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Sector knowledge reflected in taskforce report, say principals

PPTA Staff - November 12, 2019

Secondary principals are glad to see that sector feedback is reflected in the Our Schooling Futures: Stronger Together report by the Tomorrow’s Schools Independent Taskforce, released today.

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Secondary teachers pleased to see taskforce recommendations

PPTA Staff - November 12, 2019

Secondary teachers welcome the release of the Our Schooling Futures: Stronger Together report by the Tomorrow’s Schools Independent Taskforce and look forward to working towards an equitable education system.

PPTA News: the magazine

Supporting teaching and learning by reducing compliance and admin

October 15, 2019

An update on the work of the joint taskforce for reducing compliance and administration burden on schools and kura.

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Changes to the decile system

September 26, 2019

Outlining the equity funding system

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Mental Health Awareness Week resources for teachers

September 23, 2019

Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week (23–29 September). The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand shares advice and resources teachers can use in their schools.

PPTA News: the magazine

Presidential team elections - junior vice president

September 17, 2019

PPTA has received two nominations for junior vice president. Each candidate explains why they should be elected. Voting papers will be sent to all branches. Voting closes 5pm, 25 October. Congratulations to president Jack Boyle, who was re-elected unopposed.

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Practising certificate renewal – don’t forget!

September 17, 2019

Advice from PPTA’s intrepid field officers on the importance of keeping your practising certificate up to date.

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Union-led professional development for members

September 17, 2019

PPTA general secretary Michael Stevenson on the multi-million dollar professional learning and development fund negotiated into the 2019 Secondary Teachers’ Collective settlement.

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Performance management and the accord

September 17, 2019

New Zealand Secondary Principals’ Council (NZSPC) chair James Morris talks about the teaching council, performance management and the work of the accord.