Health & Safety
Unlock the potential of a well-rounded education with our Health & Safety section dedicated to the world of education.
Delve into a collection of insightful articles that shed light on important aspects of health and safety in educational environments. From promoting physical well-being and mental health, to ensuring a secure and nurturing atmosphere, discover strategies, tips, and best practices to safeguard the well-being of students and educators alike. Join us as we navigate the intersection of health, safety, and education, empowering schools and individuals to create flourishing learning environments where everyone can thrive.
- Apr- 2019 -8 April
Learning from the Christchurch school lockdown
Because this lockdown was for a significant period of time, covered a large area of a major city, affected a…
Read More » - 2 April
Boosting mental health and skyrocketing resilience
Last year, a group of five students from Whanganui High School won the most demanding level of achievement for young…
Read More » - Mar- 2019 -26 March
A guide for teachers: what to do if a teenager watches violent footage
Students are finding and watching disturbing footage of the Christchurch Mosque attack. There are a few things we know about…
Read More » - 26 March
Post-Christchurch attack lockdown review initiated
The Review will get underway within the next two weeks and will take a while to complete.
Read More » - 26 March
5 self-care tips for grieving teachers
Make sure your own ‘oxygen mask’ is firmly in place before you try to help anyone else.
Read More » - 26 March
Solar power: sun, STEM & stimulating cost savings
Case studies and insights: Meet the schools ahead of the solar curve and hear from leaders in the solar sector…
Read More » - 18 March
What do I say? “Dead, dying, death.”
We received all your questions, so let’s talk about student suicide: how to respond, how to prevent and how to…
Read More » - 18 March
Sports Day planning: everyone’s chance to shine
Love it or hate it, bring the eggs and spoons, rally up the rounders team and oil up the wheelbarrows.…
Read More » - 12 March
Beyond the binary: how teaching children about gender could help reduce sexism
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, addressing gender inequality in New Zealand remains a challenge. As the first country…
Read More » - 4 March
Principals seek guidance over students climate strike
The ministry said it would provide schools with information but indicated that the strike could fall within the parameters of…
Read More » - Feb- 2019 -26 February
Handling suicidal ideation in school
If a student sounds or appears suicidal it’s important to listen empathically, then clarify intent. Ask questions like...
Read More » - 12 February
Making up their minds: students need executive function
Teaching children how to cope with stress provides tools they can use to overcome wider problems. Study skills could be…
Read More » - Dec- 2018 -11 December
Education needed to reduce impact of pornography on youth
“Young people themselves have said they need better education to support critical thinking around sex and sexuality rather than allowing…
Read More » - 11 December
Floor your competitors with quality sports gym design
From ball response to shock absorption, maintenance demand, price-point and visual design, there’s a lot to think about with gymnasium…
Read More » - 11 December
Choosing the right shade structures to meet need
The Ministry advises that schools carefully consider whether an open-sided structure will serve your school’s requirements.
Read More » - 5 December
“Thanks but no thanks”: teachers reject another Ministry offer
Union representatives on the negotiating team simply did not believe that the latest offer was good enough to take out…
Read More » - 4 December
Not on your watch: security over the school holidays
In the last school holidays, three Taupō primary schools were hit up by vandals.
Read More » - Nov- 2018 -27 November
Managing mental health in primary vs. secondary students
By using simple techniques that can be implemented anywhere and at any time, teachers can help to set up life-long…
Read More » - 27 November
Students designing the future with lasers and CNC routers
The machines now used in schools to help students create artful design masterpieces are quite different from that particular tool…
Read More » - 13 November
Abuse survivors encouraged to speak as inquiry scope widens
"We need to stand up and be counted because until today, it was looking really, really dire because we were…
Read More » - 5 November
Government comp rallies student awareness on dangers of antibiotics
Antibiotics are not always the answer. That’s the message from 12-year-old Libby Thompson from Cust School in Rangiora, winner of…
Read More » - Oct- 2018 -29 October
Scam targeting Christchurch school admin staff
Senior Sergeant Nicola Reeves revealed that the recipients of the scam were emailed by a person purporting to be the…
Read More » - 29 October
Scary findings show Kiwis failing at sun protection
The lack of hat-wearing mirrors a recent analysis of sun safety in Wellington primary schools, where less than a quarter…
Read More » - 22 October
Are you taking part in Outdoor Classroom Day? Healthiest schools challenge?
We'd like to see what you get up to! From bug-spotting, epic health challenges and cartography to mindfulness, art and…
Read More » - 16 October
Making energy efficiency part of your school’s culture
Here are some quick tips to make your lighting, heating and electrical-use more energy efficient.
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