Notices

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.

Opportunities for Gifted and Talented Students at NZMSC in 2019

Listed by: New Zealand Marine Studies Centre (University of Otago)

The New Zealand Marine Studies Centre (University of Otago) is supported by a MoE grant to deliver programmes designed for gifted and talented students. Immersed in the science of the marine world the programmes extend and enrich the shared learning through multidisciplinary connections and challenges.
Applications are invited from the South Island for a range of programmes with specific student targets, Y7–8, Y7–8 Pasifika, Y9 Māori, Y10, Y10 Māori, Y11, Y11–12 Māori.

For further information, overview of 2019 programmes and student applications access our website:
www.otago.ac.nz/marinestudies/learning/science-extension/index.html.

For queries contact portobello.marinescience@otago.ac.nz.

Call for Submissions! Toitoi is Entering Exciting New Territory!

Listed by: Toitoi Media Limited

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We are delighted to announce that Toitoi will be publishing a special journal that explores New Zealand's connections to Latin America and Southeast Asia.

These journals will be delivered to every primary school, intermediate and public library in New Zealand at the beginning of 2020.

We are inviting submissions by young writers ages 5-14 in English as well as any Latin American and Southeast Asian languages. We also welcome submissions in te reo Māori.

The submission deadline is 24 May.

Find out more at: www.toitoi.nz/connect.

Science Shows in Your School Hall!

Listed by: Science in a Van

Science in a Van are now taking bookings from schools in Auckland, Hamilton and South Waikato for terms 2–3.

When you book us your staff and students get a whole morning of full on science mayhem (in a good way)! Five science shows to choose from plus a free 'stunt'.

We love big shows and can see all your students in one morning!  The cost is still low at $4 per student, plus GST (minimum of 100 students/$400 per show). We come to you so there are no additional travel costs and no hassle.

Check out options: www.scienceinavan.co.nz.

Our Primary Industries - Unpacking the Apple Story

Listed by: CORE Education

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The humble apple has come a long way since it was first planted in Aotearoa New Zealand in 1819. Did you know that New Zealand is now considered the best apple growing country in the world? During this field trip you will follow the journey of the world's tastiest apples from a Hawke's Bay orchard to the shopping baskets of discerning consumers all around the world.

More info and enrol at http://rata.learnz.org.nz/summary.php?vft=primaryindustries192.

New Zealand (nationwide)

21 May 2019 – 23 May 2019

ZooVentures Pet and Exotic Animal Visit to Your Kindy!

Listed by: ZooVentures

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Explore the animal kingdom with us! 

We bring the zoo to you for a magical and fun learning experience with the ZooVentures animals – at your kindy!

'The range of animals was great, and the experience very interactive – the children were fascinated!'

Watch the bearded dragons munch their wriggly lunch, blue tongue lizards and super-cute tortoises on laps, exotic breed guinea pigs to groom and feed, create a mini zoo park for the mice, weird and wonderful turtles, and even performing pups with a dog safety message!

For further information: www.zooventures.co.nz.

New Zealand Youth Tobacco Monitor 2019

Listed by: Health Promotion Agency

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) and the Health Promotion Agency (HPA) will soon be inviting 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.

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

For more information, visit www.hpa.org.nz/what-we-do/nzytm, or contact Niveditha Gurram; ph (04) 917 0060 or email N.gurram@hpa.org.nz.

Educational Tours of Matiu/Somes Island (Wellington Harbour)

Listed by: Eastbourne Forest Rangers Incorporated

Volunteer-guide led educational tours are available for school groups visiting Matiu/Somes Island. These half-day morning or afternoon tours cover the island's unique cultural and natural history. They fit well with the New Zealand Curriculum and with NCEA programmes.

The tour cost is $2 per student (plus $13 per student for the return ferry fare).

Please note that as the  term 4 demand for tours can exceed guiding capacity, bookings for November and December should be made by the end of term 3.

For further information contact: efrtours@gmail.com.

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. 

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

There is a high level of interaction in our sessions, students have huge lizards on their laps, see chinchillas rolling in a dustbath, hold rare tortoises, build leopard gecko habitats and many more exciting and engaging experiences.

Structured interactive learning with a high educational value.

Information: www.zooventures.co.nz.