Volume 92 Number 8. 20 May 2013
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No one would argue that ensuring each and every child gets a good education is necessary to raise living standards in New Zealand and to create a more productive and competitive economy. But how do we measure success? Ministry of Education Deputy Secretary for Student Achievement, Rowena Phair, said every child has the right to progress and achieve in …read more
Lucas with some of his Flargie friends On discovering he had dyslexia, 20-year-old Lucas Chisholm decided he wouldn’t just ‘cope’ with it, he’d celebrate it. Lucas has successfully published a children’s book and plans to donate it to schools around the country. Lucas Chisholm can clearly remember what he called the “tipping point” of realising he might have …read more
KATE BLEASDALE talks to three recipients of a 2012 study award to find out more about the knowledge, confidence, and renewed energy they gained from their study. Teachers and principals can experience much more in their careers through further learning with the help of a study award, sabbatical, or study support grant. Teachers hold the key for students’ learning, and …read more
The popular ‘Legend’ campaign tells young people to stand strong and exercise good judgement at crucial times. Road safety education in schools supports the same aim through building knowledge, values and competencies. Road safety education equips young people with the skills, attitudes and behaviours to contribute to a safe road system. WAYNE ERB reports on new guidelines …read more
Early Learning Taskforce We know that participating in quality ECE creates a strong foundation for children’s ongoing education, learning and development. Through participation children gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be successful learners. As part of its Better Public Services goals, the Government has set three actions for supporting vulnerable children in the next 3–5 years: Increase …read more
New digital stories The staff and board of Hukanui School in Hamilton decided that they would like to focus on te reo Māori development. The following three stories explore what this professional development programme looks like, and its impact for teaching and learning. Te reo Māori and language acquisition Nadine Malcolm outlines the professional development programme where teachers are …read more
Supporting The New Zealand Curriculum and NCEA standards Science in our own back yard at Okaihau College A field trip for Year 11 science students connects classroom learning to the real world and builds positive relationships as the science department moves from using unit standards to achievement standards. An annual Year 11 field trip to nearby Puketi …read more
Board Alert Election process well underway For schools using the common election date of 30 May, your nominations will have closed at noon on 16 May. If you did not require a voting election, the returning officer should have declared the results and the new board will take office on 23 May. For schools requiring a voting election, send …read more