| Schooling Strategy for Halswell-Wigram
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Schooling Strategy for Halswell-Wigram
Future directions for schooling provision in the Halswell-Wigram area of south-west Christchurch have been confirmed following an extensive community consultation process, Education Minister Anne Tolley announced today.
"Roll growth has been a feature of the area and so we needed to plan how best to provide for the increasing numbers of students th . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 19 Sep 2009
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| CLTi TESOL Certificate
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CLTi TESOL Certificate
� Specialists in teacher training
� High quality
� Very practical � teaching practice at least once a week
� Practice on real learners
� Learn how to teach really well and get a good job
� Get 2 certificates � NZQA Certificate in TESOL (Level 5) and Cambridge T . . . more
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Created : 15 Sep 2009
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| Minister To Open Aspire Scholarship Applications
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Minister To Open Aspire Scholarship Applications
Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy invites all media to attend a special press conference tomorrow at which she will open applications for the Government's new Aspire Scholarships for Year 9, 10 and 11 students for the 2010 academic year.
Mrs Roy will outline eligibility criteria for the scholarships and will be joined by Hurricanes p . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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| Minister Announces Improved Facilities For Blind Students
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| Minister Announces Improved Facilities For Blind Students Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy today announced that the Government has approved $14.9 million to rebuild the Blind and Low Vision Education Network New Zealand (BLENNZ) Homai Campus in Auckland. "Blind students from throughout New Zealand attend the Homai Campus, yet its current facilities are substandard and obsolete, . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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| Improving performance in tertiary education
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| Improving performance in tertiary education Governance will be improved at polytechnics alongside a more flexible interventions framework in a Bill being introduced to Parliament today, Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced. �Polytechnics are extremely important to their communities and for the economy of the country as a whole,� said Mrs Tolley. �The sector has told me that . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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| ITC Gets Students Off to a Flying Start
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ITC Gets Students Off to a Flying Start
The International Travel College of New Zealand (ITC) is offering two $5000 scholarships and eight runner-up scholarships of $2000 to students who show exceptional potential.
Applicants are asked to create a brochure promoting an Auckland-based activity or attraction to a young traveller or backpacker. Successful applicants will then be invited to m . . . more
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Created : 18 Aug 2009
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| Youth Boost for Industry Partnerships
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| Youth Boost for Industry Partnerships Up to 600 additional job training placements will be created for young people through a new reprioritisation of the Industry Partnership Programme, says Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett. Industry Partnerships are formalised relationships with industry which give employees access to industry-specific training, and a chanc . . . more
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| Author : Paula Bennett
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Created : 10 Aug 2009
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| Up to 700 new places at polytechnics and technology institutes
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Up to 700 new places at polytechnics and technology institutes
An $8 million funding boost will help high-performing polytechnics and institutes of technology collectively provide up to 700 new places to help cope with forecast enrolment growth next year, Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley announced today.
"This one-off funding will be available to deal with expected increases in . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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| Research grants of $16.3 million for Massey energy, planning and environment projects
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Research grants of $16.3 million for Massey energy, planning and environment projects
Three Massey University projects were today awarded a total of $16.32 million in government science funding over the next six years.
The projects involve restoration and enhancement of coastal ecosystems in partnership with M�ori, developing a better urban and regional planning model particularly for Auckla . . . more
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Created : 19 Jul 2009
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| Official launch for first of the new training aircraft
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Official launch for first of the new training aircraft
Massey University officially launched the first of its 14 new training aircraft at the School of Aviation's Milson Flight Systems Centre in Palmerston North today.
Six of the single-engine Diamond Aircraft 40 are now in use. Another eight planes, including two high-performance twin-engine DA42 aircraft, are due to arrive over the com . . . more
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| Author : Massey
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Created : 06 Jul 2009
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| Changes reduce bureaucracy around early childhood regulations
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| Changes reduce bureaucracy around early childhood regulations Changes to regulations covering early childhood education services will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy while ensuring the health and safety of children, Education Minister Anne Tolley said today. "The changes include �in perpetuity' licences for early childhood education services and a new minimum age for home-based educators of . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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| Subject Endorsement to further motivate top students
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| Subject Endorsement to further motivate top students Extra recognition for secondary school students who perform exceptionally well in specific subjects will be included in NCEA results from 2011, Education Minister Anne Tolley announced today. "A Budget allocation of $2.72 million will enable the New Zealand Qualifications Authority to develop subject endorsement, rewarding high achievemen . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 02 Jul 2009
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| Trainee numbers hold up despite downturn
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| Trainee numbers hold up despite downturn A small rise in industry trainee and modern apprenticeship numbers is a welcome sign that employers remain committed to training despite the economic downturn, Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley said today. "Industry Training Organisations have reported an increase in trainee numbers of 151 between December 2008 and March 2009, up to a total of . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 28 Jun 2009
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| Kristin Teacher Wins Excellence in Teaching Award
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KRISTIN TEACHER WINS EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD
Kristin School teacher Miss Tasha Gover has been awarded the 2009 Spacific Yearbooks Ltd ISNZ Excellence in Teaching Award for Exceptional Professional Performance for Years 0-6.
