Notices

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.

We deliver structured learning with high educational value.

One teacher describes it as 'like a zoo trip, but more hands on and no travel to organise'.

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

For more information: www.zooventure.co.nz.

Natural Hazards – Our Supervolcano

Listed by: CORE Education

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Did you know the world's most recent super-eruption created Lake Taupō 25,500 years ago?

And did you know that the world's biggest eruption in the last 5,000 years also happened right here in New Zealand?

It's no surprise that this volcano is part of 'The Central Taupō Volcanic Zone'; a supervolcano complex that includes Lake Taupō.

During this field trip you will join geologists who are trying to understand how our supervolcano works and what we need to do to prepare for an eruption.

Dates: 27–29 August.
For more information: bit.ly/2Yv051d.

New Zealand (nationwide)

27 August 2019 – 29 August 2019

LEOTC Education programmes at MTG (Museum) Napier

Listed by: MTG Hawke's Bay

Dual Heritage, Shared Future – Rāranga tuku iho, tohatoha whiwhi ōrite

Listed by: CORE Education

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This field trip, based in Te Tai Tokerau Northland will take you back in time to the arrival of Polynesians in Ipipiri/Bay of Islands, investigating their archaeological remains and exploring the way of life of our earliest explorers; then the arrival of Europeans and an exploration of the world we live in now and our future.

This field trip is offered in both te reo Māori and English. Ka kawea tēnei hīkoi ki te reo Māori me te reo Pākehā.

For further information visit: bit.ly/2Yv051d.

New Zealand (nationwide)

09 September 2019 – 11 September 2019

Hamilton Zoo Education Programme

Listed by: Hamilton Zoo Education

Bring your students to the Hamilton Zoo for a hands on LEOTC experience, where they can ask questions of experienced zoo staff, see real animals and  learn about conservation, science, or even art and maths! 

We create education programmes tailored to the needs of you and your students. 

Get in touch today to find out more: ph (07) 838 6887; email zoo.education@hcc.govt.nz.

iNVENTIONATOR For Gifted Learners

Listed by: CORE Education

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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.

Tasman/Nelson

28 August 2019 – 29 August 2019

Northland

25 September 2019 – 26 September 2019

Taranaki

30 October 2019 – 31 October 2019

Grow Your Students’ Minds in our Discovery Garden

Listed by: Wellington Gardens

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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.

Science Roadshow

Listed by: The National Science Technology Roadshow Trust

The Science Roadshow is on tour refreshed with new exhibits, shows and classroom ready resources.

The programme includes:

Two shows:
On The Move - Principles of Force and Movement 
Elemental Chemistry - Building blocks of reactions

Exhibit themes:
Forces — Ngā tōpana
Comparisons — Ngā whakatauritenga
Observations using measurements — Te mātakitaki mā te ine
Patterns, grouping, classification — He tauira, he whakarōpu, he kōmakatanga
Materials — Ngā matū
Models — He tauira

A complimentary resource book may be downloaded. 

Book online - www.roadshow.org, or email info@roadshow.org, or phone (04) 499 7865.

New Zealand (nationwide)

22 July 2019 – 06 December 2019

Dyslexia Matters

Listed by: The Bridge

The Bridge is offering an exciting new workshop:

Dyslexia Matters Workshop: 9.30am–3pm.


Auckland: Tuesday 13 August
Tauranga: Tuesday 20 August.

Dyslexia Matters! Yes it does. Firstly, all teachers need to know what dyslexia is - and what it isn't. Teachers need to be able to identify, and differentiate, between myths, facts, stereotypes and opinions. This workshop will show you how.

Email Frances to enrol: frances@thebridge.org.nz.

North Island

04 August 2019 – 09 December 2019

'Royal Jelly' A Show About BEES, Touring to Your School

Listed by: Co Theatre Physical Ltd

There’s trouble in the bee hive: a tyrannical queen, exhausted workers, no royal jelly! Enter Phoebe, a human environmentalist aged 11, who wants to save the world.

Comic characters, vivid storytelling, bee facts, physical theatre and puppetry combine to tell this story of Phoebe and her quest to save the bees – a funny, informative and visually beautiful show.

Suitability: Y1–6.

Duration: 50 minutes.

Price: $4 (+ GST) per student (minimum audience 130 children).

"Your actors did a fantastic job and the children were entertained and absorbed in the show. " Titirangi Primary.

For more information: www.cotheatrephysical.co.nz/school-shows/royal-jelly.