Education / March 2018
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Victoria University celebrates staff excellence
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Outstanding staff at Victoria University of Wellington have been honoured at the University's Staff Excellence Awards.
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Launch of Faculty of Health
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Victoria University of Wellington has officially launched its newest faculty, the Faculty of Health.
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Landscape Architecture students re-imagine Tory Street
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Tory Street is getting a temporary makeover with an installation based on a design by Victoria University of Wellington students being officially launched next week.
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Capital's knowledge economy an incubator for graduate employability
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Wellington and graduates working in the city are well-positioned to navigate technology-driven upheavals, according to a new report by Victoria University of Wellington researchers.
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Adjusting your sails for the winds of climate change
- Victoria University of Wellington
- A Dutch flood protection and water management expert provides insight at a Victoria public talk.
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Foundation Studies programme marks its first year
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Victoria's Foundation Studies programme, which offers a pathway to university study, has celebrated its one year anniversary.
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Weekly Wrap-up (Week 8 – Term 1)
- Wellington High School
- Dates to Remember Thursday 29 March: Learning Conversations Friday 30 March – Tuesday 3 April (includes Tuesday): Easter break Friday 13 April – Last day of Term 1 Term Dates 2018 Easter Tuesday, 3 April: Please note that Tuesday 3 April is a School Holiday TERM TWO Monday 30 April – Term 2 starts Wednesday 2 May – Junior Parent Teacher Interviews Monday 7 May – Senior Parent Teacher Interviews Monday 6 June – Open evening
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Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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We need to talk about workplace bullying
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Victoria research reveals a focus on managing complaints rather than preventing bullying in the first place
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Epic cycle challenge raises funds for mental health
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The Mental Health Foundation received a $2,400 boost this week thanks to Victoria Business School’s Dr John Randal’s epic ‘Everesting’ cycling fundraiser in the Hub.
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Orchestra Wellington and MIXT Create Groundbreaking Virtual...
- Orchestra Wellington
- Orchestra Wellington and MIXT Create Groundbreaking Virtual Reality Conductor Experience In a world first, Orchestra Wellington and Wellington interactive company MIXT are offering up the best seat in the house, although you won’t want to sit down!The world premiere of the Virtual Conductor Experience is launching at the CubaDupa Festival on Saturday 24th March from 12pm, open to the public and free of charge.If you stop by its shipping container installation on Leeds Street,the orchestra promises you a mind-blowing virtual arts experience,regardless of whether you’re eight or 80. Along with audio recorded by RNZ Concert, the 360° filming, editing and interactions were done by Wellington VR/AR specialists, MIXT, and puts the viewer at the centre of a symphony orchestra experience, and brings all the emotion of a multi-sensory challenge.“The finished product immerses you into the world of the symphony conductor, standing on the podium to lead a 90 piece orchestra as they perform the powerful Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky in front of a full 2000 person live audience,” says Orchestra Wellington’s Marketing Manager and project co-ordinator Marek Peszynski.Orchestra Wellington was an award winner in 2016 with its New Zealand made 360° video. With MIXT’s help, Peszynski believes it’s gone one better with the world’s first virtual orchestra video with a full live audience.“We wanted to move away from the novelty factor of VR technology by placing the user at the centre of a full live concert. That way the experience really puts people in the moment and feels one hundred percent real and unstaged."“More importantly we can visualise its use after the installation,with its applications in education and in accessibility of music. Butat CubaDupa we’re inviting everyone to step up and take the challenge,because once you’ve tried it you’re hooked."Following its CubaDupa release, the 360° virtual concert will launch for free home use later this month and its makers believe its appeal will extend beyond the city’s many lounge-room conductors.
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Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Big Visit to a Little City
- Capital E
- Some of Wellington’s youngest creative children had a special visit on Tuesday when Mayor Justin Lester stopped into Funington, Capital E’s crazy cardboard city of fun.
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Woman, feminist, theatre maker
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Award-winning director and Victoria University alumna Eleanor Bishop discusses theatre, feminism, and the ups-and-downs of a career as a director.
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Principal’s Message – Mid-Term 1, 2018
- Wellington High School
- It is hard to believe that we are already in the latter part of term 1 2018.
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Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Why New Zealand should ban internal combustion engines
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Bold and decisive actions are necessary if New Zealand is to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions substantially, write Public Policy Professor Jonathan Boston and research assistant Thomas Anderson.
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Athletics Carnival 2018
- Wellington High School
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Weekly Wrap-up (Week 7 – Term 1)
- Wellington High School
- Monday 19 March: Summer Tournament Week starts Thursday 29 March: Learning Conversations Friday 30 March – Tuesday 3 April (includes Tuesday): Easter break Term Dates 2018 Principal’s message — March 2018 It is hard to believe that we are already in the latter part of term 1 2018.
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Adam Art Gallery’s inaugural curatorial intern announced
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Victoria University of Wellington Art History student Lachlan Taylor has been selected to take up the inaugural curatorial internship at Adam Art Gallery Te Pātaka Toi.
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Victoria researchers develop exciting new vaccine adjuvant
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Research by a team of Victoria scientists could lead to improved immune responses and reduce side-effects for existing vaccines, as well as help build new ones.
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New global mindset required to tackle climate change
- Victoria University of Wellington
- A mindset of a shared responsibility for the planet is essential to bring transformative change in the fight against global warming, according to the organisers of the Pacific Climate Change Conference.
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Fisher Funds Two KiwiSaver Cash 4 Schools Scheme
- Wellington High School
- Wellington High School can receive a $20 payment from FF2 KS for each new KiwiSaver opened and linked to Wellington High School as well as a donation based on a % of funds invested. This donation is managed by FF2KS & paid to the nominated school through the year. Click Click here for the link for more information on the Cash4Schools scheme. Click here for the Nomination Form
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Scientists measure glaciers after record-beating summer
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Climate scientists and glaciologists are taking to the skies this week to find out how New Zealand’s glaciers are faring following this summer’s record-breaking warmth.
