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Changes To School Lunch Programme Need To Be In Genuine Consultation With Children And Schools
Friday, 10 May 2024, 4:46 pm | Mana Mokopuna
The Government’s school lunches announcement this week guarantees continuation of the school lunch programme in its current form for primary schools for the next two years, and extends it into low-equity, non-profit early learning spaces. More >>
Neville Kay Mixit Memorial Scholarship Announced
Friday, 10 May 2024, 1:55 pm | Elephant Publicity
Mixit, a Charitable Trust that provides support for former refugee and migrant youth, is delighted to announce a new scholarship to assist young people from former refugee backgrounds. More >>
Marsden Welcomes Renowned Artist Lori Davis As 2024 Artist In Residence
Friday, 10 May 2024, 11:11 am | Marsden School
The appointment marks another milestone in the school’s longstanding Artist in Residence programme, which has been nurturing artists since its inception in 1999. More >>
Dietitians NZ & The Nutrition Society Of New Zealand Advocate For Safe And Nutritious School Lunch Programs
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 4:28 pm | Dietitians NZ
Acknowledging the complexity of providing safe and nutritious food in school settings, Dietitians NZ and the Nutrition Society of New Zealand stresses the need for nutritional oversight and monitoring by qualified and registered nutrition professionals. More >>
Passing Of The Baton – Pacific Masters Graduate Admitted To Bar
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 4:26 pm | University of Auckland
Sabrina Salome Wright crossed the stage to receive her Master of Arts degree in Pacific Studies only days after being admitted to the bar. Just two weeks ago Wright (Luatuanu'u, Leusoali'i, Salelologa, Gataivai and Tufutafoe) was in Sāmoa for the ... More >>
Auckland Secondary Schools Create New Pathway Into Teaching
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 4:20 pm | The Teachers Institute
The Trust is developing a school-based ITE programme to attract new teachers into the profession and is expecting to start accepting applications from mid-2024 to start in January 2025. More >>
Tongan Volcanic Eruption Spurs Research On Kids’ PTSD
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 4:17 pm | University of Auckland
Dr Patelisio Na’a Patelisio own post-traumatic stress following the large eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai inspired his masters research on PTSD in Pacific children. More >>
Te Piere Warahi: ‘73 With A PhD’
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 4:13 pm | University of Auckland
When Dr Te Piere Warahi (Ngāti Maniapoto) embarked on a doctorate about caring for kaumātua, he had no idea it would lead to changing his name at the age of 71 and growing personally. More >>
Growing Up Rotuma: Pacific Kids’ Learning Launches New Rotuman Content In Time For Language Week
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 11:55 am | Pacific Kids Learning
Fupfupu ‘e Rotuma – Growing up Rotuma, features the work of Fesaitu Solomone, CEO for the Centre for Pacific Languages, who brings her storytelling expertise to the platform, creating a captivating narrative that reflects her experiences growing ... More >>
The Future Of Language Learning: How Mondly Is Leading The Way
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 11:31 am | Hugh Grant
Unlike other language learning apps, Mondly takes a no-nonsense approach to language education and teaches real language skills. With Mondly, securing that promotion requiring bilingual competencies is within reach. Here's how it sets itself apart. More >>
Free Speech Union Launches Professional Membership For Academics To Fight ‘Culture Of Fear’ In Universities
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 7:21 pm | Free Speech Union
“This is the first of eight professional, industry-specific memberships we’re launching across the next eight months. We want to see Kiwis able to freely express themselves without retribution, no matter their context.” More >>
Early Childhood Lunch Programme Welcomed Relief
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 5:07 pm | Early Childhood Education
“The inclusion of 10,000 two-to-five-year-olds in a new targeted lunch programme is very welcomed,” says Te Rito Maioha Chief Executive Kathy Wolfe. “This will bring huge relief to families and early childhood providers of our young tamariki ... More >>
PMA's Pacific Health Education Scholarships 2024 Now Open For Applications
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 3:53 pm | Pasifika Medical Association Group
These scholarships are available to Pacific students and professionals in the healthcare sector, aiming to provide financial aid to deserving candidates. More >>
Whangaparāoa College Celebrates Academic Success In 2023 NCEA Results
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 3:47 pm | Whangaparoa College
Whangaparāoa College has achieved its best-ever academic NCEA results, surpassing previous records and exceeding national averages. More >>
Sector Consultation Key To Early Childhood Food Programme Programme Roll Out
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 2:36 pm | Early Childhood Council
