Eruption survivor and rescuer look to the future
30 May 2008
The eruption of Mt Ruapehu and 13 operations to his legs hasn’t stopped William Pike becoming a teacher and graduating from The University of Auckland. Both William and his friend and rescuer James Christie recently graduated with Bachelors of Education (Teaching) (Honors). >>
Starpath extends reach to Northland
23 May 2008
Tikipunga High School in Whangarei has become the first school outside of Auckland to take part in a pioneering research project which aims to increase the number of Māori and Pacific Island students from low-income backgrounds attending university. >>
New book puts children to the forefront of ECE policy
19 May 2008
Since before the Enlightenment, people have been philosophising about how best to educate children. Now a new book co-edited by the Faculty of Education’s Sandy Farquhar offers critical insight into current issues affecting early childhood education. >>
ECE-PI graduates embrace Pasifika languages and culture
09 May 2008
Dressed in a colourful array that blended traditional Pacific Island finery and academic formal attire, 57 Faculty of Education graduates were overjoyed to cross the stage of the Town Hall this week to receive their Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Pacific Islands. >>
Degree opens the door to opportunities
06 May 2008
Students who study together, graduate together. That’s the verdict of Ulu Waqavanua and Marica Wotta who this week graduate with a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) ECE from The University of Auckland. >>