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Weekly Wrap-up (Week 6 – Term 1)
- Wellington High School
- Important Dates Thursday 15 March: College Sport Wellington Athletics Day (Western Zones) Thursday 29 March: Learning Conversations Friday 30 March – Tuesday 3 April (includes Tuesday): Easter break Term Dates 2018 Important Information Learning Conversations — 29 March An email was sent to all whānau and caregivers this week to invite you to book a session for a Learning Conversation with your student’s rōpū teacher. You can book your learning conversation session(s) now by going to https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and using the correct code(s) for your student(s): Juniors Year 9-10: Code f7ajr Seniors Years 11-13: Code q63q Please note: The Learning Conversation is a conversation between the student, the student’s rōpū teacher and parent(s) / caregiver(s). Students will only be at school on Thursday 29 March for their learning conversation. Each learning conversation takes 20 minutes During the conversation, we invite students to think, and make judgements about, their learning. The teacher will help the student to lead the discussion and reflect on progress so far. Students will develop up to three goals that they would like to achieve through this year. 2017 Year Books The 2017 Yearbooks have now arrived in school and will be distributed next week to all students, staff and families who have already ordered copies. Apologies for the delay with the publication — but we think they look great so we hope you’ll feel it was worth the wait! Entertainment Books You can order online www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/104r121 or you can hand your order form to Student Services with either cash or credit card details. Membership costs $65 and $13 goes towards our general fundraising efforts. Last call for photo orders If you haven’t yet handed in your photo order envelope, please do so as soon as possible – last day is 9th March, however Student Services will be collecting late orders next week only. You can still order online – parents please use the SHOOT KEY on your envelope. Simply Dental Simply Dental forms are available from reception to enrol with the on site Dental Caravan Service at Wellington High School. Unwell students We have had a steady stream of students coming to the sick bay this week, and there seems to be a virus/bug going around. Please keep your young person at home if they are unwell. This gives them time to recover and prevents the spread of illness around other students and staff. You can inform us of their absence via the WHS app, via phone (04) 802 7673 or via email: absences@whs.school.nz
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Victoria research reveals curricular holes in NCEA
- Victoria University of Wellington
- New research from Victoria University of Wellington reveals significant gaps in subject knowledge of Year 12 and 13 students undertaking the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA).
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Victoria launches augmented reality Literary Atlas
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Victoria University of Wellington’s latest foray into interactive digital design has launched at the 2018 Writers & Readers Festival.
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Victoria offering world's first restorative justice MOOC
- Victoria University of Wellington
- In a world first, Victoria is offering a free online course focused on restorative justice as part of its VictoriaX programme of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
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Quotas for women at the top, and the bottom
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Dr Amanda Reilly from Victoria's School of Accounting and Commercial Law suggests options to tackle New Zealand's 'profoundly depressing' gender inequality in the workplace.
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Victoria-led research vessel returns from Ross Sea expedition
- Victoria University of Wellington
- After two months in the Ross Sea, the Victoria University of Wellington-led JOIDES Resolution research vessel has returned carrying substantial new discoveries about the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.
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The conflicting interests of commentators
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Dr Bryce Edwards, a Research Associate in Victoria's Institute of Governance and Policy Studies and himself a political pundit, considers a threat to the credibility of our media and transparency of our government.
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A pragmatic approach to foreign policy
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Navigating Asia's increasingly complex geopolitics will limit New Zealand’s new idealism, writes Associate Professor David Capie, Director of Victoria's Centre for Strategic Studies.
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Weekly Wrap-up (Term 1 – Week 5)
- Wellington High School
- Important Dates for Term 1 Monday 5 March – Friday 9 March: Noho marae for 9 Riley and 9 Royal whānau Monday 5 March – Friday 9 March: ERO visiting WHS Wednesday 7 March: Western Zone Athletics Thursday 15 March: College Sport Wellington Athletics Day (Western Zones) Thursday 29 March: Learning Conversations Friday 30 March – Tuesday 3 April (includes Tuesday): Easter break Term Dates 2018 Ambassador Gwen Palmer-Steeds Gwen Palmer – Steeds is one of only six students from the Wellington Region to be selected by Zealandia for the Senior Ambassador Programme. Ranger, Sue Lum notes that “The calibre of applicants was extremely high and it was a privilege to meet such passionate and articulate young people during the interview process.” Gwen and her sister Ursula have established WHS’ first eco group through the Jane Goodall Institute Roots and Shoots program. They have invited speakers to WHS and organized a group of students to attend the Predator Control Workshop at EBIS on Thursday 1st March. Their latest initiative is to reduce and replace the use of wasteful plastic bags through direct action at school and in the community (using Boomerang Bags see below). We are fortunate to have such eco leaders and conservation minded students in our school and whanau.
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Launch of Kake Tonu Way
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The walkway between Victoria University of Wellington’s Boyd-Wilson Field and The Terrace has been officially renamed and launched as Kake Tonu Way.
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Student entrepreneurs showcase bright ideas
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Nine teams of budding entrepreneurs presented their business ideas in front of a sold-out crowd of businesspeople, investors and supporters at Viclink’s annual Victoria Entrepreneur Bootcamp showcase held at BizDojo.
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Blue-sky thinking in an overcast world
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Ten speakers from diverse backgrounds lay out their visions for 2070 at Victoria's Optimistic Futures event.
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Alarming projections for polar ice sheets
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Professor Tim Naish from Victoria's Antarctic Research Centre tells the second University co-hosted Pacific Climate Change Conference about 'the elephant in the room'.
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