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Butterfly trust calling for paper Monarch butterflies
The Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust is calling for monarch butterflies to be mailed to them. But not…
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University students keen to help high school students learn about global issues
A group of first-year Lincoln University students have ended their semester by coming up with ideas on how to educate…
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Educators invited to share stories on creating healthier food places
A team of researchers based at the University of Auckland are pushing for healthier food for younger people and says…
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Youth urged to make submissions to climate change consultation
The New Zealand Youth Delegation to the United Nations Climate Conference (NZYD) is calling on New Zealand youth to make…
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Nominations open for ASG teaching awards
Communities all around New Zealand can now nominate outstanding teachers for the ASG National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA). Every…
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ASG applauds government’s education spending
ASG is pleased with the New Zealand government’s commitment to education spending in the 2015 Budget. ASG CEO John Velegrinis…
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Trip to the zoo the ‘best day ever’
Auckland Zoo continues to welcome schools to its dynamic Warehouse Zoofari programme, giving more young Kiwi kids the chance to…
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Bayer science fund reaches more schools
More primary schools than ever before will be able to dive deeper into the world of science and nature this…
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Young rugby league players to benefit from new trust
Rugby league at grassroots and secondary school levels are set to benefit from a new trust being created by Sir…
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Debate needed on providing media content for children
NZ On Air is turning its attention to the future of local media content for children, launching a consultation on…
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Dyslexia: What’s in a name?
Dyslexia is one of the main ‘conditions’ in the Specific Learning Disabilities category, others being dyspraxia, dysphasia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and…
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Wellington team takes out debating title for third time in a row
Wellington has defeated Auckland to win the Russell McVeagh New Zealand Schools’ Debating Champs, in the Grand Final held at…
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Old School vs New School – video creates collaborative culture within FarNet schools
In my last article I discussed the myriad of ways technology is changing the way teachers teach and students learn.…
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N4L wins award for innovation
N4L (Network for Learning) has won the most innovative initiative award at the Hi-Tech Awards gala for its online learning…
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Interactive website a new tool for science class
Science teachers and students now have an innovative new interactive tool to work with following the launch of a website…
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NZSTA offers resources to guide schools through staff appointments
Schools face more stringent workforce requirements – but resources available New, more stringent requirements that come into force on July…
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It’s all about DIY says speech competition winner
A Tauranga teen, who appealed to our Kiwi DIY, Number 8 wire mentality, has won this year’s national Race Unity…
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Students on possum project in Northland
More than 90 students from around Northland are expected to gather near Kaikohe over the next week to gain hands-on…
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Porirua College wins Wellington culinary challenge
The first regional winner of the National Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge (NSSCC) is Wellington’s Porirua College. Michala Rei and Wiki…
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Intern brings new readership to daily newspaper
A prominent daily newspaper has been inspired to better connect with young readers following the successful internship of a 17-year-old…
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Waikato students to head off on Great Walk
Pupils at Hamilton’s Hillcrest Normal School will soon be heading outdoors to experience one of New Zealand’s nine Great Walks…
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Shanghai visit aims to inspire educators
Eight New Zealand secondary teachers will participate in the Asia New Zealand Foundation’s Shanghai Business Forum from May 17 to…
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Drone rangers: students take virtual field trips in the McKenzie Country
School students from across New Zealand are descending on the Mackenzie Country this week, learning about how hi-tech tools and…
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Secret trade deal would harm education, academics say
A leaked document shows New Zealand has joined a small group of countries pushing for education to be included in…
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Jump Rope for Heart celebrates 30 years of skipping for health
Jump Rope For Heart, a free physical activity programme run by the Heart Foundation, is marking its 30th birthday this…
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