Notices

APPA ASB Travelling Fellowship Awards

Listed by: Auckland Primary Principals Association

The ASB-Auckland Primary Principals’ Association–Tai Tokerau Principal's Association Travelling Fellowship Trust Board invites applications from primary principals in the Northland and Auckland areas for two types of awards tenable in 2020. One is for 2 terms with a grant of $35,000 and the other for 1 term with a grant of $20,000, both with leave on full pay.

Applications close Tuesday 30 April 2019.

Interviews for those shortlisted will be on Tuesday 25 June 2019. 

Application packs with all information are avaiable from www.appa.org.nz/asbappattpa-travelling-fellowship or email Sue Green appavoice@gmail.com.

Montessori Aotearoa New Zealand 2019 Conference

Listed by: MANZ

This conference is open to all Montessorians / non-Montessorians, kaiako, trust members, principals, parents and whānau, to help tamariki develop the skills needed to assist them on their journey to adulthood. It will be held at the Waipuna Hotel, 6-8 July 2019.

International speakers
Michael Dorer
Amy Kirkham
Alyssa Conklin-Moore

New Zealand speakers
Anaru Kapa
Michela Homer
Anna Renton-Green

More details: www.confer.nz/manz2019.

Auckland

06 July 2019 – 08 July 2019

National Association of Secondary Deputy & Assistant Principals 2019 Conference

Listed by: NASDAP

Tēnā koutou colleagues and industry partners.

The 2019 NASDAP Conference is being held at Te Papa in Wellington and will inspire you to jump out of your comfort zone, finding the inspiration to be more resilient, involved and informed in your roles as APs/DPs. Join us to gain new perspectives and practical ideas to help you Go Out & Make a Difference in your own lives and the lives of those around you.

We look forward to welcoming you to Wellington and Te Papa Tongarewa.

Ngā mihi – conference convenors.

Wellington

07 August 2019 – 09 August 2019

'In Pursuit of Success – Overcoming Underachievement'

Listed by: Motivation Services

Full details  

All schools experience underachievement in some measure, but there are good strategies to prevent this from happening and these can be found in the recently published book by Dr Leonard Restall, which is suitable for teachers, students and parents.

It is based on his research and 40 years of teaching experience.

Details can be obtained from Dr Leonard Restall; email restall@xtra.co.nz.

BPW 2019 Bursary Award $3,000

Listed by: BPW Franklin Inc

Applications invited from women who have connections with Franklin or who have a past or present residence in Franklin, who are undertaking a course at a university, polytechnic or college of education in New Zealand or re-training following an absence from employment.

Applications close 18 January 2019.

Application form, conditions and criteria available from our webpage www.bpwfranklin.org.nz or from bpwfranklinsec@gmail.com.

Facebook: Business and Professional Women BPW Franklin. 

'Creating a New Success'–Kāhui Ako and School Leaders Forum, Charles Fadel

Listed by: Infinity Learn Ltd

Full details  

Creating a New Success: National Kāhui Ako and School Leaders' Forum.

Be on the front-edge of the wave; step back, reflect and adapt as we progress further into the 21st century.

DON'T miss this opportunity to engage with Charles Fadel, global education leader and Harvard scholar, about ‘Relevant Learning Competencies for better futures.’

VIEW http://bit.ly/makinglearningmorerelevant 

When:  6–7 March 2019, 9.30am-3.30pm.

Where:  Sancta Maria College Hall, Auckland.

• Early-bird before 20 December 2018, $250 +GST

• After 20 December price $300 + GST.

Register here:http://bit.ly/registrationleadersforum. 

More info here http://bit.ly/createanewsuccess; email  
info@infinitylearn.org.

Contact Brian Annan (021) 659302 or Mary Wootton (021)140 0053.

Auckland

06 March 2019 – 07 March 2019

Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) Litter Less Programme and Competition 2019

Listed by: Keep New Zealand Beautiful

Full details  

Do you teach Y7–13 students?

YRE Litter Less New Zealand is a national enviro-journalism education programme that gives young people the opportunity to be part of the solution by producing creative and engaging environmental journalism.
Participants investigate and report on environmental issues relating to litter, and propose solutions by using video, photography or writing.

Students submit their projects to the national competition in August to win fantastic prizes.

The competition is open to students aged 11–18 years who attend a school that is registered for the YRE programme.

Find out more at www.yre.org.nz.

Voluntary Bonding Scheme

Listed by: TeachNZ

If you are a graduate teacher and your school/kura is eligible under the Voluntary Bonding Scheme, you could receive payments of at least $10,500.

Find out more on the TeachNZ website.

Jade Speaks Up Programme–Invitation for Schools

Listed by: Violence Free Communities

Full details  

We are seeking 3–5 schools in a CoL to participate in the 2019 iteration of our research project into the effectiveness of this New Zealand developed programme.

JSU is taught by classroom teachers to Y5–8 students and
funded by ACC. The 6 module programme covers emotional literacy,
trust, and keeping safe in scary situations especially domestic violence.
Results have indicated class dynamics change and positive effects in literacy have been noted.

The 2017 summary report is available at:
www.violencefreecommunities.org/programme-in-schools


To learn more or to register willingness to participate in 2019 contact:
Elaine Dyer, Project Leader: email jadespeaksup@violencefreecommunities.org.