“The benefits of early learning are clear, and combining that with lunches for children who might otherwise miss out is potentially a big win. But with many centres already providing food, so it’s important this new programme doesn’t confuse ... More >>
Funding For Lunches In Early Childhood Education Welcomed
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 2:15 pm | Whanau Manaaki Kindergartens
Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens welcomes the government decision to fund morning tea and lunch for up to 10,000 children in equity-funded not-for-profit early childhood services. More >>
Ongoing Lunches A Win, But Teacher And Whānau Involvement Still Needed
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 12:56 pm | NZEI
NZEI Te Riu Roa, the union for educators across Aotearoa, welcomes the news that Ka Ora, Ka Ako, the Healthy School Lunches Programme will continue, but wants to make sure teachers, whānau and students have a voice in its eventual redesign. More >>
Secondary Teachers Welcome Continuation Of School Lunch Programme
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 12:00 pm | PPTA
“We are pleased the Ka Ora Ka Ako school lunch programme will continue in its current form for the rest of the year, and will be expanded to include thousands of two to five year olds next year,” says Chris Abercrombie PPTA Te Wehengarua president. More >>
Letter Sent To The Vice Chancellor Of AUT From Don Brash
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 6:15 pm | Hobson's Pledge
We are a group of New Zealanders whose primary objective is to fight for equality under the law and advance the vision Governor William Hobson expressed at Waitangi in 1840. More >>
NZTC Publishes New Early Childhood Education Research
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 10:34 am | New Zealand Tertiary College
With a global readership of over 11,000, the journal provides the sector with an important resource for professional development as academics and educators provide expertise on a variety of subjects. More >>
New Gender Identity Policy Guide For NZ Schools Suggests ‘Watchful Waiting’ As The Most Caring Approach
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 8:54 am | ETHOS
CEO Alex Penk, who is experienced in law and policy, says since Ethos was established last year, they’ve been contacted by a number of parents and schools with questions about the best way to help children experiencing gender identity questions. More >>
Students’ Heartfelt Plea For Aotearoa To Be Racist-free: Race Unity Speech Awards 2024
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 8:42 am | Race Unity Speech Awards
Seven secondary students from around the Mōtū have issued different challenges on how Aotearoa can move towards being a racist-free country, at the Race Unity Speech Awards national finals in Auckland on the weekend. More >>
Students Suffer While Vice Chancellor Sidesteps
Monday, 6 May 2024, 1:20 pm | Tertiary Education Union
TEU members call on the Chancellor to take action, particularly in light of the Auditor General’s damning observation that “the University does not seem to appreciate that it is accountable to Parliament and the public for whether it has followed appropriate ... More >>
First Master In Professional Supervision Graduate Is ‘proud Papakura Boy’
Monday, 6 May 2024, 1:14 pm | Auckland University
Social Worker Feleti Lotulelei (Tainui, ‘Eua – Tonga) is Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland’s first graduate from the Master’s in Professional Supervision programme. More >>
Kai’s Education Bridging The Coding Gap
Monday, 6 May 2024, 8:16 am | Paul Blomfield
Pioneering early coding skills with KaiBot and Swift Playgrounds Kai’s Education, a pioneer in inclusive programmable robotics for STEM education has unveiled the latest addition to its educational arsenal: KaiBot for Swift Playgrounds. This new ... More >>
University Develops New Programme To Become A Midwife
Sunday, 5 May 2024, 1:40 pm | University of Waikato
The programme was initiated in response to chronic midwifery workforce shortages. More >>
University of Auckland Staff call on Vice-Chancellor to reverse decision against encampment for Palestine
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 1:16 pm | Dylan Asafo
The letter urges the Vice-Chancellor to reverse her decision and to offer her full support to students and staff who may choose to exercise their right to protest by establishing a peaceful encampment on campus grounds. More >>
School Lunches Work When They’re More Than Just Nutrition
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 5:22 am | National Science Challenges
In a study funded by the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge, researchers looked at community and school-led meal delivery programmes and their roles in the agrifood sector to understand what makes a programme successful or not. More >>
Pacific Youth On The Road To University
Friday, 3 May 2024, 6:52 pm | University of Auckland
Traveling across the motu, the group of 19 students spent time with a national network of researchers and educators, learning about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). More >>
Early Childhood Teachers Hold Public Meetings Over Concern For Cuts
Friday, 3 May 2024, 4:37 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
