Gallagher partners with New Zealand Catholic Education Office to protect what matters most
Leading security manufacturer, Gallagher, has entered into a long-term collaborative agreement with the New Zealand Catholic Education Office (NZCEO) as a major sponsor to help support and promote the aspirations of future generations within the Catholic and wider integrated schools’ sector that NZCEO serve. Click here to download the Media Release. [...]
Essential Property Maintenance Package
Essential Property Maintenance Package (EPMP) Key information about EPMP funding: A formal agreement was signed between APIS and the Ministry of Education (MoE) for the provision of the Essential Property Maintenance Package (EPMP). This fund will be paid in two tranches to APIS. Unlike the state system School Investment [...]
Dr Kevin Shore is new CEO of Catholic Education Office
Dr Kevin Shore has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the NZ Catholic Education Office, replacing Mr Paul Ferris QSM, who is retiring at a date to be set later this year. Dr Shore will be Chief Executive of both NZCEO and the Association of Proprietors of Integrated [...]
Congratulations to Students and Teachers
Erika Fairweather, Kavanagh College, Dunedin, won a gold medal in the 200m freestyle race at the Junior World Swim championships. To see her on TVNZ sports click here St Peter's College, Auckland won a gold award at the NZ Concert Band National Festival. Connor Gallagher won a bronze medal at the 51st International Chemistry Olympiad [...]
Nikki Kaye’s Press Release – Court action looming over state integrated schools
Court action looming over state integrated schools The Government’s recent school infrastructure announcement excludes State Integrated Schools which they believe breaches their agreement with the Crown, National’s Education Spokesperson Nikki Kaye says. “Education Minister Chris Hipkins has said State Integrated Schools can use attendance dues to modernise or upgrade their [...]
Education News
PRIME MINISTER'S VOCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has launched the Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award. The award aims to raise the status of vocational study and recognise the achievements of students excelling in vocational education. The award award and $2000 prize money can be presented to the top [...]
Beyond Conflict: Evolution, Science and God – Conference
The Theology Programme at the University of Otago along with New Zealand Christians in Science is hosting a conference on Theology and Science: Beyond Conflict: Evolution, Science & God
Policy Update
A NEW WAY TO DELIVER LEARNING SUPPORT New Zealanders want an education system where all children and young people can take part in education and can learn and achieve, whatever their needs or differences. One in five children and young people need some kind of learning support. The Learning Support [...]
Congratulations to Students and Teachers
St Mary's College, Auckland: Taumaia Malolo, Danika Manse and Tyler Tevaga have been named in the Samoa U16 Girls Basketball team, which will compete in the FIBA Asia Championship. Marian College, Christchurch: Brie Ellen Harding and the Canterbury Baby Hawks placed second at the world Softball Championships. Kate Taylor has been [...]
Becoming an Integrated School – Resource
If you wish to find out further information on how to become a state-integrated school, please click here which will take you to the Ministry of Education website. If you wish to discuss this process with the CEO of Association Of Proprietors of Integrated Schools, Paul Ferris, please contact him [...]
Congratulations to Students and Teachers
Chelsea Oliver, Baradene College Baradene College, Auckland: Chelsea Oliver, has been selected in the NZ Women's Youth Water Polo team. Caitlin Potter (Y10) has been chosen to represent NZ at the Dance World Cup. Katie Bull (Y12) and Jenna Whiteman (Y10) Hip Hop troupe won a Gold Medal [...]
Congratulations to Schools and Students
Baradene College, Auckland: Vika Koloto has been selected for the NZSS Netball team. Lucy Burrell has been selected in the NZ rowing Junior Team which will compete in the World Championships in Tokyo. Emily Carr and Kate Vernal recently played in the NZ U18 Women's Ice Hockey Team at the [...]
Tomorrow’s Schools submission from APIS
APIS is sharing its response to the Our Schooling Futures: Stronger Together report to all its stakeholders as a way of engaging with our Proprietors and Schools. Our submission has focused on the potential challenges for integrated schools if changes are implemented. Please click here to read our letter Please [...]
Condolences from Pope Francis
His Holiness Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the injury and loss of life caused by the senseless acts of violence at two Mosques in Christchurch, and he assures all New Zealanders, and in particular the Muslim community, of his heartfelt solidarity in the wake of these attacks. [...]
Policy Update
STUDENT PRIVACY The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has asked us to share their Back to school FAQs, which provides guidance around student information. Link here. Example questions are: Can a school give student information to a DHB dental service? Can a school publish a child’s information? Can a school put parent [...]
Congratulations to Schools and Individuals
Pompallier Catholic College, Whangarei: At the NZSS para-athlete event, Daniel Meyer won gold in the shot put. He also won silver in the discus with a NZ record for his classification. St Francis Xavier Catholic School, Whangarei: Tamatea Davis, Keakealani Seve and Luka Roulston competed at the Waka Ama Nationals at Lake [...]
July 2018 Roll Report
There are 90,974 students in state integrated schools in New Zealand, which represents 11.3% of the schooling network. Of these, 42% are Y1-6 Primary students, 41% Y9-13 Secondary students and the remainder (17%) Y7-8 Intermediate level students, who may be in primary or secondary schools. The number [...]
AIS NZ Newsletter
Please find below the final AIS NZ newsletter for 2018. Click here to download a PDF copy.
Congratulations to Students & Teachers
Baradene College, Auckland: won the Girls Lotto Premier Tournament (football). Student Hannah Pilley was co-Golden Boot recipient for the tournament and Most Valuable Player for the school. Sacred Heart College, Auckland: won the Boys Lotto Premier Tournament (football). Student Jack Duncan was Most Valuable Player for the school. St Mary’s College, Auckland: Senior [...]
RSTAANZ Executive Committee
The following have been elected on the Religious Studies Teachers Association of Aotearoa New Zealand (RSTAANZ) Executive Committee for 2019-2020. Our congratulations and best wishes for them in their work: Andrew Murray (Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth) Vice President Colin MacLeod (National Centre for Religious Studies) Amjad Ali (Al-Madinah [...]
Policy Update
TEACHING COUNCIL ELECTIONS A reminder that nominations for the new board of the Teaching Council open 23 November and close 25 January. Voters in seven teaching sectors will elect seven board members, one teacher and one principal from the primary and secondary sectors, one teacher and one leader from early [...]
Sound of Silence
Check out this fantastic end of year song made for the KingsWay College Year 13 Graduates:
Policy Update
SCHOOL PAYMENT REQUESTS School payment requests may vary from school to school but there is no charge for education at a state integrated school for domestic students aged 5 – 19 years. Proprietors of integrated schools may charge attendance dues, which are enforceable, but the level of these must not [...]
Congratulations to Students & Teachers
Ashley Springer, Kingsway College, Auckland Kingsway College, Auckland: Ashley Springer (Y11) has been selected for the NZSS U17 Girls Football team. Nathan Fullerton (Y8) won best guitarist ‘Killer Guitarist’ at the National Rockshop Bandquest 2018. St Peter’s College, Auckland: Angus Nicholson (Y9) has been selected in the NZ U15 Lacrosse team. Niko [...]
Leadership and Vision in a state-integrated school
In a recent edition of the NZSTA monthly magazine STAnews, one of our state-integrated schools featured: Leadership and Vision in a state-integrated school Maria Adams, one of our NZSTA Study Award winners for 2018, is a proprietor’s representative on the board of trustees at St Joseph’s School, Kaikōura. Maria attended [...]