Media statement: Ministry response to NZEI Te Riu Roa ballot result
Please attribute to Iona Holsted Secretary for Education “NZEI members have voted to reject the Ministry’s revised offer to settle primary principals’ and teachers’ collective agreements.”“We now...
View ArticleMedia Statement – Update on PPTA Secondary Teacher Bargaining
Please attribute to Ellen MacGregor-Reid, Deputy Secretary for Early Learning and Student Achievement“The Ministry and the Post Primary Teachers’ Association met last week for agreed bargaining...
View ArticleAs easy as Tahi, Rua, Toru: NZ students awarded for digital technologies
The national winners of Tahi Rua Toru Tech, New Zealand’s Digital Challenge, were announced yesterday by Dr Michelle Dickinson, aka Nanogirl, at a special ceremony at Te Papa in Wellington.Tahi Rua...
View ArticleTomorrow's Schools Report released
You can read the report at Tomorrow's Schools Review along with some supporting materials. You can also watch a video on the report from Bali Haque, the Taskforce chair.The primary purpose of the...
View ArticleSupporting schools with digital learning
However, this CLA service will conclude at the end of 2018 as the Ministry shifts its focus to supporting schools with the introduction of the Digital Technologies & Hangarau Matihiko (DT & HM)...
View ArticleFoundation principal for Wanaka South School appointed
The Chair of the Establishment Board for the new school, Dr Ian Hall, announced today that Mrs Howard had been appointed from a strong field of 17 applicants. "We are delighted to appoint Jodie who is...
View ArticleRecruitment update: Teacher recruitment 2019
Over 800 overseas teachers are ready for primary and secondary schools to interview for them to start at the beginning of next year.“We are very pleased that our recruitment campaign to attract...
View ArticleMediation proves a productive step
PPTA and the Ministry of Education met yesterday for mediated bargaining talks about their collective agreement negotiations.Both parties emerged feeling positive about continuing negotiations early in...
View ArticleTeaching Council Board elections - nominations closing soon!
If you’re a registered teacher (ECE, primary and secondary schools) you can nominate yourself or a colleague for 1 of 7 positions on the Teaching Council Board.All the information and nomination forms...
View ArticleRecruitment update: Still time for schools to access ongoing support
The Ministry of Education will continue to support principals with their teaching vacancies beyond the start of the first term and well into the school year with a range of supply initiatives. “If...
View ArticleCultural diversity role brings communities together
Riccarton High School’s cohort includes over 80 nationalities. At present, the school has about 100 Chinese, 100 Māori and over 120 Filipino students, as well as a diverse Pasifika and Middle Eastern...
View ArticleFeeling safe and sound through music therapy
Once a week at Seddon School, groups of eight to 10 students gather for a confidential, hour-long music therapy session.During these sessions, which are run by qualified music therapists, students...
View ArticleHands-on learning hooks students into local job options
Many students at Queen Charlotte College have family in the local fish farming industry, which is huge in the region, and some go on to jobs with local companies after graduating. But the skills they...
View ArticleHamilton school creates natural fit for students
Teenage banter is part of lunchtimes as students take a break at the Physical Assistance Centre (PAC), which provides support for students with disabilities at Hillcrest High School in Hamilton....
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West side story
Michelle and Tim in the play area at kindergarten during one of their regular catch-ups.Lead Principal of Ngā Hau e Whā Kāhui Ako Tim White says, “What appealed was the kindergartens were proactive and...
View ArticleInclusive education website helps teachers support learners with disabilities
With this in mind we’ve revamped the Inclusive Education website. Inclusive EducationThere are 26 guides on the site that take some of the mystery out of meeting the needs of learners with...
View ArticleNelson fires may cause school closures
As we have seen over the last few days fires can change quickly, and it’s possible the impact of weather conditions may cause some school and ECE closures on Monday.Wakefield School, Wakefield...
View ArticleNelson fires update
To be attributed to Katrina Casey, Deputy Secretary Sector Enablement & Support.Wakefield School will remain at Hope Community Church today. Approximately 184 students of their 270 students...
View ArticleGovernment announces proposals for the Reform of Vocational Education
Consultation will run over the next six weeks, until 27 March 2019.The consultation is being run jointly by the Ministry of Education and the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), and is being led by...
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Change managers a collaborative approach to a collaborative initiative
Change managers who contributed to this article: Dr Gabrielle Wall (Leadership Lab), Mary Chamberlain (Evaluation Associates), Karyn Gould and Rona Simanu (Grafton Consulting).Change managers are not...
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