Sunday 2nd April | 10:00am – 4:00pm This exciting day is all about showcasing the best of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths in Aotearoa. With specialist exhibitors from leading STEM organisations will be ready to engage and inspire the next generation of Kiwi kids to consider careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) […]
Thursday 13th April Come along to our monthly ‘Time to Talk’ session and have a relaxed chat about what’s on top for technology educators. Our April kaupapa will be “Navigating systematic change”, including the Curriculum Refresh, RAS, and RoVE. Facilitated by Dr Tanya Utting, there will be TENZ council members present who can lend their […]
Thursday 20th April | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The official launch of STEM Alliance & Te Hononga Akoranga COMET’s 2023 STEM Snapshot! This snapshot shines a light on a learner’s journey from STEM education to employment, offering insights into our current education system and the areas where more investment, outreach & engagement can lift […]
22 April 2023 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
Term Starts Monday 24 April Term Ends Friday 30 June (96 half-days) Source: Ministry of Education
24 April – 30 June 2023 Houston, we have lift off! Students blast off into STEM by designing, building and launching their own water rocket. While the rockets are flying, they’ll learn about Newton’s laws, the engineering design process, and working as a team. Operating in Term 2 each year, the Rocket Challenge provides scaffolded […]
25 April 2023 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 […]
26 April 2022 Introduction to Rāranga – Harakeke Weaving Join us for our Introduction to Rāranga – Harakeke Weaving webinar. Hear about harakeke, one of Aotearoa’s taonga and its relevance in the classroom. Sonia Lucchese from BetSo Weaving will provide basic tīkanga to observe when harvesting and weaving with harakeke, and a variety of finished […]
May 2023 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 […]
7 – 14 May 2023 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 […]
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 New Zealand Curriculum recognises […]
Thursday 11th May Come along to our monthly ‘Time to Talk’ session and have a relaxed chat about what’s on top for technology educators. Our May kaupapa will be “Linking Technology”, including considering how different kura are building stronger connections between Technology and Other Learning Areas. Facilitated by Dr Tanya Utting, there will be TENZ […]
13 – 20 May 2023 Techweek23 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. […]
15 – 21 May 2023 Youth Week is a nationwide festival of events organised by young New Zealanders to celebrate the talents, passion and success of local young people. Youth Week aims to amplify young people’s valuable contributions to their communities by supporting them to design, deliver and evaluate all aspects of the week. We […]
15 – 19 May 2023 Bullying-Free NZ Week is an annual nationwide event organised by the Bullying Prevention Advisory Group (BPAG). It’s an opportunity for schools and their communities to raise awareness about bullying and promote inclusion. Schools that encourage respect, celebrate difference, and promote positive relationships make it difficult for bullying to be tolerated. The […]
Tuesday 16 May Forsyth Barr Stadium Keep ahead of the latest e-learning trends and developments. Find out more here.
Friday 19 May Lincoln Event Centre Keep ahead of the latest e-learning trends and developments. Find out more here.
19 May 2023 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 – […]
Tuesday 23 May Cambridge Raceway Keep ahead of the latest e-learning trends and developments. Find out more here.
24 May 2023 Code Your Way Through the Curriculum: Unpacking the CTDT Progress Outcomes Discover the secret to making the time to teach Computational Thinking in years 1-8. Join Sarah Cooper and Katie Prokop from Code Avengers for a free webinar to learn strategies, activities, and practical tips to weave CT into other learning areas. […]
