| The Problem of Boys in New Zealand Schools
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In N.Z. educational equity concern has traditionally been focused on provision for girls and Maori. It is a mandated requirement since 1989 that all schools analysis and compare the academic performance of girls and Maori against that of the whole school co hort.
In the last two years there has been a gradual - indeed hesitant, articulation of the plight of boys in education. Boys are vastly . . . more
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| Author : Wayne Bainbridge, Matipo Primary
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Created : 01 May 2002
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| Wellington City Council donates 400 PCs to their local community
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News: 2002
18th April 2002
Wellington City Council donates 400 PCs to their local community
On the 16th April, the Wellington City Council's Planning & Performance committee agreed unanimously that rather than auctioning off its old PCs, they should be distributed via the Wellington 2020 charitable trust to the people of Wellington.
The PCs will be refurbished and distribute . . . more
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| Author : 2020 Organisation
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Created : 28 Apr 2002
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| Kia-Kaha. A programme to eliminate bullying.
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| Kia-Kaha (Maori word for "stand strong") was established in New Zealand by the Telecom Corporation and the New Zealand Police Education Officers. New Zealanders have created guidelines and charters that urge schools to acknowledge their "moral obligation to reduce bullying." Hundreds of Police Education Officers are trained to implement the Kia-Kaha program in schools. They encourage the entire sc . . . more
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| Author : Edusearch
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Created : 10 Mar 2002
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| Deciding Where to Send Your Child to School.
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Deciding on a school.
Most children attend the school closest to where they live. These are usually listed in the Yellow Pages of the telephone directory. Parents and caregivers can enrol their children at any state school of their choice. However, if a school has too many children wishing to enrol, the Ministry of Education may allow a school to operate an enrolment scheme to prevent ov . . . more
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| Author : Ministry of Education.
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Created : 16 Feb 2002
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