17-21Jun	National Schools Pride Week https://insideout.org.nz/
17 Jun	Ed Perfect update on what’s new in year 11. 3:45-4:30pm. Register here.
19 Jun	World Albatross Day Link to RNZ
21 Jun	Winter solstice NZ https://www.rasnz.org.nz/in-the-sky/sun-rise-and-set-1
21-23 Jun	World Vision 40h Challenge weekend www.famine.org.nz
24 Jun	12pm deadline to register for VLN’s term 3 classes for primary.
24Jun-2Jul	NZ Garden Bird Survey https://gardenbirdsurvey.landcareresearch.co.nz/
26 Jun	Richard Levy & Tim Naish talk about Antarctica 7pm at Awanuiārangi Whakatane
26 Jun	Our Changing Coast day 4 students & teachers. Whakatane. Contact Marewa to register.
27 Jun	Our Changing Coast day for adults. Whakatane. Contact Marewa to register
27 Jun	Deadline for primary teachers/principals to apply for study awards and sabbaticals.
28 Jun	Matariki celebration (star cluster visible 29Jun – 2 Jul)
28 Jun	Deadline for technicians to apply for scholarship to attend conference. Info here.
30 Jun	Asteroid day https://asteroidday.org/
30 Jun	Nominations close for SciPAD Denis Hogan Chemical Education Award. Info here.
Moon	FM June 22      3Q Jun 29      NM Jul 6      1Q Jul 14

Info

1. Mātauranga Māori
   • ’Ko Au te Awa, ko te Awa ko Au’, a doco on the Whanganui River opens at Doc Edge film fest this month (with an epic soundtrack).
2. Pedagogy:
   • Some strategies to check understanding https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GPFlIMuXgAA3uQa?format=jpg&name=large
   • The most effective learning strategies https://twitter.com/ImpactWales/status/1797368623557701663/photo/1
3. Professional reading/watching/listening:
   • NZCER researched working in Innovative Learning Environments https://www.nzcer.org.nz/research/publications/research-briefs-national-survey-schools
   • Full details of govt funding for our area: Budget 24: Vote Education – Ministry of Education
4. Student opportunities:
   • Register for the NZ Engineering Science Competition by Fri 2 Aug https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/engineering/about-the-faculty/engineering-science/new-zealand-engineering-science-competition/registration-.html
5. Teacher opportunities:
   • The Sir Paul Callaghan Science Academy runs an intensive 4-day PD programme in science for primary & intermediate teachers. Next will be in Ak 1-4 Oct (holidays). More info, apply here.
6. HoD:
   • Carly Fiorina introduces a process for dealing with complex leadership issues https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-framework-carly-fiorina-ak41e/

Resources

1. Biology:
   • ABC digital lessons on the body systems https://www.abc.net.au/education/digibooks/body-systems/ You’ll need to join (it’s free).
   • 2 resources to teach NZ geological history for L3 Evolution unit: NZ Geol his MS2024 and NZ Blank Geological Time Scale
2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
   • Webinar series on tile drainage https://app.livestorm.co/soilmax
   • Pāmu has opened registrations for their Apprenticeship Scheme at Aratiatia Farm in Central North Island. https://www.pamunewzealand.com/apprenticeshipscheme
3. Earth & Space Science:
   • An article on exo-planets – what “earth-like” means, hunting methods, tools, examples
   • Informative and accessible report on the state of NZ’s atmosphere and climate https://environment.govt.nz/publications/our-atmosphere-and-climate-2023/
   • RNZ article about Ak’s lava caves
4. Chemistry:
   • A reading for students about carboxylic acids in teen body odour https://www.snexplores.org/article/teen-body-odor-smell-chemistry
   • Article on how chem powers heat pumps https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/explainer-how-chemistry-powers-heat-pumps/4019534.article (sign up for free to get 1 article/month)
5. Physics:
   • Digital lessons on light and other EMR for secondary. You’ll need to join ONA, it’s free.
   • Physics Challenges from Teach Engineering: spaghetti bridge, egg tower, spool racer
6. Primary & intermediate:
   • Exploring the outdoors with a nature journal https://bookcreator.com/2024/06/exploring-the-great-outdoors-using-a-book-creator-nature-journal/
   • These free multimedia resources are useful to learn about the water cycle.
7.  Science:
   • I came across several resources on freshwater this week:
     • Some things to think about when developing a unit on local waterways https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/3233-freshwater-resources-planning-pathways
     • A kete of wetland/freshwater investigation resources from Matuku Link
     • Resources from The Seed Pod
     • Science Roadshow’s local stream resources for Central Otago & Southland. Part 2’s (p16-25) here. Adapt for your region by replacing the local links on the last page of part 1.
8. Education for Sustainability (EfS)
   • PhET simulation of the Greenhouse Effect now has interactive capabilities https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/greenhouse-effect/about
9. New L1 standards:
   • BEANZ resource using a predator control context for S1.2 investigations. Members can find it here. https://beanz.org.nz/resources/new-ncea-standards/sci1-2-investigations-in-the-predator-free-2050-context
   • The broad outline of a unit has been developed to cover a student arriving at your class having done the next std. It could be used to provide evidence for PES1.2 and S1.2 (or S1.1). Car safety invs for latecomers

MoE/NZQA

1. Where is curriculum refresh up to? https://curriculumrefresh.education.govt.nz

Can you help?

1. Education Perfect is asking for feedback on their yr 11 lessons to determine what is needed next. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSee2mNll_LTF2PzAK3V4d5MkxCi3MetAJ8fn_US8iEL_HClug/viewform

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. ESSENZ are running a webinars for PES 1.1 and 1.3 on June 25 & 26. A chance to catch up if you missed term 1 PLD and/or to ask questions. ESS webinars T2 flyer
2. Science Learning Hub & Royal Society are holding a National Summit –Science education: Fit for purpose. 2 July, 9:30am–4pm, at Novotel, Auckland Airport. Registration is free but numbers limited.  More info here. Please register here. Registrations will close by 17 Jun.

Cheers, Mike

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