Tē tōia, tē haumatia
Nothing can be achieved without a plan, workforce and a way of doing things This whakatauki speaks to the importance of having a ‘plan of attack’.
It could be used to guide conversation or lead a discussion in the planning of an event or community initiative.
Week 2 19 Ōketopa - 23 Ōketopa Cricket Regional Finals - Mon 19 SPACPAC Leaders Breakfast - Tues 20 Year 9ZOO trip - Tues 20 LEF's Due - Wed 21 DVC Exhibition - Thurs 22 - Fri 23 Māori and Pasifika awards evening - Thurs 22 Junior Writing Competition - Fri 23 L1 - 3 Art Exhibition - Fri 23 Pink Day - Fri 23 | Week 3 26 Ōketopa - 30 Ōketopa Labour Day - Mon 26 Level 1 - 3 Art Exhibition - Tues 27 Senior Clearance starts - Tues 27 Arts Awards evening - Wed 28 Spirit of Adventure - Thurs 29 - Tues 3 Zonta Sports Awards - Thurs 29 Trial Building Evac - p5 - Fri 30 Year 13 Leavers Dinner - Fri 30 SI Rugby Sevens Tournament - Sat 31 |
Assembly Mon - Year 13 (Gym) and Year 12 (PAC) Wed - Sports Awards | Assembly Mon - Wed - Sports, Cultural, Service colours |
Meeting Mon: HoLA Tues: Learning Area Thurs: Nil | Meeting Mon: Nil Tues: Professional Learning - Staff Thurs: PCT |
A quick summary reminder:
- New Qualifications & Timeline: The New Zealand Certificate of Education (NZCE) and New Zealand Advanced Certificate of Education (NZACE) will roll out for their first cohorts in 2029 and 2030, respectively, replacing credit accumulation with whole-subject qualifications.
- Curriculum-Driven Assessment: Qualifications will be aligned directly with the refreshed curriculum and guided by three standardized national components: Assessment Criteria, Grade Descriptors, and Assessment Guides (Te Arawhata Aromatawai).
- Whole-Subject Structure: Students earn a single subject grade determined by a balanced combination of a written exam and 2–3 non-exam assessments. Subject weightings will be either 50% exam / 50% coursework or 25% exam / 75% coursework.
- Grading & Endorsements: Achievement will be reported on a 6-point scale (A+ to E). Students passing at least 5 subjects can earn overall qualification endorsements:
- B Grade Endorsement: 5 subjects at C grade (with 3 at B or higher).
- A Grade Endorsement: 5 subjects at C grade (with 3 at A or higher).
- Reduced Teacher Workload: The model aims to reduce excessive marking and summative assessments, allowing teachers to focus more on teaching and learning.
- Late Term 1, 2027: Assessment criteria and transition details for affected cohorts released.
- Term 4, 2027: Full subject Assessment Guides and Grade Descriptors published (one year before implementation).
How to Create a Sketchnote
Prompt to copy/paste/edit for Step 1: Summarize the attached file into a one page bulleted list of the most important content. Be specific and to the point. Provide relevant examples. Audience is [define the sketchnote's audience]
Prompt to copy/paste edit for Step 2: Create a hand-drawn sketchnote visual summary of these notes. Use a pristine white paper background (no lines). The art style should be 'graphic recording' or 'visual thinking' using black ink fine-liners for clear outlines and text. Use colored markers (specifically teal, orange, and muted red) for simple shading and accents. Center the main title in a 3D-style rectangular box. Surround the title with radially distributed simple doodles, educational icons, stick figures, and graphs that explain the concepts. Use arrows to connect ideas. The text should be distinct, handwritten, all-caps printing, legible and organized like a professional brainstorming session. Format to print on A4 paper.
NOTE: Try other graphic styles for Step 2: 4 panel comic, infographic, chart, etc.
