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TheSchoolDaily for Wednesday, 09 October 2002 "Building a networked learning community of parents, teachers and friends of schools." ******************************************* Please support our sponsors and advertisers ******************************************* TheSchoolDaily is sponsored by: * ASCD http://www.ascd.org/index.html?schooldaily ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- EDUCATION NEWS STUDENT CRITICALY INJURED ON SCHOOL CROSSING http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16147 A student crossing warden was seriously injured this morning when she was hit by a car outside Macleans College in Bucklands Beach reports the New Zealand Herald. STUDENT LOANS UP http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16166 More students are taking out loans but most of them owe less than $10,000 reports the New Zealand Herald. ACT LAUNCHES ANTI-NCEA PETITION http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16127 ACT Leader Richard Prebble and ACT education spokesperson Donna Awatere Huata today launched a petition calling for the government to abandon the NCEA and reinstate a system of high quality, internationally comparable external exams. TERTIARY EDUCATION FUNDING http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16164 A new report from the Australian Productivity Commission comparing the resourcing of Australian universities with funding provided in other countries puts New Zealand near the top of the pack reports the office of Tertiary Education Minister Steve Maharey. TERTIARY EDUCATION UPDATES http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16165 Parliamentary debate on the Tertiary Education Reform Bill, delayed by the early general election, is expected to resume shortly reports the office of Tertiary Education Minister Steve Maharey. GOVERNMENT AND MAYORS' JOBS AND TRAINING PARTNERSHIP http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16163 Twenty-seven mayors belonging to the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs came to Wellington last week to meet with Prime Minister Helen Clark and other Ministers and discuss the long-term trends for work and income in their communities. AUSTRALIAN TEACHERS WORK LONGER http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16146 Primary school teachers in Australia work longer than teachers anywhere else in the Western world, on duty almost 200 hours more every year than the OECD average reports The Australian. STATE AND PRIVATE SCHOOL LINK URGED http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16145 Private Britsh schools should be forced to link up with those from the state sector or face being stripped of their charitable status, the British government is urged by the Institute of Public Policy Research reports the Guardian. A-LEVEL STUDENT SUES FOR £100,000 OVER GRADE-FIXING http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16144 A 19-year-old British student is seeking £100,000 in compensation from the exam board at the centre of the scandal over "grade fixing", it has emerged, becoming the first person to take legal action over this year's A-level crisis reports the Guardian. CANADIAN TEEN NOMINATED FOR NOBEL PRIZE http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16139 A Canadian teenager who has spent the past seven years campaigning to make children's lives better around the world is being considered for the Nobel Peace Prize. ART SCHOOL HEAD QUITS FOR CREATIVE NZ POSITION http://www.stuff.co.nz/otago/0,2106,2073977a3845,00.html EDUCATION NEWS TRUANTS AS YOUNG AS 10 CONCERN SUPPORT GROUP http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dailynews/0,2106,2074004a6554,00.html RETIRING WAINONI PRINCIPAL 'SICK OF BUREAUCRACY' http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/thepress/0,2106,2073998a6530,00.html ADVENTURES OF DUFFY SHOW 'READING IS COOL' http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/southlandtimes/0,2106,2073929a6568,00.html DELAYS PUTTING PROJECT AT RISK http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/timaruherald/0,2106,2073827a6571,00.html BOYS HIGH FIRST XL FACE CHRISTCHURCH http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/timaruherald/0,2106,2073871a6434,00.html CLOSING TIME FOR SCHOOL http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/southlandtimes/0,2106,2073934a6568,00.html LITTLE COMFORT FROM SPRAY EXPERT http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/sundaystartimes/auckland/0,2106,2073761a649 7,00.html EU, NZ AGREE TO COLLABORATE ON EDUCAATION AID IN PACIFIC http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2072718a11,00.html UNIVERSITY UNEARTHS 500 BEATLES PHOTOS http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2073426a1860,00.html THIRD TIME LUCKY FOR UNI