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Mānawatia a Matariki: Celebrating Māori New Year
Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki, mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi, mānawa maiea te Mātahi o te tau.…
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Bridging the digital divide with Apple and Te Pūkenga
A new programme run by Apple and Te Pūkenga promises to help bridge the digital divide for Māori learners in…
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Rotorua: A destination for exciting and enriching learning opportunities
There’s nothing like a school trip to up engagement and enthusiasm among students; and what better destination than our very…
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Teaching sustainability while reducing, reusing and recycling school waste
Reducing waste is not only good for the planet, it’s an opportunity to teach waste management and environmental principles to…
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OPINION: The red flags around children’s screen time shouldn’t be just about content
Yes, there is such a thing as too much screentime, say paediatric physiotherapist Jullie Cullen and senior research fellow Dr…
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No more strikes for secondary schools as arbitration kicks off
Strike action has been suspended as an arbitration process begins between the Ministry of Education and PPTA Te Wehengarua.
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Teaching programmes hit record low
The staffing crisis in education looks set to worsen as tertiary teaching enrolments drop and some programmes face drastic cuts.
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Extending your library beyond books
Carole Gardiner from AccessIt Library explains how software can be used school-wide to improve literacy and foster a love of…
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Multi-purpose court brightens school grounds and benefits community
Find out how Takapuna Normal School's court upgrade brightened the school grounds, inspired school athletes, and benefited the community.
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Safe, good looking floors
From keeping classrooms germ free to improving acoustics, & providing a fun and engaging learning environment, flooring choice is important.
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Primary teachers accept their fourth offer, but not everyone is happy
Primary teachers have voted to accept the Ministry’s fourth offer, though some long-time members aren’t happy about the agreement.
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The leadership crisis in education: new survey
The results of a new survey have found that nearly half of new primary school principals intend on leaving their…
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Tech partnership sees free STEM learning for low decile schools
Amazon Webservices, Intel and Education Perfect are among the technology companies teaming up to provide STEM subjects to low decile…
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Technology in the classroom: A tale of two schools
In this Principal Speaks column, Cristian Rodriguez reflects on the evolution of teaching and learning, and the important role of…
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Fun and functional sport surfaces
Make a statement and encourage students to get involved in sport, with practical and colourful playing surfaces.
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Strike updates: primary teachers accept latest offer; secondary colleagues continue strike action
The bargaining process for a new collective agreement is finally ending for primary kaiako, but it's not over yet for…
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One school’s bid for free lunches
Karamū High School in Hastings has long been advocating for inclusion in the government’s free lunches programme.
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A musical journey through New Zealand’s bush
A new teaching resource from Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and children’s musician Chris Sanders, free for primary educators!
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Discover and explore your local museum
A museum visit can bring subjects to life for ākonga of all ages; read along to discover how a museum…
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Weather shade solutions for outside learning
Covered outdoor spaces ensure year-round usability for learning and play, maximising space while providing shelter from the elements.
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Secondary teachers to resume strike action
The latest offer from the Ministry of Education was deemed “inadequate” by the secondary education union, prompting resumed strike action.
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Free singing lessons for primary and intermediate ākonga
A new project from the New Zealand Choral Federation and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage aims to get students…
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The politics of education
With a national election later this year, we asked educator's themselves what they want to see in our party's election…
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New Zealand claims Oceania’s first UNESCO Global Geopark
Aotearoa, New Zealand is now one of only 48 countries globally that has this distinguished UNESCO designation.
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Your school’s role in encouraging healthy eating
Healthy eating throughout the school day can increase your student's concentration, energy levels and overall mood.
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