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Huge energy savings for John Paul College
Thanks to its energy-saving teachers and students the Rotorua secondary school was named the winner of the first annual Torque IP Conservation Cup.John Paul College beat 29 other schools from...
View ArticleMinistry supports Safer Internet Day
This year’s global theme is “Play your part for a better internet”. In New Zealand, the day is coordinated by NetSafe, which sets out simple ways that schools, whānau and students can take part,...
View ArticleSchool Network Upgrade Project comes to an end
With the final few schools set to have their information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure upgraded, the School Network Upgrade Project (SNUP) is coming to an end.The 11 year project...
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Collingwood Area School – on the super highway
The school, the most north western in the South Island, is near Farewell Spit and a two hour trek by road over the tortuous (if scenic) Takaka Hill to Nelson.The school was an early adopter of...
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Churton School
The 100 Word Challenge tasks school students with putting together pieces of writing, no longer than 100 words, on a particular topic.Once they post their pieces to a class blog they link them to the...
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Camembert in the classroom
Developed by Wintec’s Centre for Science and Primary Industries and the New Zealand Cheese School Limited, Camembert in the Classroom saw more than 60 young people learn how to make their own versions...
View ArticleImproving educational engagement and achievement for young people
Budget 2015 approved $2.2 million over 4 years to conduct a small scale concept test of Year 9 Plus which will provide intensive wrap-around support to 80-100 most at risk students in the wider Wairoa,...
View ArticleChristchurch’s Rāwhiti and Marshland schools open their doors
The new $13.6 million Rāwhiti School was a merger between Central New Brighton, North New Brighton and Freeville Schools. The new school, which will accommodate up to 600 students, includes 6 flexible...
View ArticleNew Zealand teachers among the world’s most professional
The Teaching and Learning International Study (TALIS) ranked New Zealand teachers fourth out of 35 participating countries, behind the Russian Federation, Estonia and Singapore.In New Zealand the study...
View ArticleSchools mark Treaty signing with special plaques
One school that got involved in the project was Halswell School, which was rebuilt following the Canterbury earthquakes.Principal Bruce Topham says as soon as the school was approached by the Ministry...
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New cricket wickets for Christchurch schools
After the earthquakes many of Christchurch’s cricket pitches were badly damaged and were in need of repair.Working with the Christchurch Junior Cricket Association (CJCA), the Ministry’s Christchurch...
View ArticleAccess to Hika Lite Māori Language App
The Ministry of Education has partnered with Hika Group to support te reo Māori in early learning.Early learning services are eligible for free access to Hika Lite, an e-learning Māori language app,...
View ArticleApple AC wall plug exchange programme
Apple has advised that in very rare cases the two-prong Apple AC wall plug adapters may break and create a risk of electrical shock if touched. These adapters were shipped to New Zealand and some other...
View ArticleNancy Bell, new Director of Early Learning in the Early Learning and Student...
We are pleased to announce that Nancy Bell will be joining the Early Learning and Student Achievement team in late March as Director – Early Learning.Nancy will be responsible for driving the group’s...
View ArticleFields of Remembrance
In 2015, the Ministry partnered with the Fields of Remembrance Trust on the Fields of Remembrance in Schools and Kura project. Approximately 2,500 commemoration packages were delivered to all schools...
View ArticleEarly Learning quality update – February 2016
Licensing and certification criteria amendments for the Vulnerable Children Act Preparing for the new food safety lawChildren’s Workforce Survey – reminderDuty holders under the Health and Safety at...
View ArticleEarly Learning funding reminders – February 2016
Coming soon - ECE Funding Handbook annual updateRS7 Return update for October 2015 to January 2016 funding periodPlaygroup funding updateComing soon – ECE Funding Handbook annual updateWe have...
View ArticleNews from ERO – The Education Review Office
Kia oraHappy New Year. I hope you had a relaxing break.There have been a number of changes at the Education Review Office recently and I want to share these with you. Following Dale Bailey’s...
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Early Learning Regional News – February 2016
Tai TokerauAucklandWaikatoBay of Plenty-WaiarikiHawke’s Bay, GisborneTaranaki, Whanganui, ManawatuWellingtonNelson, Marlborough, West CoastCanterburyOtago, SouthlandTai Tokerau regional updateKia ora...
View ArticleResearch shows NZ teachers satisfied with their jobs
New research shows 89% of New Zealand’s Year 7-10 teachers think the advantages of the job clearly outweigh the disadvantages.This compares with an average of 77% in the 35 countries surveyed in the...
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