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Tuatapere School Students Successful Business Project
Tuatapere School Students Successful Business Project
News   -   Oct 12, 2024

Waiau Area School students have been involved in a new business project using their own hens to produce eggs, which they supply to the Food in Schools kitchen. The eight hyline layers were purchased from breeder Bailey Sanford of Hens at Clifden, who has been impressed with their new initiative.

PPTA Considers Charter School Teachers For Membership
PPTA Considers Charter School Teachers For Membership
Education   -   Oct 02, 2024

* The PPTA is proposing to allow membership for teachers working in charter schools. * David Seymour views this as a positive shift towards accepting charter schools. * Charter school teachers may gain collective bargaining rights through PPTA membership. The Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) is proposing to allow teachers from charter

Chef Shares Competition Expertise With SIT Students
Chef Shares Competition Expertise With SIT Students
Education   -   Oct 01, 2024

* Cam Davies shared his Global Chefs Challenge preparation with Southern Institute of Technology students. * Students gained practical experience and insights into competitive cooking at a professional level. * Mr Davies highlighted the importance of mentoring and collaboration within the hospitality industry. Te Anau’s restaurant owner and head chef, Cam Davies,

Schools To Receive Funding For Structured Literacy Resources
Schools To Receive Funding For Structured Literacy Resources
Education   -   Sep 12, 2024

* Schools will receive between $500 and $5000 to support structured literacy resource purchases. * The funding will go towards decodable books, games, and additional resources for schools. * A phonics check will be trialled and rolled out nationwide to support early literacy. The government has announced funding to assist schools in preparing

More Job Losses Expected as Government Reforms Te Pūkenga
More Job Losses Expected as Government Reforms Te Pūkenga
News   -   Sep 11, 2024

The Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills has warned of more job losses as the government continues to reform Te Pūkenga, the country’s tertiary education network. Penny Simmonds stated that “pain” was inevitable in the sector, with further cuts expected as institutes either stand alone or join

Campus Introduces Flexible Rural Animal Healthcare Programme
Campus Introduces Flexible Rural Animal Healthcare Programme
Education   -   Sep 10, 2024

* Telford introduces a flexible animal healthcare qualification starting in February 2025. * The new programme offers students entry into rural vet technician roles across the country. * Students gain hands-on experience with large animals through local farming and veterinary partnerships. Southern Institute of Technology’s Telford Campus has revamped its core animal

SIT Interior Design Graduate Wins National Bathroom Award
SIT Interior Design Graduate Wins National Bathroom Award
Education   -   Aug 26, 2024

Amy Coombes, a Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) graduate and talented Interior Designer, has achieved significant recognition in the 2024 Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) New Zealand Group Home Builder Bathroom of the Year. Mrs Coombes not only claimed the top prize but also secured t

Charter Schools Agency Receives 78 Applications to Open and Convert Schools
Charter Schools Agency Receives 78 Applications to Open and Convert Schools
Education   -   Aug 18, 2024

Associate Education Minister David Seymour has announced that the Charter Schools Agency (CSA) has received 78 applications, either to establish new charter schools or convert existing state schools into charter schools. “This shows the demand from educators to free themselves from the shackles of t

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