May
New Zealand Music Month all of May 2024.
New Zealand Music Month provides a useful context for students to develop understandings in the arts and social sciences. It is also a good time to explore the values of diversity and community and participation with your students.
Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuman Language Week Sunday 12 - Saturday 18 May 2024.
This page on Tāhūrangi contains suggested activities and curated website links to help you and your learners learn about and celebrate the Rotuman language.
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week Monday 6 May – Sunday 12 May 2024.
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week is a chance for the Deaf community to stand proud as Deaf, and to celebrate their language and culture. It also works to break down barriers, fears and misconceptions. NZSL Week lets Deaf New Zealanders put their hands up and be seen!
Pink Shirt Day Friday 17 May 2024
Aotearoa will become a sea of pink as schools, workplaces and communities join the Pink Shirt Day movement. By taking part you will help stamp out bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion.
Techweek 2023 Monday 20 May – Sunday 26 May 2024.
Techweek fosters the growth of New Zealand's technology and innovation sectors by providing the national ecosystem with a week-long opportunity for connection and collaboration. Techweek is an independent platform where individuals and organisations can showcase their unique and inspiring innovation stories.
Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoan Language Week Sunday 26 May - Saturday 1 June 2024.
This page on Tāhūrangi offers suggested activities and curated website links to help you and your learners explore and celebrate the language of Sāmoa.
June
International Languages Week Monday 10 June - Friday 14 June 2024.
This week provides an opportunity to showcase and promote languages and cultures in your school and communities. Encourage the bi-lingual students in your school to be experts during International Languages Week and support them to share their language knowledge with others in the class.
Schools' Pride Week Monday 17 June 2024 - Friday 21 June 2024.
Celebrating Schools’ Pride Week is an important way for school communities to affirm that rainbow students, staff and whānau belong.
Matariki June - July 2024.
The pre-dawn rise of Matariki can be seen in June or July every year. By celebrating Matariki at your school, you can bring a range of NZC principles to life. Students can explore values, develop key competencies, and examine social science concepts.
Matariki Public Holiday - Friday 28 June 2024.
July
Te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week Language Week Sunday 7 - Saturday 13 July 2024.
This resource on Tāhūrangi contains suggested activities and curated website links to help you and your learners learn about and celebrate the language of Kiribati.
Olympic Games 2024. The next Olympic games will take place in Paris, France from 27 July to 12 August 2024. For more information, visit the Olympic Games website.
Olympic Games contains a collection of teaching ideas from previous Olympic Games to help you share the Olympic spirit with your school and community.
