Animal Care Education for School Teachers

SPCA's Resources for Schools have been designed for primary and intermediate school teachers looking for innovative resources that provide real life, meaningful contexts for teaching and learning with the New Zealand Curriculum.

If you’d like to connect with like-minded kaiako and educators, get inspiration, gain support from others, and share what your tamariki have created and learnt, why not join our private Facebook group SPCA NZ Education Community.

What's New or Coming Soon!

Kind Matters - Term 3 2025

SPCA Kind Matters Kids’ Photography Competition is here!

This year’s theme is ‘Animals Being Animals’, and we’re eager to see the wonderful photos your ākonga will capture. Please encourage your students to get creative and submit their entries.

Download the latest issue of Kind Matters for photography tips and information on natural behaviours for your tamariki. Print the competition poster for your classroom and staffroom.

iPad and 5 digital cameras to be won!

For Terms and Conditions and to submit entries, click below.

Kind Matters

Share Your SPCA Education Classroom Moments & WIN!

Have you used SPCA Education resources in your classroom? Whether it’s through instructional readers, attending webinars, engaging in a lesson, or exploring the Kids' Portal, we’d love to hear about it! Share what your class has been doing, and you’ll go in the draw to win an awesome class set of EUGY!

To enter, email education@spca.nz with:
- A photo (or two) of your students engaging with SPCA Education resources
- A brief description of the learning experience
- A quote from one of your students

We can’t wait to see how your class is making a difference with SPCA Education!

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Live Education Webinars 2025

Join Christy (left), one of our awesome educators, for SPCA’s Live Education Webinars - Term 3.

Intended for primary and intermediate students, the four, 30-minute Zoom webinars are an interactive and fun experience for young students to learn all about the role SPCA plays in their community, what animals need to be happy and healthy, and how they can help animals in need.

Spaces are limited to ensure an interactive experience. Secure your spot for Term 3 now!

WEBINAR DETAILS