There are a number of items that we draw to your attention in the latest Lighting New Fires. 

APIS is waiting to see the final recommendations to the Minister in the Schooling Futures- stronger together report before taking any further action. Bali Haque indicated that the committee would review those aspects that related to Integrated Schools and ensure that the recommendations did not breach government commitments in terms of Part 33 of the Education Amendment Act 2017.

Advice has gone out regarding the protection of documents which might be requested by the Commission in abuse in state and religious institutions. Principals should ensure that they have considered the advice and have protected documents.  

Teachers Council are looking to work with a number of schools to trial their electronic registration system. Our Deputy CEO, Carol Coddington will be approaching a number of schools to see if they wish to participate in the trial. 

The office recently farewelled Siobhan Dilly from her role as Policy Anyalyst and Special Projects manager.  Siobhan was instrumental in updating the publications at NZCEO and had a key role in organising the Catholic Education Convention in 2018. While NZCEO is sad to farewell Siobhan, we are supportive of her new role as Executive Officer at the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference.

Ngā mihi nui,
Paul Ferris
CEO

TE AHU O TE REO MĀORI - FOSTERING EDUCATION IN TE REO MĀORI

Te Ahu o te Reo Māori aims to grow and strengthen an education workforce that can integrate te reo Māori into the learning of all ākonga and students in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Every staff member has an opportunity to use te reo Māori every day.  Te Ahu o te Reo Māori is available for non-teaching staff as well as all kaiako and teachers.

To find out more about Te Ahu o te Reo Māori Click Here.

NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL TRUSTEES ASSOCIATION ARTICLES

SICK LEAVE REQUIREMENTS AND GOOD PRACTICE

To read the complete article Click Here.

EXCLUSION

This article is about formal student behaviour mangement processes that boards might be involved in.

To read the complete article  Click Here.

A comprehensive and year-long econometric analysis of data for 400,000 students undertaken by The New Zealand Initiative reveals there are no significant differences in school performance between schools of different deciles.

To read the Media release from The New Zealand Initiative Click Here.

For the Full report from The NZ Initiative Click Here.

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions have released a notice regarding the Preservation of Documents. 

To read the Notice issued by the Royal Commission Click Here.

The Teaching Council has released the first episode of their Teaching Today podcast series for 2019 to all teachers. This episode was a myth busting special, aimed at demystifying the process of appraisal.

Feedback on the podcast has been postitive with comments such as “Teachers are indeed very busy and if you support us it makes us feel you value us in the sector”, “The podcast was incredibly helpful, I’m going to make sure that all the teachers at our school get to listen to it” and “Some really good info here!”.

To listen to the podcast click here.

A transcript of the podcast is also available: Click Here to read the transcript.

During 2018 and 2019 APIS has been involved in a cross sector reference group (Education Workforce Strategy Group) that has been asked to set the focus for workforce strategy that will address the needs of all the workforce by 2032. The reference group has developed a mahi that will continue to evolve but it has chartered a course for us to work on.

Over the next ten years the nature and demands of the workforce will continue to evolve as society and technology impact on education.

Unions have continued to press the immediate concern about workforce and conditions throughout the discussion and this is recognised. However the purpose of this work is to set up the strategies for a better managed and reactive workforce that can deliver the results expected. 

Click here for more information abut the group.

A Proprietor recently enquired if they were required to use the people the MoE had listed as being approved by them.

Proprietors are free to chose who they employ to prepare the plans. The most important point to remember is that if audited the MoE will be looking for a robust plan that is comparable to the standard provided for their own schools.

Proprietors are free to use the use the MoE recommended consultants and this would bring a measure of assurance to the Moe but there is not expectation or requirement to do this.

We wish to highlight the sporting and academic success including good news stories of all state-integrated schools, so please forward your newsletters, or news items about your school to nzceooffice@nzceo.org.nz so they can be included.

St Kevin's College, Oamaru

The Girl's U18 Novice Four won the National Rowing title at the Maadi Cup. The crew of April Linare-Fontona, Ruby Bradley, Jamiee Trainor, Annie Metcalfe and cox Ruby Macaulay were convincing winners and led from start to finish.