Hon. James Shaw visits Ara Institute of Canterbury to talk sustainability
Ara Institute of Canterbury hosted the Hon. James Shaw yesterday in an open-forum discussion at Te Ōhaka with students, staff and a group of founders of associated ‘sustainable’ start-ups.
College students raise funds for Pacific healthcare provider
In June, 68 students from Porirua College raised funds and chose to donate them to public healthcare provider Pacific Health Plus.
First Peer Support qualification delivered as an apprenticeship
Careerforce has launched the Peer Support Apprenticeship programme, the first of its kind being delivered in the workplace as an apprenticeship.
EASIE Living Centre welcomes families into new sensory space
A new sensory space, which provides a safe and engaging place for families to explore, has been officially opened in Palmerston North
ITO combats sector skills shortage despite rapidly evolving environment
Careerforce, the Industry Training Organisation (ITO) for the broader health & wellbeing sectors has released its 2019 annual report at its recent AGM.
Pathway into workforce for school leavers with learning disabilities
Ten Canterbury high school leavers with learning disabilities are being considered as interns for the 2020 intake of Project SEARCH at Canterbury DHB this week.
The year-long pilot, hosted at Burwood Hospital, was a first...
A loud silence
On Friday 16 August students and teachers will join their international counterparts in a Day of Silence anti-bullying campaign.
Since the campaign was launched in 2014, more than 85 New Zealand schools have taken part....
Out in the classroom
Legislative changes like the passing of the same-sex marriage bill have been significant in changing the way society thinks, believes Auckland teacher Paul Stevens, a photography and art teacher and curriculum leader at Rangitoto...
Professionals welcome restored funding for gifted learners
In the run-up to Gifted Awareness Week next week, advocates for gifted education are pleased to see funding for gifted learning restored and are anxious to see the detail emerge.
New drug trial in Auckland could make life easier for autistic children
Two new drugs being trialled in Auckland could help autistic youngsters focus better at school, interact with others more comfortably and hold down a job, researchers are hoping.
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