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Administration
NZ Book Council and Harry Potter publisher partner to inspire young Kiwis to read
New Zealand’s 2016 Social Report found that just 44% of Kiwi men aged 16-24 have achieved at or above level…
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Administration
From te reo Māori Fortnite games to a shortage of reo Māori teachers, sector responds to #MāoriLanguageWeek
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa will be part of a Fortnite event on Wednesday at 7pm, where top players will be…
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Administration
Mispronunciation, poor grammar and difficulties with tikanga: Arguments against compulsory learning
Continuing to discuss compulsory te reo Māori through the framework of de Bono’s hats, Alice Patrick delves into the failure of…
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Administration
‘Post activity’ outdoor education – a new era dawns
Sure, students can learn to tramp up mountains and climb rock faces, but outdoor education (OE) develops a lot more…
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Administration
Schools line up for national robotics challenge
A robotics competition for primary schools that began in the Eastern Bay of Plenty has become a national event.
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Administration
Strong start for Māori Language Strategy
“Overall there is support for the strategy. Wider themes are also emerging to do with the role of teachers, compulsory…
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Administration
Final decision to cancel Hato Petera integration agreement
“Despite all efforts to find a way of keeping the school going, the reality is that it is no longer…
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Administration
Positive change to school bus rules?
The issue of children’s safety when standing on school buses was raised by Wanaka Primary School Board Chairman, Andrew Howard…
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Education
OPINION: Should NZ schools ban mobile phones?
Mobile phones in schools are being accused of derailing learning and causing bitter squabbles between teachers and students as they…
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Administration
Torbay School pilots student-led Te Reo Māori
The student-led te Reo Māori pilot is the brainwave of teacher Sam Boriboun, whose wife Roimata Smail created Wai Ako, “I…
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Education
Students protest homophobia, biphobia and transphobia
Day of Silence is the largest student-driven action for safe schools in the world, and was introduced to New Zealand…
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Administration
$30m school expansion set for Manukura & Te Wharekura o Ngā Purapura o Te Aroha
The funding is part of Budget 2018 investment to support schools experiencing roll growth pressures, with almost $70m to build…
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Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom
‘Adventure education’ could prove key to improving teen mental health
New study highlights the need to address the particular mental health challenges faced by adolescent Maori and adolescents from low…
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Administration
STRIKE NEWS: Secondary teachers engage in government discussions
PPTA has presented a claim to turn around secondary teacher shortages and ensure schools can attract and keep great teachers.…
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Education
Making energy efficiency part of your school’s culture
Saving on energy costs isn’t the only incentive for schools to take control of their energy usage...
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Education
It’s smart to get kids moving but how smart are your facilities?
Along with a long list of other health benefits, it has also been shown that kids who are more active…
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Administration
The book your students will read for decades to come
With the reduced costs of printing, improved design software and the simplicity of digital photography, compiling a yearbook is now…
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Education
Academics warn against NCEA changes
18 academics from Victoria University are worried suggestions from an advisory group for the government's review of NCEA will make the qualification worse,…
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Education
$18.4m ‘Mates & Dates’ programme “will not prevent sexual violence experienced by Māori students”, says Te Whāriki Takapou
Māori sexual and reproductive health promotion and research organisation Te Whāriki Takapou is highly critical of the decision by ACC…
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News
5 quirky, kooky, easy classroom book corner ideas…
These simple, fantasy-inspired classroom decorating ideas will entice students of all ages to pick up a book and read for…
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Administration
38% of school leaders experienced threats of violence in 2017
“There are two parallel issues going on here. One is children with learning difficulties trying to access the help and…
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Education
How welcoming are your school environments?
Have you ever walked through your school and asked yourself, “Who would feel welcome and comfortable here?” I am sure…
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Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom
New Zealand rocks third place at World Debating Champs
After eight preliminary rounds the New Zealand team is ranked third out of 65 countries at the biggest World Champs…
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News
School fundraising gets a boost from local shoppers
A shopping centre in Auckland’s north west region is utilising its platform to help eleven schools in what’s known as…
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Food & Beverage
The ultimate guide to a healthy canteen
Making changes to your canteen can feel like risky business and can raise many questions… Will healthy products sell? What…
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