Please find below the newsletters sent out by our NCEA Implementation Facilitators Annelies Mead and Jo Veen:

February 2024

July 2024

Drop in Sessions

Do you need a question answered? Struggling with an aspect of the new NCEA change package and just need a quick chat with someone to bounce ideas off? If you need-a-NIF then please just pop into one of our three weekly online availability sessions. One or more of us will be there to help you – no question too big or too small.

Mondays 3:30 - 4pm
Tuesdays 8:30 - 9am
Thursdays 12:30 - 1pm

Join us at this teams link: Click here to join the meeting

TERM 4

NCEA Language Standards - RAMP updates - Webinar about the changes to Level 1,2,3 achievement standards:

A short session to introduce the RAMP updates to levels 1, 2 and 3 of the Languages NCEA standards.

The 3 sessions will be repeating the same information, and the faciliators will post the recording on the Languages NIF Padlet as well.

Review and Maintenance Programme (RAMP) work has been undertaken for all three levels of NZC NCEA for 2025. Based on feedback, selected Achievement Standards and supporting materials have been amended for 2025 assessment. As the current versions are still being used for assessment, materials for planning purposes have been provided as pdf documents. All RAMP work for Levels 2 and 3 will be hosted on the NCEA.Education website as an interim until December 2024. For Level 1, the pdf versions will replace the material currently on NCEA.Education by 24 January 2025.

RAMP Information on the NCEA website: Reviewed NZC Achievement Standards and assessment materials for use in 2025 | NCEA (education.govt.nz)

Webinar links:

NCEA Language Standards - RAMP update. A short session to introduce the RAMP updates to levels 1, 2 and 3 of the Languages NCEA standards.

Wed, Nov 13, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Register here
Tue, Nov 19, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Register here
Thu, Nov 28, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Register here

On-line workshops for all Language teachers:

These workshops aim to give you ideas on how to explicitly incorporate key Language skills from the Learning Languages Learning Matrix into your teaching and learning programmes. This may be useful as you prepare your students for externals or are in the process of reflecting and preparing your Learning Language programmes for 2025. These workshops will be recorded and uploaded to our padlet.

You can register for the on-line workshops on the links below:

• Reading Workshop Wednesday 23^rd October 3.30-4.30pm
• Listening Workshop Thursday 17^th October 3.30-4.30pm
• Writing Workshop Tuesday 12^th November 3.30-4.30pm

Other workshops will be advertised later in the term and Term 1 2025.

Wellington Pacific Language in-person workshop

This will be an opportunity for teachers to reflect on their level 1 course plan and plan for 2025. We will look at look at activity ideas to develop explicit teaching of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills which you can weave into your course programmes from year 9. Register your interest here.

When: Wednesday 6^th November

Wellington Te Reo Māori Kaiako in-person workshop

This will focus on preparing students for Level 1 NCEA internals in 2025. Register your interest here.

Hawkes Bay Language teachers – Wrap up session

Join us to reflect on Level 1 and look forward to 2025. MOE Offices, Lever St, Ahuriri. Register Here

When: November 20th, 9:30am – 12:30pm.

TERM 3

We have several new webinars coming up this term. Go the NCEA website to
register.

Exploring Internal 1.2: 1.2 Internal - Wed Aug 7th, 3:30-4:30

Exploring how to make digital exams in collaboration with Education Perfect: Tues Aug 27th 3.30-4.30

Exploring practical ways to prepare for Level 1 External examinations:

Te Reo Māori workshop Wellington:

Workshop for secondary Te Reo Māori kaiako teaching Level 1 NCEA. 30th
August at the Ricoh Sports Centre 237 Taita Drive, Avalon. For information and
to register click the form.

TERM 2

Learning Languages - Q & A session on Achievement Standard 1.1

Please see below some recent workshops / webinars that have been organised this term for Level 1 Implementation:

Term 2 Online webinars: Learning Languages - Q & A session on Achievement Standard 1.1

• 21^st May 3.30-4.30pm Q&A session on Achievement Standard 1.1
• 30^th May 3.30-4.30pm Q&A session on Achievement Standard 1.1

Register online: Term 2 online support workshops | NCEA (education.govt.nz)

Please enter in any questions in the registration form for the facilitators to answer during the session.

French Language Teachers workshop in Wellington - Level 1 NCEA Implementation

Time: Thursday 13^th June 1-4pm
Location: St Mary's College, 15 Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington

The workshop is for French Language teachers facilitated by your regional NIF (NCEA Implementation Facilitator) Annelies Mead.

Workshop overview:

• This is a collaborative workshop where teachers will share activities and planning ideas for their Level 1 course
• We will look closely at the Level 1 internal and external standards and share ideas on how we can best prepare students
• Please bring either: a Year 11 Course plan / resource / assessment activity you are planning to use this year

Registration: Complete this form

Note: any other events will be posted on our padlet: Languages NIF page (padlet.com)

TERM 1

Nelson/West Coast Learning Language teachers meet-up with NIF

This is an opportunity to meet up with other Language teachers and share good teaching and learning ideas as part of the NCEA change package.

The initial meet up is online to get this started: 

When: Wednesday 20th March 3.30-4.30pm

Teams link: Click here to join the meeting

We will use the time to:

• Connect with other Language teachers in the region
• Discuss teaching and learning considerations as part of the NCEA change package
• Answer any questions you have about the NCEA changes for Learning Languages
• Plan a date for your NIF to come in person to facilitate a collaborative workshop in term 2

Pacific Language teachers workshop Wellington - NCEA Implementation

As part of the NCEA change, the MoE has employed regional facilitators to support schools with implementing the new Languages NCEA achievement standards. We are lucky to have three highly experienced language teaching colleagues take on these support roles in our learning area. Belinda, Annelies and Jo are happy to visit your school, department, kahui ako, sennior leaders, middle leader groups or region to support you with the new standards. They will also be visiting our clusters and available for NCEA change ToDs. 

For more information about upcoming workshops, please visit our events calendar. 

Read more about Belinda, Annelies and Jo in their bios here:

Annelies Mead

(Wellington region and the South Island)

Tēnā kotou katoa, 

Ko Annelies Mead tōku ingoa. 

I have recently joined the Ministry of Education in the Te Mahao Wellington regional office as an NCEA Implementation Facilitator. I have been teaching Spanish for 15 years - starting out in Auckland, overseas and more recently at Onslow College in Wellington.  The last 2 years I have been working in learning design and development in the tertiary space with a particular focus on assessment design.  I have been involved in the European Languages SEG for the review of Achievement standards and I am excited to be able to work with Kaiako, kura and schools to support the implementation of the changes. 

Other than being passionate about languages, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being in the outdoors with my daughters and finding a quiet space to read a good book. 

Contact Annelies

Jo Veen

(central North Island)

Based in Napier, I have taught both Japanese and Drama for over 20 years. I have also been the Head of Languages Faculty, Assistant Head of English Faculty, Within School Teacher and Dean as well as being involved in moderation for Japanese for many years. With an interest in technology in education, I am a passionate advocate for responsible and innovative technology use in the classroom. Prior to teaching, I worked as a translator in both Japan and Australia. When not working, I am an enthusiastic if largely unskilled participator in yoga and jogging with my furry friends. Learning is a passion of mine and I am optimistic about the opportunities for teachers to focus on teaching and learning that the NCEA Change package brings. I am really looking forward to working with passionate and enthusiastic language teachers in this role.

Contact Jo