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PPTA News March-April 2021

History shows how far we’ve come A doorway to the Māori world for teachers Ross Hope – PPTA service award Celebrating service to the union Hazel McIntosh – PPTA service award Reinvigorating activism in...

Posted in PPTA News: the magazine; Tagged PPTA service award, Promise to New Teachers, School Counsellors Conference, Subject associations forum, PPTA Education Conference; Posted 37 days ago by Matt Maguire Less than a minute to read

PPTA VP petitions Chris Hipkins on Teaching Council changes

As changes to the Teaching Council of Aotearoa certification process come into effect on February 1, 2021, the damage to teachers becomes a reality.

Posted in News; Tagged Teaching Council, Campaigns; Posted 3 months ago by Matt Maguire 1 Minute(s) to read

ERO report supports PPTA call for schools as community hubs

The findings of a new Education Review Office report support the PPTA's call to turn schools into hubs for their communities.

Posted in News; Tagged Schools as community hubs, ERO, Covid-19, Campaigns; Posted 4 months ago by Matt Maguire 2 Minute(s) to read

Secondary principals to vote on industrial action

Secondary principals today walked away from negotiations with the government. Negotiations for their collective agreement started in late May and to date, the unions have received no offer.

Posted 21 months ago by Matt Maguire 1 Minute(s) to read

A new offer on the table for secondary teachers

Secondary teachers have received a new offer from the government to settle the area school and secondary collective agreements.

Posted 23 months ago by Matt Maguire 2 Minute(s) to read

June 11 strike action cancelled

Update, June 7: Please note that the Year 10 rostering home planned for Tuesday 11 June is cancelled.

Posted 24 months ago by Matt Maguire 1 Minute(s) to read

How to support NZ’s Muslim communities

Mass murder at mosques in Christchurch on Friday targeted Muslim New Zealanders at worship. Here are some things you can do to support a devastated community.

Posted 2 years ago by Matt Maguire Less than a minute to read

Secondary Teachers Set Date for National Action

Secondary teachers have set a date for national action – 3 April.

Posted in Media releases; Posted 2 years ago by Matt Maguire 1 Minute(s) to read

Teachers support the young peoples' wellbeing report

Secondary teachers welcome the "What Makes a Good Life? Children and Young Peoples' View on Wellbeing" report and tautoko its findings.

Posted in Media releases; Posted 2 years ago by Matt Maguire 1 Minute(s) to read

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