National standards in schools
The report was commissioned by us so we could find out more about how national standards are bedding in. It is very useful because it highlights areas where we need to do more to support schools. In...
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Conservation Week 2016
Research shows that children who spend time outdoors demonstrate more creative and imaginative play, are generally healthier, have lower stress levels, have a greater respect for themselves and others,...
View ArticleEarly Learning funding reminders – July 2016
Funding and financial reporting requirementsAudited financial statements for the year ending in 2015 were due to the Ministry of Education on 30 June 2016.If you have not yet submitted your 2015...
View ArticleEarly Learning quality update – July 2016
Te Whāriki updateMandatory reporting requirements to the Education CouncilB4 School ChecksClarification of changes to injury and illness licensing criteriaClarification of playground equipment and...
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Early Learning Regional News – July 2016
Tai TokerauAucklandWaikatoBay of Plenty-WaiarikiHawke’s Bay, TairāwhitiTaranaki, Whanganui, ManawatuWellingtonNelson, Marlborough, West CoastCanterburyOtago, SouthlandTai Tokerau regional...
View ArticleNational Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Competition
Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa 2016 (the National Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Competition) is taking place from 25 to 29 July. 39 teams will take to the stage during this year’s festival, which...
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Kupe scholarship winners announced
Kupe Scholarships are designed to attract highly-talented Māori and Pasifika to the teaching profession and to help them become inspiring teachers and role models.30 scholars were selected for 2016...
View ArticleAvondale College students head to Microsoft champs
Three students from Auckland’s Avondale College have won the opportunity to attend the 2016 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championships in Orlando, Florida.The global competition will see students...
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Inside the Avondale College Innovation Programme
The teacher, Paul McClean, is the Director of the Avondale College Innovation Programme. He appears unfazed as he talks about teaching students in three classrooms throughout the school -...
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Award winners top at connecting with community
McAuley High School, in the Auckland suburb of Ōtāhuhu, is the winner of the 2016 Supreme Award - Takiri ko te ata in the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards. The Catholic girls’ school has...
View ArticleSpecial education study awards and scholarships – apply now
The study awards support study for a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching at either Massey University or the University of Canterbury.Study awards are available for:Autism Spectrum DisorderBlind...
View ArticleDigital Technologies Fund Opens
The Ministry of Education is calling for Requests for Proposals (RFP) from those who are well placed to provide education and/or digital technologies hangarau matihiko expertise and who are keen to...
View ArticleInformation is key to improving education performance
PAI measures the ‘big things’ about our education system’s performance. It tells us how many children are in early learning, and how children are doing at reading, writing and mathematics. It measures...
View ArticleMinistry disappointed by union claims
“A number of the statements made today by the PPTA and NZEI are factually incorrect. Parents, teachers and principals can see for themselves what proposals are being discussed on our website. We have...
View ArticleMajor investment in education on Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island’s Te Huruhi School and Waiheke High School will both be redeveloped and their facilities transformed into 21st century learning environments.The major investment was announced today by...
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Special Education changing: Franklin’s earlier and improved response
An initiative to reduce waiting times for children with special education needs and improve support is having positive results in Auckland’s Franklin district.The Franklin Early Response project is...
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Information for schools on paid union meetings
Paid union meetings are held regularly so that unions can communicate with their members. All employees who are union members have the right under the Employment Relations Act to attend two paid union...
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Richmond View: engaging students in their digital futures
Dave Pauling, the principal of Richmond View School, says digital technologies skills are essential for today’s young people.“We need digital technologies and ICT (Information and Communications...
View ArticleSchool and early childhood education closures in Havelock North
Havelock North’s water supply has been contaminated, and many residents are currently unwell.As a result a number of schools and early childhood education services have been affected by high numbers of...
View ArticleNew resources for teachers to help teaching and learning
The Learning Progression Frameworks and brand new app, are designed to make it easier for teachers to get a clear line of sight as to where a student’s learning progress is on track, and where they may...
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