18 November, 2009
ORRS Extension For 400 Students
Hon Heather Roy speech to launch ORRS Extension; Fergusson Intermediate, Upper Hutt; Wednesday November 18 2009.
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Associated Ministers
- Anne Tolley - Minister
- Pita Sharples - Associate Minister
- Heather Roy - Associate Minister
18 November, 2009
400 More Students To Receive ORRS
Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy today announced that the Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Schemes (ORRS), which provide support to students with high special education needs, will be extended to include another 400 students around the country who have missed out by frustratingly narrow margins in the past.
Read full release >>13 November, 2009
Waimokoia School to close
Waimokoia Residential School in Auckland is to close, Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced.
Read full release >>13 November, 2009
Minister Announces Gifted & Talented Advisory Group
Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy today announced the appointment of the Gifted & Talented Advisory Committee which will provide advice on education tailored to gifted and talented students and to strengthen partnerships across the Education sector in New Zealand.
Read full release >>13 November, 2009
Sharing Learning And Celebrating Differences
Hon Heather Roy address to the celebration of the Te Awamutu College Satellite; Te Awamutu College, Alexandra St, Te Awamutu; Friday, November 13 2009.
Read full speech >>11 November, 2009
$29.8 million boost for school buildings
Education Minister Anne Tolley has today announced additional funding of $29.8 million for new buildings at 27 schools across New Zealand.
Read full release >>10 November, 2009
Science Olympiads Of New Zealand
Hon Heather Roy speech to launch of Science OlympiaNZ (SONZ); Parliament; Tuesday, November 10 2009.
Read full speech >>2 November, 2009
Minister signs education agreement with China
Education Minister Anne Tolley and China's Ambassador to New Zealand, Mr Zhang Limin, today signed an education agreement at Parliament which focuses on enhancing education research, science and technology links between New Zealand and China.
Read full release >>30 October, 2009
Alternative Education contracts to be extended
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that Alternative Education contracts with schools will be extended for 2010.
Read full release >>30 October, 2009
Minister acknowledges World Teachers Day
Education Minister Anne Tolley has acknowledged the valuable work being done by New Zealand's teachers as they celebrate World Teachers Day.
Read full release >>29 October, 2009
Minister Welcomes OAG Report On Special Education
Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy today welcomed the tabling in Parliament of a report by the Auditor-General on the Ministry of Education's management of four initiatives to support school-age students it assesses as having the highest level of special need.
Read full release >>29 October, 2009
Extension for teacher registration targets
The timeframe for achieving the 80 per cent teacher registration target in teacher-led, centre-based Early Childhood Education (ECE) services has been extended to 2012, Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced.
Read full release >>23 October, 2009
Overcoming The Challenges In Special Education
Hon Heather Roy speech to launch the Curriculum Exemplars for Learners with Special Education Needs; Brentwood Hotel, 16 Kemp St, Kilbirnie, Wellington; Friday, October 23 2009.
Read full speech >>23 October, 2009
Learning - The Secret Of Success
Hon Heather Roy speech to the Learning State Graduation 2009 Ceremony; St James Theatre, Courtney Place, Wellington; Thursday, October 22 2009.
Read full speech >>23 October, 2009
National Standards to benefit children and parents
Prime Minister John Key and Education Minister Anne Tolley today launched the National Standards in reading, writing and maths, which will help ensure students leave school with the skills they need to succeed.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
Trades academy set to open in Wellington
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that Wellington Institute of Technology will be the base for one of five new trades academies set to open in 2011.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
Agriculture trades academy set to open in 2011
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that Taratahi Agricultural Centre will be the base for one of five new trades academies set to open in 2011.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
Trades academy set to open in the Catlins
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that Catlins Area School will be the base for one of five new trades academies set to open in 2011.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
Trades academy set to open in the Waikato
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that the Waikato will be the base for one of five new trades academies set to open in 2011.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
Trades academy set to open in Northland
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that Northland College will be the base for one of five new trades academies set to open in 2011.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
Five new trades academies with more to come
Education Minister, Anne Tolley, has announced the five successful applicants selected to open trades academies in 2011.
Read full release >>13 October, 2009
Consultation on closure of Felix Donnelly College
Education Minister Anne Tolley has asked the Commissioner of Auckland's Felix Donnelly College to begin consultation on the school's possible closure.
Read full release >>7 October, 2009
Ulearn Conference
I am delighted to be here today to open this, the fifth annual ULearn conference and my first as Minister of Education.
Read full speech >>6 October, 2009
School-leaver data shows need for National Standards
The school-leaver statistics released by the Ministry of Education show the need for National Standards to lift achievement levels says Education Minister Anne Tolley.
Read full release >>1 October, 2009
OAG report on 2008 school transport tender process
Education Minister Anne Tolley has welcomed the release of the Auditor-General's report, following an inquiry into the Ministry of Education's 2008 school transport tender process.
Read full release >>30 September, 2009
Next steps for closure of Aorangi School
Education Minister Anne Tolley has decided that Aorangi School in Christchurch should close.
Read full release >>30 September, 2009
PPTA conference
Since I last spoke to you a year ago, New Zealand has experienced significant changes as well as significant challenges.
Read full speech >>29 September, 2009
NZEI conference
Thank you for your warm welcome, and for inviting me to speak with you today.
Read full speech >>28 September, 2009
Standards plus Inclusive Education Conference
Making Inclusive Education Happen — Ideas for Sustainable Change
Read full speech >>24 September, 2009
Funding confirmed for tertiary high school
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced initial funding for the new tertiary high school at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), the first programme of its kind in New Zealand.
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