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Swedish Experience Positive for School Choice
Tuesday, 14 January 2003, 5:10 pm | Independent Schools of New Zealand
Recent research from Sweden shows that the competition provided by independent schools improves the performance of the local state run schools, says Joy Quigley, Executive Director of Independent Schools of New Zealand. More >>
Schools Welcomes Increasing Choice In Education
Wednesday, 4 December 2002, 11:24 am | Independent Schools of New Zealand
Independent Schools of New Zealand (ISNZ), the umbrella group which represents 43 schools educating most of the children outside of the state and state-integrated system, welcomes the development of a new independent school in Whitby said Joy Quigley, ... More >>
"Students Need Certainty" Say Independent Schools
Thursday, 5 September 2002, 9:18 am | Independent Schools of New Zealand
"Students Need Certainty" Say Independent Schools "Independent schools who have made the decision to stick with Level 2 NCEA for next year's Year 12 students are doing so because they believe their students deserve certainty," said Joy ... More >>
We’d Give Choice A Tick
Thursday, 18 July 2002, 11:12 am | Independent Schools of New Zealand
“Four political parties support promoting choice in education this election,” said Joy Quigley, Executive Director of Independent Schools of New Zealand, “while two more support at least the current level of state funding for independent schools. ... More >>
No Tick For Decriminalising Marijuana
Friday, 21 June 2002, 2:05 pm | Independent Schools of New Zealand
No Tick For Decriminalising Marijuana This Election “The principals heading the Independent Schools of New Zealand are unanimous in their condemnation of any relaxation of the current laws on marijuana. Some parents may consider it could be better for their ... More >>
Independent Education Beats Poverty Trap
Thursday, 13 June 2002, 2:00 pm | Independent Schools of New Zealand
“Political parties seeking to assist New Zealanders to beat the poverty trap should look at new research from the USA and reintroduce the Targeted Individual Entitlement (TIE) Scheme for students from low income families,” said Joy Quigley, Executive ... More >>
Ritilan Over Prescribed And Damaging To The Child
Tuesday, 21 May 2002, 4:36 pm | Independent Schools of New Zealand
Dr Paula Barrett, Clinical Psychologist, Griffith University, Queensland, told delegates at the annual Independent Schools of New Zealand conference that research looking at the use of Ritilan over 10 years has shown it has led to increased drug use, damaged ... More >>
Independent Schools Of NZ Celebrate Ten Years
Tuesday, 14 May 2002, 1:13 pm | Independent Schools of New Zealand
The Trustees/Governors, Heads and Bursars of Independent Schools of New Zealand hold their annual conference this weekend in Auckland to celebrate ten years of meeting as a combined group. More >>
Government Support Of School Choice Applauded
Friday, 12 April 2002, 4:56 pm | Independent Schools of New Zealand
“The continual support by the Government of Kura Kauapapa schools is welcomed by the independent sector,” said Joy Quigley, Executive Director of Independent Schools of New Zealand. More >>
ISNZ PricewaterhouseCoopers Report
Tuesday, 30 October 2001, 11:14 am | Independent Schools of New Zealand
ISNZ schools represent over 80% of the children who are currently being educated in independent schools. There are 42 member schools ranging from the Bay of Islands to South Canterbury. These schools are described on the ISNZ website www.isnz.org.nz. ... More >>
