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Op-ed
Forget old screen ‘time’ rules during coronavirus. Here’s what you should focus on instead
Too much screen time is not the end of the world. Aiming for healthy screentime using all three factors –…
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Op-ed
‘Stupid coronavirus!’ In uncertain times, we can help children through mindfulness and play
“Stupid coronavirus!” I heard my six-year-old mumble while talking in her sleep. Earlier that day her swimming and basketball lessons…
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Education
How to talk to children about COVID-19
Children take their cues from you. If you display anxiety, they will pick up on it.
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Industry Voices
Surviving lockdown with young children
Those of us who are parents or caregivers of young children have the seemingly insurmountable task of figuring out how…
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Industry Voices
Children’s agency, a champion, and a model for advocacy
There is unprecedented interest in two big ideas: child agency and child voice. What facilitates a rights-based learning setting? What…
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News
Hidden allergens, colour psychology and zoning floor trends
Re-designing your school’s learning environment from the ground up? It starts with flooring. Specialists have told us that floor zoning…
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News
Understanding emotions is nearly as important as IQ for students’ academic success
Students who can regulate these tough emotions will achieve more. Anxiety will not impair the test performance. They can push…
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Health & Safety
Creative toolbox helps teachers and children after Australian bush fires
The Banksia Initiative met in Sydney, with a practical arts-based workshop on the second day for around 50 teachers. A webinar for…
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News
Principals unimpressed by child mental health service
Research by the Principals Association showed that 70% of Principals in Te Tai Tokerau gave the service a negative rating.
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News
Planning a new playground or upgrade?
Older children, too, will jump at the chance to explore an obstacle course-style playground designed and reinforced for use by…
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Events
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.…
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Administration
Poverty still affecting children’s education
Teachers and principals see the effects of poverty every day in their schools. What would a more child-centred approach in…
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Administration
Lack of Vulnerable Children Act 2014 compliance
In May 2018, Regan Cunliffe discovered that the school at which three of his children attended, Helensville Primary, did not…
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Education
‘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…
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Health & Safety
Managing food allergies and anaphylaxis in New Zealand schools
There is no cure or treatment for food allergy, and the only way to manage it and prevent reactions, including…
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News
Making school lunch the healthy highlight of the day
Any school considering Outsourcing School Lunches must take into account the same considerations as students’ parents and caregivers in deciding…
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News
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.
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News
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…
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News
The wider benefits of physical activites in schools
In an era of ever-increasing concern about the health and well-being of children – and of how lack of exercise…
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News
School kids spend Easter with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
A group of impressive Kiwi kids were nominated to visit Premier House for an Easter egg hunt with Prime Minister…
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News
Research throws new light on school-entry age
New research suggests that a child’s age on entry to school, be it around 5 years or later at 6,…
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News
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.…
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News
30,000 NZ students receive unique ANZAC insight
Discovery boxes containing replica artefacts from the First World War have been distributed to 1000 classrooms across New Zealand, through…
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News
Ambitious three-year public education programme
“A focus on standardisation and measurement over the past few years has worked against an ability to future-proof education..."
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News
Pomare School children now published illustrators
It's finally here! School News reported back in September that children from decile one Pomare School in Lower Hutt will…
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