PENZPHYSICAL EDUCATION NEW ZEALAND
TE REO KORI AOTEAROA
PENZ is pleased to announce National Conference 2012 will be hosted at Rotorua Boys High School 2- 4 July 2012.
For more information about conference including keynote speakers, online registrations, and accomodation options click here to go to the event website
alternatively, download the flyer here

CALL FOR PAPERS extended!
PENZ is seeking submissions for presentations to contribute to the conference programme. Do you have an aspect of the curriculum that has worked well for your learners? Take the plunge and share your ideas! Hurry- closing date for extended to Friday 11th May. For more information on suggested topics, application forms and timeframes download the Conference Presentation Submission form (MSWord docx)

Latest News & Links:



Links to Visit:

Senior Secondary Teaching and Learning Guide for Health/Physical Education and Home Economics (pdf). A must look for Teachers of Yr11-13.

Our new learning page on TKI Health and PE online. You can subscribe to a newsletter too.

Physical Education - annotated exemplars Trials with L2 2.2A and 2.2B Student work, now available.


PENZ Branch meetings in May - check out the dates for the next meeting in your area...


Physical Educator - Have your Say! We'd appreciate your views on the Physical Educator journal, with a chance for you to WIN a PENZ polo Shirt! Click here to take the survey .Survey closes 31st May 2012.


2012 PENZ Membership Renewal Reminder
Renew your PENZ Membership today to continue to access the benefits!
If you need to amend your membership details or didn't receive your renewal invoice please contact us

New Member? Download our Membership Application Form (MSWord document).


PENZ Award Nominations NOW OPEN! Nominations are now open for Members to nominate their peers for one of five awards. Also one for the students - the AS Lewis Award. Great opportunity to sow the seeds for scholarship amongst your Level 3 students and for them to win $250. Nominations close Friday 4th May 2012. download the Info/Nomination form today! (MSWord Doc)

Newsletter April 2012
Download previous editions from the Publications page

NCEA Moderators Newsletter
For the latest update from NZQA including Level 1 - intent of the Level 1 Standards; Level 1 cognitive Descriptors; Annotated Exemplars for new Level 2 Standards click here

NCEA Update
The latest NCEA update is available here



What's On?



JULY:
TGfU Conference 14th - 16th July 2012, Loughborough University, United Kingdom.
For more details about the conference visit www.equity-events.co.uk/tgfu









2012 PENZ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


UPCOMING WORKSHOPS IN YOUR AREA:

PRIMARY TEACHER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
TERM 2: Teaching Physical Education with Confidence:
This workshop aims to support Primary Teachers to feel more confident and competent when delivering Physical Education to their students. These half day workshops will have theory and practical components, a great opportunity to build resources and network. Presented in Term 2 at a region near you!

Two full day workshops are available in Wellington & Invercargill only. For more details about these workshops including registration please click here



REGISTRATIONS STILL OPEN! To find out about the workshops running in your region, download the flyer/registration form (pdf) or click on the Register Today button above.

SECONDARY TEACHERS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
TERM 2: Secondary PE Programmes - Effective Pedagogy in Y9/10
This informative and hands on workshop aims to: Provide a catalyst for reflection on your current junior program; Encourage the link between effective pedagogy and a successful program; Establish a process for effective change; Provide opportunity for collaboration; Share ideas and possible approaches for junior PE programmes; To consider learning pathways to Senior programmes



REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN! To find out more about these full day workshops running in your region, download the flyer/registration form (pdf) or click on the Register Today button above. Hurry! workshops starting 25th May!!!


TERM 3: WEEK 2 and 3 NCEA Level 3 Aligning your Level 3 standards for 2013; Investigating and planning Level 3 programme in order to meet the needs of your students; Teaching & Learning Guidelines
TERM 4: WEEK 2 HODs and Sports Co-ordinators: Growing Leaders An opportunity for HOD/HOF and their sports co-ordinators to investigate units of work and resources and consider the opportunities for leadership for their students together.
TERM 4: WEEK 6 Biomechanics - Part 2 Ideas for teachers to deliver Biomechanics in a practical setting

More details about dates and venues to be provided. If you would like to register your interest in the meantime, please email us
WORKSHOPS REVISITED
Did you miss out on a PENZ workshop during 2011 in your region and do you know of others who would be keen to attend in 2012? Please contact us to register your interest


WIN! WIN! WIN!
More Photos Please
PENZ still needs your help with photo images for the front cover for upcoming issues of The Physical Educator. Put your best shot forward and be into WIN 2 PENZ T Shirts for your department! Please email your entries to gordon@penz.org.nz. Entries close February 15th, 2012.
Criteria: A shot depicting physical education in action. 300dpi, portrait please, supplied as JPEG files 2MB or larger. Note: parental/guardian permission must be provided for all photos with children.


Regional PENZ Branches



Get involved in the PE Community! If you haven't already we urge you to support your local PENZ Branch. Regional branches are responsible for strengthening local initiatives, supporting and offering advice to members. Another great opportunity to network and share ideas.
For more information on upcoming branch meetings and key contacts in your area please go to the contact us page

PE Resources, Activities, Ideas



There is some fantastic work happening all over New Zealand across all levels of Physical Education. We encourage you to share your ideas, no matter how big or small on the PENZ website (activities/games/articles/podcasts/power points/worksheets - anything of interest).
New items have been added to members only section, keep them flowing!

Dont be shy and send your ideas to us at PENZ.


PENZ Resources

PENZ T Shirts
These have been selling like hot cakes to PENZ members! Anyone is able to purchase them, only $45.00 each. Outfit yourself and your PE Department!
Check out the T-Shirt Flyer/Order Form (pdf)
Level 2 Health Education Learning Workbook
Rachael Dixon & Jenny Robertson | ISBN: 978-1-877459-62-7 | $28.95
This new workbook covers the NCEA Level 2 Achievement Standards 2.1 to 2.6 being implemented in 2012. It will help students think critically and apply understanding to a wide range of contexts. They can think about health-enhancing strategies and reflect in aspects of their own well-being. Used in the classroom and ideal for home study and end of year revision. Available now.
Biomechanics Resource Booklet
The Biomechanics resource booklet contains simple, fun, practical ideas each linked to biomechanical principles. To get a copy for your department simply email us to order your copy today!
Booklets NZD$15ea + postage (incl gst).