PM, leaders greet Indian Community
Encouraging achievement
John Key
Prime Minister
I know many families in our Indian communities want to help their children succeed at school, and so does National.
Education helps children gain the skills they need to succeed, reach their full potential, and have a bright future.
National is working hard to lift achievement in our schools. Recently we announced a major new approach that puts children right at the heart of the education system – where they belong.
We’re changing the way the Ministry of Education supports teachers and pupils, with funding directed at the children who need it.
In the 2008 election campaign, National promised to address the shocking statistic that almost one in five young New Zealanders leaves school without the basic reading, writing, and maths skills they need.
We are delivering on our promise. This year we implemented National Standards in primary and intermediate schools to identify the children who are falling behind.
The Standards are signposts which show what Year 1 to 8 children should be able to achieve in reading, writing, and maths, and by when. Parents will receive plain language reports on their child’s progress twice a year.
Now we’re taking the next steps, and using National Standards to lift achievement in our schools.
Firstly, we’re investing $36 million over four years to help those children who are identified through National Standards as needing extra help. This money will be used to develop extra resources and programmes to help lift the achievement of those who may otherwise fall behind and drop-out.
Secondly, we’re moving education resources to the frontline. We're appointing at least 50 expert practitioners from the Ministry and education sector to work closely with schools.
The expert practitioners will be regionally based and will build strong relationships with schools, and assist teachers and principals to find ways to help their students succeed. Some schools will need only a little help to lift achievement levels. Others will need a lot.
Thirdly, we’re making sure that professional development for teachers and principals supports our focus on lifting student achievement.
National is determined to help every child get the skills they need to succeed, reach their potential, and make the most of their future.
Like you, we know how important a good education is. Implementing National Standards, providing extra support for those who are falling behind, and focusing our schools on achievement will help us accomplish our goals.
Phil Goff
Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party
On behalf of the New Zealand Labour Party I congratulate India in marking its 63rd year of nationhood since independence.
While India measures its age as a modern independent state as 63 years, Indian civilisation of course is one of the world's oldest going back over 5 thousand years.
The strength and warmth of the New Zealand-India relationship is built very much upon strong people to people links.
Over the last half century, Indian migrants have added richly to the cultural tapestry of New Zealand. To migrants of Indian origin, we thank you for bringing to this country the gift of your rich and diverse culture and history, your hard work, and strong family values.
While India and New Zealand differ vastly in size, 1 billion people to 4 million, we share a common commitment to democracy and domestic values, a common history, membership of the commonwealth and love of cricket!
New Zealand is today enjoying an ever closer relationship with India with more migrants, more international students and more tourists than ever before. We are also negotiating a free trade agreement to develop a much stronger trading relationship, which began while I was Minister of Trade.
India has many challenges ahead of it, but much to celebrate as the most populous and one of the most diverse nations in the world which has preserved its democracy, its unity and its culture, and which is fast emerging as one of the world’s leading and influential nations.
On this day of celebration for India, I congratulate it for its past achievements and wish it well for future success.
Kanwaljit Singh Baskhi
MP
I hope you all enjoy celebrating Indian Independence Day.
I will be attending celebrations at several venues and spending time with my family.
Independence Day is a great time to reflect on our history in India, and our place in New Zealand.
We have played a key role in New Zealand’s history, and our two countries have many things in common.
We share language, a Commonwealth heritage, and of course, a love of cricket. Our countries are both made up of a wide variety of languages, religions, and traditions.
New Zealand’s growing relationship with India provides us with many opportunities to strengthen our trade and business links, and to widen cooperation between our nations. The New Zealand Consulate-General in Mumbai, which opens later this year, will help strengthen these links.
Our country is an increasingly diverse and vibrant nation and the National-led Government wants all New Zealanders to play a part in our communities and our economy.
I value the strong relationship that National has with you. We are working hard to ensure that your voice is heard at the highest levels of Government.
National is determined to secure a brighter future for all New Zealanders.
David Cunliffe
MP
Namaste
I would like to join with other members of the greater Auckland community in congratulating the readers of the Indian Weekender on the 63rd anniversary of Indian Independence.
Jai hind!
