Notices
APPA-NZPF Trans-Tasman Conference 2020
Next year's conference will be held in Melbourne from 15 - 18 September 2020.
Watch this video to find out more about what's in store!
Two hundred schools trial new payroll service
An additional 174 schools have just started trialling the new payroll service, EdPay, bringing the total to 200. The trial began in March with an initial 11 schools and grew to 26 schools in May. Education Payroll will gather feedback from the additional schools and continue to add new features to EdPay during 2019. So far EdPay can be used to add new employees, update employee contact and financial details, and terminate contracts. If your school is interested in being one of the next group to have access, let your dedicated payroll adviser know.
Spirit of Gold Mufti Day - Friday 23 August
Paralympics New Zealand are marking 1 year until the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. They have a shortfall in funding of $1.1 million and are asking for the support of New Zealand schools to get the New Zealand Paralympic Team to Tokyo.
It's simple - wear gold and make a gold coin donation to support the New Zealand Paralympic Team and help them identify future Paralympians through our community Para sport development programmes.
They have developed an extensive toolkit including a range of resources and activities to use in the lead up to and during the Mufti Day. The toolkit will assist to introduce Kiwi students to Para sport, Para athletes and positively influence perceptions of disabled people.
Schools can register their involvement by emailing spiritofgold@paralympics.org.nz
Global Challenge - Calling All Educators!
The International Confederation of Principals and Virgin Pulse partner to bring you the next Global Challenge, starting on 4 September 2019.
The Global Challenge provides a team-based challenge that improves employees' health, as well as workplace culture and is also fun and simple to roll out.
The 12-month membership fee of AUD$65+GST per person includes an activity-tracking device and access to personalised advice for nutrition, mental wellbeing and sleep.
To get involved, click here to register and find out more. Registrations close on 15 August.
NZCLW 2019 - Get Involved!
New Zealand Chinese Language Week runs from 22-28 September 2019.
Show your support for NZCLW by organising an event or involving students in activities in the classroom.
Displaying NZCLW 2019 posters around your school is a great way to show your support for New Zealand Chinese Language Week. This year the posters feature thirteen common phrases, translated from Mandarin to English.
Click here for ideas and resources that can be used in school.