Stand-downs, suspensions & exclusions at 14-year low
Hekia Parata | EducationStudent stand-downs, suspensions and exclusions have reached 14-year lows, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. Ms Parata says Ministry of Education figures from 2000-2013 show a peak in the mid-2000s, but these numbers have dropped significantly. “We’re seeing far fewer kids being removed from school. That is great news because it means they’re staying in the classroom and continuing to learn. ...
Kiwi curiosity at heart of science engagement
Steven Joyce | EducationScience and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Education Minister Hekia Parata today launched the Government’s action plan to encourage engagement with science and technology across all sectors of New Zealand. A Nation of Curious Minds: He Whenua Hirihi I te Mahara – is the blueprint for the Science in Society Project and has been jointly developed by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Ministry of Education with close involvement from the office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor. ...
$15.6m redevelopment of Tarawera High School begins
Nikki Kaye | EducationToday is significant for the Kawerau community with a ceremony to mark the start of construction of new facilities at Tarawera High School, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye says. “The $15.6 million redevelopment of the school reflects the importance the Government places on raising student achievement in Kawerau and on providing a fresh start for the school and local community. ...
Major shake-up for IT education
Stuff.co.nzThe Government is tipped to announce a major shake-up in education today with the status of information technology within the school curriculum likely to be substantially elevated. Paul Matthews, chief executive of the Institute for Information ...
Kids consider technology 'a bum subject'
Stuff.co.nzA report released today by the Education and the Business, Innovation and Employment ministries said there had been a gradual decline over years 11–13 in the proportion of students enrolled in science-related subjects and that students' performance in ...
The Institute of IT Professionals (IITP) welcomes the Government's announcement today of a new science and technology strategic plan, in particular the commitment to review the positioning and content of Digital Technologies within the New Zealand Curriculum.
David Hines is the spokesperson for the Secular Education Network. Phil Harding is the President of the New Zealand Principals Federation.
The lack of Maori teachers in Southland early childhood education centres has been highlighted as kindergartens and childcare centres practise te reo after this month's Maori Language Week. Figures from the Early Childhood Education services annual ...
The Education Ministry is down to two private contenders in the race to build four schools for $200 million before 2018. The tender process for building Aranui Community School and Rolleston Secondary School in Canterbury, Queenstown's Wakatipu High ...
Shortlist announced for major schools building project
More Maori teachers wanted in kindies
The Southland TimesThe lack of Maori teachers in Southland early childhood education centres has been highlighted as kindergartens and childcare centres practise te reo after this month's Maori Language Week. Figures from the Early Childhood Education services annual ...
Four schools for $200m by 2018
Auckland stuff.co.nzThe Education Ministry is down to two private contenders in the race to build four schools for $200 million before 2018. The tender process for building Aranui Community School and Rolleston Secondary School in Canterbury, Queenstown's Wakatipu High ...
Shortlist announced for major schools building project
Decile 1 school scammers abandon appeal
A former principal and her husband who scammed $30,000 from a decile one school have abandoned their appeal after a judge told them they may be jailed.Colleen Margaret Gray, 66, and Bruce Kenneth Gray, 65, siphoned the money from...
Today is significant for the Kawerau community with a ceremony to mark the start of construction of new facilities at Tarawera High School, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye says. “The $15.6 million redevelopment of the school reflects the ...
The long-awaited development of a new primary school and early childhood centre in Waikanae - originally planned to open last year - has been delayed for about five years because of falling school roll trends. The Government announced in 2010 that it ...
$15.6m redevelopment of Tarawera High School begins
Scoop.co.nz (press release)Today is significant for the Kawerau community with a ceremony to mark the start of construction of new facilities at Tarawera High School, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye says. “The $15.6 million redevelopment of the school reflects the ...
Lack of demand delays new primary school
Stuff.co.nzThe long-awaited development of a new primary school and early childhood centre in Waikanae - originally planned to open last year - has been delayed for about five years because of falling school roll trends. The Government announced in 2010 that it ...
Kiwi Can approach enhances school culture
Integrity is a big word for a primary school pupil, but it's one Waikato youngsters are examining in a values programme.Teacher kicked, swore at students
A teacher who physically abused his students and told them they were ugly and dumb has been censured and had his teacher's registration cancelled by the New Zealand Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal.
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