A couple of PD opportunities over the next 2 weeks

We still have 2 remaining learning events for teachers this term, don’t miss out on these wonderful opportunities to network and learn from others across the Kāhui Ako.

1. Unpacking NZ Histories - Thu 31st August is a great opportunity to continue to unpack this area.

2. Maths PLG #3 - Thu 7th September, it is really important that you try to get at least one Year 7&8 teacher from each school to this.

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Don't forget to book your Year 7&8 and Year 5&6 Students into the Mathematics competitions - links below.

THE GREAT MATHS CHALLENGE (Weeks 6 & 7)

When:

• Year 7/8 - Friday August 25th | 11am - 11.45am

• Year 5/6 - Wednesday August 30th | 11am - 11.45am

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What: An online maths quiz hosted online via ZOOM. We are aiming to have 500 students online, competing in teams in a fun mathematics quiz.

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Unpacking Aotearoa NZ Histories Workshop 2 (Week 7)

When: Thursday 31st August | 3.30 - 4.30

Where: St Patrick’s Kaiapoi

What: Join us for the second workshop exploring Te Mātaiaho and Aotearoa NZ Histories. - Email Pax - podowd@stpatkai.school.nz , to register

MATHS PLG #3 - TRANSITIONING FROM YEARS 7&8 TO HIGH SCHOOL (WEEK 8)

When: Thursday 7th September | 3.30 - 4.30

Where: Kaiapoi High School - Hosted by Lee Cate

What: The purpose of this PLG is to broaden our network between Primary and Secondary kaiako, with the intention of setting up observations in both primary and secondary kura in Term 4. This session will delve into the new Numeracy co-requisite that all students need to gain in order to achieve the NCEA levels. It will be helpful to see what the basis of these changes is and the importance of reasoning. We ask that year 7 & 8 teachers bring an overview summary of their yearly maths teaching programme with them so we can discuss the transition from primary to secondary. To register add your name to your school tab on this sheet

Te Rungapū Kōrero o Te Kāhui Kātote - SPEECH Competition

When: Wednesday 20th September | 6pm

Where: Kaiapoi High School - Auditorium

Speeches can be presented in either English or Te Reo Māori. The speech must either inform, persuade, or entertain. All speeches will be judged by the below criteria. Cue cards may be used but props are not permitted.

TERM 4

KEYNOTE SERIES #2 - Sir Ian Taylor

When: Tuesday 24th October | 3.30 - 5pm

Where: Kaiapoi High School, Auditorium

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to dig deeper into the history of Aotearoa with one of New Zealand's top storytellers.

Mathematics PLG #4 - 19th October

Mathematics PLG #5 - 2nd November

Mathematics PLG #6 - 9th November