Industry Voices

OPINION: The red flags around children’s screen time shouldn’t be just about content

Yes, there is such a thing as too much screentime, say paediatric physiotherapist Jullie Cullen and senior research fellow Dr…

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Introducing the New President of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation: Leanne Otene

Leanne Otene has been a leader in the education community for many years. Now, she’s stepping into a new role…

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Security! Keep schools and kura safe

Generating a roadmap for your school that projects future security upgrades, needs, and costs, will allow you to plan proactively…

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Protect students with shade solutions

Options aplenty: schools have lots to choose from when looking to install new shade structures thanks to the stunning new…

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Investigate postgrad pathways for school staff

Distinct from professional learning development opportunities that focus on gaining specific skills, formal postgraduate study focuses on gaining new qualifications.…

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South Wairarapa schools tackle vaping

Behind the Scenes was developed with input from students, trialled in selected schools during Term 1 before being rolled out…

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40% of NZ schools now Healthy Active Learning

The Government has invested $47.6 million into the Healthy Active Learning initiative between 2020 and 2024 and has recently committed…

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Learning wild: Exploring zoos and wildlife parks

Places of education, not entertainment: many offer special events and chances to be involved in research programmes, provide curriculum-based learning…

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CASE STUDY: Valued HPE curriculum results in school-wide engagement with physical activity

When students at Papakura’s Edmund Hilary School went into lockdown again in August 2021, take-home play packs and gutter boards…

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Safety Measures: Science lab solutions

What should your science lab have on lockdown? Visualising a diagram is as important as seeing a liquid turn to…

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Tree Care Essentials (for schools!)

What are schools responsible for when it comes to tree care? It can be complicated, so we asked the experts!…

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Feeding young minds

The first step for schools wanting to successfully provide healthy options? Develop and publicise a robust and evidence-based nutrition culture...

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Upgrading natural sports turf surfaces

Here's how to know whether your school chose the wrong grass, and how to fix it.

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Don’t Let Your Floor Safety Slip

Minor slips and trips can also cause knock-on injuries, where a person is more likely to fall down steps, for…

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Flexible seating trends to surge over next 5 years

Research suggests strong demand for flexible seating configurations in classrooms is connected to growing concerns around children's posture, as well…

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EdTech solutions bloom in 2022

EdTech has become a booming industry through the pandemic as various technologies stepped up to support different learning styles through…

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Sowing seeds on stage

Former Westlake Girls’ teacher, Julie Collis found herself in all these crazy-good scenarios for real.... And her acting career, as…

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How Hot Compost Can Cool The Planet

Nine-year-old Nico successfully persuaded Unilever to remove plastic scoops from its Surf washing powder, thereby eliminating 15 tonnes of plastic…

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Shrinking relief teacher pool a “worrying long-term trend” as floodgates open for Term 3

Primary principals are sounding the alarm after government data confirms 30-40 decrease in the availability of day relief teachers between…

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Election planning resources for schools to Get on Board in 2022

As nominations for school board elections close August 3, NZSTA shares helpful planning materials to help schools and kura stay…

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Case Study: Serene learning spaces for South Island schools

Principal of Te Rohutu Whio, Kate Morgan reflects fondly: “The development of the personalised details that link to our localised…

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Problem solving maths decline

“I’d first say that the Government’s strategy is still high level, and the devil will be in the details." -…

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Making your sports day memorable

The teacher’s race, after all, is sports day’s blue-ribbon event. It’s the race everyone wants to see, and some staff…

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Case Study: Constructing flagship schools for the future

Not only did the results attract high praise, from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern no less, who opened the new school…

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AEDs at the heart of your school

A clear and simple plan should be in place for all staff to be able to administer a defibrillating shock,…

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