Notices

The 2020 Think Kind Student Competition Is Open Now!

Listed by: NZ Vegetarian Society

The NZ Vegetarian Society has launched its 2020 Think Kind Student Competition. The annual competition is open to all primary, intermediate, and secondary-aged students.The competition aims to promote kindness toward animals.

Every student who enters will receive a certificate, and every project will get a prize. The overall winner will be announced on 1st October, World Vegetarian Day. The entry that wins the People’s Choice Award will receive $1,000 for their school.

Go to www.vegetarian.org.nz for guidelines, inspiration, and free activities. Students must submit their entries online by 10 August.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@vegetarian.org.nz

Road Safety Week 4–10 May

Listed by: Brake, The Road Safety Charity

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Road Safety Week is an annual activity that engages hundreds of communities across the country in raising awareness of road safety. 

The week is a great opportunity to kick-start road safety activities at your organisation, or to link existing activities to a national week. There are also lots of ways to meet curriculum goals whilst also learning about road safety. 

It's free to register and thanks to QBE Insurance and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency you'll receive an electronic action pack with posters, worksheets, interactive resources and more.

For more information and to register for an action pack visit www.roadsafetyweek.org.nz. 

New Zealand (nationwide)

04 May 2020 – 10 May 2020

New Zealand Youth Tobacco Monitor 2020

Listed by: Health Promotion Agency/Te Hiringa Hauora

Action for Smokefree 2025 (ASH) and the Health Promotion Agency/Te Hiringa Hauora (HPA) will invite schools to participate in the New Zealand Youth Tobacco Monitor (NZYTM) involving the ASH Y10 Snapshot Survey. This will be conducted in term 2.

Your school’s participation is important for ensuring we have an accurate reflection of youth smoking and vaping related behaviours across New Zealand. The results are provided to participating schools, with national results (for comparison). The results will help schools monitor trends and develop relevant policies and initiatives.

For more information, visit www.hpa.org.nz/what-we-do/nzytm, or contact ASH researcher Sally Wong on swong@ash.org.nz.

Montessori Aotearoa New Zealand Conference 2020

Listed by: Conferences & Events Ltd

Kia ora,

Welcome to the information and registration site for MANZ Conference 2020!

I am delighted to present to you the amazing line-up of speakers who are providing a wide range of topics which will, I’m sure, inspire you. Come along to the Wairakei Resort, Taupō while soaking up knowledge for your kete.

In 2020 we are celebrating the 150 years since the birth of our founder Dr Maria Montessori. Come along to our network drinks on Saturday 4 July to help us celebrate this important milestone.

I look forward to welcoming you.

Cathy Wilson, Executive Officer, MANZ

Waikato

04 July 2020 – 06 July 2020

Waikato

04 July 2020 – 06 July 2020

Final NCEA Changes Confirmed and Provisional NCEA Level 1 Subject List Released

Listed by: Ministry of Education

2020 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards – Entries Open Now

Listed by: Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards

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The Awards recognise and share inspiring work by schools, kura and early learning services that benefits children and young people, whānau and entire communities.

The 4 award categories are:

Excellence in Engaging
Excellence in Leading
Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Excellence in Wellbeing Education

This year’s Education Focus Prize, which changes every year, celebrates Excellence in Environmental and Sustainability Education.

You have until Friday 10 April to submit your entry.

Visit pmawards.education.govt.nz for more information and to download the entry form.

If you have any questions, email info@pmawards.education.govt.nz or call 0800 PM AWARDS (0800 762 927).

FREE Educational Documentary Screenings for Schools

Listed by: Doc Edge Schools

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Save the dates for your FREE educational documentary screenings for school students in Auckland and Wellington, followed by question and answer sessions with film makers and experts.
We'll also provide free educational resources to support your lesson plans in the classroom.

Auckland:  28 May–5 June
Wellington: 11–19 June
Māngere: 19 and 20 August  (limited season)

Email matthew@docedge.nz for more information

We hope to see you at the movies!

Auckland

28 May 2020 – 05 June 2020

Wellington

11 June 2020 – 19 June 2020

Top Outdoor Spot Competition

Listed by: Walking Access Commission Ara Hikoi Aotearoa

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The Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa invites your students to enter our Top Outdoor Spot 2020 competition to promote access to the outdoors.

The competition runs until 4 July. School children send in a photo, artwork or poem/story of their favourite outdoor spot.

The top 3 entries in each category win a prize pack for themselves and/or their school.

The 3 categories are:

Best Photo
Best Art, and
Best Writing

While this competition is targeted at Y4–8, teachers may encourage younger or older students to take part.

More details: www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/education-space/tos.