Mahuru/September 2008Maths: Measurement & Geometry
Rātū 2 Mahuru 2008 – Rātū 2 Mahuru 2008
Presented by Len Cooper. The revised Curriculum and Numeracy Project encourage number concepts to be developed through real life situations. Measurement and Geometry are two strands that help to make the number connections in maths.
Takapuna Auckland
Sue Maloney
info@learningnetwork.ac.nz
(09) 835 0912
(09) 835 0918 (fax)
http://www.learningnetwork.ac.nz RED – Wellington September Mini Bus Tour
Rāapa 3 Mahuru 2008 – Rāmere 5 Mahuru 2008
The RED Welliington Mini Bus Tour is a three day tour of Wellington, Masterton and Palmerston North schools that is being offered four times a year and is hosted by Sheryl Rogers. The Tour will visit two schools a day and in the afternoon there will be a debrief where the highlights of the day are noted and discussed.
Departs from Wellington
Sarah Bayliss
s.bayliss@red.co.nz
(09) 968 3739
(09) 968 3650 (fax)
http://www.red.co.nz/bustrips.htm RED – Auckland September Mini Bus Tour
Rāpare 4 Mahuru 2008 – Rāmere 5 Mahuru 2008
The RED Auckland Mini Bus Tour is a two day tour of Auckland schools that is being offered four times a year and is hosted by Stuart Hale. The Tour will visit two schools a day and in the afternoon there will be a debrief where the highlights of the day are noted and discussed.
Departs from Parnell, Auckland
Sarah Bayliss
s.bayliss@red.co.nz
(09) 968 3739
(09) 968 3650 (fax)
http://www.red.co.nz/bustrips.htm Tai Tokerau Principals' Association Annual Conference
Rāpare 4 Mahuru 2008 – Rāmere 5 Mahuru 2008
Mark your diaries now for stimulating presentations, lively discussions, and collegial support in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Copthorne, Waitangi
star.principal@xtra.co.nz Special Schools Principals (NZASSP) Conference 2008 'Kia Kaha Kia Kotahi ra' – 'Our Strength is in Our Unity'
Rāapa 17 Mahuru 2008 – Rāpare 18 Mahuru 2008
The conference sessions include ideas for building communities and learning support networks, reports on research projects, leadership, practical interactive sessions, and sharing innovative learning strategies.
Copthorne Hotel, Waitangi, Pahia, Bay of Islands
http://www.specialschools.org.nz/ Inquiry Pathways
Rāhina 22 Mahuru 2008 – Rāhina 22 Mahuru 2008
Presented by Dr. Jeni Wilson. This session will model and outline the inquiry approach and different possible pathways, for example integrated, negotiated, play, issue or action based.
Auckland
Sue Maloney
info@learningnetwork.ac.nz
(09) 835 0912
(09) 835 0918 (fax)
http://www.learningnetwork.ac.nz Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls
Rātū 23 Mahuru 2008 – Rātū 23 Mahuru 2008
Presented by Dr. Jeni Wilson. This workshop acknowledges the importance of taking authentic action on what they have learnt in the classroom. For those with some experience with inquiry learning.
Auckland
Sue Maloney
info@learningnetwork.ac.nz
(09) 835 0912
(09) 835 0918 (fax)
http://www.learningnetwork.ac.nz Student self – management
Rāapa 24 Mahuru 2008 – Rāapa 24 Mahuru 2008
Presented by Dr. Jeni Wilson. This session will explore the characteristics of independent learners, the notion of differentiation, and classroom features that develop independence.
Auckland
Sue Maloney
info@learningnetwork.ac.nz
(09) 835 0912
(09) 835 0918 (fax)
http://www.learningnetwork.ac.nz NZRTLB Association National Conference 2008 'Rising to the Challenges of Diversity' – 'Eke ki te Matataki o te Ahureatanga'
Rāapa 24 Mahuru 2008 – Rāhoroi 27 Mahuru 2008
Programme to include quality professional development through keynote speakers, the NZRTLB Association Annual General Meeting, trade stands and exhibitors, and social activities.
TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre, Manukau City,
http://www.nzrtlb.org.nz/ It Takes a Whole Village to Educate a Child
Rātapu 28 Mahuru 2008 – Rātū 30 Mahuru 2008
Under the umbrella of the North Otago Principal's Association, the AVRACS and the Oamaru ICT PD Clusters are joining together to bring a conference of international standard to the little town of Oamaru.
The focus of the conference is on teaching children of the 21st Century, under the scope of "It takes a whole village to educate a child". Key notes are Michael Pohl, Dr Jeni Wilson, and Nigel Latta. Breakout workshops will be conducted by proven, dynamic and inspirational classroom practitioners.
Oamaru, South Island, New Zealand
Deidre Senior
deidres@oamaruint.school.nz
http://waitakiconference.wikispaces.com/ Quality Schools Basic Week
Rātū 30 Mahuru 2008 – Rāmere 3 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2008
Presented by Maggie Bolton. Learn how to become a William Glasser Quality School using Choice Theory, Reality Therapy and the Lead Management approach.
Auckland
Sue Maloney
info@learningnetwork.ac.nz
(09) 835 0912
(09) 835 0918 (fax)
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