Term Starts between Monday 30 January (at the earliest) and Tuesday 7 February (at the latest) Term Ends Thursday 6 April (86-96 half-days) Source: Ministry of Education
4 – 12 March 2023 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, […]
7 March 2023 The census is a nationwide survey that provides an official count of people and dwellings in Aotearoa New Zealand. It gives a snapshot of life, people, and communities every five years. This collection of teaching ideas and resources will help you learn about the census with your school and community. Find out […]
International Women’s Day 8 March 2023 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 […]
Thursday 9th March Come along to our new monthly ‘Time to Talk’ sessions! Each month we will create an opportunity to talk about a different kaupapa and have a relaxed chat about what’s on top for technology educators. Starting on Thursday 9th March @ 4, and facilitated by our new administrator Dr Tanya Utting. Sign […]
22/03/23-21/04/23 Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and Muslims worldwide observe it as a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, engage in additional prayers and recitation of the Quran, and focus on acts of charity and compassion. The month ends with the celebration […]
29 March 2023 Cyber Skills Aotearoa Join us for Cyber Skills Aotearoa Information Security webinar. Hear from cybersecurity industry experts on current trends, the importance of this topic in the classroom and career pathways in cybersecurity. Owen Brasier and Julie McMahon from the Grok Academy team will provide an overview of the information security course […]
April 2023 Autism Acceptance Month is celebrated every April, and it is an event that has been advocated by autistic individuals, their supporters, and allies as a substitute for Autism Awareness. It’s important to note that not all autistics share this viewpoint, as some prefer to acknowledge Autism Acceptance in a different month, while others […]
April 1st – Friday 30th June 2023 To celebrate the release of a new TENZ teaching resource we are running a new design competition with support from Anna & Brendon at Brendon Jaine Jewellery. Open to all year levels. Find out more about the competition: Teacher Notes TENZ Resource Store | Patake Rauemi – Sustainable […]
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) […]