Education

Gain valuable insights into the New Zealand education sector through informative articles.

Education

Discover the unique characteristics of the country’s educational system, including its teaching methods, curriculum frameworks, and student support initiatives.

Whether you are an educator, parent, or interested in the field of education, these articles provide a comprehensive overview of New Zealand’s commitment to promoting knowledge, creativity, and cultural diversity in its schools.

The articles below allow you to explore the challenges and successes of the education sector, and gain a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to New Zealand’s reputation for excellence in education.

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School NewsTuesday, March 13, 2018
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Christchurch to host Australasian Learning Environments conference
Focusing on design and use of engaging and innovative learning spaces and programs...
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School NewsTuesday, March 6, 2018
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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…
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School NewsTuesday, March 6, 2018
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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…
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Rosie ClarkeTuesday, March 6, 2018
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Got something to say? School News is listening
We are always looking for stories and opinions to feature from within the education sector. If you're a teacher, librarian,…
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School NewsTuesday, March 6, 2018
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Vote for education charities to benefit from $1m fund
Anyone can vote for the cause or school of their choice each day, with $5 provided by the fund for…
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School NewsTuesday, March 6, 2018
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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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School NewsTuesday, March 6, 2018
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On NZ schools developing firearms policy…
The ministry of education says it does not support the unsupervised access of firearms in schools. However...
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Suzy BarryTuesday, February 27, 2018
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Life skills centre stage with school performances
What sort of AV equipment is required for a school to put on quality performances? What are the legal considerations…
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School NewsTuesday, February 27, 2018
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Learning outside the box…
But above and beyond the actual subject and content of an EOTC experience, students also have the opportunity to demonstrate…
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School NewsTuesday, February 27, 2018
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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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School NewsTuesday, February 27, 2018
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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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School NewsTuesday, February 27, 2018
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Workload demands at dangerous levels for primary school leaders
Survey of primary school principals and senior leaders has found the sheer quantity of work is seriously affecting their health…
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School NewsTuesday, February 20, 2018
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A healthy school is a happy school is a well-maintained school
For most people, the weekend is the time for all the DIY and maintenance jobs that need doing around the…
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School NewsTuesday, February 20, 2018
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Secondary teachers to receive $1250 more than primary teachers?
NZEI National Secretary Paul Goulter says a differentiation in payments between primary and secondary ($2750 for primary and $4000 for…
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School NewsTuesday, February 20, 2018
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Education Amendment Bill ends Charter School model & National Standards
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says the bill will strengthen the public education system.
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Teaching Resources
School NewsTuesday, February 20, 2018
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Full STEAM ahead for 21st century citizens
Yet with the pace of the technological revolution becoming even hotter, STEM has now morphed into STEAM through incorporating the…
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School NewsTuesday, February 20, 2018
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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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School NewsSunday, February 11, 2018
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Research rates risks of robots robbing roles
Future New Zealand school-leavers face fewer fears from increasing automation than their international peers
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School NewsSunday, February 11, 2018
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Exhibition offers educational tour of the human body
Internationally-acclaimed exhibition shows inner workings of real human bodies
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School NewsSunday, February 11, 2018
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Physios bag packs and shoes to support healthy habits
Comfortable school bags and shoes more likely to encourage kids to be active at school, physios say.
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School NewsSunday, February 11, 2018
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Changes mooted for contentious charter schools
Options still open for charter schools despite moves to close them
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School NewsSunday, February 11, 2018
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New ways of teaching swimming survival skills
New water safety programme assesses retention of crucial survival skills
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School NewsSunday, February 11, 2018
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Study proves girls’ passion for science subjects
Encouraging study reinforces need to inspire next generation of female scientists, technologists and designers in traditionally male dominated areas
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School NewsMonday, February 5, 2018
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Disadvantaged Kiwi students’ ‘resilience’ declining
New report shows 'resilience' of New Zealand children from poor backgrounds is falling
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School NewsMonday, February 5, 2018
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‘Spanking’ forgery teacher disciplined
Teacher who tried to trick female colleague into 'spanking session' loses teacher registration
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