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

Be Into Win $3,000 For Your KickStart Breakfast Club

Listed by: KickStart Breakfast Programme

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ELF19: Digital Divides, Dividends and Dangers

Listed by: SmartNet

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Education Leaders Forum 2019: Digital Divides, Dividends and Dangers,
17 –18 July, Dunedin is the 13th in an annual series for education leaders and aspiring leaders from across the learning spectrum. Educators are more important than ever as knowledge navigators in a world awash with digital data.

ELF19 is designed to give educators actionable leadership insights into bridging digital divides, unlocking digital dividends and avoiding digital dangers. Ensure your learning community is represented.

Visit www.smartnet.co.nz for the ELF19 overview and contributors and topics.

Register now for early bird discounts or indicate interest in ELF19 updates admin@smartnet.co.nz.

Otago

17 July 2019 – 18 July 2019

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.

Duke of Ed Provides Hands on Real-world Learning

Listed by: Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award

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The practical life skills and hands-on experiences that students gain through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award helps them build resilience, self-confidence and problem solving skills that equip them to thrive.

Ella, a 2019 Gold Award recipient, summed up what the award has done for her – “Duke of Ed has helped give me the confidence to set goals and strive to achieve them in all areas of my life. I am now more confident, more organised and more self-reliant”.

To find out more, call Nathan on (0800) 692 927 or check out www.dofehillary.org.nz.

The Ernest Duncan Award for Teaching Mathematics

Listed by: New Zealand Association of Mathematics Teachers

The New Zealand Association of Mathematics Teachers (NZAMT) is pleased to call for applications for this award.

The general criteria for selection are:

* a resource for teaching mathematics in primary or secondary school classes;

* a device for teaching some aspects of mathematics;

* an audio-visual programme on or for teaching mathematics;

* a paper proposing or examining a method of teaching mathematics.

Teachers are encouraged to apply by completing a form: https://forms.gle/8hLfieu59LdX6WLM9 by Friday 27 September.

Any queries can be made to: secretary@nzamt.org.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.

QMB-Maurice Wilkins Centre Science Teacher Development Scholarship 2019

Listed by: Liggins Institute

The Queenstown Molecular Biology Society and Maurice Wilkins Centre are offering up to 4 scholarships for science teachers to attend the Queenstown Molecular Biology conference (2–4 September, Rydges Hotel, Queenstown). Scholarships cover travel and meeting costs.

Applicants should send a cover letter (250 words), one page CV and the name of one referee to Dr Justin M O’Sullivan; email justin.osullivan@auckland.ac.nz; subject: 'QMB-MWC teacher scholarship').

Further information can be obtained from Justin O’Sullivan or www.queenstownresearchweek.org. Applications are due on or before 30 May.

Successful applicants will be notified on 20 June.

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