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2010 Early Childhood Scholarship RecipientsAdam Buckingham, Teacher, Sandringham KindergartenThe focus of Adam Buckingham’s project was to encourage more male teachers into the profession. He gained new ideas about male participation in early childhood and shared the New Zealand experience, by attending and participating in a range of early childhood conferences nationally and internationally. Joanna Young, Teacher, Brooklands Kindergarten The focus of Joanna Young’s project was to research how best to ensure whakawhanaungatanga te reo Māori is integrated into her work as an early childhood educator, and develop teaching resources to support this in the outdoor environment learning context. |
2010 Support Staff Scholarship RecipientsHelen Tina, Teacher Aide, Rotorua Girls High SchoolThe focus of Helen Tina’s project was to learn New Zealand Sign Language to benefit both the students she works with, her colleagues, and also the parents of the students who are hearing impaired. Her focus is on the full participation of hearing impaired students and their families in the school community. Karyn Ward, Teacher Aide, Rangiora New Life School The focus of Karyn Ward’s project was to complete a Master of Arts in History with the aim of increasing awareness amongst members, of the importance of ongoing learning and in the importance as educators, in understanding our cultural foundation and history. |
2009 Early Childhood Scholarship RecipientsGail Megaffin, Teacher, Frankton Kindergarten, Hamilton and Trish Walton, Teacher, Grandview Kindergarten, Hamilton (joint applicants).The focus of Gail and Trish's project was to look at assessment practices in early childhood education, particularly in literacy, and develop better links between Te Whāriki and the New Zealand curriculum, to make the transition between early childhood education and school easier for children. Carolyn O'Connor, Teacher, Papamoa Kindergarten, Tauranga The focus of Carolyn's project was to create a practical resource for the early childhood sector about Education for Sustainability in a New Zealand context. |
2009 Support Staff Scholarship RecipientsSharon Kerebs, Teacher Aide, Matatoki School, ThamesThe focus of Sharon’s project was to consider the extent to which teacher aides support student learning and participate in school activities. Ian de Stigter, Science Technician, Mt Albert Grammar School, Auckland The focus of Ian’s project was to consider gender equity issues relating to school support staff and produce a practical resource for members. |
2008 Early Childhood Scholarship RecipientsMargaret Smith’s project was to research and develop an understanding of the experiences of late career teachers as they approach retirement and investigate how workplaces manage and facilitate the process of transition out of full time work to ensure best outcomes for teachers colleagues and their learners.Julene Lawton has successfully completed a Diploma of Teaching (ECE) and is working towards completing a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (ECE). Completing her Diploma has allowed her to take on a leadership role in her centre.  Rourou October 2008 - see page 6 (1.7mb pdf) |
2008 Support Staff Scholarship RecipientsWendy Ballard from Tauranga used her scholarship to create a website of online resources for New Zealand primary schools—a one-stop shop for our kids. Topics include: News Flash (child friendly sites for current events), Fast Facts, Blitz Your Homework, New Zealand, Sports, Technology, Arts and Crafts and many more. www.infoblitz.co.nzThe focus of Donna LeMarquand’s project was to work with students in developing information literacy skills that enable them to locate, evaluate and effectively use information to create new knowledge, and understanding the development of these skills to enable students to become lifelong learners. Rourou October 2008 - see page 6 (1.7mb pdf) |
2007 Early Childhood Scholarship RecipientRosemary Searle’s masters thesis is a well-researched report on the perceptions and use of non-contact time in early education and care centres. Key findings in her report include the importance of non-contact time in enabling professional development, and the fact that non-contact time taken individually does not provide the opportunities to collaborate that teachers need. Rosemary stated that it was crucial having the scholarship to provide refreshments for the focus groups who gave their time to her report. Rourou October 2007 - see page 5 (0.9mb pdf) |
2007 Support Staff Scholarship RecipientGillian English is a teacher aide at Waimea Intermediate School in Richmond, Nelson. The focus of Gillian’s research project was investigating the current role of teacher aides and developing guidelines for a formal training scheme that demonstrates the competence and professionalism of those staff. Rourou October 2007 - see page 5 (0.9mb pdf) |
2006 Support Staff Scholarship RecipientSue Donnell, Physiotherapist, Auckland. The focus of Sue’s research project was to develop a ‘sister school’ relationship between two special schools in Fiji and her own school, Carlson School in Auckland. Rourou January 2008 - see page 7 (0.7mb pdf) |
2006 Early Childhood Scholarship RecipientRamila Sadikeen, Head Teacher, Brooklands Kindergarten, New Plymouth. The focus of Ramila's research was strengthening links with local Maori communities to enhance teaching ideas and bicultural practice within kindergartens. Rourou October 2006 - see page 7 (0.7mb pdf) |