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.
Do you teach Y7–13 students?
YRE Litter Less New Zealand is a national enviro-journalism education programme that gives young people the opportunity to be part of the solution by producing creative and engaging environmental journalism.
Participants investigate and report on environmental issues relating to litter, and propose solutions by using video, photography or writing.
Students submit their projects to the national competition in August to win fantastic prizes.
The competition is open to students aged 11–18 years who attend a school that is registered for the YRE programme.
Find out more at www.yre.org.nz.
If your teachers and children are enjoying Te Reo Singalong books, you will love our Te Reo Singalong show.
We come to your school or centre and perform six of our Te Reo Singalong books using props, costumes, puppets and actions. Our performances include te reo phrases and sentence structures from our books, and are a great way to encourage the use of more Māori language among your teachers and children.
Show lasts around 35 minutes.
Cost between $275–$350.
Taking bookings now.
Please email sharonholtnz@outlook.com with the name of your centre/school and any preferred dates and times.
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.
The Otago Down Syndrome Association is presenting a full-day conference for teachers, teacher aides, SENCOs and RTLBs who work with students with Down Syndrome.
This conference is the first of its kind in Otago and Southland to focus solely on challenges faced by students with Down Syndrome in a mainstream school.
The topics covered at this conference will include:
The learning profile of students with Down Syndrome
Use of visual supports and strategies to support learning
Sensory processing and its impact on learning
Positive behaviour support
Adapting the curriculum.
For further information: https://www.odsa.org.nz/conference-2018.html.
Space Camp has been successfully inspiring students in the exciting world of science, technology, engineering and maths for decades, and our Space Camp for Educators Inspection Tour now gives you the opportunity to experience this out of this world learning facility first hand.
Where: US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, USA
When: Departs July – Limited spots available.
$1000 NZD + Flights. Your package includes airport transfers, 5 nights of accommodation, and all meals while at Space Camp.
For further information: https://hakaeducationaltours.com/inspection-tours/space-camp.
This conference is open to all Montessorians/non-Montessorians, kaiako, trust members, principals, parents and whānau, to help tamariki develop the skills needed to assist them on their journey to adulthood.
With international speakers:
Michael Dorer
Amy Kirkham
Alyssa Conklin-Moore
As well as 3 speakers from our own waters:
Anaru Kapa,
Michaela Homer
Anna Renton-Green
MANZ looks forward to you joining us at Waipuna Hotel and Conference venue for an invigorating and fulfilling weekend.
Dates: 6–8 July.
More details: www.confer.nz/manz2019.