Early childhood teachers are calling on their local MPs and communities to support them in their fight to protect their sector from potential pay cuts and further concerning deregulation. The meetings, run by NZEI Te Riu Roa members across Aotearoa, are open ... More >>
Structured Literacy For The Teaching Profession
Friday, 3 May 2024, 12:53 pm | Teaching Council of Aotearoa NZ
The Teaching Council welcomes the commitment of the government to resourcing professional learning for early years teachers, and the resources to support them to teach young learners to read. We agree that more prescription in some areas of our curricula ... More >>
Disbanding Of Pay Equity Taskforce Seriously Backward Step
Friday, 3 May 2024, 11:22 am | PPTA Te Wehengarua
The disbanding of the Public Service Commission’s pay equity taskforce takes Aotearoa New Zealand workers back at least a decade and shows an utter disregard for fairness at work and the value of women’s work, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua ... More >>
Principals Warn Change Must Slow Down
Friday, 3 May 2024, 10:58 am | NZ Principals Federation
Principals are increasingly concerned about the pace of change being imposed on our education system, without critical consultation with the sector. First came cell phone bans, next one hour each of reading, writing and maths, then attendance, and ... More >>
Students Ready To Shine A Light On Racism In Aotearoa
Friday, 3 May 2024, 6:02 am | Race Unity Speech Awards
The speech awards is New Zealand’s longest serving platform for secondary students to speak on race relations in Aotearoa. More >>
Pam Fergusson Charitable Trust & Ministry Of Education Collaborate To Deliver Comprehensive Hybrid Learning Resources
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:36 pm | Pam Fergusson Charitable Trust
These resources, tailored for English- and Māori- medium schools and kura, are designed to empower school leaders, educators, parents, and communities with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of modern education. More >>
Mandated Single Approach To Reading Will Not Work
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 2:49 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
The Minister of Education, Erica Stanford, has announced that as of Term 1 2025, all teachers in state schools will be required to teach reading using the structured literacy method. More >>
Urgent Action Needed To Restore Schools’ Confidence In Online Exams
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 2:00 pm | Post Primary Teachers' Association
Recommendations of the review into major glitches with some NCEA online exams last year need to be implemented urgently to ensure schools’ confidence in the system, says Kate Gainsford, Chair of the Secondary Principals’ Council. More >>
Resolution Expected For NZ ECE Teacher Median Wage Issue, But When?
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 8:10 am | Early Childhood Council
MBIE’s adjustments to the Median Wage don’t align with similar adjustments to the funding rates all ECE centres are paid, so inflated salary costs must either be absorbed or passed on to parents through increased childcare fees. More >>
Secondary Teachers Applaud Continued Funding Of School Lunch Programme
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:37 am | Post Primary Teachers' Association
Ka Ora Ka Ako not only benefits students by ensuring they have at least one nutritious meal five days a week and are in a better frame of mind to learn, but it also provides employment for people in the local community. More >>
Otago Polytechnic Achieves Rainbow Tick Reaccreditation
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:28 pm | Te Pukenga
Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga is proud to have achieved Rainbow Tick reaccreditation, acknowledging that it values people in the workplace, embracing the diversity of sexual and gender identities. Otago Polytechnic Executive Director Dr Megan Pōtiki ... More >>
Understanding Food Waste Behaviour In Student Households
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:14 pm | University of Canterbury
Unique UC behavioural research has revealed the extent of food waste produced by university students living in shared accommodation. More >>
Samsung Solve For Tomorrow Calls On Teen Innovators To Tackle Aotearoa’s Greatest Challenges
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:07 pm | Samsung Electronics NZ
Due to demand, the competition has been extended to students in years 7-10 AND years 11-13. More >>
Peace Action Wellington Statement On Student Occupations
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 3:50 pm | Peace Action Wellington
Peace Action Wellington extends our solidarity and gratitude to students and staff of the University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau who sought to establish an encampment upon the University grounds. More >>
Secondary Students Connect To Infrastructure Careers
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 1:23 pm | Connexis
Throughout May and June, female secondary school students from around the country will take part in industry experience days, onsite with companies in the civil infrastructure, electrical supply and water industries, and at some of the country’s major infrastructure ... More >>
Could The School Phone Ban Work?
