Understanding and Supporting Students with Autism in the Mainstream Classroom
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Information sharing provisions under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and under the new Family Violence Act 2018, plus new National Care Standards, came into effect on 1 July 2019.
These changes affect early learning services, school trustees, and licensed teachers.
You can find out more on our website: www.education.govt.nz/school/student-support/special-education/sharing-information.
This year will see the return of the highly anticipated and valued PB4L Conference on 30-31 August at the Ellerslie Event Centre in Auckland.
This year’s theme is 'Global initiative, local design - He kaupapa o te au, he whakatairanga a-rohe'.
Registrations close 16 August if not sold prior. Registration fee $575 inc GST per person.
For the conference programme and for online registration visit: www.pb4lconference.co.nz.
DREAM BIG!
An exciting two-day event is coming your way. Designed for students, this special iNVENTIONATOR is supported by six weeks of online resources. It’s free for gifted learners who want to PLAY. THINK. DESIGN. innovative solutions to real-life problems.
Are you ready to Dream Big? Find out more
Powered by CORE, in partnership with Ministry of Education and supported by LIANZA.
Nelson – 28–29 August.
Tai Tokerau – 11–12 September.
Taranaki – 30–31 October.
Helping you, your students and school community flourish and to be ‘at your best’ in the 21st Century, ‘The Wellbeing: Now and in the Future’ event is a two-day event for all those invested in wellbeing and education.
Using a future focussed lens, it is an opportunity to be on the cutting edge of innovation in wellbeing, neuroscience, leadership and learning. The event has world renowned international and New Zealand speakers and workshops and has been designed to foster our innovation and wellbeing culture, and strengthen the capacity of the system to reach all.
For further information: www.rtlbcluster8.ac.nz/wellbeing-event.
An Early Childhood Conference about Innovation, Opportunities and Vision in Early Learning
Dates: 10–11 October.
The well-being of Northlands' tamariki is a priority to the Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA). As part of our commitment to providing our teachers high quality professional learning opportunities, NKA is facilitating a conference 'Every Child Elevated: Innovation, Opportunities and Vision in Early Learning.
This conference is open to all involved in ECE, and early learning in general including education support staff, health and social workers and new entrant teachers and all other interested parties around Northland and further afield.
Cost: $320.
For further information: http://northlandkindergartens.co.nz
Te Kaapuia o Te Waoku - We are all part of nature
Join us in the Wellington Botanic Garden for a unique education experience.
Our programme offers primary-aged students an opportunity to get hands-on with plants and learn about the different ways we use them.
We focus on four key areas: food, fibre, medicine and construction.
Students will discover the value of ecological sustainability as they actively participate and contribute to the growth and care of plants.
For more information visit wellingtongardens.nz/discoverygarden or contact us at gardens.education@wcc.govt.nz.
Experience Day: Faculty of Education and Social Work
Date: 30 July .
This July we're opening our doors to those considering teaching as a career to experience what it is like studying at the University's Tai Tokerau Campus in Whangārei.
For further information and to register:
https://experience-day-tai-tokerau.eventbrite.co.nz
Sandspit Road School (Waiuku) is 50 years old in 2019. We would like to invite all current and former students, staff, BOT members, and families to join us in our celebrations on Saturday 23 November.
The Jubilee weekend events include speeches, afternoon tea, photos, tour of the school, dinner and other entertainment.
To enrol in some or all of the activities please email admin@sandspit.school.nz.
The John Peart Trust, a subsidiary of Massey University Foundation is currently seeking applications from provisionally registered, or registered teachers that are alumni of Massey University and teaching in the regions of; Taranaki, Taupo, Hawkes Bay, Whanganui, Rangitikei, Manawatu and Levin (the region).
Grants are available for a range of outdoor and environmental education activities including; travel, research, equipment, site development and maintenance of amenties.
The Trust also allows for Masssey University alumni supporting a proposal that benefits students in schools in the region.
For further information: www.foundation.massey.ac.nz/funds/john-peart.
The Science Roadshow is on tour refreshed with new exhibits, shows and classroom ready resources.
The programme includes:
Two shows:
On The Move - Principles of Force and Movement
Elemental Chemistry - Building blocks of reactions
Exhibit themes:
Forces — Ngā tōpana
Comparisons — Ngā whakatauritenga
Observations using measurements — Te mātakitaki mā te ine
Patterns, grouping, classification — He tauira, he whakarōpu, he kōmakatanga
Materials — Ngā matū
Models — He tauira
A complimentary resource book may be downloaded.
Book online - www.roadshow.org, or email info@roadshow.org, or phone (04) 499 7865.
