Live Education Webinars - Term 4

Welcome to SPCA’s Live Education Webinars - Term 4 2024

SPCA's Education Webinars, intended for primary and intermediate students, are a great way for young learners to learn all about animal welfare, responsible animal guardianship, and the role SPCA plays in our communities.

These are four, 30-minute educational webinars that take place online every term and can be used as stand-alone learning experiences or as introductions to learning with SPCA's unit and single-session lesson plans. Register for one or more Live Education Webinars now!

Spaces are Limited, Register Now - Because of the interactive nature of the webinar, spaces are limited to ensure the best possible learning experience. If you are unable to attend the webinar, please email in advance so we can allocate your spot to an attendee on the waitlist.

You will receive a Zoom link, via email, on the Monday before each webinar you've registered for.

Webinar Schedule and Supporting Resources

Pre and Post Webinar Activities

These pre and post webinar activities have been designed to be used before the first webinar and after the last one. They are great ways to check in with your students to assess their learning progress!

Download Pre Webinar Resources:

Junior Webinar Activity

Senior Webinar Activity

Download Post Webinar Resources:

Junior Webinar Activity

Senior Webinar Activity

SPCA - Who Are We?!

Learn all about the SPCA in NZ. Who we are, why we started, when we started, where to find us, what we do, and how we do it.

Session Times:

Week 3

Wednesday, 30 Oct - 2:15 pm

Thursday, 31st Oct - 11:15 am

Download Webinar Resources:

Junior Webinar Activity

Senior Webinar Activity

What are the Five Domains and why are they so important?

Learn about what the Five Domains are and why they are essential for good animal welfare.

Session Times:

Week 4

Wednesday, 6th November - 2:15pm

Thursday, 7th November - 11:15am

Download Webinar Resources:

Junior Webinar Activity

Senior Webinar Activity

Animals think and feel. Here's how we know…

Learn about how animals experience feelings and emotions, what animal sentience means and why it is so important for us to understand.

Session Times:

Week 5

Wednesday, 13th November - 2:15pm

Thursday, 14th November - 11:15am

Download Webinar Resources:

Junior Webinar Activity

Senior Webinar Activity

Enrichment – What is it and why is it so important?

Learn about how enrichment helps animals live full, happy, healthy and interesting lives. When done right, enrichment has a positive impact on an animal’s welfare.

Session Times:

Week 6

Wednesday, 20th November - 2:15pm

Thursday, 21st November - 11:15am

Download Webinar Resources:

Junior Webinar Activity

Senior Webinar Activity