New e-books to strengthen access to sign
Hekia Parata | EducationEducation Minister Hekia Parata marked New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week by launching new e-books that have been developed to improve children’s access to sign language. Ms Parata says the six new e-books, developed by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with Deaf Aotearoa, are the first digital resources of their kind to be used in New Zealand schools. ...
Steady as she goes with 6th Budget Education, health, housing boost likely
Stuff.co.nzOPINION: Radical, tomorrow's Budget will not be. And on the basis of today's new Stuff.co.nz/Ipsos poll there is no reason for the Government to deviate from its play book at this stage in election year. Apart from some minor shuffling of support - and ...
Maori doing better at military school
Radio New ZealandJust over a third of its 104 students are Maori, and take compulsory subjects such as Maths, English, Physical Education and Training. Vanguard Military School. Photo: SUPPLIED. The school's chief executive Nick Hyde said results from the first term ...
Catering for religion in schools
Stuff.co.nzBut that 30 minutes should be at the commencement of the school day and those opting to not attend should therefore not be required to arrive at school until that period of instruction is completed. So, let us say it is Wednesdays from 9am to 9.30am ...
Parents convicted over child's truancy
An Auckland couple convicted over their daughter's prolonged absences from primary school have been told their actions verged on negligence.In the Auckland District Court today the couple, whose names are suppressed, unsuccessfully...
"Schools are trying really, really hard and the whole community recognises that now and so it's a combined approach, not a school approach," says Mr Parsons. "This is a failure of not just of the schools, but of the whole community." Tom Parsons says ...
Schools take parents to court over truant kids
3News NZ"Schools are trying really, really hard and the whole community recognises that now and so it's a combined approach, not a school approach," says Mr Parsons. "This is a failure of not just of the schools, but of the whole community." Tom Parsons says ...
Schools Focus on Academia, Not Trades
A Taranaki educationalist believes schools need to do better for their non-university bound students.
Uni all about 'infinity of other worlds'
A bit of drizzle could not wipe the smiles off the faces of students and families in Victoria University's graduation parade.
Students can reduce bullying rates at their schools by stepping in when they see it, a new study has found.
In recent years, The University of Otago has been trying to move away from what it sees as the negative student stereotypes of binge drinking, couch-burning and filthy flats. Of course, those elements of the student culture tend ...
A failure to meet forecast student numbers is hitting the University of Otago in the pocket.
Individual schools were responsible for maintaining an environment where pupils could learn and achieve. ''Whenever concerns are raised with us, we meet the board and discuss what extra support may be required,'' she ...
For a change yesterday, pupils at Taieri Beach School turned the tables on usual education practices. ... Taieri Beach School pupil Hannah Jaquiery (6) shows students from High Point University, North Carolina, the Sports Activate programme in action. Photo by Gregor Richardson. For a change yesterday, pupils at Taieri Beach School turned the tables on usual education practices. Instead of teachers teaching the pupils, the pupils shared some of their ...
Students rally for kidnapped girls
Students from 35 New Zealand high schools are uniting to campaign for the return of 276 Nigerian school girls kidnapped last month.
His productions include Lawless (1999: NZ Best Drama Award winner), Kubuku Rides (2006: Best Narrative Short Award at Memphis IndieFest), and Head Games (2012: Boston Film Festival Best Documentary). His current projects are Children First, ...
Grow Wellington's International Education Manager and 13 education providers from all over the Wellington region, including tertiary institutes and secondary schools, will visit Japan and China from May 22 to June 2. The education delegation is part of ...
Tonight the Palmerston North City Council will award the top four students working towards a Degree in Resource and Environmental Planning with a prize of $500 each. The prizes ... Fourth Year student John Harold also won the 'Ken Nairn' Planning Prize.
Lecture will highlight the importance of arts in education
Scoop.co.nz (press release)His productions include Lawless (1999: NZ Best Drama Award winner), Kubuku Rides (2006: Best Narrative Short Award at Memphis IndieFest), and Head Games (2012: Boston Film Festival Best Documentary). His current projects are Children First, ...
Wellington education delegation to Japan and China
Scoop.co.nz (press release)Grow Wellington's International Education Manager and 13 education providers from all over the Wellington region, including tertiary institutes and secondary schools, will visit Japan and China from May 22 to June 2. The education delegation is part of ...
Montessori student age rises - Tamahere Forum
Tamahere Montessori centre can now educate students from age 3 to 12 after opening a building to accommodate intermediate-aged pupils. Tamahere Montessori has a new intermediate building catering for children up to age 12 (Photo: Bruce Mercer, ... For the school's longest-term pupil, 10-year-old Nerissa Eddy, the new building is exciting. “We've only been here [in it] for two days.” Montessori philosophy at early childhood level was about moving children ...Top Massey University students acknowledged
Scoop.co.nz (press release)Tonight the Palmerston North City Council will award the top four students working towards a Degree in Resource and Environmental Planning with a prize of $500 each. The prizes ... Fourth Year student John Harold also won the 'Ken Nairn' Planning Prize.
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