Mike’s News Sep 25

25 Sep uLearn registration closes https://ulearn.nz/
25Sep-1Oct Chinese language week https://mhaw.nz/
26 Sep-2Oct Mental Health Awareness Week https://mhaw.nz/
26 Sep Hochstetter lecture on the Kaikoura Earthquake, Auckland. Details here
26 Sep-2Oct Mental Health Awareness Week https://mhaw.nz/
28 Sep Hochstetter lecture on the Kaikoura Earthquake, Tauranga. Details here
1 Oct Tuvalu Language week www.mpia.govt.nz.
1-31 Oct Health Literacy month www.healthliteracymonth.org/
1-31 Oct Save Kiwi month www.kiwisforkiwi.org/save-kiwi-week/schools
1-31 Oct Breast Cancer Awareness month www.nzbcf.org.nz (Pink Ribbon)
2 Oct World Habitat Day https://www.un.org/en/events/habitatday/
3 Oct Hochstetter lecture on the Kaikoura Earthquake, Napier. Details here
4-6 Oct U-Learn conference at Dew Drop Event centre, Manukau, Ak. Sign up for updates.
4-10 Oct World Space week www.worldspaceweek.org/
5 Oct World Teachers day www.worldteachersday.org
8-14 Oct Fijian language week www.mpia.govt.nz.
8-14 Oct Earth Sciences week (USA) http://www.earthsciweek.org/about-esw
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  1. Tuvalu Language week: Common phrases Tuvalu
  2. Auckland Geology Club, as part of Ak Heritage Festival, is hosting guided walks to some of the volcanic features. 24, 29, 30 Sep; 1, 8 Oct. More info here https://www.facebook.com/akgeoclub/
  3. Science in a Van brings science Shows to your school with a focus on physical sciences. They have been touring schools around the motu since 2011. Bookings are now open for 2024. Visit the website for more information www.scienceinavan.co.nz
  4. An election debate on education with candidates from 5 political parties discussing & answering your questions. 28 Sep, 5:30-6:30pm, the Hub, Kelburn campus. Info here. Register here

Info

  1. Culturally Responsive & Relational Pedagogy:
  2. Mātauranga Māori
  3.  Pedagogy:

Resources

  1. Biology:
  2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
  3. Earth & Space Science:
  4. Chemistry:
  5. Physics:
  6. Primary & intermediate:
  7. New standards
    • SciPAD has a few hard-copies of workbooks for the new L1 stds, info here. If your school would like an inspection copy please email mia@sciPAD.co.nz, saying which ones you want to see.

Technicians

  1. Constanz 2024, the technician’s conference, will be held at St Peter’s in the Waikato 1 – 3 Oct 2024. May also be useful for lab managers. Boarding house accommodation available. Budget for up to $1000 (registration, flights, accom, your time). Indicate interest here ConSTANZ2024 form

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

  1. MoE PLD days
    • Term 4 13-24 Nov, resources for curriculum refresh PLD are being uploaded to Teacher-Only Days 2023 and 2024 | Te Mahau
    • In 2024 there will be 2: Term 2, May 27 – June 7; Term 4, Oct 21 – Nov 15 (exams start 5 Nov)

Cheers, Mike

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