Industry Voices
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Jul- 2023 -6 July
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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Feb- 2023 -7 February
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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Dec- 2022 -13 December
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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13 December
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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Nov- 2022 -15 November
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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Oct- 2022 -25 October
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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Sep- 2022 -26 September
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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26 September
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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13 September
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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Aug- 2022 -29 August
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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29 August
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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29 August
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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15 August
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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15 August
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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15 August
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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9 August
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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9 August
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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2 August
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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Jul- 2022 -25 July
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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25 July
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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Jun- 2022 -28 June
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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14 June
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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7 June
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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May- 2022 -31 May
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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24 May
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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