POLL? http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/waikatotimes/0,2106,2073399a6579,00.html FREEZE ON FEES IS ENCOURAGING http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/0,2106,2073343a6504,00.html FARMERS SOUR OVER MILKING CLASH http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dailynews/0,2106,2074003a6002,00.html VICTORIA ACCEPTS FEES FREEZE DEAL http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dominionpost/0,2106,2072872a6479,00.html YOUNG WRITER'S SHORT STORY TO BE PUBLISHED http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/timaruherald/0,2106,2073831a6571,00.html LAPTOPS FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS BY NEXT YEAR - MALLARD http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2073772a11,00.html FAB FOUR START SCHOOL http://www.stuff.co.nz/bayofplenty/0,2106,2073340a6663,00.html NET TRIUMPH FOR KAITAO http://www.stuff.co.nz/bayofplenty/0,2106,2073365a6663,00.html SCHOOL CLEARWAYS HAILED http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/0,2106,2073688a6003,00.html SPRINKLERS WOULD HAVE SAVED CLASSROOM BLOCK SAY FIREFIGHTERS http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/sundaystartimes/auckland/0,2106,2073346a649 7,00.html SPEIRS CENTRE STILL SIX MONTHS AWAY http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/0,2106,2073500a6502,00.html ALEXANDRA GETS PILOT SCHOOL http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/southlandtimes/0,2106,2072788a6568,00.html MAUNGAWHAU REZONING COULD SPLIT COMMUNITY http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/sundaystartimes/auckland/0,2106,2073757a649 7,00.html NELSON PUPILS' WHALE WEBSITE A WINNER http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/nelsonmail/0,2106,2073732a6510,00.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- BREAKFAST FOR THE BRAIN BFTB: Breakfast for the Brain - New Zealand News http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16143 1. Name the ship that has run aground in Bluff Harbour. 2. Who is on trial for the 1987 murder of Teresa Cormack? 3. Why is Stanhope Road Primary School in the news? 4. Why has the Court of Appeal reduced the jail term of Paul Verschaffelt? Answers... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- PARENTS/FRIENDS Craig Smith comments on 'WARNING ON LINKING GENES AND HUMAN BEHAVIOUR' http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16140 Just to point out an example of irresponsible journalism combined with a pro-homosexual media: the first line of the article states: "Parents should not be allowed to choose, or even know about the intelligence, sexual orientation or personality traits of their future children." The article itself goes on to make it clear that sexual orientation is a behaviour one chooses; that is, homosexual behaviour is not genetically determined. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- EdEVENTS International Disaster Reduction Day http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16071 On Wednesday 9th October many countries around the world will be commemorating International Disaster Reduction Day. They do this by organising earthquake drills, fire drills, evacuation drills, prepared survival and evacuation kits. Businesses and schools are actively involved in this. Here in NZ this concept in very new. In Canterbury the Civil Defence Org has prepared and posted an activity pack to every school in CHCH providing activities with which students can earn their "junior Civil Defender" certificate. SPELD NZ builds on its success in Teacher Education! http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16138 For many years the SPELD NZ Teacher Training Course has been a popular and effective professional development opportunity for qualified teachers, RTLB's and teachers wishing to work as SPELD teachers. In this 75 hour course they learned about the theories, identification and remediation of specific learning disabilities and differences. For over 20 years the question was asked "But what about those who work in the field but are not qualified teachers?" And, "What about parents who also need more information so they can help and understand their child and its needs?" National Twirl A Poi Day http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16045 My names is Ropata Hemara Paora (ko Kaipara ko Hokianga nga awa).I am a sports liason/co-ordinator for the He Oranga Poutama programme. Which is the (Peka Maori) you might say of (SPARC) sport & recreation. NZ that is based within Waitaakere City. I have initiated this programme through my work as it coincides with not. Only the four corner stones of He Oranga, which are “Oranga Tinana, Oranga Hinengaro, Oranga Wairua, & Oranga Whaanau, That is Wellbeing for the BODY, MIND, SOUL/SPIRIT, AND FAMILY,as well as being able to address another of my passions