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The 2013 Comvita Science Challenge
21/5/2013
The challenge this year is to create and submit a 3-minute video explaining the science behind how exercise can keep you healthy.
Find out how to enter the Comvita Science Challenge and win a Bronze Crest Award here.
Vocational Pathways
21/5/2013
Vocational Pathways provide new tools for students to develop a career map and plan what they may need to study to meet their goals and move into further study or the workforce.
Using the Profile Builder students can search for and add their assessment standards to build their Vocational Profile and use the Job Profile Tool to find out about jobs and study options, Educators can also use the pathways, to build learning programmes, and employers can use the pathways to identify key skills and strengths their future workforce may require to be work ready.
NCEA level 2 toolbox
17/5/2013
The NCEA level 2 toolbox contains support for NCEA achievement in the secondary environment, including school-initiated supports, online resources, professional learning opportunities, and key websites.
Budget 2013 – Education
16/5/2013
Education initiatives announced by the Government in Budget 2013. See related factsheets for further information.
Governance resources to support school trustees
15/5/2013
The Ministry of Education has published a number of resources that give guidance and advice on boards of trustees’ core areas of responsibility. People considering standing for board election will find them helpful to understand the school board and trustee roles, as will new and renewed boards after elections this month.
Economics curriculum guide update
14/5/2013
The economics senior secondary curriculum guide has been updated, with additions to key concepts and new level 8 achievement objective indicators.
NZ On Screen: NZ Music Month Collection
10/5/2013
NZ On Screen has a Top 40 collection of NZ music television shaped from a playlist of documentaries and music shows to celebrate New Zealand Music Month
New Zealand Music Month in your school
10/5/2013
Celebrate New Zealand Music Month with some of these ideas from the New Zealand Music Commission.
Science curriculum guide update
10/5/2013
New sections have recently been added to the science senior secondary curriculum guide: Pedagogy, Connections, and Learning programme design.
Find out more.
e-asTTle upgrade
7/5/2013
An upgrade to e-asTTle was carried out on 30 April 2013. This included changes to e-asTTle writing and to the functionality of the tool.
Changes have been made to the e-asTTle writing tool to ensure that each student performance level within e-asTTle writing aligns as accurately as possible with curriculum levels. FAQ about the changes to e-asTTle writing can be found on the e-asTTle TKI site. You can also find more information about the changes on the e-asTTle Help site, and read about updated documents here.