Week 9 - Term 3 - 2022

 Kaua e mate wheke mate ururoa

Don't die like a octopus, die like a hammerhead shark

Octopus are renown for their lack of resistance when being captured, however a hammerhead shark will fight bitterly to the end, to the point that when you fillet it fresh, its meat quivers. Commonly used to encourage someone not to give up, no matter how hard the struggle is.

Week 9 19 Mahuru - 23 Mahuru Senior School examinations - All Week National Reader's Cup - Tues 20 Year 10 Numeracy Exam - Fri 23 in the Gym period 1. Students will be returning to class throughout period 2.	Week 10 26 Mahuru - 30 Mahuru Queen's Memorial Day (No school) - Mon 26 Commonwealth Youth NZ - Tues 27 Tou201 and 301 trip to Akaroa - Tues 27 Year 12 Drama Production Day - Wed 28 - Thurs 29 Level 1 Art Portfolios due - Thurs 29 Muslim Parents Hui - Thurs 29 Senior Writing Competition - Fri 30 End of Term 3!!!!!!
Assembly -  Year 10 - PAC	Assembly -
Meeting  Learning Area	Meeting  Learning Area (if needed)

Information for Staff

1. To end Te wiki o Te Reo Māori I have gone with the whakatauaki " Kaua e mate wheke mate ururoa". As the marking sets in, just remember we are nearly there. I have worked out that I have only 11 lessons left with my seniors!

2. Being Resilient - Characteristics of Resilient Schools - Derek Wenmoth has just released his new paper which  "provides guidance for school leaders as they seek to work with their staff and communities to design the systems, structures and processes required to ensure they are able to continue providing high quality learning experiences for their students in the wake of any disruption they experience, be that short or long-term, impacting all or some of their staff and/or students.

The paper addresses three key areas; culture, practice and structure, which are further broken down into nine sections that are intended to provide a provocation for further inquiry and action as you work towards becoming a more resilient organisation."

3. Lunch Break PD - short sessions to help you upskill
This session will take you through a range of Google Suite Add-ons in Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Forms that support learners of all ages. You will: - Learn about a range of different add-ons from within Google Docs, Slides and Forms - Create by taking time to play with some add-ons that may enhance learning for your ākonga - Then take action as you challenge yourself by choosing an add-on you could use with your learners - And give it a go! Access the slides here

Week 8 - Term 3 - 2022

 Kia Kaha te Reo Māori - Let's make the Māori language strong

Week 8 12 Mahuru - 16 Mahuru Māori Language Week Sports/Cultural Photos - Mon 12 - Tues 13 Get 2 Go Challenge - Mon 12 Kapa Haka in the Quad - Wed 14 Senior School examinations begin - Thurs 15 MCAT - mathematics exam - Thurs 15	Week 9 19 Mahuru - 23 Mahuru Senior School examinations - All Week National Reader's Cup - Tues 20 Year 10 Numeracy Exam - Fri 23 in the Gym period 1. Students will be returning to class throughout period 2.
Assembly -  Year 11, 12 and 13 in the Gym - Examination information	Assembly -  Year 10 - PAC
Meeting  Staff - Focus on Literacy, ANZH and thank you from ImpactED afternoon tea	Meeting  Learning Area

Information for Staff

1. Get ready for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - you could start with 

a. Test your mātauranga
Take this quiz by Te Papa and see where your te reo knowledge is at!

b. Download the Kūpu app
The picture-taking app Kūpu uses Google’s machine learning software to show people the Māori words for the objects around them – and it’s free via the Apple and Android app stores. If you have a phone that allows it, we recommend you check this out!

c. Some further ideas can be found at https://www.reomaori.co.nz/ideas

2. ImpactED are excited to be able to offer a free hui, which is also eligible for the PPTA travel and expenses grant 

If you feel like some free gin, and a winter escape in the holidays then feel free to join us in Methven or Timaru for our free #makeanimpact hui. https://www.impacted.co.nz/makeanimpact-hui-2022/

 

The PPTA has a grant available to help eligible kaiako cover costs (travel, accommodation, meals, and childcare) when attending Subject Association run events. The DSTA is a registered Subject Association, meaning the impactED hui is eligible for this funding; however, you will need to apply to the PPTA directly for reimbursement – please follow this link to find out more and to apply for preapproval.  

3. The text for all push notifications has been updated and Classroom action options, such as “Join class” or “View comment" have been enhanced. With this update, Classroom push notifications are much clearer and more actionable. | 

Click here to read about customising Notifications in Google Classroom.

Insert Google Maps place chips into Google Docs

Last year, Google added the ability for you to insert a Google Maps place chip into a Google Doc by pasting a Maps link directly into the document. Now, you can insert place chips into your Docs using the @ menu. 

Week 7 - Term 3 - 2022

 E rua tau ruru, e rua tau wehe, e rua tau mutu, e rua tau kai.

Two seasons of drought, two seasons of scarcity, two seasons of crop failure, two seasons of plenty.

This whakataukī seems relevant to this year because although there have been hard and uncertain times, if you carry on working in a focused way, you will have your day of good fortune. 

Week 7 5  Mahuru - 9 Mahuru Tongan Language Week Academic Week Otago Uni Course Planning - Mon 5 Year 13 Drama Production - Tues 6 - Wed 7 Non Uniform Day - Tues 6 Academic Quiz - Quad AUT Course Planning - Wed 7 UC Open Day - Fri 9 Year 12 Geography BBQ Lunch - Fri 9	Week 8 12 Mahuru - 16 Mahuru Māori Language Week Sports/Cultural Photos - Mon 12 - Tues 13 Get 2 Go Challenge - Mon 12 Kapa Haka in the Quad - Wed 14 Senior School examinations begin - Thurs 15 MCAT - mathematics exam - Thurs 15
Assembly -  Year 10 - Gym Year 13 - PAC	Assembly -  Year 11, 12 and 13 in the Gym - Examination information
Meeting  HOLA - Leadership PLD (1.30 - 4.30) - Mon Junior HODs and TWH - Mon Learning Area - Tues	Meeting  Staff - Focus on Literacy, ANZH and thank you from ImpactED afternoon tea

Information for Staff

1. Mana Ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori - Resource Toolkit 2 - where even to begin? You will find resources to help on your journey, including a podcast, interactive PDF and video to watch.

2. Contract Vacancies at NZQA

Contract vacancies available with NZQA are advertised on our NZQA website – including markers, verifiers, panel leaders and examiners, and materials developer roles for several NCEA and NZ Scholarship subjects.