Experience Day: Faculty of Education and Social Work
This August we're welcoming you to our Experience Day for your taste of what it is like to study at the Faculty of Education and Social Work.
For further information and to register please see: https://experienceday2019.eventbrite.co.nz.
Join us at the Gus Fisher Gallery for a fun and visually immersive experience of artworks that take us above and beneath the ocean!
Through mesmerising film and light installations, learn about the value that Moana brings to our lives and join us in our fight to go plastic free to help protect our oceans.
For more information: www.gusfishergallery.auckland.ac.nz.
The Bridge is offering an exciting new workshop:
Dyslexia Matters Workshop: 9.30am–3pm.
Auckland: Tuesday 13 August
Tauranga: Tuesday 20 August.
Dyslexia Matters! Yes it does. Firstly, all teachers need to know what dyslexia is - and what it isn't. Teachers need to be able to identify, and differentiate, between myths, facts, stereotypes and opinions. This workshop will show you how.
Email Frances to enrol: frances@thebridge.org.nz.
Knapdale School is celebrating its 140th jubilee at Labour Weekend.
We warmly invite any past and present school pupils and wider community members to attend.
Registrations are available from our school website www.knapdale.school.nz under the 140th Jubilee banner.
There will be 3 separate events to attend and registrations will open on 5 July and run through until 4 October.
We look forward to seeing you there!
UC invites all Y12 female students, interested in exploring engineering as a career path, to apply for WiE CAN - Women in Engineering Residential Programme.
Held 19–23 January 2020, WiE CAN is a FREE programme featuring interactive workshops, inspiring presentations and fun social activities. Students will stay on campus in the UC Halls of Residence, experiencing life as a UC student.
Spaces are limited to 60 students and applications close Friday 16 August.
The 4th ebook in the series from Education Futures 21C is now available
Future Ready Education – the KUBDD FRamework discusses the OECD and the World Economic Forum lists of capabilities and competencies for students to develop from 21C education. The reader's beliefs about the purpose of education is challenged and the types and modes of education are discussed.
Finally, the KUBDD Framework is developed
'To Know, Understand, Be and Do, with Learning Dispositions.'
Contact email: educationfutures21c@gmail.com to ensure your school receives its copy.
The Future of Learning is a two-day national conference on Monday 30 September and Tuesday 1 October in Christchurch, where international and national experts in their fields will guide, teach, educate and challenge participants through a journey of future technology scenarios and possibilities.
The Future of Learning brings together the entire educational and learning ecosystem across educational institutions and workplaces – cross-pollinating expertise and experience to help New Zealand adapt to an uncertain future of accelerating technology and climate change.
See our website for the full line up of outstanding international and national speakers and presenters.
For further information: www.futureoflearning.nz
Can you help us understand a little more about the learning needs of gifted and talented Chinese students who are in our New Zealand schools?
If you have had any teaching experience with Chinese Y7–8 gifted and talented students, we would like to hear from you!
For the details of this study, please contact Zhu at zyao410@aucklanduni.ac.nz.
If every teacher in NZ shared just one original resource or lesson plan, we'd have a bank of 50,000 FREE resources to use and share!
www.teacherslounge.co.nz is on a mission to save teachers time and money through gathering 50,000 free resources for NZ teachers to use. Think Twinkl, but crowd sourced and free.
Every day NZ teachers are creating awesome resources and planning that only see use in one classroom. Teachers' Lounge is the place for you to share resources with teachers all across NZ for free. Promoting truly collaborative teaching.
The Friends of the Turnbull Library are running another Smart Alex creative writing competition for New Zealand and the South Pacific secondary school and secondary home-educated students.
Students must respond to or interpret an item from the Alexander Turnbull Library collections and produce a piece of creative writing, illustrated graphic story, or lyrics for a song/waiata.
Entries can be in English or te reo Māori, and there is $3,000 in prize money.
The competition opened 4 March and closes 5pm, Sunday 21 July.
Entry form and competition details are on the Friends of the Turnbull Library website https://turnbullfriends.org.nz/schools-competition.
There’s trouble in the bee hive: a tyrannical queen, exhausted workers, no royal jelly! Enter Phoebe, a human environmentalist aged 11, who wants to save the world.
Comic characters, vivid storytelling, bee facts, physical theatre and puppetry combine to tell this story of Phoebe and her quest to save the bees – a funny, informative and visually beautiful show.
Suitability: Y1–6.
Duration: 50 minutes.
Price: $4 (+ GST) per student (minimum audience 130 children).
"Your actors did a fantastic job and the children were entertained and absorbed in the show. " Titirangi Primary.
