Events
Discover the latest educational events that will enrich your knowledge and inspire you to learn beyond the classroom.
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- Jun- 2018 -19 June
‘Sport of reading’ comp brings book-savvy young readers to Auckland
A Kiwi invention, the Kids’ Lit Quiz has been inspiring children around the world for 27 years to become life-long…
Read More » - 19 June
Why school field trips are more important than ever…
Social media, virtual reality, desktop computers, 3D printers and all manner of smart devices… this is the time of tech-savvy,…
Read More » - 12 June
The Treasury Schools Challenge 2018 winners announced
Christchurch Girls High and Diocesan School for Girls took out the awards for Best Overall Team and Best Overall Individual…
Read More » - 12 June
Christchurch schools get Antarctic dance lesson
Christchurch school students had a special dance session with internationally acclaimed choreographer Corey Baker, who originally hails from the city…
Read More » - 12 June
“Huge misunderstanding” about the “plight” of gifted children
It's Gifted Awareness Week: organisations, students, teachers and families around New Zealand combine their efforts at this time to help…
Read More » - 12 June
School ball: An event to remember…
Did you have a ball at your school formal or graduation? Event planning isn’t for everyone and busy teachers may…
Read More » - 5 June
Year 5&6 students across NZ invited to compete in cooking comp
The challenge is on for pairs of year five and year six school pupils to grate, slice, cook, create and…
Read More » - May- 2018 -14 May
Bullying-Free Week starts with the launch of ‘Oat the Goat’
A unique digital animation launched by Associate Education Minister Tracey Martin aims to teach children about empathy and acceptance.
Read More » - 8 May
Educators join national movement for pay equity
"NZEI Te Riu Roa is currently pursuing pay equity claims for a number of female-dominated groups of members..."
Read More » - 8 May
Introducing the Music Teacher of the Year Tui
Do you know a 'music teacher of the year'? Nominations are now open, and the award will be presented as…
Read More » - 1 May
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation brings out free online resource for World Asthma Day
World Asthma Day was yesterday, and Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is marking it with the launch of a new,…
Read More » - Apr- 2018 -10 April
Heard of Biomechanics Day before?
Thousands of students around the country are taking part in National Biomechanics Day today, joining a growing global movement to…
Read More » - Mar- 2018 -20 March
Social media campaigns help Kiwi schools & charities raise $1m in 13 days
The 32 charities, schools, and community groups will receive their funds at a special giving back ceremony held in May…
Read More » - 13 March
The future of schools: Sir Ken Robinson explains what “was never true”
Education is more like gardening than manufacturing: the thing is that gardeners know that there are conditions under which plants…
Read More » - 6 March
New Zealand’s best teachers speak out
Six teachers spanning Early Childhood, primary and secondary education received awards this week and spoke about their teaching motivations... Here…
Read More » - 6 March
VIDEO: School edible garden comp plants the seed
With a prize of $500 worth of garden centre vouchers, the competition aims to encourage the establishment of (or the…
Read More » - 6 March
Global innovation leader visits NZ to cultivate creativity
Sir Ken Robinson’s TED talks on creativity and education have been viewed by 400 million people in over 160 countries.…
Read More » - Dec- 2017 -5 December
Bring coding to students with ‘Hour of Code’ activities
Students will discover how various AI techniques can teach a robot to explore a new planet — including recognising animals…
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