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Sensible period of notice for Year 1 - 10 students' return to school
Schools in Alert Level 3 areas re-opening for Years 1-10 students have been given a much more realistic timeline than that provided recently for senior students.
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Teachers welcome NCEA changes
Secondary teachers are pleased the Government has listened to their concerns about the timing of changes to the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA).
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PPTA News: the Magazine, News
Issues and Organising seminar
PPTA activists converged on the Capital in August for two days of inspiration, motivation and collaboration
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It's time to get ya dot and dot ya kura
Secondary teachers are urging rangatahi (young people) to get their ira dot this weekend in Tāmaki Makaurau and take part in the 'Dot Ya Kura' competition ahead of the event.
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Re-opening of Level 3 schools next week a reckless decision
Secondary teachers are dismayed and angry at the Government’s announcement today that senior students in COVID-19 Alert Level 3 areas will return to the classroom from next Tuesday.
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Opportunity to write PPTA Te Wehengarua recent history
PPTA is calling for proposals to research and write the recent period of its history, culminating in the publication of a high quality book.
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PPTA News: the Magazine
Presidential Elections 2021
It’s time to vote for your president and junior vice-president.
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Mandatory vaccination for school sector a sensible safety move
PPTA Te Wehengarua supports the Government’s decision to make vaccination mandatory for everyone working in and visiting schools but more details are needed about how the requirements will work in practice.
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New Māori vice president role for PPTA Te Wehengarua
The secondary teachers’ union, PPTA Te Wehengarua, has created a new role of Māori vice president on its national executive.
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