For more information: www.cotheatrephysical.co.nz/school-shows/royal-jelly.
The New Zealand Social Sciences Conference (SocCon) 2019 will be held at the stunning Waipuna Hotel, Auckland, 30 September–2 October.
The 2019 theme 'A Sense of Place' will allow for exploration of all areas within the social sciences, with the programme including inspiring keynote speakers and a wide range of workshops. Connect with fellow Social Scientists to learn, be challenged and develop our skills as expert educators in our field.
Visit the conference website, www.soccon.net.nz/2019, for more information and to register at the early bird rates before 15 August.
We look forward to seeing you in Auckland!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our past and present pupils, staff, board of trustees, whānau and community members to join us for a once in a lifetime weekend of celebration and remembrance on
Labour Weekend Friday 25 October to Sunday 27 October.
Friday night will involve a welcome and get together, a variety of
Saturday activities which includes dinner and dance and concludes with Sunday mass and final blessing.
For further information or to register please contact the school; ph (07) 824 8426; email office@ngaruawahia.school.nz or check our website www.ngaruawahia.school.nz or alternatively the school's Facebook.
After playing to over 600,000 people across Australasia, Auckland’s smash-hit sensation Pop-up Globe hits the road in New Zealand for the first time.
We are excited to announce that there will be school matinee performances of the most famous play in the canon, Hamlet.
Productions will feature stunning bespoke Jacobean costumes, a specially-designed touring set that recreates the beautiful scenic design of Pop-up Globe Auckland, and the extraordinary lively performances of Shakespeare’s masterworks by a highly-experienced cast that have won the company awards across Australasia, including eight theatre awards in Sydney last year.
See website for booking information!
The Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – Forestry Scholarships are open from June to the 15 August. We’re offering 6 scholarships for the 2020 academic year for qualifying Māori and/ or female students enrolling in the Bachelor of Forestry Science or Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Forest Engineering at the University of Canterbury.
Successful winners will get:
$8,000 a year for 4 years (the length of the degree) to help with tuition fees and living costs, and
A paid internship with Te Uru Rākau (Forestry New Zealand) or another forestry employer.
For further information and to apply, please visit: www.teururakau.govt.nz/forestryscholarships.
Auckland’s smash-hit Pop-up Globe launches first ever Winter Festival in their unique Shakespearean Playhouse, including a dedicated school matinee season.
But tickets are limited so book in advance!
Twelfth Night:
Shakespeare’s most brilliant comedy is given a fresh lease of life. Two twins, shipwrecked and separated, are cast ashore in a strange land where love and madness are in the very air. Each believing the other to be dead, they embark on extraordinary adventures that will lead them both to true love and an unforgettable reconciliation.
For more information: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/twelfth-night-school-matinee/auckland/ellerslie.
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 feet, etc. Reputable (MPI certified) supplier.
Delivered to cities and larger towns throughout New Zealand (serviced by Fastway Couriers). 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.
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.
We deliver structured learning with high educational value – this is not just for the little kids!
One teacher describes it as 'like a zoo trip, but more hands on and no travel to organise'.
Workshops facilitated by a zoology graduate with a passion for inspiring children about animals and the environment.
For more information: www.zooventure.co.nz.
Established in 2003, Play It Strange exists to provide pathways of creativity through songwriting - also the recording, performance and celebration of those songs. We have a number of programmes and competitions in place to achieve these goals.
Play It Strange Competitions 2019
- Lion Foundation Songwriting Competiton - closes 28 June
- Peace Song Competition - closes 28 June
- Who Loves Who Competition - closes 2 September
- Strange Art Competition - closes 18 October
Go to our website, listen to our songs and read our Lyric Books,
at playitstrange.org.nz.
Measuring out a 30m long blue whale, composing whale songs and learning about the impact of marine litter...these are just a handful of activities available when Project Jonah comes to visit!
We are able to provide your school/center with an engaging, interactive and educational presentation that lasts an hour and is suitable for students from kindergarten to Y8.
We can present during term time to schools and centers in the Wellington region and will be making a trip to the Kapiti Coast between Wednesday 5 to Friday 7 June.
Please email education@projectjonah.org.nz to request a visit!
Registrations are invited from schools wishing to participate in the VLN Primary School programmes in Semester 2.
Online programmes include te reo Māori, kapa haka, NZ Sign Language, a wide range of languages, extension maths, digital technology, science, web design, future planning - life skills, financial literacy, literacy and visual art.
Great learning opportunities for supporting students talents and interests and extending gifted learners.
Semester 2 classes start 22 July. Enrolments close Monday 1 July.
