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OPINION: Principal challenges Prime Minister’s statement
“The Prime Minister must be getting appalling advice from her bureaucrats in their comfortable warm Wellington offices, because the one…
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STRIKE NEWS: Secondary teachers engage in government discussions
PPTA has presented a claim to turn around secondary teacher shortages and ensure schools can attract and keep great teachers.…
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Education
Making energy efficiency part of your school’s culture
Saving on energy costs isn’t the only incentive for schools to take control of their energy usage...
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Education
It’s smart to get kids moving but how smart are your facilities?
Along with a long list of other health benefits, it has also been shown that kids who are more active…
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Administration
The book your students will read for decades to come
With the reduced costs of printing, improved design software and the simplicity of digital photography, compiling a yearbook is now…
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Administration
Ministry & NZEI Te Riu Roa clash over ‘teacher shortage’ claims
Responding to the NZEI Te Riu Roa's claim that the teacher shortage is "swiftly moving from a crisis to a…
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Education
Academics warn against NCEA changes
18 academics from Victoria University are worried suggestions from an advisory group for the government's review of NCEA will make the qualification worse,…
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News
5 quirky, kooky, easy classroom book corner ideas…
These simple, fantasy-inspired classroom decorating ideas will entice students of all ages to pick up a book and read for…
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Administration
Education Minister dubious on National Party’s ‘class size’ u-turn
While the education minister and NZEI Te Riu Roa president disagree on National's sincerity, principals and teachers around the country…
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Administration
38% of school leaders experienced threats of violence in 2017
“There are two parallel issues going on here. One is children with learning difficulties trying to access the help and…
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Education
How welcoming are your school environments?
Have you ever walked through your school and asked yourself, “Who would feel welcome and comfortable here?” I am sure…
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News
School fundraising gets a boost from local shoppers
A shopping centre in Auckland’s north west region is utilising its platform to help eleven schools in what’s known as…
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Administration
Primary teachers and principals vote to strike
Will you be taking part? NZEI revealed that frustrated primary teachers and principals voted overwhelmingly in favour of a three-hour…
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Administration
It worked: school principal coalition welcome change after sit-down with Education Minister
The Principals NCEA Coalition was formed ten days ago in protest at the Minister of Education’s NCEA Review. The Principals…
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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…
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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…
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Education
School principals launch full-page ad against Minister of Education
Nearly forty secondary school Principals have formed a coalition to challenge the Minister of Education, Chris Hipkin’s review of NCEA.
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Education
‘Sport of reading’ comp brings book-savvy young readers to Auckland
A Kiwi invention, the Kids’ Lit Quiz has been inspiring children around the world for 27 years to become life-long…
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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,…
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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…
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Education
The Treasury Schools Challenge 2018 winners announced
Christchurch Girls High and Diocesan School for Girls took out the awards for Best Overall Team and Best Overall Individual…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Education
Big, bold ideas to change NCEA – do you agree?
"We’ll be engaging with people in Te Reo Māori and English with opportunities in other languages too. New Zealand is…
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