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Resources for Anzac Day
10 Apr
Here's a list of Services to Schools resources to support teachers and students doing inquiry and learning about the Anzac tradition, Gallipoli, and World War 1 (WW1).
He hauora te taonga — health is wealth
03 Apr
Good health/hauora is about complete physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being. Discover resources from Services to Schools to support the health and physical education learning area and celebrate World Health Day on 7 April.
Involve the library team when building or remodelling your school library
01 Apr
Making big changes to your school library space is exciting and challenging. Find out how school library expertise contributes to making your building or remodelling project a success.Professional learning and support
Our Capability Building team provides school library staff and educators with advice and support on school library development and management, reading engagement, and digital literacy.
Explore this website to find information to guide or help you. Call 0800 LIBLINE (0800 542 5463) to speak to one of our Capability Facilitators. Or email schoollibraryadvice@dia.govt.nz
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