Miss Gover received her award last Saturday during a ceremony at the Independent Schools' New Zealand (ISNZ) conference, held at the Duxton Hotel in Welli . . . more
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| Author : Krisitn
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Created : 14 Jun 2009
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| Government invests $124 million in community education
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| Government invests $124 million in community education The National Government remains committed to Adult Community Education (ACE) and will continue to invest $124 million in these courses over the next four years, Acting Education Minister Bill English says. "We still believe ACE plays an important role in drawing people back into the education system. But we have been forced by economic c . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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| $69.7 million for early childhood education
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| $69.7 million for early childhood education Early childhood education and care will receive nearly $69.7 million of new money over the next four years from Budget 2009. "Budget 2009 delivers quality investment in early childhood education against the background of global economic challenges," Education Minister Anne Tolley says. From July 1 2010, five year-olds and children attending play . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 01 Jun 2009
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| Quality investment in tertiary education
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| Quality investment in tertiary education Budget 2009 delivers a quality investment in tertiary education and will assist polytechnics and universities to meet cost pressures.The total amount of funding for tertiary education in Vote Education will increase from a 2008/09 baseline of $2.66 billion to $2.78 billion in 2009/10.�In this Budget, the Government�s focus for tertiary education has been . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 01 Jun 2009
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| Minister pleased pay talks settled
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| Minister pleased pay talks settled Education Minister Anne Tolley is very pleased with news that kindergarten teacher pay talks have been settled. "Negotiations between the education sector union, NZEI Te Riu Roa, and the Ministry of Education, over kindergarten teachers' collective employment agreement have come to an end after five days," says Mrs Tolley. "I am very pleased both parti . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 30 May 2009
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| Excellent response to Trades Academies
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| Excellent response to Trades Academies Education Minister, Anne Tolley, is delighted by the interest that's been shown in the government's aim to establish a minimum of five Trades Academies across the country. "The Ministry of Education has received 113 expressions of interest from a wide range of applicants.That is an impressive figure. I am delighted so many providers are interested in p . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 22 May 2009
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| Minister welcomes start of National Standards consultation
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| Minister welcomes start of National Standards consultation Parents, families, wh�nau, teachers, principals, and school trustees are now able to have their say on draft National Standards. Consultation material was added to the Ministry of Education�s website today and packs will be sent to schools later this week. Consultation will run until 3 July 2009. �National Standards will play a vi . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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| Improved training for school leadership (principals)
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| Improved training for school leadership (principals) Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced a new plan designed to increase the number of education leaders and principals in New Zealand schools. The Professional Leadership Plan sets out the government�s aim to attract, develop and support talented leaders over the next two years. The Plan focuses on hard-to-staff schools and on upskil . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 18 May 2009
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| School property projects given a boost
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| School property projects given a boost Education Minister, Anne Tolley, has today announced new initiatives to allow schools to get their property programmes underway more quickly. �The changes will see a relaxation of some of the Ministry of Education's property project requirements that schools must currently follow when planning and designing classroom upgrades and other similar work,� s . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 08 May 2009
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| Bill reduces bureaucracy, ensures childrens� safety
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Bill reduces bureaucracy, ensures childrens� safety
Measures introduced into Parliament today will reduce school compliance costs and improve efficiency in the education sector, says Education Minister Anne Tolley.
The Education Amendment Bill proposes changes to the police vetting of non-teaching staff and contractors, minimising compliance costs for schools while retaining the requirement . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 29 Apr 2009
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| Ministers welcome boost for borrowers who pay student loans early
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Ministers welcome boost for borrowers who pay student loans early
Changes to the Student Loan Scheme tabled in Parliament yesterday are good news for people who want to pay off their student loans sooner, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne and Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley say.
The Student Loan Scheme (Repayment Bonus) Amendment Bill, which Mr Dunne will introduce, provides a 10 percent . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 29 Apr 2009
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| Massey literacy specialist elected to international Reading Hall of Fame
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| Massey literacy specialist elected to international Reading Hall of Fame Professor Tom Nicholson from the University�s College of Education is one of 100 international academics elected to the Reading Hall of Fame based in the United States. The Reading Hall of Fame was established in 1973 to contribute to further improvement in reading instruction from the collective experienc . . . more
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| Author : Massey
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Created : 26 Apr 2009
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| Ground-breaking adult literacy & numeracy programme
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Ground-breaking adult literacy & numeracy programme
Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley has today announced a multi-million dollar agreement for a professional development programme in the adult literacy and numeracy sector.
