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
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 >>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 >>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.
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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.
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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 >>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 >>16 September, 2009
Aspire Scholarships: Choice And Opportunity For Students
Hon Heather Roy speech to open applications for Aspire Scholarships; Beehive West Foyer, Parliament, Wellington; Wednesday, September 16 2009.
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The Changing Face Of Special Education
Hon Heather Roy speech to the Joint New Zealand and Australia Special Education Conference; Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington; Wednesday, September 16 2009.
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Opening Comments On Review Of Special Education
Hon Heather Roy speech to Sector and Stakeholders Group; Ministry of Education, Wellington; Thursday September 10 2009.
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Private Tertiary Education - Celebrating Success
Hon Heather Roy address to the New Zealand Association of Private Education Providers (NZAPEP) 2009 Annual Conference; Waipuna Conference Centre, Mt Wellington, Auckland; Wednesday, September 9 2009.
Read full speech >>31 August, 2009
Canada-Alberta International Vocational Education and Training Conference
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e whā. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Greetings from New Zealand.
Read full speech >>11 August, 2009
Auckland Secondary Principals’ Association
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e wha. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.
Read full speech >>11 August, 2009
Uniqueness And Innovation
Hon Heather Roy speech to Westmount School Auckland Campus; Miller Road, Mangere Bridge, Auckland; Tuesday, August 11 2009.
Read full speech >>8 August, 2009
Supporting Special Needs Students Into The Future
Hon Heather Roy launch of the new Transition Service for Secondary Aged Students in Christchurch; Ministry of Education, Riccarton, Christchurch; Friday, August 7 2009.
Read full speech >>6 August, 2009
International Education Conference
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e whā.
Read full speech >>5 August, 2009
The Importance Of Communication
Hon Heather Roy speech to Victoria University Research Luncheon on Early Childhood Communication Issues; Wellesley Hotel, Wellington; Wednesday August 5 2009.
Read full speech >>21 July, 2009
Making A Real Difference
Hon Heather Roy speech to the Southland Region Board of Trustees Annual General Meeting; Kelvin Hotel, Kelvin Street, Invercargill; Tuesday, July 21 2009.
Read full speech >>3 July, 2009
Auckland University Business School, Fisher and Paykel Auditorium
Thank you for your welcome. I am pleased to be able to speak at your conference. I am going to talk about the strategic direction for tertiary education in New Zealand as well as some specific areas of interest to students, such as the student loan scheme repayment bonus and changes to the way Inland Revenue administers student loans.
Read full speech >>3 July, 2009
New Zealand Principals Federation Conference
I am delighted to be invited to speak with you about Government priorities, and issues of concern to you including National Standards, leadership issues, professional development for principals and updates from the Taumata.
Read full speech >>20 June, 2009
Going For Gold
Hon Heather Roy opening address to the SPELD New Zealand National Conference; Quality Hotel Plymouth International, New Plymouth; Saturday, June 20 2009.
Read full speech >>20 May, 2009
'Adult and Community Education'
Community Colleges Conference; Grace Hotel; Sydney, Australia
Read full speech >>6 May, 2009
Keynote address to Australian Schools Education & Early Childhood Congres
E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga hau e wha.Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa.
Read full speech >>27 April, 2009
Principals’ Study Tour, Mercure Hotel, Auckland
Good morning everyone and thank you for your warm welcome. I am delighted to be here with you all today as Minister of Education to open your 2009 Study Tour.
Read full speech >>22 April, 2009
Opening of the New Zealand Vocational Education and Training Research Forum 2009
Opening of the New Zealand Vocational Education and Training Research Forum 2009 Rutherford House, Victoria University of Wellington
Read full speech >>21 April, 2009
Ngarimu VC & Maori Battalion Memorial Scholarship Awards
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e wha. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.
Read full speech >>8 April, 2009
Celebrating Community Spirit
Speech to celebrate the completion of the Sensory Panels Project; Maitai School, Tasman Street, Nelson; Wednesday, April 8 2009.
Read full speech >>6 April, 2009
Speech notes: NZ Graduate School of Education (NZGSE) 6/4/09
Thank you Andrew for inviting me to speak with graduates about what the Government expects from teachers to lift educational standards.
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