Notices

NZAMT16 Conference

Listed by: NZAMT Conference Organising Committee - Wellington Mathematics Association

2019 NZAMT Conference, Lower Hutt, Wellington.

Dates: 1–4 October.

A four day mathematics and statistics conference catering for teachers at primary, intermediate and secondary schools and Kura to celebrate the diversity of our subject. You are invited to register, and for those wanting to present workshops, lead round table discussions then abstracts can also be submitted from March, 2019.

Contact: admin@nzamt16.nz or convener@nzamt16.nz.

Visit and bookmark https://nzamt16.nz.

E whakakōtahi ano ki te whakanui I te kaupapa i te Pāngarau me te Tatauranga.

New Zealand (nationwide)

01 October 2019 – 04 October 2019

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.

Calling All Careers Coaches!

Listed by: CareerStart

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Take the sting out of interviews for your students!

CareerStart has developed a resource to support careers advisers as they assist students with interview skills, whether it's for a part-time job, permanent employment, or even tertiary study. 

The aim is to narrow the gap between candidate and interviewer through a step-wise guide to preparation, the interview itself, and follow up. Worksheets reinforce each step, with master copies sent to careers coaches. 

'Job Interview Success' is a concise and relatable guide, and an invaluable teaching tool. Run individual coaching sessions, group workshops or have a copy on hand to lend students.

Aotearoa Youth Declaration – Opportunity for High School Students

Listed by: UN Youth Aotearoa

Aotearoa Youth Declaration 2019, a four-day conference run in April each year at the University of Auckland for high school-aged rangatahi (youth aged 13-18) from around Aotearoa who want to make a difference. It is a great opportunity for passionate rangatahi to meet other like-minded rangatahi and challenge themselves.

At the conference, rangatahi work in groups (Rōpū) with trained facilitators to develop solutions to problems around specific topics, such as climate action, gender equality, international relations, or heritage.

For further information please contact isabella.francis@unyouth.org.nz.

New Zealand (nationwide)

14 April 2019 – 17 April 2019

Free Guided Tours/Education programmes, Government House, Wellington

Listed by: Government House Visitor Centre

Come to Government House and learn about the current and past roles of the Governors-General and about themes of service, leadership, citizenship and civics and New Zealand identity. Explore our extensive New Zealand art collection and historic grounds.

All tours are guided by expert staff and can be tailored to meet your learning requirements. Tours take around 2 hours and are free of charge.

Bookings essential; ph (04) 382 0837 or email bookings@govthouse.govt.nz.

New Zealand Primary Schools Teachers' Conference 2019

Listed by: PENZ

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Save the date now – 15–16 April.

Venue: Wellington College.

This exciting event is open to all primary and intermediate teachers.

With 70 workshops, inspiring keynote speakers and a fun social evening! The theme of this years’ conference is 'Integrated Learning and Collaborative Teaching in the 21st Century'.

More than eleven subject associations and other education providers will be represented at this event, sharing current research, knowledge and expertise.

For more information please visit www.nzptc.com or follow us on facebook (@nzpstconference)

Wellington

15 April 2019 – 16 April 2019

New Caledonia/Noumea Sponsored Educational Tour for Teachers 2019

Listed by: Edventuretours Travel

Would you like the opportunity to create an interactive and culturally rewarding experience for your students using New Caledonia as your classroom? This is our annual 12-person educational visit to Noumea for genuine group organisers. Sponsored by Air Calin, New Caledonia Tourism and Edventuretours, our educational trip gives teachers hands-on experience and skills to organise a school trip to New Caledonia and surrounds.

Other educational visits available in 2019 include Vanuatu, Raro, Samoa and Hawaii.

Contact Robyn Hamilton of Edventuretours, ph (07) 855 9499; email robynh@edventuretours.co.nz.

Teaching Council Election Update

Listed by: Teaching Council

The candidate list for the Teaching Council elections is now out. Profile statements for the candidates will be available shortly.

In March, teachers will elect board members from across the profession: a teacher and principal from both the primary and secondary sectors, a teacher and leader from early childhood education, and a teacher educator.

You have until 22 February to make sure your practising certificates or LATS are current through the voting period (26 March) so you are eligible to vote.

For more information, downloadable posters and the list of candidates see the Council website www.educationcouncil.org.nz/content/teaching-council-board-elections.

