Education
Gain valuable insights into the New Zealand education sector through informative articles.
Discover the unique characteristics of the country’s educational 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.
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When play is doing what comes naturally
It used to be just called ‘play’ – that glorious time when you’d be outside, splashing in puddles, climbing trees,…
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Heard of Biomechanics Day before?
Thousands of students around the country are taking part in National Biomechanics Day today, joining a growing global movement to…
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Major tech competition for school students launches
The Tahi Rua Toru Tech Challenge is part of a broader initiative to help teachers introduce the new digital technologies…
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School toilet controversy: is banning loo roll too far?
This was the measure taken by a primary school in the UK this week. Repeated toilet flooding prompted Oldswinford C…
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New gov’t funding for digital tools
A $6 million ‘All Equity Fund’ aims to give less-advantaged students better access to digital tools, skills and knowledge, Education…
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NZ Spanish language teachers off to Colombia
High school Spanish language teachers from across New Zealand are about to add a Colombian accent to their teaching techniques.
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COOLS gets frozen out of legislation
'Today we celebrate that another unwelcome policy will be removed from legislation,' said Whetu Cormick, President of the New Zealand…
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The downhill highlight of the whole school year
For many students, a School Ski Trip often comprises not just one of the highlights of the whole year, but…
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Proposed Education Bill could be disastrous for disadvantaged children
Child Poverty Action Group says that, if passed, it could put schools serving income poor and materially deprived communities at…
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1 week left for schools to win $50,000 in tech prizes
Schools have until 5pm on Monday 2 April to gather as many votes as possible to win $50,000 in prizes,…
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School marae and ‘success as Māori’
With over 99 marae-ā-kura across the country, and more being built, the term describes complexes established to create Māori teaching…
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Change is afoot with dyslexia
Choosing to flag difficulties through screening puts the control back into the hands of the school...
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Do schools need to improve policies on violence?
Three assaults took place over the course of several weeks and, although the students were suspended, they have people questioning…
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Your say: An 18-year apprenticeship in teaching?
The thought occurred to me numerous times, while undertaking a postgraduate primary teaching course at the University of Auckland way back in the year…
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Social media campaigns help Kiwi schools & charities raise $1m in 13 days
The 32 charities, schools, and community groups will receive their funds at a special giving back ceremony held in May…
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How does school sex-ed need to evolve?
Programmes are under-resourced and under-valued and research shows that the curriculum struggles to make itself relevant and meaningful to young…
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The future of schools: Sir Ken Robinson explains what “was never true”
Education is more like gardening than manufacturing: the thing is that gardeners know that there are conditions under which plants…
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Principals and teachers address education crisis
A survey of NZEI members found that the overwhelming majority agreed with the need for a major pay jolt to…
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Know some gifted young Kiwis? Charity offers $5000 scholarship opportunity
The Variety Gold Heart Scholarship programme is open to young people up to the age of 18 and makes up…
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Christchurch to host Australasian Learning Environments conference
Focusing on design and use of engaging and innovative learning spaces and programs...
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New Zealand’s best teachers speak out
Six teachers spanning Early Childhood, primary and secondary education received awards this week and spoke about their teaching motivations... Here…
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VIDEO: School edible garden comp plants the seed
With a prize of $500 worth of garden centre vouchers, the competition aims to encourage the establishment of (or the…
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Got something to say? School News is listening
We are always looking for stories and opinions to feature from within the education sector. If you're a teacher, librarian,…
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Vote for education charities to benefit from $1m fund
Anyone can vote for the cause or school of their choice each day, with $5 provided by the fund for…
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Global innovation leader visits NZ to cultivate creativity
Sir Ken Robinson’s TED talks on creativity and education have been viewed by 400 million people in over 160 countries.…
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