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Congratulations to Students & Teachers

Jayden Walker, Roncalli College, was selected for a Solo Role in NZ Opera’s Tosca. He has been selected to play the ‘Shepherd Boy’ who sings ‘Io de’ Sospiro’. Photo courtesy of Stuff.co.nz. Kavanagh College, John McGlashan College and Columba College, all in Dunedin, were the subject of a major article in the [...]

Congratulations to Students & Teachers2018-05-01T15:59:01+12:00

Integrated Schools Roll Report

July 2017 Roll Report   The ninety thousand state integrated students represent 11.25% of the New Zealand school network, of which approximately two-fifths are Y1-6 Primary (37K) or Y9-13 Secondary students (37K) and the remainder Y7-8 Intermediate level (15K), who may be in primary, secondary or composite schools. Overall, the number of state [...]

Integrated Schools Roll Report2018-03-05T14:37:06+13:00

Congratulations to Students & Teachers

NZSSAA Team to Australia All Schools Athletics Championships: Kayla Goodwin, Sacred Heart Girls’ College, Hamilton Tanya Murray, Sancta Maria College, Auckland (Captain) Hannah O’Connor, Sacred Heart Girls’ College, New Plymouth Michael Graham, Sacred Heart College, Auckland Samuel Montgomerie, St Peter’s School, Cambridge Ben Prince, St Peter’s School, Cambridge NZ SS Athletics National Records 2017 [...]

Congratulations to Students & Teachers2018-03-02T11:07:47+13:00

Policy Update

Part 33 Education Act 1989 - Amended 2017 One of the additions in the Act was the right of the Minister to seek conversations with Proprietors relating to sustainability and viability of networks.  It is important for all schooling systems, including integrated schools, to have well developed property plans which show how we are managing [...]

Policy Update2018-02-08T16:29:24+13:00

Summer Reflection

Summer barbeques are a great place for generations to mix and share ideas as families gather and relax together. In 2017 the election result challenged many of my generation because of the way MMP seemed to shift the will of the largest group of voters to elect a group of minority parties to become the [...]

Summer Reflection2018-02-07T14:09:35+13:00

Can schools meet the promise of continuous improvement?

Article courtesy of Phi Delta Kappan (www.kappanonline.org); author Mark A. Elgart. Link here. Can schools meet the promise of continuous improvement? New research offers insights on how leaders can actually make continuous improvement work. By Mark A. Elgart “Continuous improvement” has been part of the lexicon of school improvement for decades. Today, it is at least [...]

Can schools meet the promise of continuous improvement?2018-01-30T14:19:39+13:00

Policy Update

Education Act Update Boards are reminded that there are changes to statutory interventions, cohort entry, compulsory attendance, arrangements for off-site locations, changes to consultation and physical restraint. A summary document is available on request from NZCEO. Guidance for Proprietors around Complying with S427 and S457 of the Education Act NZCEO is still working with the [...]

Policy Update2017-12-14T15:45:04+13:00

Congratulations to Schools and Individuals

Sacred Heart School, North East Valley, Dunedin: Won the primary school section of the national “Keep New Zealand Beautiful” Wall Worthy Mural competition. Middleton Grange School, Christchurch: Tournament of Minds team Michael Phillips, Mackenzie Hoskins, Emily Coleman, Emma Gree, Trinity Chevelle, Bethany Connor and Madeleine Bakker placed 2nd in the NZ National Primary Language Literature [...]

Congratulations to Schools and Individuals2017-12-14T15:50:11+13:00

School News Update

2018 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards  The Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards are now open. There are four awards categories: Excellence in Engaging, Excellence in Leading, Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and Excellence in Governing. Plus, this year’s Focus Prize celebrates outstanding inclusive practices that enable all children and young people with additional learning [...]

School News Update2017-12-12T10:01:08+13:00
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