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!

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week (14-21 Sept) is almost here!

Enjoy this story, Rupert, Porohita Poroporo me te Pere, read in te reo Māori by Nikora Ngaropo (Te Rarawa, Tuhoe, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungungu).

This instructional reader, Rupert, Porohita Poroporo me te Pere (Rupert, Purple Circles and the Bell) by John Carr, tells the story of Rupert, Room Four’s goldfish. Rupert lived on his own in a small, glass bowl. He had no company, no friends to interact with, no plants to nibble, and nothing to explore or enrich his days. One student decides it’s time to stop thinking about Rupert’s problems and do something about them.

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Kind Matters Kids' Photography Competition!

Kaiako, it’s that time of year again - the Kind Matters Kids’ Photography Competition is here! This year’s theme is ‘Animals at Home’, 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 a copy of the latest issue of Kind Matters for photography tips for your tamariki or a competition poster for your classroom or staffroom.

To enter, and for Terms and Conditions, visit the Kids’ Portal here.

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SPCA's Live Education Webinars - Term 4

During Term 4, SPCA is offering four, 30-minute educational webinars. These are interactive learning experiences for classroom students in New Zealand.

These webinars are intended for primary and intermediate students and are a great way for young ākonga to learn about the role SPCA plays in their community, what animals need to be happy and healthy, and how they can help animals in their community.