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.

2019 TeachNZ Scholarships

Listed by: TeachNZ

The second application round for the full 2019 TeachNZ Scholarship programme is open from 17 December 2018.

Students will be able to apply for a range of scholarships that can support their pathway to teaching.

TeachNZ scholarships support this journey by covering the cost of a recipients course fees and by paying them an allowance.

Applications will close 22 February 2019, before reopening for the third and final time on 6 May 2019.

Applicants can apply for multiple scholarships, but can only be granted one.

For more information: www.teachnz.govt.nz/studying-to-be-a-teacher/scholarships/.

For any additional queries email TeachNZ.Admin@education.govt.nz or call (0800) 165 225.

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

Astronomy Class Online

Listed by: VLN Primary School

Full details  

Students are invited to participate in VLN Primary Astronomy class in 2019. Enrolments close 22 Feb 2019.

Find out more about this programme and register here goo.gl/ynhKSH.

VLN Primary School – Online Programmes 2019

Listed by: VLN Primary School

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Registrations are invited from schools wishing to participate in the VLN Primary School programmes starting in 2019.

Online programmes include te reo Māori, kapa haka, a wide range of languages, extension maths, literacy, digital technology and programming, web design, future planning – life skills, visual art, and astronomy.

Classes start 11 March. Enrolments close 22 February 2019.

Find out more about our online programmes and how to register here: goo.gl/8X3q27.

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

NZIP & Physikos 2019 Conference is coming to Christchurch in April!

Listed by: Conferences & Events

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The 19th New Zealand Institute of Physics & New Zealand Physics Teachers' Conference is coming to Christchurch from 15-17 April 2019.

The conference promises an exciting three-day programme with a great line up of speakers on cutting-edge physics pedagogy, research, public lectures and social functions.

A 2019 professional development opportunity not-to-be-missed for Physics educators!

Register now via www.confer.nz/nzip2019 and take advantage of our earlybird rates (until 27.02.2019).

Check out the Call for Papers section - We are looking for passionate people to present their Physics pedagogy and research at the conference.

We look forward to seeing you in Christchurch!

Canterbury

15 April 2019 – 17 April 2019

Future Problem Solving, New Zealand - Global Issues Problem Solving

Listed by: Future Problem Solving, New Zealand

Challenge your students to solve 21st Century problems.
Implement NZ’s successful world-class, authentic problem solving programme in your school.

Global Issues Problem Solving fosters higher level thinking and research skills; develops teamwork; enhances futuristic, creative, ethical and critical thinking; strengthens oral and written communication skills and provides an effective problem solving process applicable in real life.

Register interest for 2019 www.fpsnz.co.nz/reginterest

Visit www.fpsnz.co.nz/gips for programme information.

http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Principles/Future-focus/Examples.

Future Problem Solving, New Zealand – Community Problem Solving

Listed by: Future Problem Solving, New Zealand

Challenge your students to tackle and solve problems in their own local community.

Implement NZ’s successful world-class, authentic Community Problem Solving Programme (CmPS) in your school.

Our CmPS students have had profound impacts on their communities when they learn and apply the Future Problem Solving 6 step process to an issue they have identified in their own community.

Visit www.fpsnz.co.nz/cmps to view sample projects.

Register interest for 2019 www.fpsnz.co.nz/reginterest

http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-stories/School-snapshots/McAuley-High-School.

'In Pursuit of Success – Overcoming Underachievement'

Listed by: Motivation Services

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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. 

International Science Opportunities for Y12 and Y13 Students

Listed by: Royal Society of New Zealand

Fantastic international science opportunities for Y12 and Y13 students are being offered by Royal Society Te Apārangi in 2019.

Eligibility criteria 

Applicants must be in Y12 or Y13.

Applicants must be either a NZ citizen or permanent resident of NZ.

Other criteria

Applicants must be studying at least two science subjects and gaining at least a merit grade in their science subjects.

Applicants should be involved in a school leadership activity or contributing to the community in some way.

Applicants must be very good communicators. 

Further information visit :https://royalsociety.org.nz/what-we-do/funds-and-opportunities/talented-school-students-travel-award/2018-international-science-opportunities-for-year-12-and-year-13-students.

Applications close Thursday 14 March 2019.

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

Listed by: Infinity Learn Ltd

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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