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Gifted students could be accelerated
Discussions around how to best serve gifted children are flourishing at the Ministry of Education online learning site, Te Kete…
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University opens science club for primary children
A pilot project that will help connect children’s innate curiosity with real life science is about to start at the…
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2016 Kupe Scholarships now open
Applications for the prestigious Kupe Scholarships are now open. These are for student teachers of Māori or Pasifika descent who…
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Education Legislation Bill introduced
The Education Legislation Bill gives schools the ability to vary opening hours, allows principals to manage more than one school,…
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Wide-ranging education changes shouldn’t be rushed
The announcement of wide-ranging changes via a new education Bill signals a potential shift in the structure of schooling. The…
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$26m redevelopment for Takapuna Grammar
Takapuna Grammar School’s historic main block will be restored as part of a redevelopment worth around $26 million. The historic…
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Triathlon participation boosts kids’ self-esteem
Thousands of Kiwi parents have seen a positive increase in their child’s self-esteem after they take part in a triathlon…
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$79m for largest ever school investment
Work on New Zealand’s largest-ever school investment at Western Springs College will begin late next year. Up to $75 million…
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Zespri scholarships to top students from Wellington, Hamilton
Zespri has awarded tertiary scholarships worth $5,000 a year to two outstanding students – Elizabeth Boyle from Wellington and Jack…
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Home is where the hurt is say 50 per cent of Kiwi kids
While parents and caregivers may take comfort in knowing that young Kiwis are aware of online dangers, some may be…
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Kiwi kids fear online dangers
A staggering 80 per cent of Kiwi kids believe they are at risk of abuse or mistreatment online – one…
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Communities of Learning welcomes 444 more schools
Another 444 schools have formed themselves into Communities of Learning, Minister of Education Hekia Parata has announced. This takes the…
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Star-studded book launched for Starship
Eight young students have joined a star-studded team of sportspeople and artists to launch Home Sweet Home & Seven Hearty…
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Minister speaks at Singapore summit
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye is representing the Government at the Bett Asia Leadership Summit 2015 in Singapore this week.…
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Teacher to use scholarship funds to develop apps for dyslexic students
Secondary school teacher, Charles Leota (35, Bay of Plenty), has been named as a 2015 AMP Scholarship recipient. He will…
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Second round of Innovation Fund applications open
Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced that applications have opened for the second round of the $10 million Teacher-led Innovation…
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School for dyslexics extends its services
Auckland’s first school exclusively for children with learning difficulties, The Summit Academy, is extending its services thanks to support from…
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Consultation workshops kick off – timing criticised
Consultation workshops on the update of the Education Act 1989 have kicked off throughout the country and will continue through…
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South Auckland students strike winning notes in Pacific Songwriting competition
A trio of budding young musicians from South Auckland are the big winners in this year’s Unitec Pacific Songwriting competition.…
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Young schoolboy publishes three e-books
Technology continues to break down barriers, in this case with an eight-year-old Auckland schoolboy publishing his own series of books.…
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Amendments to the Education Act
Tēnā koe. You will be aware that a public discussion document has recently been released which constitutes consultation on a new…
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PM’s Excellence Awards open for 2016
Education Minister Hekia Parata is urging early childhood services and schools to enter the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards, which…
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Children’s book awards merge, prize money increases
The New Zealand Book Awards Trust and the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) have announced they…
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KidsCan Christmas Cracker appeal underway
With just over six weeks until Christmas, the annual KidsCan Christmas Cracker Appeal has kicked off once again and is…
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Parents not getting the sun-smart message
The sun-smart sun safety message isn’t fully getting through to parents with over half (51 per cent) admitting their children…
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