Canterbury Earthquakes

November 2011 update

The Ministry of Education is providing advice to boards and principals of affected schools on what will be happening in the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes.

The main source of information is being provided via the Ministry of Education website.

Latest information relates to the enhanced provisions for surplus staff.  Boards should contact the local NZSTA Adviser for further information and support.

Boards of Trustees in the affected area are advised that this is the main form of communication relating to the Canterbury earthquakes and where possible should be checked regularly for information updates.

Development of a draft Education Renewal Recovery Plan

The following is an invitation from the Ministry of Education to participate in fresh thinking into the future shape of education in greater Christchurch.

Kia ora

The earthquakes will, of necessity, lead to changes in the way education is delivered in the region in the future.

We have worked hard with you to repair damaged early childhood, school and tertiary facilities to enable children and young people to continue their learning.

But, given the extent of the damage to land and property, and the number of children and young people who have moved away, we simply won’t be able to put things back together again exactly as they were.

This offers us a unique opportunity to introduce some fresh thinking into the future shape of education in greater Christchurch.

We would like you, your children, students, and families to be a part of that.

This week, the Minister of Education launched the engagement process, including a website, http://shapingeducation.minedu.govt.nz, to provide information and gather feedback, which will help with the development of a draft Education Renewal Recovery Plan to guide the future shape of education in greater Christchurch.

The draft Plan will be developed over the next few months, drawing on the knowledge and expertise of educational leaders, teachers, city and business leaders, and Ngāi Tahu during a series of targeted focus groups.

Resource material is also available to support wider group discussions, helping teachers engage children and young people.

We encourage you to log in, explore the key themes, and provide your comments and to publicise the opportunity widely to your own communities.

Ma te wa

Nicholas Pole                                                          Coralanne Child
Deputy Secretary                                                    Programme Manager
Christchurch Recovery                                           Christchurch Recovery
Ministry of Education                                              Ministry of Education

shaping.education@minedu.govt.nz