We are celebrating our 175th year. As the second oldest running school in Aotearoa we invite past staff, pupils and friends to register for this celebration and/or share our history.
Dates: 23–26 September.
Link: forms.gle/uL5VgZYnZkGyJSeu7.
Paralympics New Zealand invites you and your students to be part of a new and innovative initiative!
The Para Sport Pop Up is coming to Christchurch telling the story of New Zealand’s 50-year Paralympic history, increasing awareness of Para sport and positively influencing community perceptions of disabled people.
It is a great opportunity to learn about the Paralympic Games, disability, inclusion, diversity and Para sport in New Zealand. Different have a go Para sport activities are available for your students to attend.
Date: Friday 3 April.
Time: 10am–4pm
Venue: Bridge of Remembrance, Cashel Street, Christchurch.
As part of the Ministry of Health’s information campaign around the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus), the Health Promotion Agency/Te Hiringa Hauora has developed some resources to help spread the message on simple effective measures that everyone can do to help protect themselves, their whānau, and communities.
These resources include banners for websites and newsletters, social media images, email signatures, and info sheets.
Download them at www.hpa.org.nz/covid-19.
The Eureka! Awards are a science communication competition for secondary school and tertiary students from Y11 to undergraduate.
They provide an opportunity for the young leaders of tomorrow to showcase their communication skills by researching and presenting their science, technology, engineering or mathematics concept and highlighting its importance to New Zealand’s economic, social or environmental wealth and well being.
Students can win:
• Up to $10,000 prize money
• Plus scholarships
• Plus internships
For further details and to register interest: www.eureka.org.nz.
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.
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.
Road Safety Week is an annual activity that engages hundreds of communities across the country in raising awareness of road safety.
The week is a great opportunity to kick-start road safety activities at your organisation, or to link existing activities to a national week. There are also lots of ways to meet curriculum goals whilst also learning about road safety.
It's free to register and thanks to QBE Insurance and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency you'll receive an electronic action pack with posters, worksheets, interactive resources and more.
For more information and to register for an action pack visit www.roadsafetyweek.org.nz.
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.
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
No hassle, no mess frozen dissection products prepared and packed specifically for learning about anatomy, including sheep hearts, kidneys and plucks, pig hearts and kidneys, foetal pigs, cow eyes, chicken wings and feet, etc. Reputable (MPI certified) supplier.
Delivered by 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.
We sponsor escorted teachers tours for those looking to extend their classrooms to the Pacific – 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.
Contact: Edventuretours, ph (07) 855 9499 or email ashleigh@edventuretours.co.nz.
Create an interactive and culturally rewarding experience for your students using New Caledonia as your classroom. This is a 10 person familiarisation/educational visit to New Caledonia in 2020 for genuine group organisers. We will show you what can be seen and done, what experiences your students will have and give you the hands-on experience and skills to organise a school trip to New Caledonia. Sponsored by Air Calin, Edventuretours Travel and New Caledonia Tourism.
Also Samoa, Vanuatu, Raro, occasionally Hawaii, Tahiti available during the year.
Contact: Ashleigh Hamilton of Edventuretours; ph (07) 855 9499; email ashleigh@edventuretours.co.nz.
We sponsor escorted teachers' tours for those looking to extend their classrooms to the Pacific – 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 are mid-April or later in 2020.
Contact: Edventuretours; ph (07) 855 9499; email: ashleigh@edventuretours.co.nz.
We sponsor escorted teachers' tours for those looking to extend their classrooms to the Pacific – 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.
Contact Edventuretours; ph (07) 855 9499 or by email: Ashleigh@edventuretours.co.nz.
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 children about animals and the environment.
One teacher describes it as 'like a zoo trip, but more hands-on and no travel to organise'.
From amazing reptiles to performing pups, ZooVentures brings learning to life!
For more information visit: www.zooventures.co.nz.
Ardmore Old Trouts invite you to Wairakei Resort on 17 October.
Cost $75pp earlybird, after 1 April $80pp.
Dinner and entertainment included
Email Janeve Green for registration details or visit
www.facebook.com/groups/ArdmoreReunion2019 or
www.ardmorereunion.com.
Please spread the word.
Limited to first 300 registrations.
Save the dates for your FREE educational documentary screenings for school students in Auckland and Wellington, followed by question and answer sessions with film makers and experts.
We'll also provide free educational resources to support your lesson plans in the classroom.
Auckland: 28 May–5 June
Wellington: 11–19 June
Māngere: 19 and 20 August (limited season)
Email matthew@docedge.nz for more information
We hope to see you at the movies!
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.
