Treemendous transformation for Discovery School
Vegetable gardens, fruit trees, worm farms, and even a lizard garden are just a few of the new additions to Discovery School’s expanded eco-system following a Treemendous School Makeover.The school is...
View ArticleWinner of Deaf Aotearoa’s NZSL in Action Early Childhood Award
Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand and the deaf community celebrated the 10th year of New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) being an official language of New Zealand during NZSL week from 9 to 14 May 2016.The...
View ArticleCareers in Education
Working for the Ministry of EducationThe Ministry of Education supports the education sector with advice, information and resources, as well as policy advice to government. We employ around 3,500 staff...
View ArticleInvesting in Educational Success
How IES will help to raise educational achievementCommunities of learning across the countryWorking with the education sector on the details of IESJoining or forming a Community of LearningResourcing...
View ArticleThe Education Legislation Bill
The Education Legislation Bill (the Bill) was introduced on 26 November 2015. Go to the Education Legislation Bill .Read the Regulatory Impact Statements related to the Education Legislation Bill.The...
View ArticleBoards of trustees' role in school property projects
Completing the project management formsCompleting the project management formsIf you are managing the project yourself (those projects that don’t need building consent) you will need to complete some...
View ArticleSchool terms and holidays
Setting term dates for state and state-integrated schools2016 calendar2017 calendar2018 calendar2019 calendar2020 calendarDays schools must closeWhen schools may also closeEarly learning centresPrivate...
View ArticleNovell
Novell School Software AgreementThe schools coveredThe Ministry covers the cost of the products provided in the Agreement for computers in all state and state-integrated schools.Software includedThe...
View ArticleClosed consultations and reviews
Outcome of the careers system reviewSubmissions sought on the new regulations for better supporting international students (closed 30 August 2015)Review of the Compulsory Student Services Fees (closed...
View ArticleEducation Act update
Title has changed:Careers system review outcomeEducation Act update
View ArticleProperty updates
Land purchasing for future school needsAssociate Education Minister Nikki Kaye says a more comprehensive approach is being put in place to meet the growing demand for land for schools. Read the...
View ArticleHealth and safety practices
46 Health and safety practices standard: general(1) The health and safety practices standard: general is the standard that requires every licensed service provider to whom this regulation applies...
View ArticleKaiarahi i te Reo, therapists, ATSSD and special education assistants
If you work at a school as:an assistant to teachers of students with severe disabilities (ATSSD), you work alongside teachers, helping with the education of students with severe disabilitiesa special...
View ArticlePumpkin Club helping to grow young minds
Hamilton’s Southwell School Pumpkin Club is now in its third year and last month’s harvest was as big, orange, and delicious as ever.School chef Gareth Lusty, who started the unique club along with...
View Article8.3 Discipline and Dismissal
8.3.1 The following principles are to be followed when dealing with disciplinary matters:The employee must be advised of the right to request representation at any stage.The employee must be advised in...
View Article6.5 Sick Leave
6.5.1 Minimum entitlementAn employee who works for the employer for a period of more than six months, or who has service recognised for the purposes of sick leave which exceeds 6 months, shall be...
View ArticleVote Education Initiatives summary
Title has changed:Budget 2016:Vote Education Initiatives summary
View ArticleVote Tertiary Education Initiatives
Title has changed:Budget 2016:Vote Tertiary Education Initiatives
View ArticleIndividual employment agreements
This is a list of the current individual employment agreement templates for school staff who are not covered by a collective agreement.Teachers’ individual employment agreementsPrimary Teachers'...
View ArticlePast winners of the Ngarimu VC & 28th Maori Battalion Memorial Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarship recipient: Herewini Loto’olo Petrus Ammunson He uri a Herewini Ammunson nō Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Ngāti Whakaue, Rangitāne me Vaimoso (Hāmoa).Growing up next to...
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