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St Margaret’s ensures students are on the Rite Journey
A programme at the school supports the development of all students to become self-aware, vital, responsible and resilient adults.
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Positive wellbeing tools for schools in 2023
How can you promote, integrate and track positive wellbeing for staff, students and the general community in your school or…
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Secondary school principals ratify collective agreement
The new agreement sees pay rises and wellbeing measures put in place; it will remain in place until December 2024.
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The politics of education
Education is becoming ever more political in the lead-up to the October election. With low attendance, strikes and high burnout,…
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Students Strike for Climate
"The teacher's strike is for their survival; the climate strike is for ours"; students on why the latest climate strike…
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Te Takanga o Te Wā and Aotearoa New Zealand’s changing histories curriculum
As the Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum comes into effect, School News NZ looks at the new framework and available…
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Enriching learning environments with EOTC
More than a break from the classroom, clever planning can ensure EOTC experiences contribute to the learning goals of wider…
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Will new attendance officers solve truancy issues?
The government has recently announced 82 new attendance officers to target school truancies – but will the intervention truly be…
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Primary and area school principals reject second offer as negotiations continue
Negotiators said the second offer "fails to recognise the complexities of a principal's job"; principals have voted to take further…
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How can parents contribute to your school?
People are often more inclined to offer help when they are targeted for their specific skill set. Helping becomes more…
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New report shows the dire state of post-COVID education
Teachers have voiced concern over the state of our education post-Covid, and for the ākonga who struggled to learn through…
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Learning to read for pleasure is a serious matter – NZ schools should embrace a new curriculum
The presence of reading for pleasure in the curriculum will require schools and teachers to ensure it is happening
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Schools reopen after Cyclone Gabrielle
Many schools in Northland are reopening this week after closures due to Cyclone Gabrielle. In Northland Te Tai Tokerau, 93 of…
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Explore Ōtautahi Christchurch: A city rich in learning opportunities
New Zealand's garden city is brimming with cultural heritage and rich learning experiences for akonga of all ages.
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Principal Speaks: Ensuring the best for our rangatahi
Mangakahia Area School principal Maria Dunn discusses inclusion, building community and empowering all learners and educators.
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Will overseas teachers help the workforce shortfall in education?
Primary teachers were added to the “green” residence pathway in an announcement from the government last year. But will it…
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Secondary teachers set date for first national strike
Teachers prepare for stop work action across the nation as negotiations to their collective agreement stalls.
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Solar power solutions for schools
One popular, accessible and successful way that schools have become an “exemplar of sustainability” in recent years is through the…
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Kaupapa Māori approach uplifts ākonga Māori, new research shows
New systems of learning that incorporate kaupapa Māori could be the key to bridging persistent achievement gaps.
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Should swimming lessons be mandatory?
Following a summer of tragic drowning incidents, a swim school has called on swimming lessons to be made mandatory in…
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Jan Tinetti Welcomed as New Minister for Education
Jan Tinetti heads a new line-up of ministers for the education portfolio; educators hopeful for the future of the sector.
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Introducing the New President of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation: Leanne Otene
Leanne Otene has been a leader in the education community for many years. Now, she’s stepping into a new role…
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Pay Equity for School Librarians, Library Assistants and Science Technicians
A proposed settlement will address gender inequity in these professions, and could see pay increases of up to 40 percent…
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Celebrating Lunar New Year at School
The beginning of Term One also marks the Year of the Rabbit; School News NZ looks at how your school…
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The Case for Late School Starts
Researchers are recommending later school starts for teenagers, citing changes to their biological clocks.
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