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NZCER national survey: Secondary schools in 2012
27/3/2013
This recently released report contains the main findings from NZCER's 2012 national survey of secondary schools. The survey draws on responses from more than half the country’s secondary school principals and from hundreds of teachers, parents, and members of boards of trustees and was carried out in July and August 2012.
It is part of a national survey series conducted by NZCER since 1989 to track issues and trends across the education system.
The report discusses the views of principals, teachers, trustees and parents on a range of issues from funding and staffing levels, to NCEA, technology in schools and workload.
The report can be read here
IT training opportunities for schools
25/3/2013
The Ministry of Education is inviting schools to apply for free access to the Microsoft IT Academy programme.
As part of the recently renewed Microsoft School Software Agreement, the Ministry will provide free access for 10 schools to the IT Academy. Each of these schools will receive 1000 certification vouchers.
Schools using the IT Academy are provided with, and have the ability to deliver, Microsoft training and certification content to students, teachers, and the wider community.
IT Academy participants can develop expertise in Microsoft software, such as Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SQL Server, Visual Studio, and more.
Youth Parliament 2013
22/3/2013
Youth Parliament is an opportunity for young New Zealanders to learn about New Zealand’s democracy and influence public decision-making. The selection process for Youth MPs is now open.
On 16 and 17 July this year 121 Youth MPs and 10 Youth Press Gallery members will spend two days at Parliament in Wellington to experience NZ democracy first hand.
Young people aged 16 – 18 are invited to contact their local MP and apply to represent their community. Find out more about this and being a member of the Youth Press Gallery here.
MENZA (Music Education New Zealand / Aotearoa – Mātauranga a Pūoro o Aotearoa)
21/3/2013
MENZA’s new improved website is now up and running with resources, links, news, and more for teachers.
MENZA members can also access the latest MENZA magazine as well as inspirational videos and websites.
Race Relations Day - 21 March 2013
15/3/2013
Race Relations Day, 21 March, marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which is celebrated around the world. The 2013 theme is “My Dream for Aotearoa New Zealand…”
Find out how you can tell the Human Rights Commission about your dream for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Read about the festivals and events happening around New Zealand, the ways you can celebrate Race Relations Day in the workplace, and how to order the colourful poster, on this page.
NZ Sign Language Week: 13 - 19 May 2013
15/3/2013
Find out how you can learn more about NZ Sign language, and how schools can "Sign Up" and get involved with NZSL Week. Go to the Sign Up for Schools link on this page to find out about the learning opportunities and resources available, including NZSL Taster classes in your school.
31 reasons to love NZ books and writing
8/3/2013
This month is New Zealand Book Month. See New Zealand History Online’s selection of stories - one for each day of the month - about some of the people, events, books, and other publications that are part of this country's literary heritage.
Find out about Hutu and Kawa, Hairy Maclary, the Edmonds Cookbook, and more…
Health promoting Schools Newsletter, March 2013
8/3/2013
News about programmes around the country, professional development opportunities, and a collection of short video clips that capture the benefits of Health Promoting Schools (HPS) for a group of school communities in the Far North. Hear directly from principals, HPS facilitators and partner agencies as they share their stories.
2013 Census education resource
4/3/2013
Statistics New Zealand has a 2013 Census education resource, intended for levels 3-5, to use during the first term and throughout the rest of the year.
The activities are related to social sciences and mathematics learning areas and the key competencies of The New Zealand Curriculum. The activities incorporate the essential skills of gathering, sorting, interpreting, and presenting information. Activities are available in both English and Te Reo Māori.
Teacher fellowships
28/2/2013
This scheme, funded by the Government and administered by the Royal Society of New Zealand, offers primary, intermediate, and secondary teachers the opportunity to improve their teaching through working in New Zealand based host organisations for 2 terms.
Applications are now being accepted for
- Primary science fellowships in terms 3 and 4, 2013, designed to create curriculum leaders in science for the primary sector
- Endeavour teacher fellowships in terms 3 and 4, 2013. Successful applicants work on a project in conjunction with a host organisation to gain a better understanding of how science, mathematics, and technology are applied outside of the classroom.
Applications for both fellowships close on 5 April 2013.