Education
Gain valuable insights into the New Zealand education sector through informative articles.
Discover the unique characteristics of the country’s education system, including its teaching methods, curriculum frameworks, and student support initiatives. Whether you are an educator, parent, or interested in the field of education, these articles provide a comprehensive overview of New Zealand’s commitment to promoting knowledge, creativity, and cultural diversity in its schools.
The articles below allow you to explore the challenges and successes of the education sector, and gain a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to New Zealand’s reputation for excellence in education.
- Jun- 2018 -26 June
Rising school-age obesity rates reverse promising preschool trend
Auckland’s level of obesity in under-fives has continued to fall for the third year in a row but new data…
Read More » - 19 June
Union meetings abound as teachers weigh up industrial action over pay dispute
Meetings began on Monday and will continue for two weeks. “Members call the shots on this – it is up…
Read More » - 19 June
Low decile students outperforming higher decile schools
A cluster of low decile Northland schools is on track to outperform many higher decile schools around New Zealand through…
Read More » - 19 June
3 Christchurch students win international journalism comp
The winning submission, by Molly McKinstry, Tessa Marshall and Romane Wesener from Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery school, was one of…
Read More » - 19 June
‘Sport of reading’ comp brings book-savvy young readers to Auckland
A Kiwi invention, the Kids’ Lit Quiz has been inspiring children around the world for 27 years to become life-long…
Read More » - 19 June
Why school field trips are more important than ever…
Social media, virtual reality, desktop computers, 3D printers and all manner of smart devices… this is the time of tech-savvy,…
Read More » - 19 June
Evolving with the times: teaching sexuality post-2018
While the amount of content accessible online is, quite literally, infinite and children can scroll through endless keywords, half-truths, opinions…
Read More » - 12 June
Education Ministry wants to know about student progress
Parents, whānau, students, iwi and educators - and anyone with an interest in learning - are being encouraged to share…
Read More » - 12 June
The Treasury Schools Challenge 2018 winners announced
Christchurch Girls High and Diocesan School for Girls took out the awards for Best Overall Team and Best Overall Individual…
Read More » - 12 June
Christchurch schools get Antarctic dance lesson
Christchurch school students had a special dance session with internationally acclaimed choreographer Corey Baker, who originally hails from the city…
Read More » - 12 June
“Huge misunderstanding” about the “plight” of gifted children
It's Gifted Awareness Week: organisations, students, teachers and families around New Zealand combine their efforts at this time to help…
Read More » - 12 June
School ball: An event to remember…
Did you have a ball at your school formal or graduation? Event planning isn’t for everyone and busy teachers may…
Read More » - 12 June
Teachers react to Ministry’s pay offer
Workload issues have also been largely ignored, as had the request to fund a Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO) in…
Read More » - 5 June
Your stories: Feilding High School makes engineering fun
Roger dreamed up the pioneering idea in 2006 with a small debut race of just 12 mini-bikes, and was immediately…
Read More » - 5 June
There’s no maths problem quite like student engagement…
Perhaps more than ever before, mathematics is an interdisciplinary subject. We are seeing digital evolution manifest across all industries and…
Read More » - 5 June
Bomb threats & earthquakes: schools need to improve emergency preparedness
Research included three true-life case studies of Wellington schools that had experienced a bomb threat, flood and earthquake respectively to…
Read More » - 5 June
New sustainability programme and funding push from gov’t
A sustainability trust-run programme will get a $157,000 grant from the Government’s Waste Minimisation Fund, Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage…
Read More » - 5 June
OPINION: Government’s offer to principals is nothing but an insult
The offer received this month is the biggest Claytons Offer I have ever seen: a non-offer, an insult. It treats…
Read More » - May- 2018 -28 May
Big, bold ideas to change NCEA – do you agree?
"We’ll be engaging with people in Te Reo Māori and English with opportunities in other languages too. New Zealand is…
Read More » - 21 May
Educators clap back at budget announcement
Should the government be doing more? Many people, from teachers and teaching aides, to associations and education groups have voiced…
Read More » - 21 May
Bully talk: how can we turn these statistics around?
The horrific stats on New Zealand’s youth suicide rates indicate a strong link between suicidal ideation and bullying. It raises…
Read More » - 14 May
Education Budget 2018: Key areas for funding
NZEI has highlighted a number of key areas needing an immediate funding boost to support every child to reach their…
Read More » - 14 May
Advice for modern classroom design? Get Smart
Modern Smart Classrooms, therefore, not only reflect the existing digital knowledge and expectations of 21st century learners, but also the…
Read More » - 1 May
3 regional schools awarded STEM grants
Students at three New Zealand schools will be able to use the latest edu-tech gear after they were announced the…
Read More » - 1 May
Benefits for non-Māori students: Kapa haka in mainstream schools
Kapa haka provides an avenue for Māori students to access the Māori world and be culturally-connected learners.
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