6-12 May 2024 New Zealand Sign Language is an official and unique language of New Zealand. It is the language of New Zealand’s Deaf community. Like other signed languages, NZSL uses the hands, the body, and facial expressions (including lip patterns) to express meaning. NZSL has its own grammatical structure and ways of expressing ideas. The […]
12-18 May 2024 Rotuma consists of the island of Rotuma and its nearby islets and is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, about 500 kilometres north of Fiji. Although Rotuma is its own nation, it is currently administered by Fiji as a dependency. Rotuman people are a separate ethnic group with their own distinct language, culture, […]
Water New Zealand are holding an event as a part of their Stormwater 2024 Conference in Wellington for students in years 12/13. This event allows for high school students to meet and learn from recent graduates about what a career in stormwater could look like. Students will learn about the different areas/disciplines which contribute to […]
17 May 2024 Pink Shirt Day is about working together to stop bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusiveness. It’s about creating a community where all people feel safe, valued and respected, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion or cultural background. “Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – […]
20 – 26 May 2024 Techweek24 is a celebration of Aotearoa New Zealand Tech – the opportunity for the tech ecosystem to come together to inspire, inform, educate, and showcase how we are creating tech for a better tomorrow. In Aotearoa New Zealand, it’s not only the tech we make but how we make it. […]
The re-indigenisation of Te Ao Maori in Aotearoa through customary and contemporary collections of Maori korowai and kakahu. Customary and contemporary materials, techniques and design used to pass on Mana, promote Tikanga and raise Maori achievement in high school education. In my community of Hataitai both mine and my students work is displayed and used […]
26 May – 1 June 2024 Samoa Language Week / Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa is organised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples to maintain and promote the language and culture of Samoa. Gagana Samoa is the second most spoken language in some cities like Auckland and Porirua, and the third most spoken language across […]
If you teach Unit Standards, this is the event for you. Welcome to the Vocational Education Summit, where the future of pathway-focused learning takes center stage. Dive into discussions on the evolution of vocational education, from unit standards to skills standards, and explore how these changes are shaping the workforce landscape. Engage with Workforce Development […]
17 – 21 June 2024 Schools’ Pride Week is an annual event which celebrates rainbow students, staff and whānau. This event is intended for everyone within the LGBTQIA+ community and non-rainbow allies, and is aimed to highlight the importance of inclusion, diversity and acceptance. InsideOUT Kōaro has created a range of activities and events for […]
Are you seeking an engaging way to teach problem-solving, data representation and algorithms in a relevant real-world context? Grok Academy’s latest free course in the Cyber Skills Aotearoa programme focuses on the underlying algorithms and data representation concepts underpinning cryptography. Akōnga learn about cryptographic ciphers and the techniques used to break these forms of encryption. […]
Matariki 28 June 2024 Matariki is the Māori name for a group of stars that are also known as the Pleiades star cluster. The physical appearance of Matariki in the sky was traditionally used by a tohunga (a priest or expert) as a forecast of the year ahead. Clear and bright stars signalled warm and […]
7-13 July 2024 This year’s theme for Te Taetae ni Kiribati, is Eutakirakean ma kabwaekekean ara taetae ni Kiribati ma kateira ao rabakaura, bon maurin ao tokabetin te I-Kiribati – Thriving and flourishing our Kiribati language, culture, and knowledge build I-Kiribati resilience and prosperity! Aligning with the Pacific Language Weeks overarching theme of sustainability, the Kiribati […]
Introducing Product Design in a world of woodwork and metalwork; project ideas which include a range of skills, manufacturing process and mixed materials which will stimulate and engage independent learning and problem-solving. I will share my experiences and what I feel should be our focus for Tamariki of today. Looking at student career pathways; creating […]
Money Month is the annual public awareness and engagement campaign coordinated by Te Ara Ahunga Ora in partnership with the financial capability community. This campaign previously ran for a week, but it has been extended to a month in 2024 to ensure New Zealanders have the chance to learn more about financial capability. Find out […]
Te ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani (Cook Islands Language Week) is part of an annual series of Pacific language weeks that aim to promote and raise awareness of the diversity of our Pacific languages in Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2024 theme for Cook Islands Māori Language Week is ‘Ātui’ia au ki te vaka o tōku […]
General NCEA Level 1 support session. Kaiārahi will be covering FAQ regarding the recently released externals for level 1 Technology standards. Kaiako can drop in and ask about any internal/externals for level 1 This event is suitable for secondary teachers. Register for this event by clicking here.
Maths Week was established by the New Zealand Association of Mathematics Teachers (NZAMT) in 1998. It is a premier mathematics event in the New Zealand school calendar, gaining the attention of an estimated audience of more than 250,000 students, teachers and parents from around New Zealand in August each year. Maths Week 2024 takes place […]
Mālō e lelei! Tonga Language Week is part of an annual series of Pacific language weeks that aim to promote and raise awareness of the diversity of our Pacific languages in Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2024 theme for Tonga Language Week is ‘E tu’uloa ‘a e Lea faka-Tongá ‘o ka lea’aki ‘i ‘api, siasí (lotú), […]
Introduction to the Antarctic Centre – how we excite and educate people about the wonders and importance of Antarctica. Explain the Antarctic Education Programmes: three main curriculum areas: Social Science, Science and Environmental Conservation and our General ‘Experience Antarctica’ programme. Show and describe activities and areas of the Centre that link to the programmes. […]
Join us to discuss the Government’s proposed VET reforms (vocational education and training). With the submission deadline of September 12th fast approaching, this event is designed to support you in preparing your submissions. Are you free to talk with TENZ kaiārahi and guest experts on Sep 5, 5:30-6:30pm? Ruth Lemon is hosting a time to […]
