Mike’s News August 29

29 Aug Deadline to apply for Rotary National Science and Technology Forum
29 Aug International Day Against Nuclear tests www.un.org/en/events/againstnucleartestsday/
30 Aug 1871 Ernest Rutherford was born http://www.rutherford.org.nz/
1 Sep PLD: Leadership for in-school and Cross-school leaders. Ak. Info here.
1 Sep NZ Random Acts of Kindness Day https://rak.co.nz/
1-30 Sep Save our Sight Month www.nzao.co.nz
1-30 Sep Asthma Awareness Month https://www.breathebetterseptember.co.nz/
4-10 Sep Tongan Language week www.mpia.govt.nz
5-11 Sep Conservation week www.doc.govt.nz
5 Sep Tsunami warning siren test at the beginning of daylight savings
6 Sep Panel discussion on new S1.4 Sci Communication 5pm https://youtu.be/MXVBm2-pj54
8 Sep International Literacy day https://en.unesco.org/themes/literacy-all
12-18 Sep Māori Language week www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz
Moon 1Q Sep 4      FM Sep 10      3Q Sep 18      NM Sep 26
  1. Some phrases for Tongan Language week starting 4 Sep: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Common-phrases-Tongan-2p.docx
  2. The Earth and Space Science Educators NZ AGM will be held via Zoom on Saturday 10 September 2022, 10am-1pm. If you have not received the link admin@earthspacescience.org.nz
  3. Resources for Māori Language Week 12 Sep
  4. NZ ShakeOut, our national earthquake and tsunami drill, is on Thurs 27 Oct. Find resources, including workplace preparedness plans, home emergency plans, lesson plans, & teaching resources here   https://getready.govt.nz/involved/shakeout/share-the-shakeout/
  5. A date for your diary – TEDxNelson: Connection will take place 5 Nov at Annesbrook Church.
  6. UK’s STEM learning is presenting a Protecting our Planet day of activities and experts with a focus on climate change on 10 Nov. http://protectingourplanet.org.uk/

Info

  1. Mātauranga Māori

Resources

  1. Biology:
  2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
  3. Earth & Space Science:
  4. Chemistry:
  5. Physics:
  6. Primary & intermediate:
  7.  EfS:
  8.  STEM:
    • NASA STEM resources https://www.nasa.gov/stem
    • Jackboard is a tool for teaching STEM – it allows hands-on exploration of electronics, science, engineering and robotics. Simple written and video-based learning materials allow students to go at their own pace. https://www.jackbord.works

MoE/NZQA

  1. MoE has vacancies for 3 Lead Secondary Advisors to each be responsible for several Subject Expert Groups for L1, 2 & 3 subjects. They want experienced middle school leaders who have expertise in secondary teaching & understand NCEA assessment. While specifically looking for Music, Maths & Stats, any subject expertise is welcome. Info here. While primarily Wgtn-based, work from home in other cities may be negotiated for 1 or 2 days most weeks. Applications close 5 Sep.
  2. MoE has recently established a new Curriculum Centre called Te Poutāhū. They are keeping us up to date on the curriculum refresh. Have a look at their first newsletters for July and Aug

Professional Learning & Development (PLD)

  1. Over the next few weeks, NZASE is offering PLD clusters for primary and secondary teachers of science across 13 regions. More info here https://nzase.org.nz/nzase-network-expertise/
  2. MWC is offering Biology PLD around the country in Nov (not in Ak as BioLive is on) – Marton, Hastings, Queenstown, Wgtn, Invercargill, Dunedin. See attachment. Register here https://forms.office.com/r/dMMM8uNjVj
  3. Webinar: What Works in Schools for Tamariki and Rangatahi Māori with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, Tues 6 Sep 7.45-8.30 pm https://www.fasd-can.org.nz/webinar_what_works_in_schools…

Cheers, Mike

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