Useful Information
Kōtui Ako Virtual Learning Network Aotearoa - Registrations invited for online Primary programmes 2024
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 12th February. Classes start the March 4th, Week 5, Term 1.
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!
(Schools interested in secondary programmes should contact secondary@kotuiako.school.nz for more information.)
Invitation from US Consulate to School Principals and Parents
You are invited to a free event which the US Consulate is hosting in Auckland on Wednesday, 29 November 2023. This event is the screening of the documentary “The Social Dilemma” at 6:00pm in the Sir Owen G Glenn Building, at the University of Auckland. Following the film there will be a panel discussion to hear from experts and professionals with an understanding of the impact of social media, particularly on young adults. The panelists are:
Nathan Wallis - https://www.nathanwallis.com/pages/about-nathan-wallis
Dr Samantha Marsh - https://profiles.auckland.ac.nz/sam-marsh
Dr Jessica Stubbing - https://profiles.auckland.ac.nz/jessica-stubbing
Dr Alex Beattie - https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/alex.beattie
Please share this invitation with your parent communities. Parents too are very welcome to attend. Join your NZPF President, Leanne Otene, and immerse yourself in one of the most prevalent social dilemmas in Aotearoa today.
Lindsey Brown's Scripts
Lindsey Brown is an Auckland based playwright and teacher who has written a series of primary and intermediate school productions. These have been designed especially to cater to the incredibly diverse nature of schools around the country. As well as being entertaining, humorous and educational, the greatest attribute in these scripts is their flexibility.
Whatever the size of your school or your budget/ technical resources available, the production can be adapted to fit. Lindsey is also a registered teacher and a listed author with ReadNZ.
She is happy to help you on your production journey, whether that be through conversations about script choice, alterations in the scripts or school visits.
More information can be found on her website lindseyb.me or you can email her at linsadellebrown@gmail.com.
For reference, two of these productions were recently named finalists in the New Zealand Plays for the Young Competition - Zeus Needs a Holiday and Lost in Ever After.
Tui Tuia - Introducing a new Principal Wellbeing PLD for 2024
https://www.learningcircle.co.nz/pld/principal-wellbeing
ImpactED’s Resource Kete for November ToDs
Are you starting to think about your upcoming November ToD focusing on Te Mātaiaho - the refreshed curriculum framework for Aotearoa? Relax and let us take care of the planning!
Select one or more of our 5 curriculum refresh-based sessions, to support your mahi on your ToD. This is our koha to all schools in Aotearoa. You can opt for a fully recorded (push play and go) session, or utilise the slide presentations to make it your own.
We have attached a PDF with all the sessions for easy clicking, or you can select from the individual sessions below.
Te Mātaiaho
Use this recording or presentation to unpack the 7 curriculum components, and gain an understanding of all the bits that make it up.
Essential Pedagogies
This activity will develop your understanding of the Essential Pedagogies in Te Mātaiaho. You will be taken through a process to unpack the content and spend some time reflecting on your current school practice and how this aligns. You can use the recording or presentation to support your mahi.
Common Practice Model
Through this video or presentation, we will take you through a basic introduction of the Common Practice Model... What it is, where it has come from, and the pedagogical approaches and practices.
Maths and English Refresh Content
Unpack the content of the Maths & Stats and the English refresh. Understand what support is available from the MoE. Begin to use the content with some planning templates gifted to you from impactED.
Social Science Refresh Content
Refresh your understanding of the new Social Science curriculum, including ANZH. Use the video or presentation to explore some of the planning templates and resources that can get you started.