Learning Space | Fundraising
Learning Space |Events Diary
40 HOUR FAMINE More than 2.5 million Kiwis have participated in what is arguably New Zealand’s most successful and iconic fundraising drive during the past four decades. Through their generosity, $72 million has been raised for World Vision’s emergency and sustainable development work around the world. “We are extraordinarily appreciative to the millions of Kiwis who’ve helped us improve and save lives over the past 40 years. For a little country, we have managed to make a huge difference in the fight against poverty,” says World Vision CEO Chris Clarke. This year’s 40 Hour Famine will begin at 8pm on Friday, May 23 and end at midday Sunday, May 25. The money raised will go to Malawi in south-east Africa which is in the midst of a severe food crisis brought on by extreme weather conditions. Further, one in eight children there don’t make it to their fifth birthday. The funds will be used to address issues of food insecurity and nutrition, as well as long-term sustainable agriculture projects and community health initiatives. “We really encourage any Kiwi who has ever participated to help Malawi this year. You can do the Famine yourself, sponsor someone who is, or make a one-off donation via our website”. World Vision has also announced the four celebrity teams participants can align themselves with when they signup online. They are:
• Team Yellow: The Edge Night Show hosts Marty Hehewerth and Steph Monks • Team Blue: The Blues rugby players Francis Saili and Lolagi Visinia • Team Red: The Crusaders rugby players Codie Taylor and Jordan Taufua • Team Green: The 4.30 Show’s Massad Barakat-Devine, Eve Palmer and Michael Lee Team Yellow’s Marty, who travelled to Malawi with World Vision late last year says, “I feel hugely passionate about raising awareness and money for Malawi because I’ve seen first-hand how much they need our help. I think we should feel lucky that we’re in a situation where we can help others.” Team Blue’s Francis recalls doing the 40 Hour Famine at school and says it’s great to now be an ambassador. “Hopefully we’ll see lots of people signup to do the Famine with Team Blue!”
Funds raised enable school kids to go on a Zoo-fari Students from low decile Auckland primary schools will get to experience Auckland Zoo free of charge in the ‘Zoo-fari’ programme after $57,000 was raised by The Warehouse Group (TW Group) at The Bob Tindall Classic Golf Tournament, held at Muriwai during March. A cheque for $57,000 was presented by Sir Stephen Tindall and Paul Walsh, The Warehouse Community & Environment Executive GM, to Auckland Zoo for the ‘Zoofari’ programme, which aims to see more than 3,000 children through the gates this year. The first intake of school children on the Zoo-fari programme will be at the commencement of Term Two in May.
EVENTSDiary MAY - JULY Science Roadshow The Science Roadshow is travelling around Auckland during the months of May, June and July and coming to a school near you. The Roadshow gives children, teachers and the wider community the chance to explore science through touch and feel. The show provides real life contextual elements and exemplars, encourages co-operative learning and adds to teachers’ knowledge. Every year the Science Roadshow is experienced by around 47,000 students, 6,000 teachers and accompanying adults from more than 600 schools nationwide. For more information or to register, visit: www.scienceroadshow.co.nz
MONDAY, MAY 19 – JUNE 16 National Young Leaders’ Day National Young Leaders’ Day (NYLD) is back once again and geared up to inspire the young people of Aotearoa. The roadshow for primary and secondary students, is touring the country bringing the event to Auckland down to Dunedin. NYLD is inspirational, challenging and practical, aiming to develop student’s leadership skills. Speakers from different industries, backgrounds and walks of life share their stories and leadership journeys. The speakers are positive role models such as sporting heroes, TV personalities and top business people. To register, visit: www.nyldnz.org
TUESDAY, MAY 20 – ASHBURTON THURSDAY, MAY 22 – DUNDEDIN Learning @ School Roadshow The Learning @ School Roadshow brings you a jam packed day of speakers, workshops and collaborative discussion sessions focussed on technology in the classroom. Join the Learning @ School Roadshow conference in Dunedin and Ashburton to discover even more ways to make the most of ICT opportunities in your school or early childhood centre. Topics cover digital storytelling in early education, modern learning environments, designing curriculum for modern learning environments and connecting your professional learning. To register, visit: events.core-ed.org 30 | Term 2, 2014 www.principalstoday.co.nz
THURSDAY - SATURDAY, MAY 22-24 CHRISTCHURCH SUNDAY - MONDAY, JUNE 8-9 - HAMILTON Careers Expo The Careers Expo is a great opportunity for your students to get first hand careers advice, meet recruiters, tertiary and training providers to help plan their pathway. Whether they’re about to leave school or trying to decide what subjects they need to take in secondary school for future careers, this expo will answer all of their questions. There will also be presentations by experts, to help students make the most of the expo. Exhibitors at the 2014 Careers Expo include universities, polytechnics and tertiary institutes, trade and industry, employers and government agencies. For more information, visit: http: www.careersexpo.org.nz
TUESDAY JUNE 10 Teachers’ Art Development The Teachers’ Art Development is an intensive two hour long workshops designed to up skill primary school teachers in art. The workshop will help you engage with your students more confidently and give you new inspiration to explore and teach the subject. The class will give you a plan to take back to your classroom and all information is aligned with the current key competencies and curriculum guidelines. These workshops can be delivered in your school part of a teachers only day professional development or as an after school class. To register, visit: www.lopdell.org.nz
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 NBS Academic Quiz: Intermediates The Intermediates Academic Quiz is the greatest quiz event for students at the top of the South Island. So get involved and get a team of the six most amazing brains you know then create a fantastic name and register to enter. To register, visit: www.ministryofinspiration.org