Education / April 2025
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The promise of urban agriculture: reconnecting cities with their food
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Instead of letting urban sprawl consume productive land, we could design cities and towns that embrace urban agriculture—from rooftop gardens to vertical farms, writes Isabella Mendonca.
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SWIS Newsletter #6 | 30 April 2025
- South Wellington Intermediate School
- Tēnā koutou, Tālofa lava, Konnichiwa, Fakaalofa atu, As-salāmu ‘alaykum, Kia orāna, Hola, Mālō e lelei! Dear Parents & Whānau, Welcome to Term 2. I hope you and your whanau had a relaxing break over the holidays and are ready for another busy term! Please check … The post SWIS Newsletter #6 | 30 April 2025 appeared first on South Wellington Intermediate School.
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Kānuka extract shows promise in reducing medication’s side effects
- Victoria University of Wellington
- An extract from the native kānuka plant could help reduce the side effects of a drug used in organ transplants, new research has found.
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Accidental activation of lockdown alarm
- Wellington High School
- During servicing this morning, the lockdown alarm was accidentally triggered for a short time by the technician. The situation was resolved swiftly and students continued to class as normal at 12.20pm. Should you or your young person have any concerns or questions as a result of this, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
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Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Accidental activation of lockdown alarm
- Wellington High School
- During servicing this morning, the lockdown alarm was accidentally triggered for a short time by the technician. The situation was resolved swiftly and students continued to class as normal at 12.20pm. Should you or your young person have any concerns or questions as a result of this, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
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Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Te Herenga Waka strengthens Pacific connections through new partnership with the Université de la Polynésie française
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has deepened its commitment to regional collaboration through the signing of a new framework agreement with the University of French Polynesia (Université de la Polynésie française—UPF), a key partner in the Nārua project.
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Documentary on modern sorcery violence aims to shift beliefs
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Many of us think witches being burned at the stake is a thing of the past, but there’s an enclave in the South-Pacific where innocent people today face violence and persecution due to accusations of witchcraft.
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Reefs in the ‘middle’ light zone along NZ’s coast are biodiversity hotspots
- Victoria University of Wellington
- We're discovering more about the diverse marine communities that live around our coast—many of these communities are largely unprotected from human impacts, writes James Bell.
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Now Showing: The Inverlochy Collective
- Inverlochy Art School
- The Inverlochy Collective brings together tutors, studio artists, staff, and committee members from Inverlochy Art School, offering a glimpse into the rich variety of styles and interests that shape the work of the talented artists who help sustain the school’s vibrant creative...
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Inverlochy Art School, 3, Inverlochy Place, Aro Valley, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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They see me rollin’, they learnin’
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The School of Psychology’s innovative mobile help desk, fondly known as the Badger Cart, is bringing support directly to students.
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Easter break closure and library hours
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The University is closed from 5 pm, Thursday 17 April—7.30 am, Wednesday 23 April for the Easter break.
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Cost cutting risks children’s learning and wellbeing
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Comment: Early childhood education services should never be considered merely a business proposition, write Carmen Dalli, Jenny Ritchie, and Linda Mitchell.
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Law change means owners will no longer be responsible for tourism accidents on their land—but they never really were
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Comment: A planned change to health and safety legislation aims to protect landowners from a risk they never really faced, write Chris Peace, Danaë Anderson, and Joanne Crawford.
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Key dates – Term 2, 2025
- Wellington High School
- Term 2 will start on Monday 28 April. It is a busy term and there are a few key dates, and adjustments to some school days, that we’d like you to note: Monday 28 April: Junior student parent-teacher meetings 2.00pm-6.00pm. School will close at 1.20pm. Monday 19 May: Senior student parent-teacher meetings 2.00pm-6.00pm. School will […]
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Key dates – Term 2, 2025
- Wellington High School
- Term 2 will start on Monday 28 April. It is a busy term and there are a few key dates, and adjustments to some school days, that we’d like you to note: Monday 28 April: Junior student parent-teacher meetings 2.00pm-6.00pm. School will close at 1.20pm. Monday 19 May: Senior student parent-teacher meetings 2.00pm-6.00pm. School will […]
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PlayHQ public holiday closures in April
- Capital E
- Coming up this April, PlayHQ will be closed for several public holidays.
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Celebrating a 5000+ turnout at Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day
- Capital E
- Our Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day 2025 celebration was a spectacular event! We’re thrilled to share that 5,000+ people came along to Queens Wharf to join in the festivities with us this March.
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SWIS Newsletter #5 | 11 April 2025
- South Wellington Intermediate School
- Tēnā koutou, Tālofa lava, Konnichiwa, Fakaalofa atu, As-salāmu ‘alaykum, Kia orāna, Hola, Mālō e lelei! Dear Parents & Whānau, This term has flown by and I’d like to say a special thank you to all the whānau who have helped out in various ways, including … The post SWIS Newsletter #5 | 11 April 2025 appeared first on South Wellington Intermediate School.
