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Welcome to the Secondary Education portal
Information, resources and guidance, to support secondary teaching and learning.
On 27 May 2018, the Minister of Education, Hon Chris Hipkins, launched the NCEA Review to the public and asked New Zealanders to have their say on the future of NCEA. The public engagement phase closed almost five months later on 19 October.
We asked all New Zealanders to share their views and experiences of NCEA – the challenges, the successes, what they like, and what we can do better. We wanted to make sure that everyone’s voice has been heard.
We have seen a phenomenal amount of interest and engagement, with conversations about NCEA happening all across the country from many diverse voices. Thank you to everyone who has participated.
Over 16,000 people engaged directly in the NCEA Review, with 8,058 filling in a survey or detailed submission. Approximately 8,000 people attended a workshop, meeting, hui, fono, focus group, in-depth interview or debate.
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NCEA Review – End of public engagement
30 October 2018
On 27 May, the Minister of Education, Hon Chris Hipkins, launched the NCEA Review to the public and asked New Zealanders to have their say on the future of NCEA. The public engagement phase has just closed almost five months later on 19 October.
What is future focused schooling?
11 January 2018
In this NZC Online blog Maurie Abraham shares three principles of future focused schooling.
Waitangi Day resource page
11 January 2018
This resource page on NZC Online encourages you to consider how Waitangi Day can be celebrated with your students and the wider community, and how you can use the Treaty of Waitangi principle as a foundation of curriculum decision making at your school.
He Tohu
21 November 2017
In this EdTalk, Kate Potter, learning specialist at the National Library of New Zealand, talks about the new He Tohu exhibition, which brings together three of Aotearoa’s founding documents: the 1835 Declaration of Independence – He Whakaputanga, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the 1893 Women’s Suffrage Petition.
Graeme Aitken - Called to teaching at 15
21 November 2017
In this Radio NZ interview Professor Graeme Aitken reflects on his career in education and marvels at the impact that teachers can have on the lives of young people.FindMyPath tool
01 July 2016
On 30 June 2016 Minister Joyce and Minister Parata launched the FindMyPath tool.Secondary essentials
Curriculum information, tools, and resources to support New Zealand schools.
A series of Curriculum Guides to help design quality teaching and learning programmes.
New and updated NCEA support material and internal assessment resources.
Broad information covering NCEA standards and resources.
A portal to stories, reports, statistics, and reviews that support Māori learners achieve education success as Māori.
Four projects that support Maori students' success in English-medium schools.
Key resources
- NZ Curriculum Online
- Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
- Ka Hikitia
- Communities
- Educational Leaders
- Tū Rangatira
- Pasifika
- Secondary Education Gazette stories
- Ministry of Education resource catalogue – Down the back of the chair
To order Ministry of Education publications, please phone 0800660662
Transitions and pathways
Vocational pathways provide a clear framework for vocational options, and assistance in programme planning.
Career Education and Guidance in New Zealand Schools
Advice and support on providing effective career education and guidance in years 7 to 13.
Secondary students and school leavers – Education and training
Career information to help students at school, or for those making decisions about leaving.
Careers NZ – Career Education in Practice
A practical handbook to help schools manage and develop their career education programmes.
A Study of Students' Transition from Primary to Secondary Schooling
Learning workers: Young New Zealanders and early career development
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Passion projects
At St Hilda's Collegiate, every Year 9 student is mentored with someone from the local community and they work throughout the year on their Passion project.
Spotlight
NZC Online spotlights
NZC spotlights are mini professional learning sessions that focus on a specific aspect of The New Zealand Curriculum. Presented on Google Slides, NZC spotlights include short readings, videos, and follow up activities. Further resources are suggested at the end of each session for those who want to access more information.
NZC spotlights are designed for teachers and leaders in both primary and secondary schools. They can be used during staff meetings, department or syndicate meetings, Kāhui Ako / Communities of Learning workshops, and teacher only days. Individual teachers can use NZC spotlights to reflect on their own learning journey and to support teacher inquiries.
The spotlights developed to date include:
- NZC principles
- Māori achieving success as Māori
- Learner agency
- Growth mindset
- Universal Design for Learning