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Secondary Schools' Council
We are in the process of forming a nationwide secondary schools’ student council and would like to pitch this idea to all principals, to gain the support and involvement of your schools. The idea is to form regionwide student councils, that would then feed up to a nationwide student council.
This body would represent students from across the country in one collective voice, and would speak on behalf of students to advocate on issues that students care about or which impact upon students. This would be done through discussions with lawmakers and politicians, some of whom, such as MP David Clark and Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich are highly supportive. We are confident that we will be able to work with these people to get improvements for students.
Currently, we have schools in most regions forming regional councils, however, this process is quite slow, and getting the message out can be challenging. What we ask of you is that you please pass our message on to your student councils, so they can get in contact with us about being involved. From there we can pass them on to the group forming in their region.
Thank you for your time,
Rohan O’Shea and Liza Piatova
Presidents, Joint Dunedin Students’ Council
Kōtui Ako Virtual Learning Network Aotearoa - Registrations invited for online Primary programmes starting Term 3
Extend curriculum choices for your learners and increase your schools confidence and capability in online and distance learning.
A wide range of language programmes available including te reo Māori and Kapa Haka; also Digital Technology, Creative Arts, Science, Maths and Literacy.
Registrations close Monday 19th June. Classes start the Week 1, Term 3.
Find out more and register your interest online
Contact primary@kotuiako.school.nz with queries.
All NZ tamariki are welcome to learn with Kōtui Ako - Nau Mai, Haere Mai!
Sir David Leven Essay Competition
How do we break down barriers between communities to improve social cohesion in New Zealand?
That’s the question Year 12 and 13 students will be invited to answer in a new essay competition to acknowledge the immense contribution of the late Sir David Levene.
The Auckland businessman and philanthropist, who died in August 2021 , changed the lives of many New Zealanders. He supported more than 400 charities including the Halberg Foundation, helped establish Outward Bound and backed champion New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko.
The essay competition is being run by the Astor Foundation which is a charitable organisation co-founded by Sir David to empower young people and communities achieve all they can – and to make New Zealand a better place.
Year 12 and 13 students at any New Zealand secondary school will be able to take part. The winner of the 2000-word essay competition will be published in the Herald and receive $5,000, with $2,500 for second and third place.
Check out www.davidlevene.nz for more details.