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Government Desperately Trying To Patch Up Charter School Model Even Before It’s Started

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:58:21 +1200 | PPTA Te Wehengarua

“Cabinet’s decision to allow charter schools to have access to the same level of teaching resources as state schools, is an acknowledgement that the charter school model of state funded private schools is unworkable.More >>

School Hails Vape Sensors In Bathrooms As Successful

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:00:11 +1200 | RNZ

Schools say younger students are so intimidated by groups of older students vaping, they are forced to hold on or find a different bathroom instead. More >>

Community Schools Are A ‘Game Changer’ For Students In This Big-City School District

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:37:14 +1200 | Independent Media Institute

Why education leaders in Chicago want to turn more schools into “a hub for everything.” More >>

Brazilian Exchange Students Farewelled With Gift Of Pounamu

Tue, 9 Jul 2024 10:55:45 +1200 | Ruapehu District Council

Mayor Kirton thanked the students for choosing to come to Taumarunui and commented on their bravery in travelling to Aotearoa New Zealand so far away from their country to learn about our culture and way of life.More >>

Campaign Targets Rheumatic Fever Cases In South Auckland

Wed, 3 Jul 2024 19:00:03 +1200 | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter

South Auckland schools are taking a proactive approach to curb the rising concern for high cases of streptococcal throat infections across Tāmaki Makaurau this winter. More >>

From ECE To Degree – Students Of All Ages Can Now Study Wool

Wed, 3 Jul 2024 18:10:32 +1200 | Campaign for Wool NZ

Wool in Schools programme is expanding to maximise opportunities for primary-aged children, while new initiatives will include early childhood education (ECE) and introduce secondary education modules.More >>

School Holiday Activities At Whanganui Regional Museum

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:18:22 +1200 | Whanganui Regional Museum

The Winter school holiday programme focuses on Matariki celebrations with fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) activities to suit a variety of ages and ability levels.More >>

Rushed Consultation On Charter Schools Shows Government’s Complete Disconnect From Communities

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:04:51 +1200 | PPTA Te Wehengarua

The Government’s decision today to fast track public consultation on proposed charter schools legislation shows it is out of touch with parents and local communities, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua president.More >>

Charter Schools Legislation Contains Unpleasant Surprises

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:45:24 +1200 | Post Primary Teachers' Association

New charter schools legislation, introduced to Parliament last night, contains some unpleasant details that the Government has deliberately not been upfront about, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua president.More >>

Te Akatea Inc. Chief Executive Officer Bruce Jepsen Wins Te Hapori Matahiko National Award

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:01:02 +1200 | Te Akatea NZ Maori Principals' Association

Jepsen said, "It is an honour to serve Iwi, hapu and whānau advocating, fostering and leading Māori achievement and driving positive outcomes for all tamariki”More >>

Principal Expects ‘Amazing Results’ Under New Literacy Approach

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:14:22 +1200 | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Kaiapoi High School has been working with local primary schools to lift literacy and numeracy standards. More >>

Kiwi Students Up With The Top In International Assessment Of Creativity

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:22:56 +1200 | PPTA Te Wehengarua

Aotearoa New Zealand students’ performance is up among the top in an OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) of creativity, results released this week show.More >>

Ombudsman Investigates Complaint Re Charter Schools OIA Request

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:42:32 +1200 | PPTA Te Wehengarua

The complaint from PPTA Te Wehengarua relates to its request in March for information about the Government’s policy, advice and costings for the re-introduction of charter schools.More >>

South Auckland Schools Triumph At Wearable Arts Competition

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:22:07 +1200 | The Beautification Trust

Students from primary, intermediate, and secondary schools across Auckland were challenged to design garments around the theme ‘Act Local – Growing with Te Taiao,’ inspired by local conservation and ecosystem restoration.More >>

New Whangārei Bus Service For Intermediate, High School Students

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:50:57 +1200 | Northland Regional Council

The new SchoolLink service aims to provide students with an easy journey to and from school, while freeing up space at peak times on CityLink buses for commuters, families and seniors.More >>

Excluding Teachers From Curriculum Processes Is Risky - PPTA

Thu, 6 Jun 2024 16:10:56 +1200 | PPTA Te Wehengarua

It is becoming clear that last week’s revelation, via RNZ, that there was a secret group re-writing the English curriculum is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the deliberate exclusion of teachers from critical curriculum changes and processes, ...More >>

Local NZ Publisher Exisle Publishing Launches The International Children's Publishing Academy With A Writing Competition

Thu, 6 Jun 2024 10:31:36 +1200 | Exisle Publishing

Exisle Publishing has launched an international Children’s Publishing Academy aimed at supporting budding children’s book authors. The Academy provides a forum where authors can have the opportunity to learn from a leading children’s publishing ...More >>

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