"This agreement will provide tertiary educators with new techniques to raise adult literacy and numeracy skills," says Mrs Tolley.
The three-year prog . . . more
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| Author : Tertiary Commission
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Created : 23 Apr 2009
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| Trades Academies one step closer
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| Trades Academies one step closer The government�s pre-election commitment to establish five new Trades Academies is one step closer. Education Minister Anne Tolley is today calling for expressions of interest for the programme. �I am delighted to be able to get the ball rolling on this very important initiative that will keep students motivated to learn and achieve. �Trades Academies are a . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 20 Apr 2009
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| New project to engage science students
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New project to engage science students
A national project has been launched to find ways to get more scientists in New Zealand by examining the transition from secondary schools' science classes to university degrees.
Funded by Ako Aotearoa, the National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence, the project is considered to be of significant strategic value to the tertiary sector. It is a joint . . . more
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| Author : Massey University
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Created : 17 Apr 2009
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| Consultation dates on National Standards
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| Consultation dates on National Standards An extensive programme of public consultation on the shape of National Standards for primary and intermediate schools will get underway next month. �I am delighted to announce this first step in the implementation of one of this government�s flagship policies in education,� says Education Minister Anne Tolley. �National Standards will set clear expect . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 14 Apr 2009
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| International Dyslexia expert in NZ
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INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA EXPERT TO HOLD
WORKSHOPS FOR NZ TEACHERS
Kiwi teachers and educators will have the opportunity to benefit from latest international thinking on dyslexia this June, when renowned dyslexia expert Neil Mackay holds a series of workshops throughout the country.
Mackay, architect of Britain�s successful Dyslexia Friendly Schools initiative and consultant to go . . . more
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| Author : ED
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Created : 02 Apr 2009
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| Telford Rural Polytechnic Taster Weeks 2009
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Telford Rural Polytechnic is located 6kms from Balclutha, South Otago on an 850ha commercial farm. Affordable full-time courses, on-site accommodation, relevant theory and excellent practical skills in each course, great scholarships available and new life-time friends!
Are you interested in a career in the agriculture industry, then Telford is for you! Contact us for a campus/farm tour a . . . more
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| Author : RA
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Created : 30 Mar 2009
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| Voluntary repayment bonus exceeds promise
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Voluntary repayment bonus exceeds promise
Student loan borrowers will qualify for a voluntary repayment bonus whether they are based in New Zealand or overseas, Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley announced today.
Before the election, National said that borrowers making a voluntary repayment of $500 or more would get an extra 10 per cent bonus from the government. This would mean, for ex . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 24 Mar 2009
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| Release of Tertiary Education briefing
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Release of Tertiary Education briefing
The Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley has released the Briefing to the Incoming Minister (BIM) from the Tertiary Education Commission.
"The briefing notes that New Zealand's tertiary education system is a key national strategic asset. It also shows that the tertiary sector is rich in its diversity and will continue to play an important role in . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 16 Mar 2009
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| $41 million for school buildings
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| $41 million for school buildings Eighty-one schools around the country would get new or expanded buildings through the first allocation of property funding to schools under the government's recently announced infrastructure package, Education Minister Anne Tolley announced today. "These schools now have the go-ahead to start work to redress their lack of space or need for new buildings," Mr . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 16 Mar 2009
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| Beyond the Boot Camp
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Beyond the Boot Camp
Article by Christine Clark Director Corporate Academy Group
Since the release of the Governments Fresh Start Policy on February 16th 2009 there has been much discussion and publicity both for and against the Boot Camp. We, as a Private Training Establishment based in South Auckland have been highlig . . . more
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Created : 04 Mar 2009
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| Dyslexia Workshop with Neil Mackay.
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Book now to hear from one of the world's leading thinkers on Dyslexia.
You are invited to a very special education-focused event featuring international dyslexia expert Neil Mackay.In half-day workshops throughout New Zealand during June, Mr Mackay will offer hands-on advice regarding dyslexia best practice in education, taking into account the new curriculum and resources available to New . . . more
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| Author : RA
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Created : 03 Mar 2009
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| Athletic training reaps rewards
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Athletic training reaps rewards
Well done to Long Bay College Year 12 student Tyler Hamlin who is the first student to graduate from the Millenium Institute�s 5 year �LTAD� (Long Term Athletic Development Programme). Tyler was recruited to the programme whilst at Northcross Intermediate School. The programme is designed to develop �all round skills� in youngsters from the age of 10 . . . more
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| Author : Long Bay College
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Created : 02 Mar 2009
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| New scheme helps schools recruit
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| New scheme helps schools recruit The National -led government's response to Labour's legacy of teacher shortages was announced today by Education Minister Anne Tolley. "This teacher bonding scheme represents a new solution to graduate teacher shortages. This scheme will assist in attracting teachers to schools that have had problems finding and keeping staff, and will boost numbers in subj . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 23 Feb 2009
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| Early childhood education consultation begins
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Early childhood education consultation begins
Education Minister Anne Tolley today released the public consultation document initiating the review of early childhood education regulations.
