PPTA concerned about transfer of PLD to Education Council remit

PPTA concerned about transfer of PLD to Education Council remit

9 years ago

The Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) says it is concerned about how teachers will continue to access professional learning and…

“Bloody hard work” reaps South Auckland school top education prize

9 years ago

A decile one school in South Auckland is celebrating its phenomenal, eight year climb from a school on yearly reviews…

Sustainable use of the school bus

9 years ago

Good management of your school’s investment in transport will go a long way towards saving money - and a great…

Designing acoustics for optimum learning

9 years ago

With the rise of large open plan modern learning spaces, a focus on acoustics is paramount.  School News spoke with…

ESOL funding up in response to huge increase in demand

9 years ago

Funding to support students learning English as a second language (ESOL) has been increased by $9.4 million for the next…

South American schoolchildren campaign to save Māui dolphins

9 years ago

The Māui Dolphin Challenge, a WWF-New Zealand campaign, has 16 passionate young supporters following its work from 12, 000 km…

Planning an adventure to remember

9 years ago

Making your school camp one to remember is all about good planning. From where to go to how to fundraise,…

We told you so – PPTA on Ombudsmen criticism of post-earthquake school closures

9 years ago

The Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) has been succinct in its response to a scathing Ombudsman report into the Christchurch…

New toolkit to help schools support student well-being

9 years ago

A new toolkit to help schools support students' mental well-being has been released. Sparklers is a collection of 36 activities…

Keeping the school’s playing fields in good shape

9 years ago

Keeping the school’s sports grounds well maintained will pay dividends in terms of student participation in sport. These spaces are…