Releases | Hon Louise Upston

New learning space for Waimate High School

Education

Fri 2 Jun 2017

Associate Minister of Education Louise Upston today opened a new learning space at Waimate High School. The school prioritised funding to upgrade one of its buildings to create three collaborative teaching spaces and modernise its infrastructure and information and communication technology (ICT). “It’s fantastic to see Waimate High School’s staff and board of trustees rising to the challenge of modern learning by improving its physical and ICT environment for its students and the wider community,” Ms Upston says. ...

Rangiora High’s $14.9m redevelopment opened

Education

Tue 9 May 2017

Associate Minister of Education Louise Upston has today officially opened Rangiora High School’s new $14.9 million facilities. “Today marks a significant milestone in the redevelopment of Rangiora High School to support the delivery of innovative teaching and meet the future needs of its community,” Ms Upston says. ...

New employment resource for young people

Education | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment

Tue 28 Feb 2017

Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Education Minister Louise Upston have today announced the release of a new online resource designed to help young people enter the workforce. The Employability Skills Framework clearly sets out the key behaviours, attitudes and personal qualities employers say are essential for getting and keeping a job. ...