New service to strengthen sign language development
Hekia Parata | EducationEducation Minister Hekia Parata today launched a new Family Whānau Sign Language Facilitator service to support deaf children to develop a strong first language. The new service will see parents and deaf children learn New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) from experienced sign language facilitators at home and in community settings. The Ministry of Education is contracting Deaf Aotearoa to set up the service and employ facilitators to provide the service in partnership with the Ministry’s Advisors on Deaf Children. ...
Over $7 million for upgrades to Warkworth School
Nikki Kaye | EducationThe Government is investing $7.6 million in Warkworth School to upgrade its buildings and facilities, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye says. “The increased funding is to be used to replace the old buildings that make up the majority of the junior school, and replace some permanent buildings past their useful life. The redevelopment will also address onsite flooding from poor drainage that causes dampness beneath school buildings,” says Ms Kaye. ...
Teacher gives students test answers
Stuff.co.nzThe affected class was summoned to the teacher's classroom, and he advised the pupils that because of his error they would not get credit for their work towards the old standard. He would correct his error by providing them with the answers to the new ...
Salary range reveals best courses for students
How much graduates in different fields of study can expect to earn has been revealed - and the Government says it should make school students stick with science and mathematics. The Ministry of Education report on the outcomes of...
Online and free - lessons for the future
New Zealand's largest university is about to give away its teaching free as the Government calls the tertiary sector together to discuss whether such an approach is the way forward.Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce will host...
Te Kohanga Reo O Waitara, based at Owae Marae, is moving forward in leaps and bounds. Just a few years ago its roll dropped to under 10 pupils. Now it's full at 35 pupils with a two-month waiting list. It had taken a lot of work to get that way, said ...
The cultural immersion approach would be similar to the idea behind kohanga reo, she said. Head teacher Natasha McCosh said they wanted to create a multicultural centre more representative of today's New Zealand. Around ten children are enrolled up so ...
Renowned child psychologist and author Dr Louise Porter has launched a comprehensive, authoritative and potentially controversial new handbook on how to proactively manage primary and secondary students' behaviour in the classroom. In the textbook ...
Waitaki Boys' High School's board of trustees is following "correct procedures" in relation to issues surrounding the school, parents have been told. Information was sent to parents by the board after media inquiries and extensive publicity about ...
At that time he said he wanted the workloads of school administrators to return to normal within three months. “Steven Joyce deserves an F for fail for this assignment. “Too many schools are still experiencing major problems which are taking up the ...
Marae plans new Te Reo classroom
Taranaki Daily NewsTe Kohanga Reo O Waitara, based at Owae Marae, is moving forward in leaps and bounds. Just a few years ago its roll dropped to under 10 pupils. Now it's full at 35 pupils with a two-month waiting list. It had taken a lot of work to get that way, said ...
Islamic childhood centre open to all
The Southland TimesThe cultural immersion approach would be similar to the idea behind kohanga reo, she said. Head teacher Natasha McCosh said they wanted to create a multicultural centre more representative of today's New Zealand. Around ten children are enrolled up so ...
Respecting students reaps rewards in the classroom
Scoop.co.nz (press release)Renowned child psychologist and author Dr Louise Porter has launched a comprehensive, authoritative and potentially controversial new handbook on how to proactively manage primary and secondary students' behaviour in the classroom. In the textbook ...
School gives reassurance on bullying
Stuff.co.nzWaitaki Boys' High School's board of trustees is following "correct procedures" in relation to issues surrounding the school, parents have been told. Information was sent to parents by the board after media inquiries and extensive publicity about ...
Novopay problems still plaguing 2000 schools
Scoop.co.nz (press release)At that time he said he wanted the workloads of school administrators to return to normal within three months. “Steven Joyce deserves an F for fail for this assignment. “Too many schools are still experiencing major problems which are taking up the ...
Top schools spare no expense for elite athletes
Hamilton schools are spending huge amounts of money on facilities and programmes to cater for elite athletes.
Representatives from the New Zealand Embassy, NZ Trade and Enterprise and Education NZ will also be on hand. Mayor Wade-Brown says achieving business success in China is helped by forming strong connections. Political leadership is important in ...
Wellington delegation arrives in Beijing, seeking more Chinese students
Scoop.co.nz (press release)Representatives from the New Zealand Embassy, NZ Trade and Enterprise and Education NZ will also be on hand. Mayor Wade-Brown says achieving business success in China is helped by forming strong connections. Political leadership is important in ...
Vegetable garden boosts learning
Monrad Intermediate School students have four new vegetable garden plots and two new compost bins thanks to a community grant from Horizons Regional Council.
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