Notices

2019 Auckland Regional Sport Stacking Tournament

Listed by: WSSA NZ (World Sport Stacking Association NZ)

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The 2019 Auckland Regional Sport Stacking Tournament will be held on Sunday 18 August.

You can be sure that cups and records will fly as our experienced stackers vie to beat their own times, as well as those of their closest competitors. Novice stackers practise and compete amongst the experienced stackers. Tips and tricks will be passed on freely, and you will be encouraged and supported every step of the way.

This is a fun-filled family event and spectators and media can join sport stackers, instructors and volunteers from 9am.

All details are on the Speed Stacks (NZ) website: www.speedstacks.co.nz/pages/auckland-tournament

Auckland

18 August 2019 – 18 August 2019

Brain Flow Yoga for Kids 4 to 6-years-old

Listed by: The Bridge

This exceptional programme has been written by educational therapist, Frances Adlam. A fun and engaging way to calm children's minds and bodies, to prepare them for today's learning challenges. Children will learn about emotional regulation, while developing their gross and fine motor skills. This is an evidence-based programme to enhance children's holistic wellbeing and learning. 

Become an accredited Brain Flow ECE or school.
We are taking bookings for the first workshops in October: Auckland, Warkworth, Tauranga and Hamilton.

This will sell out. Pre-book now.

Change to NCEA Achievement Standards’ Planned Review Dates

Listed by: Ministry of Education

To align with the Review of Achievement Standards, due to commence in January 2020, the Ministry of Education has reset the planned review date on all current NCEA achievement standards to 31 December 2020.

2020 TeachNZ Study Awards Are Now Available

Listed by: TeachNZ

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Create lifelong learners – become one yourself.

If you’re a teacher or principal, you can inquire, investigate or study, with support provided for you and your school or kura. Study Awards, Sabbaticals and Study Support Grants are available for 2020 – find out more at teachnz.govt.nz.

Think Kind 2019 Student Competition

Listed by: NZ Vegetarian Society

Entries are now open for the 2019 Think Kind Competition! The annual competition is run by the NZ Vegetarian Society, and is open to all currently enrolled primary, intermediate, and secondary-aged students. Every student who enters will receive a certificate and a prize.

The overall winner will be determined by a people’s choice vote, and will be announced on 1 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.

Students must submit their entries online by 12 August.

NZLA 42nd National Conference 'The Arts as a Bridge to Literacy'

Listed by: New Zealand Literacy Association

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The New Zealand Literacy Association (NZLA) with the Canterbury Literacy Association (CLA) are pleased to host the 42nd national conference 'The Arts as a Bridge to Literacy' at Rangi Ruru Girls' School, Christchurch. 29 September–2 October.

The themes for the workshops are:

Learning through the arts

Love of literature

Sharing our practice-based inquiries and research

Keynote speakers: Gavin Bishop, Dame Wendy Pye, Dr Steven Layne (USA), Dr Viv Aitken, Marcus Akuhata-Brown, Dr Murray Gadd, Mary Chamberlain

Early bird registrations close 18 June.

Call for workshop submissions close 18 June. 

For further information: nzla.org.nz/events/2019-conference-cla-the-arts-as-a-bridge-to-literacy.

Canterbury

29 September 2019 – 02 October 2019

New Zealand Youth Tobacco Monitor 2019

Listed by: Health Promotion Agency

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) and the Health Promotion Agency (HPA) recently invited schools to participate in the 2019 New Zealand Youth Tobacco Monitor (NZYTM) involving the ASH Y10 Snapshot survey. The survey will be conducted in term 2 between 20 May and 5 July.

Participating in the NZYTM survey is important for ensuring the data and trends give an accurate reflection of what is happening in youth smoking across NZ. Participating schools will receive their school’s smoking figures, including a comparison with national trends in NZ.

For more information, visit www.hpa.org.nz/what-we-do/nzytm, or contact Sally Wong, via email s.wong@ash.org.nz.

New Website Summarising Research on the Use of Digital Technology in Schools

Listed by: Sensible Screen Use

A new website, www.sensiblescreenuse.org, has been developed by a group of health professionals and educators. It summarises research on the use of digital technology in schools, looking at both benefits and risks, and the impacts on health, wellbeing and educational achievement.

A Symposium for Inclusive Education

Listed by: Kohia Centre, University of Auckland

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Dates: 18–19 July.
Venue:Kohia Centre, Gate 1, 78 Epsom Ave, Epsom.

This symposium will provide an opportunity for education practitioners to access the most recent research and practice that describes effective and high quality inclusive education in both NZ schools and international examples.

A variety of speakers from different parts of the sector with wide knowledge and experience will address theory and research, share personal stories, political perspectives and future plans for inclusive education in NZ. Practical support and resources for teachers in the classroom will be a strong focus with opportunity for collaboration and discussion.

For further information: https://onlineforms.education.auckland.ac.nz/447467.

Auckland

18 July 2019 – 19 July 2019