The review of Labour's Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008 was announced in November by Mrs Tolley.
"This government is totally committed to providing high quality and accessible ea . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 18 Feb 2009
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| New student numbers up at Whanganui UCOL
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| New student numbers up at Whanganui UCOL Wanganui�s new Matapihi ki te Ao campus, is proving to be a drawcard for new students. Whanganui UCOL reports an increase of four per cent in new students enrolled for the first semester this year, with most programmes due to start next Monday. Campus Principal Julia Pedley says the appeal of the new campus, and its state-of-the-art and student-friendl . . . more
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| Author : UCOL
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Created : 17 Feb 2009
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| Release of Maori Education Report
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Release of Maori Education Report
Education Minister Anne Tolley today released Ng� Haeata M�tauranga - the Annual Report on M�ori Education, 2007/08.
"This report is retrospective and reflects on progress under the previous government. Ng� Haeata M�tauranga indicates that incremental progress is being made, however, there are still many challenges ahead. Inequitable education outcomes . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 12 Feb 2009
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| Schools no longer required to be food police
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| Schools no longer required to be food police Schools will no longer be required to act as food police under changes announced by Education Minister Anne Tolley today. "As part of the National Government's commitment to reducing compliance for schools, I have decided to remove the clause in National Administration Guideline (5) which states �where food and beverages are sold on schools' pr . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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| Agriculture Minister promises quick action on policy to increase numbers of rural vets.
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Agriculture Minister promises quick action on policy to increase numbers of rural vets.
Agriculture Minister David Carter toured the Institute of Veterinary Animal and Biomedical Sciences during a visit to the University's Manawatu campus.
At the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Mr Carter said a bonding policy for rural veterinarians would be one of the first introduced by the new National-led Gove . . . more
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| Author : Massey
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Created : 03 Feb 2009
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| Changes in Early Childhood Education
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Changes in Early Childhood Education
Education Minister Anne Tolley today unveiled a package of changes that reflect the government's commitment to providing quality and accessible early childhood education to all New Zealand families.
"Late last year I asked officials to review the 2008 regulations around early childhood education so that any unnecessary compliance burdens on services co . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 01 Feb 2009
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| Nursing Students Achieve 99% Pass Rate
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Nursing Students Achieve 99% Pass Rate
UCOL nursing students have achieved an impressive pass rate in their final exams late last year.
UCOL�s Bachelor of Nursing students at Wanganui, Palmerston North, Masterton and Gisborne reached a 99% pass rate in their State Final Exams.
The exam is the final requirement for students who wish to be recognised as Registered Nurses by the Nursing Council . . . more
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| Author : UCOL
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Created : 13 Jan 2009
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| DVD promotes understanding of children with autism
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| DVD promotes understanding of children with autism M�ori families of children with autism spectrum disorder have initiated the production of a video designed to raise awareness of the challenges the disorder presents and help other families to better cope. About 20,000 free copies of the DVD are being distributed to schools, hospitals, marae, social work and disability organisations throug . . . more
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| Author : Massey University
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Created : 09 Jan 2009
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| Export Education Success in Saudi Arabia
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Export Education Success in Saudi Arabia
A new Kiwi export education success will see Open Polytechnic of New Zealand distance learning programmes offered to students in Saudi Arabia.
The agreement initially involves six certificate programmes in management, employment skills, and business administration and computing but the aim is to extend the offerings more widely across the Polytechni . . . more
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| Author : The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
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Created : 03 Dec 2008
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| Ayurveda Aromatherapy
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Ayurveda Aromatherapy
International speaker Farida Irani, will conduct this unique seminar, taking you on a journey into the philosophy and practice of the ancient science and art of Ayurveda Aromatherapy and its profound effect on the body, mind and spirit. This course is accredited with IFA (International Federation of Aromatherapists and ATMS - Australian Traditi . . . more
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| Author : Wellpark
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| $30 million upgrade of youth oral health services
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| $30 million upgrade of youth oral health services Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick today announced that the Ministers of Health and Finance have approved capital funding of $29.85 million to upgrade child and adolescent oral health services in five regions. "This is fantastic news for the communities of Northland, Hawkes Bay, Nelson-Marlborough, Canterbury and Southland. We kn . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 11 Nov 2008
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| Lexia the future of education
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Forbes Features Innovative Technologies for Schools
http://www.eschoolnews.com/tech-solutions/all-press-releases/index.cfm?i=55109&i-d
The article names reading software publisher Lexia Learning's "Lexia Reading" software as a primary example of how to harness the power of student-centered online technology in the classroom. The authors say it is a valuable and effective assessmen . . . more
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