Sunday 28 July 2013

Monday, 29 July 2013

Caution urged as schools resume

NZ City
The Ministry of Education says schools in Wellington and Marlborough did not suffer any structural damage in the series of earthquakes, including a magnitude 6.5 which hit in the Cook Strait during the holidays, and will be open on Monday. NZN.

Truant 'no go' areas keeping kids in school

Manawatu's truant-free zones appear to be doing their jobs as the latest figures show fewer school children skip school here than their peers in other parts of the country. 

Thousands skip school

Hawke's Bay Today
While absence rates have remained stable in recent years, principals warn that parents taking advantage of cut-cost holidays during the school term are disrupting their children's education. A Ministry of Education survey shows 62,000 students ... 

International students' visit will help restore confidence in Chch

guide2.co.nz
As part of their Christchurch and Kiwi experience we want them to be able to make the most of a wonderful educational and life opportunity so they can return home and tell others about what we have to offer here. "The relationships we establish with ...
 

Editorial: Responsible parents don't make kids miss school

As schools resume today after their winter break they will have learning programmes prepared for all classes for the coming term. They ought to be able to expect the pupils to be present for the whole programme, barring illness. Unfortunately,... 


Two worlds of school rugby: Five schools spending $400,000 on 1st XVs

Schoolboy rugby in Auckland has lost any notion of egalitarianism and the world famous 1A competition is now divided along financial lines.The Herald's investigation into First XV rugby can reveal that five schools - Auckland Grammar,... 

Understanding special education from the perspectives of Pasifika families

The aim of this report is to identify the strengths of current service provision; barriers to accessing SE services for Pasifika; and the extent to which cultural perspectives on disability and SE and the low numbers of Pasifika professionals affected engagement and satisfaction with SE services for Pasifika families. 
Leaked emailsreveal the former boss of one of the country's largest public tertiary institutions is seeking more than $300,000 in severance pay. 

University of Canterbury welcomes Ministerial appointments

University of Canterbury Chancellor Dr John Wood has welcomed the announcement of four Ministerial appointments to the University of Canterbury Council. “It’s a supportive mix blending current high-performing appointees with new appointments ... 

Whitireia Top Achiever

Whitireia continues to achieve at the very top of course and qualification achievement with scores of 83% and 78% respectively. The Education Performance Indicators are published annually by TEC and rank providers to assist prospective students to make ... 

Waiariki Institute of Technology performance 2012

Latest Government statistics have confirmed Waiariki Institute of Technology is among the fastest improving tertiary providers in New Zealand. 

Witt appoints new CEO

Stuff.co.nz
The former Sacred Heart Girls' College student is of Ngati Rahiri hapu o Te Atiawa descent. ''My roots are Taranaki, but my vision for Witt is global,'' she said. She is a graduate of Victoria University and holds a post graduate diploma in business ... 

Centre appoints international experts

Victoria University’s Centre for Applied Cross-Cultural Research has established a new International Advisory Board. 

Chief Executive Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki

Barbara George has been appointed chief executive of the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT). Ms George is currently the chief executive of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, one of Australia’s major performing arts companies, with a significant ... 

Musician, festival director joins CPIT

Liam Ryan joined CPIT’s Department of Creative Industries as the new Performing Arts Manager this week. He will lead the Jazz School and National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art (NASDA) degree programmes, CPIT is delighted to announce today.

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