Notices

150 Year Celebration of Education at Tuturau School, Eastern Southland

Listed by: 150 year Celebration Organising Team

Tuturau school is celebrating 150 years of education on 26–27 March, 2021.

We welcome all past and present families, staff and friends to be part of the festivities which will include a meet and greet, old school bus run, school open day, photos and formal dinner.

For more information or to pre register please contact Sue Shaw on (027) 292 4412 or rb.sishaw@velocitynet.co.nz or Lisa Perkins on (027) 231 4043.

Southland

26 March 2021 – 27 March 2021

Special U18 ANZAC Rowing Regatta – Rescheduled 2022 in Malta

Listed by: Malta ANZACs

Due to COVID-19, the first sports Rowing Regatta will feature on ANZAC Day in Malta to remember and bring awareness behind the scenes of Gallopli.

At this stage, expression of interest, from schools/rowing clubs to form a NZ team consisting of: 5x U18 boys and 5x U18 girls... also a mixed double race will include 3 boys and 2 girls - 4x Olympic boats will be used.

Malta University Rowing Club has started preparations for the event. The one week stay will be educational with special sites of WW1 / WWII. 

For more details, please contact John via email: malta.anzacs@gmail.com.

St Hilda's Collegiate School 125th Anniversary

Listed by: St Hilda's Collegiate School

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St Hilda's Collegiate School is turning 125 and we would like to celebrate this milestone with Old Girls, families, staff and friends. 

The 125th is a wonderful opportunity for our St Hilda's community to come together and celebrate this special milestone in the history of our school.

The weekend will begin at 4pm on Friday, March 19th, 2021, with registration and a cocktail function at the school.

There are many activities and functions planned for the weekend see our website for further details www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/st-hildas-collegiate-school-125th-anniversary-tickets-72878943883

Otago

19 March 2021 – 21 March 2021

Woodlands Full Primary School 150th Jubilee

Listed by: Woodlands Full Primary School Jubilee Committee

Dates: 5–7 February 2021.

Register at: woodlands-school-jubilee.org.

Southland

05 February 2021 – 07 February 2021

Rocket Lab Scholarship

Listed by: Rocket Lab

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Rocket Lab has opened applications for its Rocket Lab Scholarship.

The Rocket Lab Scholarship covers up to $20,000 in tertiary fees for one outstanding student to pursue STEM education. The recipient is also paired with a Rocket Lab mentor, giving them a rare opportunity for one-on-one experience with a world leading space and engineering expert.

The Rocket Lab Scholarship is open to all New Zealanders. However, applicants with a strong connection to Māhia and the wider Wairoa District in Hawke’s Bay–where Rocket Lab’s launch site, Launch Complex 1, is located – are prioritized and strongly encouraged to apply. www.rocketlabusa.com/careers/scholarships

Doctoral Scholarship Opportunity in Education Policy

Listed by: Faculty of Education and Social Work

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A one-time doctoral scholarship designed for an outstanding new full-time applicant in the area of education policy formation, implementation or evaluation.

• Value: NZ$28,200 plus domestic fees per year (three years)
• Closing date: 1 November 2020
• Acceptance into doctoral programme required before 1 March 2021

The successful applicant will engage in doctoral study of education policy, focused on New Zealand or international* education policy, at a school, regional or national level, supervised by Dr Jo Smith.

*Note: Given the uncertain Covid-19 situation, international applicants will need to qualify under applicable requirements related to travel.

For more details: auckland.ac.nz/education-policy.

SADD SAFER Roads

Listed by: Students Against Dangerous Driving

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SAFER September is the main calendar event of our student-led movement and an opportunity for youth to act as youth agency for change. SAFER September is all about promoting and celebrating safe road use in New Zealand.

SADD members are encouraged to run campaigns in their schools and communities where they focus on promoting positive behaviour change for all road users and raising awareness of road safety issues that are relevant to them.

Check out sadd.org.nz/safer-september to find out more.

Follow us on www.facebook.com/SADDNZ/ and www.instagram.com/saddnz/.

Help us keep our rangatahi safe on our roads.

New Zealand (nationwide)

01 September 2020 – 30 September 2020

The Great ECE Expo 2021

Listed by: 4E's Consulting

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The Great ECE Expo is the only event of its kind in New Zealand, offering the latest information about essential topics in early childhood development for teachers, managers, owners, investors and those wanting to enter the sector. Interested in starting or furthering a career in Early Childhood Education?

Join us at The Great ECE Expo 2021 to discover a huge range of fantastic homegrown products and services developed for early childhood services.

The Great ECE Expo offers all the services you could possibly need to start-up, manage and grow in the Early Childhood Education sector.

For more information: www.eceexpo.nz.

Auckland

06 March 2021 – 07 March 2021

Dissection Products

Listed by: Science Resource Box

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No hassle, no mess frozen dissection products prepared and packed specifically for learning about anatomy, including sheep hearts, kidneys and plucks, pig hearts and trotters, foetal pigs, cow eyes, chicken wings, chicken feet, etc. Reputable (MPI certified) supplier.

Delivered via courier to cities and larger towns throughout New Zealand. Allow a delivery time of between 7–10 working days from the time you place your order. Orders are sent on Mondays or Tuesdays.

Delivered frozen in chilly packs to attended addresses only.

Order from Science Resource Box at www.scienceresourcebox.co.nz.

"The Spirit of Jazz" - Youth Jazz Composition Competition

Listed by: Tauranga Jazz Society Inc

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New Zealand (nationwide)

24 August 2020 – 25 September 2020

ZooVentures Brings the Zoo to You – Educational Workshops for Auckland Schools!

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, plus animal careers workshops for seniors.

We deliver structured learning with high educational value.

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

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

Students see and touch many reptiles and other animals to bring the learning experience to life!www.zooventures.co.nz

ZooVentures Live and Interactive via Zoom with Pets and Exotic Animals!

Listed by: ZooVentures

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ZooVentures has been bringing joy and excitement to animal lovers in Auckland for many years now.

A positive outcome of recent events is that we have now 'evolved' to bring this experience to all schools and centres throughout NZ. We do this as a live and fully interactive experience with our expert zookeeper and amazing animal collection – in person by the magic of Zoom!

Our animals include bearded dragons, leopard geckos, tortoises, giant skinks, birds, chinchillas, rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, frogs, weta, newts and many more!

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

Job Seeking and Job Interview Skills Workshop – At Your Auckland School

Listed by: CareerStart

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The author of the popular resource ‘Job Interview Success’ brings an interactive workshop to your school for students seeking part-time work and those about to enter the workforce permanently.

The aim of the workshop is to develop confidence in students as they navigate the job search and interview process. This is achieved through a meaningful and realistic understanding while emphasising the power of preparation.

For further information visit: www.careerstart.co.nz.

Ardmore Old Trouts Reunion Rescheduled – 27 March 2021

Listed by: Old Trouts Reunion Committee

The organising committee have altered our reunion date to Saturday 27 March 2021. 

The location remains the same at Wairakei Resort Taupo as does the start time of 5pm. 

We have good numbers of initial enrolments but really would like more. 

Please email secretary Janeve Green janeve@volcanicvenues.com for details or join Ardmore Teachers College-Keeping the Memories Alive Facebook group or website www.ardmorereunion.com. 

There is opportunity for year groups to organise activities for the Friday evening in and around the Taupo area.

New Zealand (nationwide)

27 March 2021 – 27 March 2021