key competencies

STAEDTLER have been part of Kiwis lives for over 60 years, providing the educational & creative tools children are using to build their skills across many disciplines.
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The global research on education effectiveness is now stronger than ever, with more than 1.5 million books and articles on how to teach, how to manage schools, how to design curricula, and how to progress students best in their learning. Good times indeed.
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As teachers we know the scenario. You’re looking for more material on a subject so you can give your students a better understanding of a topic you’re teaching.
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We are excited to have teamed with Rotorua Canopy Tours this issue to offer one School the opportunity to win an exclusive experience for 9 students and 1 or 2 accompanying adults. Your group will be looked after in every way while two kiwi guides lead your group through an ancient New Zealand Forest via ziplines, swing bridges and tree-based platforms. Voted by trip advisor as Best Nature Experience in the World in 2021 you’ll learn about native flora and fauna, sustainability, and conservation as well as the positive impact tourism can have on saving our natural heritage when we work together. This package is valued at $1,590. To enter all you need to do is register to receive the School News Weekly e-newsletter. Head to www.schoolnews.co.nz. If you already receive the newsletter, send Dee an email and she’ll add you to the draw: [email protected] Make your colleagues aware so they can sign up too and give your school the best chance of winning this fabulous prize. * Minimum age 5yrs (experience dependant), maximum weight 120kgs. Can be used in Term time only. Not on weekends, holidays or public holidays. Group can be bigger but either way you’ll save $1590!
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The last two years have tested students and teachers alike. Now it is more important than ever to prioritise staff wellbeing, children wellbeing AND our own personal wellbeing.
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Jamie Leckie is a New Entrants Teacher at Coromandel Area School, and completed The Mind Lab’s Postgraduate Certificate in Digital & Collaborative Learning, then continued on with her Master of Contemporary Education.
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Many Kiwis have a desire to change the world in some way. Whether it’s a little thing like picking a piece of plastic out of the ocean, or in a big way, like increasing equality, protecting the environment against climate change or even curing cancer.
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Security is a high priority for schools. They have a duty of care to provide a safe working and learning environment for staff and students and need to protect valuable school assets, such as IT and sports equipment…
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Using community connections to raise resilient kids