A shared understanding: South Wairarapa Community of Learning | Kāhui Ako
Valuing all voices is considered vital to success within the South Wairarapa Community of Learning | Kāhui Ako.So before writing its achievement challenges, South Wairarapa consulted more than 600...
View ArticleDesigning inclusive learning environments
Our schools are diverse. Each student brings a unique set of experiences, abilities and interests, and differences in how they learn.How can teachers respond to this difference and plan for all...
View ArticleRebuild weaves cherished past with exciting future
One of the oldest schools in New Zealand is taking a bold leap forward while retaining its rich links with the past, including its historic hall that dates back to the 1890s and has a connection with...
View ArticleNational Standards are being replaced
The Ministry of Education is working with the Government on its policy to replace National Standards and Ngā Whanaketanga Rūmaki Māori with a new system that better acknowledges a child’s progress, and...
View Article2017/18 Targeted Assistance for Participation (TAP) Fund
In 2017/18 there are 2 streams of TAP funding available:TAP 2 – A partial funding stream that provides incentives (such as part funding for the establishment of new child places) and partnership...
View ArticleBad weather closes 7 schools and 2 ECEs
Snow and flooding overnight has closed 7 schools and 2 early learning services in Otago and Southland, effecting 773 students and pre-schoolers.The Ministry of Education’s regional teams have been...
View ArticleDigital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko procurement update
After completing the initial draft on the new DT and HM curriculum content in May, we sought feedback on it through a three-month public consultation process.The consultation is now complete and we are...
View ArticleTe Konohete – The Public Service Celebrates Kapa Haka
Te Konohete is an annual public sector celebration through kapa haka and waiata that started in 2004, with a number of agencies joining this year's event at Pipitea Marae on Saturday (11 November).This...
View ArticleWinning with teamwork
The EPro8 Challenge has been happening around the country, with more than 7,000 students from years 5 to 10 participating this year in 230 separate events involving 659 schools nationwide.The...
View ArticleNCEA and NZ Scholarship examinations underway
The first examination was New Zealand Scholarship Drama on the morning of 9 November. NCEA Level 1 English, on 13 November, is the examination with the largest number of entries – more than 47,000...
View ArticleSharing what we heard in the Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko...
What’s changing? The Technology Learning Area in the New Zealand Curriculum will clearly outline the expectations for learning in Digital Technologies. The Hangarau Wāhanga Ako in Te Marautanga o...
View ArticleStrong support for proposed Digital Technologies & Hangarau Matihiko...
Ministry of Education Deputy Secretary Ellen MacGregor-Reid said: “We had a variety of responses, the two main focuses were on getting the curriculum content right, and how we could best support...
View ArticleEducation Minister announces Youth Advisory Group members
The Ministerial Youth Advisory Group will enable young people to have more influence on the education system and issues that affect them, and offer young people, aged between 14 and 18 years old, the...
View ArticleRising to the challenge
We see the Kāhui Ako opportunity as a way of strengthening collegiality and collaboration across the schools for our kids.The biggest thing I’ve gained as lead principal is that one person can’t do it....
View ArticleGovernment announces student allowance, loan living costs increases for 2018
From 1 January, student allowance base rates will rise by a net $50 a week. Where the allowance rate reflects the living costs of 2 adults, the increase will be $100 net a week.For example, allowance...
View ArticleNew Zealand students excel at collaborative problem solving
The study assessed 125,000 15 year-olds in 52 countries. The research focused on competence in and attitude towards communications, managing conflict, organising teams, building consensus and managing...
View ArticleNew Zealand’s darkest day: visit sheds new light for students
Here they share their reflections on experiencing the anniversary of an event that contributed to shaping our nation, and cost so many Kiwi families so much.On 7 October this year, 10 student winners...
View ArticleStudents as teachers - collaboration at Linwood College
When they got back from the Physical Education New Zealand (PENZ) conference last year, PE teachers Natasha Powell and Rosanna Katene wrote a proposal for their senior leadership team outlining their...
View ArticleTeaching for positive behaviour
We have just published a new resource written for teachers in all New Zealand schools and kura to help them support the behaviour, engagement, participation and learning of children and young...
View ArticleDetails of fees free tertiary education and training for 2018 announced
From 1 January 2018 all New Zealand students who finish school in 2017, or will finish school during 2018, qualify for a year of free provider based tertiary education or industry training.This policy...
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