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Benefits for non-Māori students: Kapa haka in mainstream schools
Kapa haka provides an avenue for Māori students to access the Māori world and be culturally-connected learners.
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Education
When play is doing what comes naturally
It used to be just called ‘play’ – that glorious time when you’d be outside, splashing in puddles, climbing trees,…
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Social media campaigns help Kiwi schools & charities raise $1m in 13 days
The 32 charities, schools, and community groups will receive their funds at a special giving back ceremony held in May…
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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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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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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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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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Bring coding to students with ‘Hour of Code’ activities
Students will discover how various AI techniques can teach a robot to explore a new planet — including recognising animals…
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Teaching Resources
Affirming Māori students as Māori: Kapa haka in mainstream schools
Creating opportunities for kapa haka is one way that schools can increase their cultural responsiveness to Māori students – so…
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Teaching Resources
Kitting out the soft materials room
Sewing, now known as soft materials technology, is as popular as ever, and advances in furniture design and room set…
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The benefits of music lessons in schools
Researchers found that mastering a musical instrument improves the way the human brain processes parts of spoken language, that people…
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Fees-free tertiary education by 2024?
“The changes for 2018 are just the first step in the process as the government rolls out a full programme…
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Makaraka’s old school values future proofed
Makaraka School is one of the oldest schools in the district, it was established in 1875, and has grown over…
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Procrastinating and demotivated, 2 in 3 NCEA students cite anxiety or stress
When asked to identify challenges to their learning, 70 percent identified procrastination/lack of motivation; 66 per cent identified stress/anxiety about…
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Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom
Planning an adventure to remember
Making your school camp one to remember is all about good planning. From where to go to how to fundraise,…
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