Science Online - Five science capabilities
Five Science capabilities were recently published on TKI. Teachers often ask why they were called ‘capabilities’. Dr Rosemary Hipkins of NZCER explains why the capabilities were developed (what they are supposed to ‘do’ in terms of teaching and learning), why they were called that, and how they fit in with our curriculum’s key competencies. Read her article Unlocking the idea of capabilities in science.
[Source: NZCER Surveys: 2013 (Primary and Intermediate) and 2012 (Secondary)]. So, 94% of New Zealand primary/intermediate school parents and 91% of secondary parents are satisfied with their first choice school. Contrast that to the 61% first choice ...
The rollout of fast internet to schools is almost five months ahead of schedule with 700 schools now connected to the Government’s Managed Network, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye says. “The 700th connection was the target for the end of the first year so it is great news that this milestone has been reached so early. It is a tribute to the team at Network for Learning (N4L) to have connected so many schools so quickly,” Ms Kaye says. ...
Privatisation Does Not Increase Education Choice
Scoop.co.nz (press release)[Source: NZCER Surveys: 2013 (Primary and Intermediate) and 2012 (Secondary)]. So, 94% of New Zealand primary/intermediate school parents and 91% of secondary parents are satisfied with their first choice school. Contrast that to the 61% first choice ...
N4L reaches milestone with 700th connection
Nikki Kaye | EducationThe rollout of fast internet to schools is almost five months ahead of schedule with 700 schools now connected to the Government’s Managed Network, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye says. “The 700th connection was the target for the end of the first year so it is great news that this milestone has been reached so early. It is a tribute to the team at Network for Learning (N4L) to have connected so many schools so quickly,” Ms Kaye says. ...
Gisborne Intermediate undergoes $2.3m upgrade
Nikki Kaye | EducationThe first phase of weather tightness repairs to Gisborne Intermediate School is now complete, Associate Minister of Education Nikki Kaye says. The $2.3 million project is being carried out in three phases as part of the Ministry of Education’s Building Improvement Programme, which was set up in 2009 to manage the testing and remediation of school buildings affected by water damage. “The administration building has been re-clad and re-roofed, and work on the technology block will begin this month,” Ms Kaye says. ...
1000 schools to have fast internet
Stuff.co.nzN4L says its fully funded package offers schools the best available mix of ultra-fast, rural and remote broadband. The network provides schools with high-speed internet without data caps, content filtering and network security services. Franz Josef ...
700th school connected to N4L – ahead of schedule
N4L Managed Network rollout ahead of schedule
N4L connections ahead of schedule - Kaye
Heretaunga College one of 700 schools with fast internet; 300 more coming
Scoop.co.nz (press release)More than 225,000 students from 700 schools have connected to Network for Learning's (N4L's) Managed Network and today the company is announcing that it hopes to connect another 300 schools by the end of the year. Crown company N4L is tasked with ...
Review: Latta 'hands-on' over education
Stuff.co.nzHe openly admitted he found school boring and dull, and was amazed at the influence technology has had on the engagement and motivation of students in the classrooms of today. While Latta demonstrated a magic trick that had the kids at his desk in awe, ...
Minister Joyce to attend launch of Te Matarau Education Trust
VoxyMinister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment; Steven Joyce will attend the launch of the Northland Maori and Pasifika Trades Training initiative on Thursday 7 August in Whangarei. The launch will take place at Whangarei Terenga Paraoa Marae, ...
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Updated 8:10am: Education Minister Hekia Parata has got a grilling from teachers and children's rights advocates. The Tick 4 Kids debate at Ponsonby Primary School in Auckland last night also featured Labour's Jacinda Ardern and Act president John ...
Education Minister Hekia Parata is yet to announce her final decision on who will be approved, but according to retiring National Party MP Tau Henare the Manukau Urban Maori Authority will be given the green light. The authority's chief executive is Mr ...
Updated 8:10am: Education Minister Hekia Parata has got a grilling from teachers and children's rights advocates. The Tick 4 Kids debate at Ponsonby Primary School in Auckland last night also featured Labour's Jacinda Ardern and Act president John ...
RadioLive host Willie Jackson in charter school bid
New Zealand HeraldEducation Minister Hekia Parata is yet to announce her final decision on who will be approved, but according to retiring National Party MP Tau Henare the Manukau Urban Maori Authority will be given the green light. The authority's chief executive is Mr ...
