Notices

The 2020 Think Kind Student Competition Is Open Now!

Listed by: NZ Vegetarian Society

The NZ Vegetarian Society has launched its 2020 Think Kind Student Competition. The annual competition is open to all primary, intermediate, and secondary-aged students.The competition aims to promote kindness toward animals.

Every student who enters will receive a certificate, and every project will get a prize. The overall winner will be announced on 1st 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, inspiration, and free activities. Students must submit their entries online by 10 August.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@vegetarian.org.nz

Eureka! Awards – Māori and Pasifika Students

Listed by: Eureka! Trust

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The Eureka! Awards are a science communication competition that provides an opportunity for students from Y11 to undergraduate, to present their science, technology, engineering or mathematics concept, and highlight its importance to New Zealand’s economic, social or environmental wealth and wellbeing.

To encourage greater participation in STEM careers by Māori and Pasifika students the Eureka Awards include dedicated scholarships eligible only to these studentsfor ongoing study.

Māori and Pasifika students entering the Eureka Awards can win

• Upto $10,000 prize money
• Plus scholarships
• Plus internships.

For further details and to register interest:
www.eureka.org.nz.

Eureka! – Teacher and School Awards

Listed by: Eureka! Trust

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The Eureka! Awards are a science communication competition for secondary school and tertiary students. Students present their science, technology, engineering or mathematics concept exploring how it can improve New Zealand’s economic, social or environmental wealth and wellbeing.

The growth of the Eureka! Awards has been assisted by the commitment and dedication of some fantastic teachers. To recognise this commitment, 2 Eureka Teachers Awards can be awarded to STEM teachers and their New Zealand school/institution.

• $2,500 is awarded to the teacher
• $2,500 is awarded to the school/institution for STEM teaching resources.

For further details and to apply:
www.eureka.org.nz/eureka-teachers-awards.

Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) Litter Less Programme and Competition 2020

Listed by: Keep New Zealand Beautiful

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Do you teach Y7–13 students? Are you a tertiary student looking for a challenge?

YRE Litter Less New Zealand is an enviro-journalism education programme and competition that gives young people the opportunity to be part of the solution by producing creative and engaging environmental journalism.

The competition is open to students aged 11–25 who attend a school or tertiary institution that is registered for the YRE programme.

Participants investigate and report on environmental issues relating to litter, and propose solutions by using video, photography or writing. Their work is then shared via a media campaign.

Find out more at www.yre.org.nz.

Montessori Aotearoa New Zealand Conference 2020

Listed by: Conferences & Events Ltd

Kia ora,

Welcome to the information and registration site for MANZ Conference 2020!

I am delighted to present to you the amazing line-up of speakers who are providing a wide range of topics which will, I’m sure, inspire you. Come along to the Wairakei Resort, Taupō while soaking up knowledge for your kete.

In 2020 we are celebrating the 150 years since the birth of our founder Dr Maria Montessori. Come along to our network drinks on Saturday 4 July to help us celebrate this important milestone.

I look forward to welcoming you.

Cathy Wilson, Executive Officer, MANZ

Waikato

04 July 2020 – 06 July 2020

Waikato

04 July 2020 – 06 July 2020

2020 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards – Entries Open Now

Listed by: Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards

Full details  

The Awards recognise and share inspiring work by schools, kura and early learning services that benefits children and young people, whānau and entire communities.

The 4 award categories are:

Excellence in Engaging
Excellence in Leading
Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Excellence in Wellbeing Education

This year’s Education Focus Prize, which changes every year, celebrates Excellence in Environmental and Sustainability Education.

You have until Friday 10 April to submit your entry.

Visit pmawards.education.govt.nz for more information and to download the entry form.

If you have any questions, email info@pmawards.education.govt.nz or call 0800 PM AWARDS (0800 762 927).

Margaret M Blackwell Travel Fellowship for Early Childhood Educators

Listed by: The New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER)

Full details  

The fellowship is for people working in early childhood education to travel overseas to study and gain further experience, and subsequently disseminate that information for the benefit of early childhood education in New Zealand. It is open to anyone working in early childhood education.

The fellowship is for travel and accommodation for overseas study for up to 3 months and not less than 6 weeks. 

The 2020 award is up to $16,000 and the travel should be completed in 2020.  

Applications close 12pm, Friday 3 April.

Spotswood College, New Plymouth – 60th Jubilee/Reunion (1960–2019)

Listed by: Spotswood College Alumni

Dates: 10–12 April, (Easter weekend).

The organising committee warmly invites all past students, staff, PTA and BOT members to celebrate the 60th Jubilee of the college.

The full programme and registration details are available on the alumni website: www.spotswoodcollegealumni.co.nz 

Registration can be done either online, or by downloading the form and mailing to: Spotswood College 60th Jubilee organising committee, Box 6064, Moturoa, New Plymouth 4344.

For more information either email to: spotswoodcollegealumni@gmail.com or phone (027) 284 5557.

Taranaki

10 April 2020 – 12 April 2020

UNA NZ Secondary School Speech Award

Listed by: United Nations Association of New Zealand

The United Nations Association of New Zealand has held regional secondary school speech awards for over 30 years.

The regional finals will be announced soon and are likely to take place in late March/early April.

The regional winner will compete in Wellington on Friday 8 May. Travel expenses to Wellington will be met. Additional guests such as parents must be self-funded.

Students must speak for 6-8 minutes and must make a particular reference to the aims, work and aspirations of the United Nations.

We invite your school to register contestant/s online via:
http://bit.ly/UNAofNZSpeechAward2020.

An early registration is preferred.

New Zealand (nationwide)

01 March 2020 – 08 May 2020

Are You a Secondary School Language Teacher? We Need You!

Listed by: Massey University School of Humanities

Calling all secondary school language teachers to participate in a short survey! Complete in only 20 minutes!

The survey seeks to understand your perceptions of increased ‘diversity’ in NZ language classes. Your responses will help to identify the needs of language learners and enhance overall language learning and teaching experiences.

The survey can be accessed through the following link:
https://massey.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7NXbky1Jjz6SEYJ

Thank you and please feel free to forward the survey to other language teachers!