COOL learning “inevitable” says e-Learning expert
Although many teachers and families are concerned about education minister Hekia Parata’s announcement of a law change to enable more…
Read More » - 23 August
Biggest update to education in 27 years
The biggest update to education in New Zealand in nearly 30 years was introduced in Parliament this week by education…
Read More » - 23 August
New online resource for teachers of years 9 and 10
The Government has launched a new resource for teaching and learning in reading, writing and maths. Education minister Hekia Parata…
Read More » - 23 August
Maori and Pasifika youth targeted for ICT jobs
High Tech Youth, one of New Zealand's largest after-school cyber learning programs, is aiming to fill all vacant technology and…
Read More » - 23 August
How teaching overseas can enhance your career (and bank balance)
That great Kiwi rite of passage, the overseas experience (OE), is very well served by a qualification in teaching, a…
Read More » - 16 August
Incredible Years program improving student behaviour
The Incredible Years program has been highly praised by education minister Hekia Parata for its impact on primary children's behaviour.
Read More » - 16 August
Strengthening teacher-parent alliances for emerging readers
What would happen if parents were engaged as true partners in an alliance to support child’s reading?
Read More » - 9 August
$1 million for digital technology projects
Education and digital technology providers who have ideas for engaging projects will be able to bid for $1 million after…
Read More » - 9 August
Applications open for special education scholarships
Applications are now open for special education study awards and scholarships. The study awards support study for a postgraduate diploma…
Read More » - 9 August
Avondale College students compete in Microsoft world champs
Three students from Avondale College, Auckland, are this week competing in the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championships in Orlando, Florida.…
Read More » - 9 August
Creating classroom connections with Singapore
A group of New Zealand teachers has arrived in Singapore for an Asian New Zealand Foundation study tour.
Read More » - 9 August
Otahuhu’s McAuley High School takes out supreme education award
South Auckland’s McAuley High School is celebrating its win of two awards at the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards.
Read More » - 2 August
Māori and Pasifika scholarship recipients named
Kupe scholarships have been awarded to 30 Maori and Pasifika student teachers who have demonstrated excellence in their work.
Read More » - 2 August
More time for teaching with PaCT, trustees told
Using the Progress and Consistency Tool (PaCT) allows teachers to do less formal testing, school trustees have been told by…
Read More » - 2 August
Big funding boost for student mentor scheme
A scheme that connects pupils in low decile schools with university student mentors has received a funding boost of more…
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