2 – 10 March 2024 Seaweek is an annual national week about the sea hosted by the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC). Seaweek is a time for all of us to get to know our ocean, its habitats, characteristics, and inhabitants better. You can get involved in a range of activities, opportunities, competitions, […]
International Women’s Day 8 March 2024 International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. Find out more UN International Women’s Day International Women’s Day Organisation IWD […]
“Happy Phones” are pre-loved smartphones which have been data-wiped, configured, and boxed up with resources to support learning in the classroom. Used offline, with zero setup, they empower ākonga to take photos and videos and learn new digital skills. Learn how to create your own kit with Happy Phones founder, Geoff Bentley from TechLeap. Register […]
Ngā Mihi O Te Aranga | Happy Easter from TENZ Important dates to keep in mind: Good Friday – 29 March 2024. Easter Monday – 1 April 2024. Easter Tuesday – 2 April 2024 (a school holiday).
SAMSUNG’s Solve for Tomorrow is a nationwide competition challenging New Zealand’s students to unleash their creativity and use STEAM to help improve their communities. Delivered in partnership with MOTAT, and open to students in Year 7-13, the finalists will share $20,000 in prizes, including prize money and Samsung tech for them and their school. This […]
Join this interactive workshop and discover AI generated learning activities, powerful tools, and actionable steps to transform your classroom. Learn how AI can personalise learning and save you time. Explore real-world examples, discover creative activities and leave with a toolkit to design enriching experiences for all your students. Play, Learn, Grow with AI! Register here […]
13 – 14 April Ōtautahi | Christchurch – Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Explore cross-curricular opportunities and integration that foster collaboration and innovation. Unleash your creativity across all technology subjects. Live Mātauranga Māori, Te Ao Māori during the 4 days and embed the experiences in your teaching and learning. Gain insights […]
22 April 2024 Earth Day is a global event where people honour the natural environment and raise awareness of environmental issues that trouble the world. 2020 marked 50 years of Earth Day. Find out more TKI Event Resources Para Kore TKI Education for Sustainability Enviroschools TKI Instructional Series – Sustainability Related
25 April 2024 Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. Many New Zealanders feel a strong connection to this event, through family and whānau stories. Find out more TKI Event Resources ANZAC Day Activities – NZHistory First World War – TKI ANZAC […]
Term 2 goes from Monday 29 April to Friday 5 July (96 half days). Term 2 has two public holidays to keep in mind: King’s Birthday (Monday 3 June). Matariki (Friday 28 June).
May 2024 NZ Music Month is a promotion run by the NZ Music Commission in association with other organisations including NZ On Air, Recorded Music New Zealand, APRA, The Music Managers Forum, and Independent Music NZ. New Zealand Music Month has been developed to support the New Zealand music industry. During the month of May we celebrate […]
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 […]
