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Speech by Andrew Lambie, Chairperson, Southbridge School Board of Trustees, to CPPA meeting 10/8/2010

National Standards Speech to Canterbury BOT Members10/8/2010Andrew Lambie, Chairperson, Southbridge School Board of TrusteesI have been a member of the Southbridge School Board of Trustees for 10 years and the chairman since May this year.Last December the Southbridge Board resolved “not to implement the National Standards at this time.”Whilst I am far from keen on public speaking I feel strongly enough about the national standards issue that I am in fact pleased to be able to share with fellow…See More

Blog post by Peter Verstappen Aug 10, 2010

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Southbridge School and the National Standards - a Cautionary Tale

Southbridge School and the National StandardsA Cautionary TaleIn December 2009 the board of trustees of Southbridge School in Canterbury decided not to implement the new National Standards “at this time.” “This time” has extended to August 2010 and looks likely to continue for a while yet.In late July I was invited to tell our story at a Canterbury Primary Principals’ Association hui on the National Standards. I attempted to describe what we have done and what consequences have flowed from our…See More

Blog post by Peter Verstappen Aug 3, 2010

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Hi Peter You are right and NZPF and NZEI has been saying this for some time. Your statements are spot on and I will be using them. Why aren't journalists picking up on this ie the way you have stated it? Kind regards Phil Palfrey

Jul 19, 2010

Some short statements you can use with friends and colleagues

After attending the NZPF conference in Queenstown last week I'm convinced we need to talk less to the Minister and more to parents and communities, to keep our messages as simple as she makes hers, to avoid wherever possible a debate around the word 'standards.'The only thing that gives Anne Tolley confidence in the Nat Stds is that she believes she has public opinion behind her. Once we undermine that she loses her rationale for continuing. A move in public opinion will also give confidence to…See More

Blog post by Peter Verstappen Jul 5, 2010

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Awesome work Peter! I would be interested in the response of your parents. I'm getting mixed responses.

Feb 17, 2010

Why National Standards worry teachers

I'm sending this out to our families and communities today, thinking that they may be puzzled by all the media coverage this week.Why National Standards worry teachersAs children returned to school this week a major reform of education was launched. It was the New Zealand Curriculum, the result of years of careful development, consultation and training. It is a unique document to bring New Zealand education into the 21st century. Teachers, principals and Boards of Trustees are excited about its…See More

Blog post by Peter Verstappen Feb 3, 2010

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Speech by Andrew Lambie, Chairperson, Southbridge School Board of Trustees, to CPPA meeting 10/8/2010

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Some short statements you can use with friends and colleagues

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Southbridge School and the National Standards - a Cautionary Tale

Some short statements you can use with friends and colleagues

Why National Standards worry teachers

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