Ministry Bulletin for School Leaders | He Pitopito Kōrero
Calendar of key Ministry dates to December 2016Click on each item to bring up additional details. As new events are added or changes made, these will be listed under recent updates and also mentioned...
View ArticleNumber of transient students remains steady despite housing issues
Levels of transience have been fairly static over recent years apart from a spike because of the Christchurch earthquakes. At the same time achievement statistics for NCEA Levels 1- 3 for all students...
View ArticleEarly Learning quality update - March 2015
Playground standard reviewEducation for Māori: Relationships between schools and whānau Hand hygiene safety reminderOffering OSCAR and other out of school programmesFirst aid in ECE servicesReminder...
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Modular buildings hit the spot
“There were three trucks with three pieces of classroom on them," he says. “I was down the road watching them heading into the junior school on my very first day."That was in April last year, and 12...
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Project management panels
Procuring a project managerA project manager must be nominated for all school property projects. As a board of trustees, you must engage a professional project manager if your project needs building...
View ArticleSchool transport
Types of school transport assistance we provideDaily buses/our school bus service , which are run for us by our service agents. Contact a service agent if you would like a school bus service for your...
View ArticleProject manager engagement for school property projects
Engaging a professional project managerManaging the project manager’s performanceUsing a non-professional project managerPaying your project manager’s feesOrienting a new project manager Engaging a...
View ArticleInterim Response Fund (IRF)
What IRF is to be used forThe fund is meant to be used flexibly, using the professional judgement of staff and educational leaders. Some examples that may activate a request for funding when school...
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Senior Advisors: Refugee and Migrant Support contact details
Abdirizak Abdi, Lead Advisor Migrant and Refugee Education (National) Phone +64 7 858 7148 Email abdirizak.abdi@education.govt.nzAsma Shah, Northern Region Senior Advisor: Refugee and Migrant Support...
View ArticleCrown entity and other statutory board appointments
Current board appointments Board appointments processWe assist responsible Ministers in identifying candidates who have the required skills and experiences for a board role. Board members must have an...
View ArticleNews updates for health and safety
WorkSafe releases interpretative guidelines on worker representationJune 2016WorkSafe New Zealand has published guidelines that explain the requirements for worker representation under the Health and...
View ArticleHazardous substances on school sites
Determining if a substance is hazardousSafely managing hazardous substances at your schoolHazardous substances in school laboratories Determining if a substance is hazardousUnder the Hazardous...
View ArticleQueen's Birthday Honours for the education sector this week
The achievements of sixteen people in early childhood, primary and secondary education were acknowledged including former Ministry of Education Secretary Karen Sewell who was named Dame Companion of...
View ArticleHealth and safety management
Keeping Safe on a Construction Site (YouTube) Credit: WorkSafe NZConstruction sites are full of risks. This video from WorkSafe NZ talks you through various hazards and risks that workers may be...
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“Golden space” for health school
In a bright new building near a playing field, the air is filled with the scent of fresh baking.The muffins are out of the oven, and students crowd round their kitchen counter.Northern Health School...
View ArticleWhat the scholarship provides
The scholarship will:pay you $18,000$17,500 for the internship year. Paid in two2 instalments of $9,000.$8,750.The internship will:provide placement and supervision in a Ministry office.
View ArticleWhat the scholarship provides
The scholarship will :pay you $18,000$17,500 for the internship year. Paid in two2 instalments of $9,000.$8,750.To receive your payment we will check with your University and your placement supervisor...
View ArticleOur role and our people
In this section you'll find out more about:the role of the Ministry of Educationour Ministersour leadership teamCrown entity and other statutory board appointmentsour purpose, vision and...
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Our leadership team
Secretary for Education: Peter HughesPeter started at the Ministry of Education in February 2013. He has had a career of more than thirty years across the state sector, and returned to the public...
View ArticleSchool Building Insurance Funding Programme
Consider having some prearranged contractors for afterhours call outs for urgent repairs .The Programme coversBeing covered by the School Building Insurance Funding ProgrammeMaking a claim and managing...
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