NZIP and Physikos 2019 Conference is Coming to Christchurch in April!

Listed by: Conferences & Events Ltd

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The 19th New Zealand Institute of Physics and New Zealand Physics Teachers' Conference is coming to Christchurch from 15–17 April.

The conference promises an exciting three-day programme with a great lineup of speakers on cutting-edge physics pedagogy and research, public lectures and social functions.

Register now via our website www.confer.nz/nzip2019 and take advantage of our early bird rates (until 3 March).

Check out the Call for Papers section – We are looking for passionate people to present their physics pedagogy and research at the conference.

Abstract submission deadline is Friday 15 February.

Canterbury

15 April 2019 – 17 April 2019

Vanuatu Sponsored Teachers Famil 2019

Listed by: Edventuretours Travel

Looking to engage your students in an immersive and culturally rewarding environment, look no further than Vanuatu!

We will provide hands on experience and skills to help plan a tour to return with a school group. While on ‘Famil’ with us you will participate in masses of activities and look at ways of giving back to the local community, with accommodation inspections and relationships with local providers established to give you the confidence to organise your own school trip and opportunity to assess risk management first-hand.

Dates: Sunday 14 to Thursday 18 April.

Contact: Edventuretours; ph (07) 8559499; email: robynh@edventuretours.co.nz.

Samoa Sponsored Teachers Famil 2019

Listed by: Edventuretours Travel

Looking to engage your students in an immersive and culturally rewarding environment? Look no further than Samoa!

We will provide hands on experience and skills to help plan a tour to return with a school group. While on ‘Famil’ with us you will participate in masses of activities and look at ways of giving back to the local community, with accommodation inspections and relationships with local providers established to give you the confidence to organise your own school trip and opportunity to assess risk management first-hand.

Dates last week of April School Holidays.

Contact Edventuretours ph: (07) 8559499; email: robynh@edventuretours.co.nz.

Animal Welfare Obligations – Are Your Students Using Animals in Classroom Projects?

Listed by: Schools' Animal Ethics Committee

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Teachers and students using animals in teaching have obligations under the Animal Welfare Act.

Ethics approval is required prior to starting all animal-related projects, and for entry into Science and Technology Fairs, CREST Awards and Bright Sparks.

The Schools' Animal Ethics committee considers and gives guidance on student and teacher animal ethics applications; we look forward to helping you at animalethicscommittee@nzase.org.nz or http://nzase.org.nz/about/animal-ethics.

Students with a Passion for Astronomy (SWAPA)

Listed by: The Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand (RASNZ)

The Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand is holding a writing competition whereby high school students are encouraged to write a 300 word or less essay on why they should be chosen to attend the RASNZ astronomy conference in New Plymouth in May 2019. Their passion for astronomy should also be addressed. Travel, accommodation, registration and the Saturday night banquet are paid for as part of this SWAPA (Students With a Passion for Astronomy) scheme.

10 winners from around New Zealand will be chosen.

For further information refer to website www.rasnz.org.nz.

Books, Timers and Other Resources for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Listed by: Autism Resources Limited

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Are you looking for books and resources, including the popular Time Timers for teaching children with autism spectrum disorders? Autism Resources offers top quality books, Time Timers and other resources to help understand, support and teach children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.

To order and view our range of products go to www.autismresources.co.nz or email jo@autismresources.co.nz.
(previously Education Events Limited and Sue Larkey)

Values and Citizenship Education

Listed by: Gwen Francis PG Dip Ed (social studies)

Resource books now free online

All of these resources are suitable for state, integrated, or independent schools. They have been written to comply with the 2007 NZ Curriculum, but with minor alterations the lessons would be equally relevant in any multi-cultural or multi-ethnic democratic society.

Key Competencies, Values and Citizenship – for Y1–8
Forty Lessons on Citizenship – for Y7–13
Fifty Plays for Class Discussion – for Y7–13
Dealing with values in the NZ Curriculum for teachers
Simple Ethical Skills for a multi-cultural society – for teachers, young adults and new immigrants
Treaty Lesson Material – for Y9–13.

By Gwen Francis PG Dip Ed (Social Studies)

Contact: www.valueseducation.co.nz.

Fotu o Mālama – Samoan Language Conference 2019

Listed by: Fotu o Mālama

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Auckland

05 April 2019 – 06 April 2019