Encouraging achievement
John Key Prime Minister
I know many families in our Indian communities want to help their children succeed at school, and so does National. Education helps children gain the skills they need to succeed, reach their full potential, and have a bright future. National...
Encouraging achievement
John Key
Prime Minister
I know many families in our Indian communities want to help their children succeed at school, and so does National.
Education helps children gain the skills they need to succeed, reach their full potential, and have a bright future.
National is working hard to lift achievement in our schools. Recently we announced a major new approach that puts children right at the heart of the education system – where they belong.
We’re changing the way the Ministry of Education supports teachers and pupils, with funding directed at the children who need it.
In the 2008 election campaign, National promised to address the shocking statistic that almost one in five young New Zealanders leaves school without the basic reading, writing, and maths skills they need.
We are delivering on our promise. This year we implemented National Standards in primary and intermediate schools to identify the children who are falling behind.
The Standards are signposts which show what Year 1 to 8 children should be able to achieve in reading, writing, and maths, and by when. Parents will receive plain language reports on their child’s progress twice a year.
Now we’re taking the next steps, and using National Standards to lift achievement in our schools.
Firstly, we’re investing $36 million over four years to help those children who are identified through National Standards as needing extra help. This money will be used to develop extra resources and programmes to help lift the achievement of those who may otherwise fall behind and drop-out.
Secondly, we’re moving education resources to the frontline. We're appointing at least 50 expert practitioners from the Ministry and education sector to work closely with schools.
The expert practitioners will be regionally based and will build strong relationships with schools, and assist teachers and principals to find ways to help their students succeed. Some schools will need only a little help to lift achievement levels. Others will need a lot.
Thirdly, we’re making sure that professional development for teachers and principals supports our focus on lifting student achievement.
National is determined to help every child get the skills they need to succeed, reach their potential, and make the most of their future.
Like you, we know how important a good education is. Implementing National Standards, providing extra support for those who are falling behind, and focusing our schools on achievement will help us accomplish our goals.
Phil Goff
Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party
On behalf of the New Zealand Labour Party I congratulate India in marking its 63rd year of nationhood since independence.
While India measures its age as a modern independent state as 63 years, Indian civilisation of course is one of the world's oldest going back over 5 thousand years.
The strength and warmth of the New Zealand-India relationship is built very much upon strong people to people links.
Over the last half century, Indian migrants have added richly to the cultural tapestry of New Zealand. To migrants of Indian origin, we thank you for bringing to this country the gift of your rich and diverse culture and history, your hard work, and strong family values.
While India and New Zealand differ vastly in size, 1 billion people to 4 million, we share a common commitment to democracy and domestic values, a common history, membership of the commonwealth and love of cricket!
New Zealand is today enjoying an ever closer relationship with India with more migrants, more international students and more tourists than ever before. We are also negotiating a free trade agreement to develop a much stronger trading relationship, which began while I was Minister of Trade.
India has many challenges ahead of it, but much to celebrate as the most populous and one of the most diverse nations in the world which has preserved its democracy, its unity and its culture, and which is fast emerging as one of the world’s leading and influential nations.
On this day of celebration for India, I congratulate it for its past achievements and wish it well for future success.
Kanwaljit Singh Baskhi
MP
I hope you all enjoy celebrating Indian Independence Day.
I will be attending celebrations at several venues and spending time with my family.
Independence Day is a great time to reflect on our history in India, and our place in New Zealand.
We have played a key role in New Zealand’s history, and our two countries have many things in common.
We share language, a Commonwealth heritage, and of course, a love of cricket. Our countries are both made up of a wide variety of languages, religions, and traditions.
New Zealand’s growing relationship with India provides us with many opportunities to strengthen our trade and business links, and to widen cooperation between our nations. The New Zealand Consulate-General in Mumbai, which opens later this year, will help strengthen these links.
Our country is an increasingly diverse and vibrant nation and the National-led Government wants all New Zealanders to play a part in our communities and our economy.
I value the strong relationship that National has with you. We are working hard to ensure that your voice is heard at the highest levels of Government.
National is determined to secure a brighter future for all New Zealanders.
David Cunliffe
MP
Namaste
I would like to join with other members of the greater Auckland community in congratulating the readers of the Indian Weekender on the 63rd anniversary of Indian Independence.
Jai hind!
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