Better understanding of the School Journal
We're taking a look at the School Journal series and clarifying understanding about its purpose and use in classrooms.
Better understanding of Ready to Read
We're taking a look at the Ready to Read series and clarifying understanding about its purpose and use in classrooms.
New Zealand Wars and the curriculum
The New Zealand Wars are an important part of New Zealand’s history, and they still shape our culture today. So why do we see articles asking, “Why are they not taught in schools?” Well, they……
Keep on Kimi Ora: Collaborating with Edith Amituanai
Familiar with Edith Amituanai? We published an article about her in the School Journal Level 4, November 2016, ‘The Great Ordinary: The Photographs of Edith Amituanai’. Last year, Edith was invited…
Learn to count for Samoan Language Week
Tālofa lava! We’re pretty excited about Samoan Language Week. Want to join us in learning some new words? We’ve made a free, easy-to-use interactive resource that’s ready to go for your……
Elsie Locke Writing Prize 2018
Elsie Locke was a New Zealand writer, historian, and activist. The Elsie Locke Writing Prize is a short story writing project for your year 7 and 8s. Find out what this year's theme is and download…
The round-up: Projects we’re proud of
As we come to the end of another year, we’ve been reflecting on what we've achieved. Bernadette, Don, Matt and Simon highlight some of the projects that have made them proud.
Learn to count for Tongan Language Week
Mālō e lelei! Lau Mata'ifika (Count With Me) an interactive numbers resource that's ready to go for your classroom. Taha, ua, tolu... GO!
Announcing the Elsie Locke Writing Prize winner 2017
This year was a standout for the Elsie Locke Writing Prize. The winning entry “shone out from all the others" because of its use of characterisation and metaphor. Here's who wrote it.
Treasure trove: The stories of Aotearoa New Zealand
Alex Collins has always been an expert in finding treasure. These days, he finds it curating content for the New Zealand School Journal. Here's why Alex believes stories are so valuable.
How educational publishing has nurtured a nation of readers
Our CE, Alex, recently reflected on how educational publishing in New Zealand has nurtured a nation of young readers for The Sapling. Check out this excerpt.
Elsie Locke Writing Prize 2017
The Elsie Locke Writing Prize is a narrative writing competition open to year 7 and 8 students. The prize commemorates Elsie Locke’s life. Since 2009, thousands of students have participated in the…
NZ student wins Commonwealth writing competition
We were thrilled when a NZ student won a Commonwealth-wide short story writing competition (one we were lucky enough to have had a small role in). Meet the winner, James Balston, and read his…
In memoriam – Martin Simpson
Martin Simpson, a long-time collaborator of ours, sadly passed away earlier this month. Martin was a very talented illustrator, and he will be missed.
Themes in the School Journal: Supporting teachers in the classroom
Editor Susan Paris talks about the School Journal series and how revisiting the same idea in stories can support teaching and learning in classrooms.
Throwback Thursday: The School Journal in 1942
This week we unearthed a few old copies of The School Journal from our archives. Take a look inside and read one of the stories New Zealand children read in 1942!
Meet the Gocks
Joe and Fay Gock are outstanding Kiwis – we wrote an article about them in Connected Level 2 in 2014. Check out why they're back in the news, and how you might use their story in your classroom.
Elsie Locke Writing Prize 2016
Need a great writing focus for your year 7 and 8s? Lift Education and the Elsie Locke Trust present the Elsie Locke Writing Prize 2016 – an exciting opportunity for students to write a short story,…
A River of Stories: A Commonwealth education resource
A River of Stories is a four-volume set of stories and poems themed around the four elements – earth, fire, air, and water. The books are illustrated with vibrant, full-colour pictures by…
The flipped classroom: Why active learning matters most
Have you heard of the "flipped" classroom? Lift Education's Neale Pitches shares his thoughts on it, and shares why his money is still on the in-classroom experience.