Information sharing provisions under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and under the new Family Violence Act 2018, plus new National Care Standards, came into effect on 1 July 2019.
These changes affect early learning services, school trustees, and licensed teachers.
You can find out more on our website: www.education.govt.nz/school/student-support/special-education/sharing-information.
This year will see the return of the highly anticipated and valued PB4L Conference on 30-31 August at the Ellerslie Event Centre in Auckland.
This year’s theme is 'Global initiative, local design - He kaupapa o te au, he whakatairanga a-rohe'.
Registrations close 16 August if not sold prior. Registration fee $575 inc GST per person.
For the conference programme and for online registration visit: www.pb4lconference.co.nz.
DREAM BIG!
An exciting two-day event is coming your way. Designed for students, this special iNVENTIONATOR is supported by six weeks of online resources. It’s free for gifted learners who want to PLAY. THINK. DESIGN. innovative solutions to real-life problems.
Are you ready to Dream Big? Find out more
Powered by CORE, in partnership with Ministry of Education and supported by LIANZA.
Nelson – 28–29 August.
Tai Tokerau – 11–12 September.
Taranaki – 30–31 October.
Helping you, your students and school community flourish and to be ‘at your best’ in the 21st Century, ‘The Wellbeing: Now and in the Future’ event is a two-day event for all those invested in wellbeing and education.
Using a future focussed lens, it is an opportunity to be on the cutting edge of innovation in wellbeing, neuroscience, leadership and learning. The event has world renowned international and New Zealand speakers and workshops and has been designed to foster our innovation and wellbeing culture, and strengthen the capacity of the system to reach all.
For further information: www.rtlbcluster8.ac.nz/wellbeing-event.
Te Kaapuia o Te Waoku - We are all part of nature
Join us in the Wellington Botanic Garden for a unique education experience.
Our programme offers primary-aged students an opportunity to get hands-on with plants and learn about the different ways we use them.
We focus on four key areas: food, fibre, medicine and construction.
Students will discover the value of ecological sustainability as they actively participate and contribute to the growth and care of plants.
For more information visit wellingtongardens.nz/discoverygarden or contact us at gardens.education@wcc.govt.nz.
Experience Day: Faculty of Education and Social Work
Date: 30 July .
This July we're opening our doors to those considering teaching as a career to experience what it is like studying at the University's Tai Tokerau Campus in Whangārei.
For further information and to register:
https://experience-day-tai-tokerau.eventbrite.co.nz
Sandspit Road School (Waiuku) is 50 years old in 2019. We would like to invite all current and former students, staff, BOT members, and families to join us in our celebrations on Saturday 23 November.
The Jubilee weekend events include speeches, afternoon tea, photos, tour of the school, dinner and other entertainment.
To enrol in some or all of the activities please email admin@sandspit.school.nz.
Experience Day: Faculty of Education and Social Work
This August we're welcoming you to our Experience Day for your taste of what it is like to study at the Faculty of Education and Social Work.
For further information and to register please see: https://experienceday2019.eventbrite.co.nz.
