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‘Accelerating Educational Achievement’ workshops
Friday, 16 August 2013, 11:28 am | Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education is holding two ‘Accelerating Educational Achievement’ workshops in Auckland, says Deputy Secretary for Priority Education Assignments Apryll Parata. More >>
Ministry expects schools to reopen following earthquakes
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 3:49 pm | Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education expects schools in Wellington and Marlborough to be able to re-open as scheduled next week following Sunday’s earthquake. More >>
Most schools report little or no damage from earthquakes
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 10:51 am | Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education says most school buildings appear to have come through Sunday’s earthquake and aftershocks with little or no damage. More >>
Ministry of Education Wellington Earthquake update
Monday, 22 July 2013, 4:50 pm | Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education has today started assessing damage to schools and other education facilities following Sunday’s earthquake. More >>
Progress and consistency tool (PaCT) not a test
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 2:36 pm | Ministry of Education
The progress and consistency tool (PaCT) is not a test, the Ministry of Education reconfirmed today. The Ministry today demonstrated to the Education and Science Select Committee how the tool works and how it will support teachers and schools. More >>
Strengthening home-based early childhood education
Friday, 5 July 2013, 10:48 am | Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education says it is working closely with the home-based Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector to ensure all children get the best start in education. More >>
New Secretary for Education
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 11:10 am | Ministry of Education
The new Secretary for Education, Peter Hughes, says it is a privilege to be appointed to a role focussed on making a real difference for young New Zealanders. More >>
Schools close due to bad weather
Friday, 21 June 2013, 1:25 pm | Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education is aware a significant number of schools in Wellington, Canterbury, Nelson, Otago and Southland are closed today due to extreme weather. More >>
Ministry of Education: Employment matters resolved
Friday, 14 June 2013, 1:29 pm | Ministry of Education
The Acting Secretary for Education, Peter Hughes, says employment matters related to the Novopay Ministerial Inquiry have been resolved and the focus is firmly on moving forward. More >>
Ministry of Education Deputy Secretary resigns
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 2:28 pm | Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education Deputy Secretary, Anne Jackson, has announced her resignation following the Ministerial Inquiry into Novopay. “The report identifies shortcomings in areas for which I was responsible as Deputy Secretary Schooling, a position I ... More >>
Ministry and Paeroa School agree next steps for student
Friday, 7 June 2013, 6:17 pm | Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education officials have today met with Paeroa School and agreed to an alternative option that will not require a student with severe behavioural problems to be enrolled at the school. More >>
Ministry will listen to Paeroa concerns
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 4:40 pm | Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education says it will listen to all the concerns of Paeroa Central School and its parents over a proposal to enrol an 11-year-old student. More >>
Ministry working with Paeroa School to resolve enrolment
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 12:30 pm | Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education will meet Paeroa School principal and members of its board to resolve issues involving the enrolment of an 11-year-old student with severe behavioural problems. More >>
Ministry of Education responds to Ministerial Inquiry
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 1:16 pm | Ministry of Education
The acting Secretary for Education, Peter Hughes, says he accepts in full all of the findings and recommendations of the Ministerial Inquiry that relate to the Ministry. Mr Hughes says he is already acting on the issues identified in the report. More >>
Request for applications for Partnership Schools
Wednesday, 6 March 2013, 5:17 pm | Ministry of Education
A request for applications (RFA) from potential sponsors for Partnership Schools | Kura Hourua and a draft agreement for sponsors have been released today by the Ministry of Education. More >>
No Decisions Made On Future Of Avonside Girls’ High
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 4:34 pm | Ministry of Education
Media release 13 February No Decisions Have Been Made On Future Of Avonside Girls’ High And Shirley Boys’ High The Ministry of Education has assured Avonside Girls’ High and Shirley Boys’ High school communities that no decisions have been made ... More >>
Update on Pay Period 23
Thursday, 7 February 2013, 4:20 pm | Ministry of Education
The first major payroll for the new school year was paid earlier this week with the Ministry of Education increasing the level of staffing to respond to payroll issues and welcoming logistical support over Waitangi Day from the major banks. Payroll ... More >>
Ministry of Education Schools Payroll - Pay Period 23 Update
Wednesday, 6 February 2013, 4:27 pm | Ministry of Education
The first major payroll for the new school year was paid overnight last night. The payroll company, Talent 2, has advised payments totalling $143,872,810.73 were made to 74,373 school staff. More >>
Special measures in place for tomorrow’s pay
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 2:30 pm | Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education has put in place special measures to deal with any urgent non-payment issues arising out of tonight’s pay round. A Ministry support team will be available on Waitangi Day to provide urgent assistance to any staff that ... More >>
Christchurch Boys’ High Students To Start Year With A Splash
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 10:01 am | Ministry of Education
Media release 4 February 2013 Christchurch Boys’ High Students To Start Year With A Splash New and returning students at Christchurch Boys’ High School will be able to enjoy swimming in the school pool from the start of their school year. More >>
