school
-
Education
Parents aren’t letting kids walk to school
and some ways that schools could help reverse this trend... Whether it's caused by safety concerns, inadequate infrastructure or simply…
Read More » -
Education
Upskilling to lead students into a digital future – Is now the time?
For schools, there are two ways to approach PLD: your local education advisor may contact you to advise that you…
Read More » -
News
Education Council reappoints its chair & deputy
The 12-month reappointments are "to provide continuity while the Council transitions to a new, more democratic, governance model", according to…
Read More » -
Education
Check out how schools are refurbishing their school libraries this year
Have you booked in your library for a makeover? Thinking about it? There are a few things you might want…
Read More » -
News
Unique English class for deaf refugees wins national award
By learning to communicate in NZ Sign Language, the participants are able to interact with many Kiwi communities, including the…
Read More » -
Education
Educators applauding rollback of National Standards and charter schools
“They were set up based on the flawed notion that competition and choice improves educational outcomes, and that the private…
Read More » -
Education
Union meetings abound as teachers weigh up industrial action over pay dispute
Meetings began on Monday and will continue for two weeks. “Members call the shots on this – it is up…
Read More » -
Education
Why school field trips are more important than ever…
Social media, virtual reality, desktop computers, 3D printers and all manner of smart devices… this is the time of tech-savvy,…
Read More » -
Education
Education Ministry wants to know about student progress
Parents, whānau, students, iwi and educators - and anyone with an interest in learning - are being encouraged to share…
Read More » -
Education
Christchurch schools get Antarctic dance lesson
Christchurch school students had a special dance session with internationally acclaimed choreographer Corey Baker, who originally hails from the city…
Read More » -
Education
School ball: An event to remember…
Did you have a ball at your school formal or graduation? Event planning isn’t for everyone and busy teachers may…
Read More » -
News
Your stories: Feilding High School makes engineering fun
Roger dreamed up the pioneering idea in 2006 with a small debut race of just 12 mini-bikes, and was immediately…
Read More » -
News
There’s no maths problem quite like student engagement…
Perhaps more than ever before, mathematics is an interdisciplinary subject. We are seeing digital evolution manifest across all industries and…
Read More » -
News
Bomb threats & earthquakes: schools need to improve emergency preparedness
Research included three true-life case studies of Wellington schools that had experienced a bomb threat, flood and earthquake respectively to…
Read More » -
Education
OPINION: Government’s offer to principals is nothing but an insult
The offer received this month is the biggest Claytons Offer I have ever seen: a non-offer, an insult. It treats…
Read More » -
Food & Beverage
Year 5&6 students across NZ invited to compete in cooking comp
The challenge is on for pairs of year five and year six school pupils to grate, slice, cook, create and…
Read More » -
News
Is your school discussing ’13 reasons why’ with students?
The controversial TV show aired its second season this month amid warnings from mental health professionals, who have criticised the…
Read More » -
Administration
Caring more about ‘out of school hours’ care
There’s a delicate magic to a truly terrific before/after school programme. School News spoke with some providers in this sector…
Read More » -
Health & Safety
Managing food allergies and anaphylaxis in New Zealand schools
There is no cure or treatment for food allergy, and the only way to manage it and prevent reactions, including…
Read More » -
News
$5000 personal development award applications now open
Applications for YHA New Zealand’s $5000 Cora Wilding Award are now open.
Read More » -
News
“Alarming number of young NZers leave school and go on to do nothing,” says Chris Hipkins
On the issue of pay the Minister told Q+A’s Corin Dann, "there’s a bargaining round coming up. I think teachers…
Read More » -
News
Scientists enlist schoolkids to help with air quality research
Pupils at a Central Otago primary school are helping NIWA air quality scientists learn more about pollution in their town…
Read More » -
News
Making school lunch the healthy highlight of the day
Any school considering Outsourcing School Lunches must take into account the same considerations as students’ parents and caregivers in deciding…
Read More » -
Education
Advice for modern classroom design? Get Smart
Modern Smart Classrooms, therefore, not only reflect the existing digital knowledge and expectations of 21st century learners, but also the…
Read More » -
News
But what does it actually mean?
How often, as teachers, do you come across written words that just don’t make sense, or in which the meaning…
Read More »