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The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 11, 2025)
- Wellington High School
- Discover the rich culture of Japan through the lens of our language students. Run, skip or walk to raise awareness and funds for the Cancer Society. Applaud the academic achievements of students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and tune into the melodic musical experiences at Tauranga and Castlepoint. This and much more in the end of term Wrap Up.
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Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 11, 2025)
- Wellington High School
- Discover the rich culture of Japan through the lens of our language students. Run, skip or walk to raise awareness and funds for the Cancer Society. Applaud the academic achievements of students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and tune into the melodic musical experiences at Tauranga and Castlepoint. This and much more in the end of term Wrap Up.
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Newsletter / T1 Week 10 / Friday 11th April 2025
- Thorndon School
- Tēnā koutou e te whānau o Te Kura o Pipitea! Mālō le soifua manuia, Warm greetings to our Thorndon School community, Welcome to the...
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Goodbye Topsy Turvy
- Capital E
- As we enter Autumn, it’s nearly time to say haere rā to our play activation Topsy Turvy.
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Principal’s Message – End of Term 1, 2025
- Wellington High School
- You will receive an email this week indicating your student’s attendance for this term. The government has emphasised that attendance is crucial for achievement and I agree with the strong messaging around this. I have been saying the same for many years as I have looked at data that shows the link between attendance and […]
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Principal’s Message – End of Term 1, 2025
- Wellington High School
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Rural Māori students fulfil their dream of studying technology
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Information management services provider TEAM IM NZ has sponsored two new undergraduate scholarships for Māori school leavers who wish to study STEM-related subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
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Te Herenga Waka community supports tuatara research at Zealandia
- Victoria University of Wellington
- More than 700 people from the Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington alumni community attended a friends and family event on Saturday 22 March.
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Yes, data can produce better policy—but it’s no substitute for real-world experience
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Comment: Data often lacks the depth, context, and responsiveness needed to drive real-world change, writes Anna Matheson.
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New maps show coastal sites with high rates of subsidence and increased flood risk as sea-levels rise
- Victoria University of Wellington
- High resolution maps pinpoint coastal sites in major cities that are sinking faster than previously thought.
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Sensorium: Drawn Scores
- Inverlochy Art School
- The IAS Community Gallery is excited to present Sensorium: Drawn Scores by Maria O'Toole. This exhibition features a series of small works on paper, highlighting O'Toole's signature style of abstract, emotionally resonant pieces. Her drawing process is deeply intuitive, responding to...
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The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 10, 2025)
- Wellington High School
- Spend an outstanding and spirited week on Lake Tikitapu competing at the Waka Ama Nationals. Watch our Floorball teams excel against some of the top teams in the country. Support our composting endeavours as our hard working school worms munch through the microbes. This and much more in this week's Wrap Up.
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Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 10, 2025)
- Wellington High School
- Spend an outstanding and spirited week on Lake Tikitapu competing at the Waka Ama Nationals. Watch our Floorball teams excel against some of the top teams in the country. Support our composting endeavours as our hard working school worms munch through the microbes. This and much more in this week's Wrap Up.
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SWIS Newsletter #4 | 3 April 2025
- South Wellington Intermediate School
- Tēnā koutou, Tālofa lava, Konnichiwa, Fakaalofa atu, As-salāmu ‘alaykum, Kia orāna, Hola, Mālō e lelei! Dear Parents & Whānau, What an awesome couple of weeks! A huge thank you to all the staff and the parent helpers who made our Term 1 EOTC week such … The post SWIS Newsletter #4 | 3 April 2025 appeared first on South Wellington Intermediate School.
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Ngā Mokopuna to star in TV show about Māori architecture
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Professor of Architecture Derek Kawiti is hosting a TV show examining the influence of Māori design concepts on Aotearoa’s contemporary built environment—and Ngā Mokopuna is set to play a starring role.
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School Name in Te reo Māori
- Wellington Girls' College
- Creating a new Te Reo name for Wellington Girls’ College...
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Wellington Girls' College, Pipitea Street, Pipitea, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Cancer during Covid inspires survivor to participate in Relay for Life
- Victoria University of Wellington
- In early 2020, at the age of 14, Kyrith Reynolds was diagnosed with cancer. They had just begun high school, and the COVID-19 lockdowns were starting.
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Living in ‘garbage time’: when 500 million Chinese change their spending habits, the world feels it
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Comment: Financial anxiety is causing young Chinese to change their spending habits—and that has global implications, writes Christian Yao.
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‘Thursday Kai Cafe’ at Onslow College
- Onslow College
- Onslow Staff are very lucky in lots of ways – cool kids to teach, great support staff, inspiring leadership, but one of the very best things about working at Onslow are the fabulous students who run Kai Cafe every Thursday at Interval. Most of these ākonga use learning support in some way, but one […] The post ‘Thursday Kai Cafe’ at Onslow College appeared first on Onslow College.
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Wellington’s new indie game studio with a literary twist
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Associate Professor Zach Dodson, co-founder of the Visual Narrative Lab at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, has launched independent game studio Interactive Tragedy, Limited.
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