FREE SEMINARS FOR NEW MIGRANTS “Introduction to the NZ Education System” When : Monday 21st November 2011 Time : 6.00pm -7.30pm Guest presenter: Abdi Bihi, Migrant and Refugee Education Coordinator, Ministry of Education Topics covered: · NZ education system - teaching and learning in New Zealand · Types of schools and how schools are managed · What schools teach: the curriculum; levels of schooling from early childhood education to secondary schooling · Assessment and reporting · Parents rights and responsibilities in education · Challenges for migrants and refugee students · Children with special needs “Migrant students and NCEA in NZ schools” When : Tuesday 5th December 2011 Time : 6.00pm -7.30pm Guest presenter: Abdi Bihi, Migrant and Refugee Education Coordinator, Ministry of Education Topics covered: · NCEA - National Certificate of Educational Achievement · How NCEA compares to overseas secondary qualifications · NCEA assessment, achievement and unit standards · Requirement for university entrance · How to help your children gain NCEA Both workshops will be held at Room 1, Te Awa Kairangi building, corner of Laings Rd and Myrtle St, Lower Hutt To register contact Vesna West on 570 6786 or email vesna.west@huttcity.govt.nz |