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Learning through sport

2 September 2021

As the country hosts a series of major sporting events over the next few years, Sport New Zealand is leading a project with four national sporting organisations

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Nurturing the future

2 September 2021

A programme that nurtures children and helps them express their emotions and needs has been effective at a Rotorua school for the past five years.

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A korowai of awhi and wellbeing

10 June 2021

Education Gazette talks to Jase Williams, principal at Henry Hill School, about the challenges of 2020

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Standing up for inclusivity and kindness

2 June 2021

On 21 May, New Zealanders of all ages, shapes, sizes, ethnicities and backgrounds turned all shades of māwhero for Pink Shirt Day – a day where we can all stand

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Making waves to prevent bullying

1 June 2021

Tamariki at Konini Primary School did yoga, learned about kindness and focused on the definition of bullying during Bullying-free NZ Week in May.

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Game on!

20 May 2021

The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) has developed a range of teaching resources that focus on health and fitness

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Wellbeing and safety in tertiary education

17 May 2021

Ethnic and Muslim communities in Christchurch have had a chance to have a say on the wellbeing and safety of tertiary learners.

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Aroha at heart of tuakana teina programme

8 April 2021

A tuakana teina programme at Wellington East Girls’ College is exceeding expectations and resulting in happy and settled Year 9 students.

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Skateboarding outside the square

8 April 2021

Feilding Intermediate has found a novel way of engaging students and building skills such as risk-taking and perseverance.

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Wellbeing at the heart of positive learning environment

8 April 2021

With Bullying-Free NZ Week fast approaching, we talk to one school that has embedded wellbeing

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Healthy lunches making a difference in Tairāwhiti

17 March 2021

Research shows that nutritious food improves wellbeing, supports child development and learning

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Breaking down silos in learning support

17 March 2021

Influenced by the Learning Support Delivery Model, a new approach brings teachers and providers of support for children with diverse needs around the one table

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Blood drive increases curriculum connections

17 March 2021

A group of students at Hillcrest High School has been helping the New Zealand Blood Service in Hamilton – and they have gained NCEA credits for it.

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Providing access to period products

25 February 2021

A new initiative is helping to provide ākonga with access to period products and reduce stigma around periods.

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Lifting the hopes and dreams of rangatahi

25 February 2021

Champion New Zealand weightlifter David Liti helped show the young people on the Imagine Believe Achieve (IBA) programme in Tauranga

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Managing health and safety effectively in schools

22 December 2020

A Waikato secondary school shares some lessons learned from an unfortunate accident that occurred in 2018.

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Integrating mindfulness into learning

19 November 2020

Mindfulness practices are emerging as one of many strategies schools and kura can use to support learner wellbeing.

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Manaaki Centre enriches students’ lives

5 November 2020

Swimming lessons, farm visits and a programme that sees Kiwi students mentoring former refugees are all helping students from other countries

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Building teamwork, resilience and positive relationships with Police

5 November 2020

A community programme in Napier is challenging young people to meet their goals, improve their wellbeing, and build positive relationships with Police.

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Learning opportunities with the America’s Cup

5 November 2020

There are many ways teachers across New Zealand can build the 36th America’s Cup into their school curriculum during term 1, 2021.

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Beach and water safety important

22 October 2020

Surf Lifesaving New Zealand works with schools and communities to deliver effective beach and water safety education for young people.

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Te Tupu – digging deep to provide the right support

18 September 2020

Educators have joined with agencies, providers and local Iwi to roll out new initiative in Hawke’s Bay that supports learners who are disengaged from education.

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