Find out more about our online programmes and how to register here:
https://goo.gl/8X3q27.
During Rail Safety Week, look at the serious issues there have been involving trains in New Zealand and find out why rail safety should concern you. On this trip, meet people who are most involved with rail on a day-to-day basis and share your thoughts with them.
The more people who take trains the safer and less congested our roads will be. Plus, it's better for our health to get out and about and more sustainable for the planet to stop using cars quite so often.
For more information visit: bit.ly/2Q7U6wi.
You probably think of Taupō as a lake rather than a volcano. That's because 25,500 years ago the supervolcano erupted from a massive pancake of magma about 5km below the ground surface. When most of the magma had been erupted, the ground overhead couldn't be supported anymore and collapsed – leaving a massive depression in the middle of the North Island. The depression slowly filled with water, becoming Lake Taupō.
During this field trip you will join geologists who are trying to understand how our supervolcano works and what we need to do to prepare for an eruption.
Visit: bit.ly/2Yv051d.
The Auckland Chess Association (chessauckland.nz) is coordinating regional qualifiers over most of Auckland, for the NZ Chess Federation's annual National Interschools Finals.
The North Shore Secondary qualifier takes place at Westlake Boys High School on 15 August. For information please check the North Shore Chess Club's Interschools page at www.northshorechess.org.nz/interschools.html and the ACA's Interschools page at
https://www.chessauckland.nz/2019/interschools.html
Please email (or text) the organiser, Helen Milligan, at heligan@heliganchess.nz.
Auckland Chess Association (www.chessauckland.nz) is coordinating the regional qualifiers for most of Auckland, for the NZ Chess Federation's annual National Interschools Finals.
The East Auckland Primary event will be held on 1 August at Point View School, 25 Kilkenny Drive, Howick.
For more information please check the ACA's Interschools webpage at
www.chessauckland.nz/2019/interschools.html
or email the organiser, Helen Milligan, at heligan@heliganchess.nz.
Auckland Chess Association (chessauckland.nz) is coordinating the regional qualifiers for most of Auckland, for the NZ Chess Federation's annual National Interschools Finals.
The North Shore Intermediate event will be held on 29 July at Wairau Intermediate, 113 Becroft Drive, Forrest Hill.
For more information please check North Shore Chess Club's Interschools page at www.northshorechess.org.nz/interschools.html and
the ACA's Interschools webpage at
www.chessauckland.nz/2019/interschools.html.
Email the organiser, Helen Milligan, at heligan@heliganchess.nz.
Auckland Chess Association (chessauckland.nz) is coordinating the regional qualifiers for most of Auckland, for the NZ Chess Federation's annual National Interschools Finals.
The North Shore Primary event will be held on 30 July at Wairau Intermediate, 113 Becroft Drive, Forrest Hill.
For more information please check North Shore Chess Club's Interschools page at
www.northshorechess.org.nz/interschools.html and
the ACA's Interschools webpage at
www.chessauckland.nz/2019/interschools.html.
Email the organiser, Helen Milligan, at heligan@heliganchess.nz
Our understanding of the settlement of Aotearoa NZ is developing and becoming clearer as archaeological sites unveil their secrets. Nowhere is this more evident than on Ahuahu Great Mercury Island.
On this field trip you will journey back in time to hear from descendants of early Māori, from archaeologists who will explain what they do in a dig, and from conservation workers restoring habitats and species.
As we acknowledge 250 years since the first onshore meetings between Māori and Europeans, exploring places such as Ahuahu Great Mercury Island will help us better understand our history and our country.
Information: bit.ly/2W5gFay
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
Mentoring from a strengths-based perspective
Supporting learning, pathways and wellbeing
Practical techniques that will work with all students.
Featuring Dr Lea Waters, Dr Katie Fitzpatrick and Dr Denise Quinlan.
When and where:
8.30am–5pm Friday 20 September.
Wharewaka Function Centre (on the waterfront), Wellington.
Registrations
Cost is $190 + GST with spaces limited to 150 (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided)
Register at mymahi.co.nz/conference2019.
A one-day conference for middle leaders
Our schools are busy places and becoming increasingly more complex with the diversity and growing needs of our students.
We wear many hats and are constantly juggling priorities in a fast paced world.
If you are already in a leadership position or aspiring to lead, then come along and be inspired by leading experts and engage in practical workshops which will provide you with tools to lead in complex times.
30 August, Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre.
Investment: $350 + GST or $325 + GST for multiple bookings.
For further information: www.learningnetwork.ac.nz/shared/products/productCourse.aspx?id=COUR1939.