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 9:14 am | The Conversation
The cellphone ban in schools came into effect this week, and so far there don’t appear to have been audible howls of anguish from the nation’s playgrounds. That’s not to say every student will be thrilled, just that some might even welcome an enforced ... More >>
Experience The University Of Auckland MBA Via Exclusive Taster Class
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 8:09 am | University of Auckland
For the first time, the University of Auckland’s internationally renowned MBA is going online – and those based in Ōtautahi Christchurch can get a preview of the MBA experience with an exclusive taster session held in person on 14 May. More >>
Free Speech Union To Hold Panel Discussion On Free Speech If Victoria University Doesn’t
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:32 pm | Free Speech Union
The Free Speech Union has written to the Council of Victoria University to advise them that they will hold the postponed panel discussion on free speech if the university doesn’t, says Jonathan Ayling, Chief Executive of the Free Speech Union. “As ... More >>
SAE Auckland Opens 2025 Applications
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:30 pm | SAE Creative Media Institute
SAE Institute Auckland (SAE), a leading institution in creative education, is pleased to announce that student applications for the academic year 2025 are now open. Aspiring students who are passionate about pursuing a career in the music, audio, film or ... More >>
Attract, Retain And Celebrate Our Teachers
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 5:18 pm | Early Childhood New Zealand
“It was reassuring to hear the Minister of Education signalling that there may be incentives for training more teachers in the May Budget,” says Te Rito Maioha Chief Executive Kathy Wolfe. More >>
NCEA Results A Symptom Of Troubling Times
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 5:01 pm | PPTA Te Wehengarua
The NCEA and University Entrance final attainment results for 2023, released today, are disappointing and symptomatic of the continuing effects of a serious pandemic and a worsening shortage of subject specialist teachers, says Chris Abecrombie, PPTA ... More >>
Secondary Teacher Shortage Shortchanges Young People – And Aotearoa
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 4:57 pm | PPTA Te Wehengarua
The numbers of secondary teachers teaching subjects outside their specialist areas is at record highs, according to an annual survey. The survey, carried out in March 2024, found that 56% of schools had teachers working in non-specialist areas because ... More >>
Educators Brace Themselves For A Radical Swing In Curriculum
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 2:48 pm | Aotearoa Educators Collective
Radical swings in curriculum do not work for students. More >>
Community Support For House Of Science Is Vital
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 2:24 pm | TECT
The success of House of Science is a testament to the power of community support. Sponsors' and volunteers' time and resources have helped this charitable trust grow from its Western Bay of Plenty roots and spread its impact throughout the country. More >>
Education Again Driven By Those Who Think They Know All!
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 11:17 am | TTPA
The arrogance of Wellington who seem to think they know much more about educating children than we who live in the real world do, knows no bounds.. Once again, there's been zero consultation with the wider sector. We just again are done too! Brendan ... More >>
School Boards Welcome Release Of Govt Education Priorities
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 9:57 am | NZSTA
Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa (formerly New Zealand School Trustees Association) welcomes the release of the Government’s education priorities. More >>
3rd Annual 'Cyber Comp' Invites Registrations From Schools Nationwide
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:39 am | Grok Academy
Beginning on 20 May, the four-week Cyber Comp is part of the Cyber Skills Aotearoa initiative, which has enrolled over 20,000 students since its launch in 2022, equipping them with vital cybersecurity skills. More >>
Alliance Opens Doors For AUT Hospitality Students
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:22 am | Auckland University of Technology
AUT has been welcomed into an exclusive alliance with 25 other leading hospitality and culinary schools around the globe. More >>
Secondary Principals Welcome More Learning Support And Leadership Development Priorities
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 7:52 am | Post Primary Teachers' Association
Secondary teaching needs to be a first choice career that rewards people well, is properly resourced and has clear and dynamic pathways, particularly around leadership development. More >>
No Easy Fixes For Education Without Resourcing To Back It Up
Monday, 29 April 2024, 8:02 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
The right approach here will be to broaden access to learning support, not to target it too narrowly. Restricting access to learning support is what is causing the problems now. More >>
New Zealand School Of Music Announces Jazz Composer-in-Residence 2024
Monday, 29 April 2024, 3:53 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī has appointed jazz performer/composer and film composer Andrew Faleatua as the 2024 NZSM/Creative New Zealand Jazz Composer-in-Residence. This six-month position is funded by a Creative New Zealand grant. More >>