Maori trades training in Labour package
waateanews.comEmployment, skills and training spokesperson Grant Robertson says more than 10 percent of youngsters aged 15 to 24 are not in work,education or training. He says Labour is targeting the under 20s because at that age young people make critical ...
Mostly the same policy for $183 million more
Youth employment a pressing issue - BusinessNZ
Mostly the same policy for $183 million more
Scoop.co.nz (press release)The Labour Party's skills and training policy for young people largely follows the Government's ideas, only with a more expensive price tag, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says. “National has a very comprehensive ...
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In secondary schools, the number would be reduced from 26 to 23. PPTA general secretary Kevin Bunker says class size has always been a major issue for teachers and survey results confirm it's a big issue for parents as well. Labour has costed its ...
"The issue with boys and Maori struggling in education is not new - we've been grappling with it for a while," said Mr Hodgkinson, also president of the Wellington Regional Primary Principals' Association. "It's something we really want to solve. But ...
In secondary schools, the number would be reduced from 26 to 23. PPTA general secretary Kevin Bunker says class size has always been a major issue for teachers and survey results confirm it's a big issue for parents as well. Labour has costed its ...
Parents urged to get boys reading
Wairarapa Times-Age"The issue with boys and Maori struggling in education is not new - we've been grappling with it for a while," said Mr Hodgkinson, also president of the Wellington Regional Primary Principals' Association. "It's something we really want to solve. But ...
Helping young people think about their study choices
It’s that time of the year where teenagers are making decisions about the subjects they will choose to study next year. For many teenagers, this will be the first big decision that will play a part in shaping their lives beyond school.
Zones were necessary to ensure schools had sufficient land and classroom space. Having too many pupils would pressure resources and compromise children's education, he said. The Education Ministry states the size of school zones is kept contained in a ...
Parents play the zoning game
Stuff.co.nzZones were necessary to ensure schools had sufficient land and classroom space. Having too many pupils would pressure resources and compromise children's education, he said. The Education Ministry states the size of school zones is kept contained in a ...
Northland initiative urges young Maori and Pasifika students into workforce
Newstalk ZBA trade training initiative in Northland is getting young Maori and Pasifika students into the workforce. The Te Matarau Education Trust's Maori and Pasifika Trades Training initiative is working alongside the government and Northtec to make learning ...
Disabled people deserve better health and education
Scoop.co.nz (press release)In addition, the IMM has recommended changes to the Education Act so that disabled students are guaranteed the right to attend their local state school. This includes considering whether the Ministry of Education should have statutory power of ...
Initiative to move students into education and employment
Seeing all secondary school students move into higher education or employment is the aim of a new collaborative initiative of four local secondary schools.
Students were shown part of the review over the weekend that recommended Barnicoat House would house year 9 and 10, Fell House years 11-13 and Rutherford House be redesigned to house the prep school classrooms and boarders. Students responded ...
An app that enables communication of learning stories and updates between education centres and parents is now available in Te Reo Māori. Originally built for an English speaking market, the Educa app in Te Reo Māori now ensures its accessibility to a ...
"The culture of this school is not only in the classroom and the playgrounds but it's in their boarding facilities." The Botany roll has grown from 300 to more than 1800 from 60 different cultures. During that time it has been recognised "as one of the ...
Tony Ryall and the education sector
As Health Minister Tony Ryall signed off on his long political career recently, he said about the health portfolio: “You work with quality people every day who are dedicated to the welfare of New Zealanders. I wake up most mornings, and I turn to ...Nelson College boarding changes spark backlash
Stuff.co.nzStudents were shown part of the review over the weekend that recommended Barnicoat House would house year 9 and 10, Fell House years 11-13 and Rutherford House be redesigned to house the prep school classrooms and boarders. Students responded ...
Centre steps up communication with Educa app in Te Reo Māori
Techday NZAn app that enables communication of learning stories and updates between education centres and parents is now available in Te Reo Māori. Originally built for an English speaking market, the Educa app in Te Reo Māori now ensures its accessibility to a ...
New king of King's College
Stuff.co.nz"The culture of this school is not only in the classroom and the playgrounds but it's in their boarding facilities." The Botany roll has grown from 300 to more than 1800 from 60 different cultures. During that time it has been recognised "as one of the ...
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