Canterbury Schools and Staff Praised Following Earthquake
Education Minister Anne Tolley has praised Canterbury teachers and principals for their resilience and positive attitude following the recent earthquake.
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Education Press Releases, New Zealand
Pre-school Football Strikes it out in West Auckland
Little Kickers is the largest provider of pre-school football (soccer) in the U.K. for children aged 18months – 7 years. After much anticipation Little Kickers arrives in West Auckland.
Minister to represent NZ at Education World Forum
Education Minister Anne Tolley will travel to London for the Education World Forum 2011 and the British Education Training and Technology (BETT) expo.
Equinox Announce CCBA Preparation Programme
IT consultancy Equinox Limited will launch a CCBA preparation programme in early 2011 to assist business analysts in passing the new IIBA® intermediate certification for business analysts – the Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA).
International Education in New Zealand Increasing
The number of international students enrolled to study in New Zealand is continuing to increase, says Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce.
Free Childrens Classes at Papakura Art Gallery
If you’re wondering how to keep the kids entertained over the long summer break, wonder no longer as the Papakura Art Gallery is coming to the rescue with free children’s art classes.
School Children's Earthquake Stories
Canterbury school children have been given the chance to tell their own personal story of the recent Christchurch earthquake with the creation of a dedicated website www.whenmyhomeshook.co.nz.
Thanks to Schools and Staff Following Canterbury Earthquake
Education Minister Anne Tolley has thanked principals, teachers, board members, students and Ministry of Education staff in Canterbury as they work to get schools up and running. The majority of schools will be open on Monday, but a few have structural problems.
Tertiary Education Following Earthquake
Tertiary providers in Canterbury have been significantly impacted by the Canterbury Earthquake. At this stage CPIT and Lincoln University will reopen on Monday 13 September, Te Wananga o Aotearoa will reopen at the Moorhouse Avenue campus on Monday 13 September, and Canterbury University will reopen to students on Wednesday 15 September and will resume teaching on Monday 20 September.
Schools after Canterbury Earthquake
Most schools in Canterbury will remain closed until Monday. School buildings need to be checked to insure there are structurally sound and safe, then Boards of Trustees need to make health and safety decisions, clean up, and prepare for lessons.
Managing Student Loans Online
Parliament has tabled a bill which will make it easier for those with student loans to manage them online. The Student Loan Scheme Bill will simplify the way IRD administers student loans.
Drug Treatment Unit Graduates
Eight prisoners have graduated from the Drug Treatment Unit at Christchurch Men’s Prison. They are the 23rd group to graduate since the programme opened in 2006.
ITF Supports Emphasis on Qualifications Employment Outcomes
Industry Training Federation (ITF) supports the indication that government will look at placing emphasis on the employment outcomes of tertiary qualifications.
New Course Threatens PR Companies
A new online course that shows businesses how to generate their own publicity is set to save them thousands of dollars at the expense of pricey public relations companies
Dyslexic Children Learn Differently
UK-based Neil MacKay demonstrated in a workshop how dyslexic children need to be given permission to learn differently.
Dyslexia Workshop in Queenstown
Leading UK-based dyslexia expert Neil MacKay is delivering a new workshop in Queenstown for parents and teachers.
Infrastructure Funding in Budget
Substantial infrastructure funding has been confirmed in Budget 2010.
Safety in the City promoted to International Students
International student safety DVD, Safety in the City has been launched.
Increase in International Students
Ministry of Education figures show an increase in international fee-paying student enrolments.
Xero and Schola Integration for Schools
Online accounting software company Xero enters into agreement with Schola Technologies to deliver an integrated online school management system for roll out in the 2011 school year.