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2012 PENZ NATIONAL CONFERENCE



PENZ is pleased to announce National Conference 2012 will be hosted at Rotorua Boys High School 2- 4 July 2012. For more details about the conference including the presentation submission process, watch this space!
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What's On?



DECEMBER:
PENZ HPE SYMPOSIUM - Auckland Thursday 1 - Friday 2 December, 2011 Connections | Leadership | E-Learning | Primary
A huge thank you to all delegates and presenters who helped to make the HPE Symposium such a success. Presentations can be accessed and will be uploaded as they become available at Auckland PENZ Branch wikispaces site

The 53rd ICHPER-SD Anniversary World Congress & Exposition, 19-22nd December 2011, Cario, Egypt. For more information go to
www.ssaeg.com

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



Latest News:



JOBS@PENZ:
Subject Advisor
PENZ is pleased to announce the Subject Advisor position has now been filled, the PENZ team warmly welcomes Libby Paterson!

OUTSTANDING PHYSICAL EDUCATION AWARD
Congratulations to the Tauranga Boys College Physical Education Department presented with the Outstanding Physical Education Award at the HPE Symposium Awards Ceremony by PENZ President Alan Ovens. Well done! Keep up the excellent work!

Auckland PENZ Branch Award
Congratulations also to Chris Williams who recently received an Auckland PENZ Branch Award for service to the local community.

Newsletter December 2011
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

2012 PENZ Membership Renewal Reminder
Renew your PENZ Membership today to continue to access the benefits! Save on your fees! Prompt payment discount of 5% applies on membership fees received before 29th February 2012.
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).






2011 PENZ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


UPCOMING REGIONAL WORKSHOPS

TERM 1 2012
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. This half day workshop will have theory and practical components, a great opportunity to build resources and network. For more information or to register your interest for workshops in your region 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 Shop

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)
Free Thinking Education - Volleyball Spikology DVD Resources
Volleyball Spikology Resources are visual teaching aids that teach students how to play volleyball in a fun and easy way. All three resources contain progressive games...Read more/order today (pdf)
PENZ Biomechanics Resource Booklet
The PENZ 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).