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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On NZ schools developing firearms policy…
The ministry of education says it does not support the unsupervised access of firearms in schools. However...
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Life skills centre stage with school performances
What sort of AV equipment is required for a school to put on quality performances? What are the legal considerations…
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Learning outside the box…
But above and beyond the actual subject and content of an EOTC experience, students also have the opportunity to demonstrate…
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30,000 NZ students receive unique ANZAC insight
Discovery boxes containing replica artefacts from the First World War have been distributed to 1000 classrooms across New Zealand, through…
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Ambitious three-year public education programme
“A focus on standardisation and measurement over the past few years has worked against an ability to future-proof education..."
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Workload demands at dangerous levels for primary school leaders
Survey of primary school principals and senior leaders has found the sheer quantity of work is seriously affecting their health…
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A healthy school is a happy school is a well-maintained school
For most people, the weekend is the time for all the DIY and maintenance jobs that need doing around the…
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Secondary teachers to receive $1250 more than primary teachers?
NZEI National Secretary Paul Goulter says a differentiation in payments between primary and secondary ($2750 for primary and $4000 for…
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Education Amendment Bill ends Charter School model & National Standards
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says the bill will strengthen the public education system.
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Full STEAM ahead for 21st century citizens
Yet with the pace of the technological revolution becoming even hotter, STEM has now morphed into STEAM through incorporating the…
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Pomare School children now published illustrators
It's finally here! School News reported back in September that children from decile one Pomare School in Lower Hutt will…
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Research rates risks of robots robbing roles
Future New Zealand school-leavers face fewer fears from increasing automation than their international peers
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Exhibition offers educational tour of the human body
Internationally-acclaimed exhibition shows inner workings of real human bodies
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Physios bag packs and shoes to support healthy habits
Comfortable school bags and shoes more likely to encourage kids to be active at school, physios say.
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Changes mooted for contentious charter schools
Options still open for charter schools despite moves to close them
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New ways of teaching swimming survival skills
New water safety programme assesses retention of crucial survival skills
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Study proves girls’ passion for science subjects
Encouraging study reinforces need to inspire next generation of female scientists, technologists and designers in traditionally male dominated areas
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Disadvantaged Kiwi students’ ‘resilience’ declining
New report shows 'resilience' of New Zealand children from poor backgrounds is falling
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‘Spanking’ forgery teacher disciplined
Teacher who tried to trick female colleague into 'spanking session' loses teacher registration
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School urges students to shun social media
School's 'no social media' policy to “encourage kids to have real conversations with each other
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‘Disturbing and serious’ racism in schools
Most teachers would be "horrified" at racist behaviours recorded in new report - Children's Commissioner
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Improve literacy, improve lives
Literate and numerate adults are better able to assist their children with their education and have the confidence to undertake…
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Educators welcome measures to reduce child poverty
Teachers see the effects of poverty on children’s education and general well-being every day at their schools and centres.
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The life of a sewing machine at Sacred Heart College
Fashion and design teacher Amber McIntosh tells School News she has been using Bernina sewing machines since she started her…
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Inspiring next generation of Kiwi inventors
A new partnership brings New Zealand digital content to children that is purposefully designed and developed to educate while entertaining
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