which is( nga mahi aa Reehia.) Traditional Maori Pastimes and Pleasures. Young Enterprise Scheme Finalists Announced Today http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16142 8 Oct 2002: Eighteen companies formed by young entrepreneurs from schools throughout New Zealand will venture to Wellington at the end of October to compete for the title of the 2002 Lion Foundation Company of the Year and take part in a Product Expo. The finalists, announced today, are part of the 2002 Young Enterprise Scheme (YES), administered by Enterprise New Zealand Trust (ENZT) to promote young entrepreneurs in schools. Under the scheme, secondary school students form their own companies and market their product or service as a way of teaching students valuable business skills, the risks involved in starting a company and the importance of a “can-do” attitude. The eighteen finalists have been chosen from 256 teams (158 schools) that entered this year. The finalists this year are... Parent Involvement In Teacher Education Conference http://www.theschooldaily.com/articleView.asp?articlePK=16111 The First National Summit on Parent Involvement in Teacher Education: Partners for Student Success 2002, will be held November 13-15, 2002, in Washington, DC. During these three days of learning, networking, and professional development, participants may help influence how future teachers work with parents to help all children succeed. More than a dozen panels and presentations will take place. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- UPCOMING EVENTS FROM EdDIARY http://www.eddiary.com 9th National Conference of the Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented http://www.edDiary.com/viewEvent.asp?eventPK=229 Date : Sunday, 20 October 2002 Venue : Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia National ‘Hugs Not Drugs’ Week. : 21 to 25th October 2002 http://www.edDiary.com/viewEvent.asp?eventPK=391 Date : Monday, 21 October 2002 Venue : National, National, New Zealand International Disaster Reduction Day http://www.edDiary.com/viewEvent.asp?eventPK=392 Date : Wednesday, 09 October 2002 Venue : International 15th Biennial World Conference for Gifted Education http://www.edDiary.com/viewEvent.asp?eventPK=216 Date : Friday, 01 August 2003 Venue : Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia 2002 ASCD Teaching & Learning Conference: Instructional and Leadership Practices That Work http://www.edDiary.com/viewEvent.asp?eventPK=385 Date : Friday, 11 October 2002 Venue : Hyatt Regency Superdome, New Orleans, USA VETnetwork Australia National Conference 2002 - 'Enterprising People and Partnerships: vocational education and careers for a changing world' http://www.edDiary.com/viewEvent.asp?eventPK=243 Date : Wednesday, 23 October 2002 Venue : Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Brisbane, Australia ASCILITE 2002 http://www.edDiary.com/viewEvent.asp?eventPK=282 Date : Sunday, 08 December 2002 Venue : UNITEC, Mt Albert. Auckland, New Zealand Building Self Esteem and Positive Behaviour http://www.edDiary.com/viewEvent.asp?eventPK=294 Date : Monday, 21 October 2002 Venue : All Saints Anglican Church, Matamata, New Zealand Communication & Problem Solving http://www.edDiary.com/viewEvent.asp?eventPK=301 Date : Wednesday, 23 October 2002 Venue : Red Cross rooms, Tauranga, New Zealand Motivation & Behaviour Management http://www.edDiary.com/viewEvent.asp?eventPK=308 Date : Tuesday, 22 October 2002 Venue : Red Cross room, Tauranga, New Zealand Understanding & Motivating Adolescents http://www.edDiary.com/viewEvent.asp?eventPK=317 Date : Tuesday, 15 October 2002 Venue : Bainbridge Centre Lounge, Rotorua, New Zealand Effective Communication with Children http://www.edDiary.com/viewEvent.asp?eventPK=323 Date : Friday, 18 October 2002 Venue : Waihi Presbyterian rooms, Waihi, New Zealand Our Children of the Future 3 http://www.edDiary.com/viewEvent.asp?eventPK=383 Date : Thursday, 01 May 2003 Venue : Adelaide Convention Centre Adelaide, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Articles from the latest 'Good Teacher' and NZ Information Literacy Archive http://www.TheSchoolQuarterly.com 'Read and Write 6.0' - an easy to use toolbar providing literacy support from textHELP! http://www.texthelp.co.nz 'Wordsmith 2.0' an integrated toolbar in MS Word providing literacy support from textHELP! http://www.texthelp.co.nz ASCD Annual Conference, March 8-10, San Francisco, USA http://www.ascd.org/trainingopportunities/conferences/2003ac/index.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- To subscribe to TheSchoolDaily please go to http://www.theschooldaily.com/subscribeNewUser.asp ************************************************************************* NOTE: Gleason Sackmann is the owner and host of this list. 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