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Remuneration and Recognition discussion for Primary Teacher Network at Manaia View School, Raumanga, WHANGAREI

February 15, 2012 from 4pm to 6pm
Be involved in the development of a model for a new pay structure.  Come along to share your ideas about the basic scale plus add ons such as qualifications and expertise.  What about the importance of mentoring and how should your level of experience be recognised?  Have a say!See More
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jan Lee

education forum

Otago Branch held an education forum in Dunedin and we attracted about 60 people.  We were thrilled with the outcome and the lively debate during our open session of questions.  I think some MPs were surprised at the negative response to National Standards by teachers.  Attending the forum were 2 Labour, 2 National, 2 Mana and 2 Greens, we were pleased with the response.  

My Year 3 class are working on the elections in our class, amazing when you use the staff at school and split…

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Posted by jan Lee on November 1, 2011 at 3:08pm

Joanne Christie Collyer

World Teachers' Day Saturday 29th October Town Basin Whangarei

While the weather was less than 'the winterless north' at first, a great day was had by all.  Thanks to Frances Nelson for speaking.  You are an inspiration!  It was also great to hear from the Support Staff team, lead by Dianna Boyle. Thanks must also go to Julie Findlay for her ECE input.  Then there were wonderful performances by children from Manaia View School, Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School, Hora Hora School, Kamo Intermediate and Wellsford School. What class acts!  Children were so… Continue

Posted by Joanne Christie Collyer on October 29, 2011 at 8:33pm

Joanne Christie Collyer

Primary Cluster meetings

Whangarei branch hosted three cluster meetings.  Unfortunately attendance was low, however we had good discussion about the remuneration and recognition report.  The principles helped us focus on what we consider to be important. Concerns about the lack of career pathways and the governments refusal to accept the Practice Based Attestation model were food for thought.  However as we lead up to our collective agreement negotiations next year, I hope more teachers share their opinions on the way… Continue

Posted by Joanne Christie Collyer on October 8, 2011 at 1:20pm

Katrina Alexander

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NZEI what a great annual meeting. Napier Branch really enjoyed every part of it...thank you National Exec superb job xx

 

Posted by Katrina Alexander on August 23, 2011 at 8:55pm

Joanne Christie Collyer

Perry Rush you are awesome!

To the 533 schools that have said no to National Standards, you rock!  To Perry Rush what an inspiration!

Posted by Joanne Christie Collyer on August 22, 2011 at 9:45am

Joanne Christie Collyer

Speak Up Rally at Civic Square Wellington

What an awesome event!  Perry Rush was a fantastic MC & Jonelle you led our singing superbly (sorry if I spelt your name wrong).  It was a fantastic celebration of our great education system and an empowering opportunity for members to share their support of our Great to Excellent campaign.  Thank you Stephanie Mills for allowing me to speak about teacher concerns regarding National Standards.  What awesome songs and such energy!  The Speak Up For Education festival was a great model for us… Continue

Posted by Joanne Christie Collyer on August 21, 2011 at 7:55pm

Kevin Rae

Speak up for Education

Attended 2 great events today at Cambridge and Hamilton, great work form both Branches. Have a look in the photo section.

Posted by Kevin Rae on August 13, 2011 at 8:23pm

Kay Schimanski

Great vids on NZEI main website

Hey, just visited NZEI main website (www.nzei.org.nz) to get info on Annual Meeting and watched the videos about National Standards on the main page.  They are great!  Short, to the point and gets you thinking... I'm going to show them to my colleagues at our next staff meeting.  Awesome work NZEI!

Posted by Kay Schimanski on August 10, 2011 at 4:43pm

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Andrew Turner

Performance Pay - "for teachers" vs "for schools" 1 Reply

At NZEI Annual Meeting 2011, Education Minister Anne Tolley stated "Performance Pay for teachers" was not on National's agenda. I am very concerned that we now sit back and think that battle is over…Continue

Tags: Education, Minister, National, Standards, Tolley

Started by Andrew Turner in National Standards. Last reply by auntiebarb67 Oct 28, 2011.

Joanne Christie Collyer

Speak Up for Education

Share your branch, AT or area council ideas. Whangarei is having a display sharing the great work our tamariki do. We also have seven schools singing in a mass choir on Monday 8 & Tuesday 9 to…Continue

Started by Joanne Christie Collyer in Advancing Quality Public Education Jul 27, 2011.

Joanne Christie Collyer

Beginning Teachers

A group of BT's & their tutor teachers attended an afternoon of information about YMN, the campaigns, 100000 conversations, National Standards, documentation requirements, registration, teachers…Continue

Started by Joanne Christie Collyer in Advancing Quality Public Education Jun 24, 2011.

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Provisionally Registered Teachers Seminar

Whangarei 4pm-6pm Manaia View School. It would be good to have experienced teachers support their BT's by being there with them.  Look forward to meeting you from your Whangarei Branch President.

Started by Joanne Christie Collyer in Advancing Quality Public Education Jun 14, 2011.

 
 
 

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