Notices

Core Leadership Communication Skills Training for School Councils, Prefects, Boarding Houses

Listed by: Mindflow

This is a sophisticated, interactive Communication in Leadership Programme designed to build individual and group communication, confidence and leadership skills.

Great communication skills are at the core of inspirational leadership. The focus of this course is on individual and group communication. How to listen, how to be heard and how to create a group dynamic where everyone is valued and goals are achieved.

This is a fun, interactive 3 hour course for student councils, prefects, boarding house leaders, any students in a leadership role.

Contact us today to bring a course to your school: www.facebook.com/MindFlowltd.

NCEA Literacy and Numeracy Subject Expert Groups Expressions of Interest Application

Listed by: Ministry of Education

New literacy and numeracy Unit Standards for NCEA will be developed by Subject Expert Groups (SEGs). We are calling for Expressions of Interest to those SEGs for English-medium.

Applicants should:

• Have expertise in literacy or numeracy and learning and assessment.
• Be prepared to commit to approximately 10 days in 2020.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to ncea.review@education.govt.nz with the subject line ‘Literacy and Numeracy SEG EOI’ by 21 February. Please keep your CV and cover letter concise (maximum 4 pages in total; Word documents only), noting your relevant experience.

For more information, visit: conversation.education.govt.nz/conversations/ncea-review

Climate Change: Science, Evidence, Response

Listed by: CORE Education

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In March 2020 we're inviting you to join an expedition of discovery to find out what climate change is all about.

On this expedition you're going to become a climate scientist. Part of your mission is to build your own story using some easy to use tech tools. This will be an empowering and fun opportunity to become part of the solution to climate change.

Parents and Teachers Note: Climate change can be a difficult topic for students and teachers. We will aim to keep the science simple and to emphasise responses to climate change.

Science Roadshow 2020

Listed by: National Science Technology Roadshow Trust Board

The Science Roadshow has been refreshed with new exhibits, shows and classroom-ready resources – all designed to support and augment the delivery of curricula as well as enthusing and stimulating teachers and students.

The Science Roadshow strongly supports the Nature of Science strand and the Five Foundational Science Capabilities. This exciting and entertaining learning programme broadens students' knowledge of the STEM subjects.

It includes –

Two new shows:

Kitchen Chemistry – chemistry from the kitchen pantry
Balloons and Bernoulli – a question of pressure


New exhibit themes:

Earth science
Inferences
Movement
My body
Significant instruments
Sight and illusion

New Zealand (nationwide)

12 March 2020 – 04 December 2020

The Court Theatre to Tour South Island Primary Schools

Listed by: The Court Theatre

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The Court Theatre’s show in te reo Māori and English, Matatihi: Maia’s Journey of Bravery, is hitting the road, touring South Island primary schools in 2020!

In your area:

11–15 May – Timaru, Geraldine, Ōamaru, Dunedin
18–22 May – Dunedin, Invercargill, Gore, Alexandra
25–29 May – Alexandra, Queenstown, Cromwell, Wānaka
2–5 June – Hokitika, Greymouth, Westport
8–12 June – Nelson, Blenheim, Picton, Kaikōura.


Contact The Court Theatre at education@courttheatre.org.nz or ph (03) 974 1417 for queries or to book a performance at your school.

South Island

11 May 2020 – 12 June 2020

Sustainable Seas: Essential for NZ's Health and Wealth

Listed by: CORE Education

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Join us during Seaweek 2020 to celebrate our connection with the sea and investigate the health of our marine environment. Your students will explore the many uses of marine areas and how we can better manage the human impacts on these valuable ecosystems. Students will identify different species living in Ōhiwa Harbour and explore the relationship between sea stars and mussels. They will touch a sea star, describe its physical characteristics and investigate its adaptations. Students will also take a closer look at mussels to discover what role they play in this ecosystem and how people are changing this environment.

New Zealand (nationwide)

03 March 2020 – 05 March 2020

The Big Sing 2020 – Registration

Listed by: NZ Choral Federation, The Big Sing

Registration for the NZ Choral Federation’s Secondary School Choral Festival, THE BIG SING 2020, opens on 18 February. Entries close on 18 March 2020; late entries (subject to a late fee) must be received by 6 April 2020.

For more information, visit http://www.nzcf.org.nz/big-sing-2019-dates-venues/ or contact THE BIG SING National Coordinator Elizabeth Crayford, emcrayford@gmail.com.

New Zealand (nationwide)

18 February 2020 – 18 March 2020

Explore Outdoors: Opening up Aotearoa for Everyone

Listed by: CORE Education

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Want to get out and explore some of Aotearoa's unique places? Well, this is your chance! Join us on a journey across one of New Zealand's most unique mountain areas. You will see how to plan your adventure, learn about the different forms of land ownership, and how to safely and legally cross different land types.

Throughout Aotearoa there are hundreds of tracks and trails to explore. On this field trip you will discover how to find your nearest tracks and trails, build your fitness and skills while enhancing your wellbeing.

For further information: www.learnz.org.nz.

New Zealand (nationwide)

18 February 2020 – 20 February 2020

Learn Extension Maths Online 

Listed by: VLN Primary School

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Learn Science Online: STEM, MrsGren, Matter and Materials and Astronomy

Listed by: VLN Primary School

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Online Gifted and Talented Classes: Gifted and Going Deeper

Listed by: VLN Primary School

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Learn Te Reo Māori and/or Kapa Haka online with VLN Primary School

Listed by: VLN Primary School

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Learn a Language Online - French, Spanish, German or Afrikaans 

Listed by: VLN Primary School

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Learn NZ Sign Language Online (NZSL) in 2020

Listed by: VLN Primary School

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FarNet – Online Learning 2020

Listed by: FarNet

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FarNet is an online community of schools, using a ‘learning exchange’ model to provide a wide range of courses within the secondary school context. 
Affiliated schools can access a broad curriculum and cater for individual student subject needs, from Y9–13.
Become part of this innovative teaching and learning community.  Membership and enrolment information available now!

For further information visit:  farnet.school.nz.

We Bring the Zoo to You – Live Learning at Your School!

Listed by: ZooVentures

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ZooVentures brings interactive workshops to your Auckland school with an amazing range of exotic creatures and pets, covering many of the 'living world' curriculum topics, as well as providing inspiration for art and creative writing plus animal careers workshops for seniors.

We deliver structured learning with high educational value.

Workshops facilitated by a zoology graduate with a passion for inspiring children about animals and the environment.

Choose a topic: animal habitats, animal diversity, endangered animals, animals and the environment, pets and petcare, life cycles, food chains, creative writing; or we tailor sessions to you, all featuring our extensive animal collection.www.zooventures.co.nz.

VLN Primary School – Online Programmes 2020

Listed by: VLN Primary School

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Registrations are invited from schools wishing to participate in the VLN Primary School programmes in 2020. Prepare to participate now!

Online programmes include: te reo Māori, kapa haka, a wide range of languages, extension maths, literacy, digital technology, gifted and talented, science, web design, future planning - life skills, logo design, investing in the stock market, visual art, and astronomy.

Enrolments close 17 February 2020, starting mid term 1.

Find out more about our online programmes and how to register here
https://tinyurl.com/y2nlre68.