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Op-ed
School NewsTuesday, April 14, 2020
694
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
School NewsTuesday, April 7, 2020
656
‘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
Mandy ClarkeTuesday, March 31, 2020
2,872
Video conferencing & distance learning ideas to liven up lockdown
We toiled through Twitter to find some of the coolest, simplest strategies teachers are using around the world.
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Industry Voices
School NewsTuesday, March 31, 2020
978
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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News
Mandy ClarkeTuesday, March 24, 2020
2,232
Your stories: Omakere School’s journey to Environmental Manaakitanga
Omakere's normal school year centres around a whole-school inquiry into its environment: "Most of our class work, including literacy and…
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Education
Rosie ClarkeTuesday, March 10, 2020
1,097
Help students choose the right pathway
The new system officially kicks in this April, though the transition period stretches to December 31, 2022. Here's what we…
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News
Rosie ClarkeTuesday, March 10, 2020
763
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
School NewsTuesday, March 3, 2020
2,728
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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Administration
School NewsTuesday, March 3, 2020
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MoE announces new school ‘Arts Partnership Programme’
The projects can range from contemporary dance to ceramic sculpture, Māori fibre weaving to digital mixed media.
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Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom
School NewsMonday, February 17, 2020
632
Learning through adventure: the many skills that can be taught outside the classroom
Adventurous activities can all be taught on a school site and introduced in a safe and enjoyable way even in…
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News
School NewsMonday, November 18, 2019
420
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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Education
School NewsTuesday, October 22, 2019
587
Don’t calm down! Exam stress may not be fun but it can help you get better marks
How can students use stress to their advantage?
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News
Ara SimmonsTuesday, September 3, 2019
1,418
Leveraging strengths: supporting teachers to flourish
Flourishing individuals experience positive emotions more frequently. Here's how to do it:
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Education
School NewsMonday, March 4, 2019
707
$1.27m funding for gifted education starts this term
One-day schools bring gifted children together for one day each week, so they can engage in different types of challenging…
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Education
Alice PatrickThursday, September 6, 2018
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On compulsory reo Māori in schools… What do we know so far?
Alice Patrick (mother, kui, and PLD facilitator) uses de Bono’s hats to explore different perspectives associated with the thorny issue…
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