English Years 9-10
Professional Learning & Development (PLD) to support the implementation of the refreshed English Area for Years 9-10 of the NZ Curriculum.
Participants will explore the science of learning, text requirements, and supporting materials.
A deep dive into each strand, followed by a focus on weaving them together in practice.
Important Note:
Please note that the workshops below are a non-exhaustive list of planned events. Additional workshops and locations will be added throughout terms 3 & 4. Once a venue has been allocated, you will then be able to register your attendance for the workshops.
| Session Date | Location | Venue |
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Term 3
6 August 2026 |
Central Auckland |
The Maritime Room |
17 August 2026 |
Hamilton |
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre |
24 August 2026 |
Whangārei |
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre |
27 August 2026 |
Tauranga |
The Atrium Cafe & Conference Centre |
31 August 2026 |
Rotorua |
Millennium Hotel Rotorua |
7 September 2026 |
Timaru |
The Grosvenor Hotel |
15 September 2026 |
Invercargill |
Kelvin Hotel |
To be confirmed |
Nelson |
To be advised |
To be confirmed |
New Plymouth |
To be advised |
To be confirmed |
North Auckland |
To be advised |
Roadmap for Day 2:
- Making informed decisions and professional judgements.
- Analysing student work against curriculum expectations.
- Developing the Language of Evidence.
- Understanding Ministry of Education documentation and language used to measure progress.
Important Note:
Please note that the workshops below are a non-exhaustive list of planned events. Additional workshops and locations will be added throughout terms 3 & 4. Once a venue has been allocated, you will then be able to register your attendance for the workshops.
| Session Date | Location | Venue |
|---|
Term 3
7 August 2026 |
Central Auckland |
The Maritime Room |
18 August 2026 |
Hamilton |
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre |
25 August 2026 |
Whangārei |
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre |
28 August 2026 |
Tauranga |
The Atrium Cafe & Conference Centre |
1 September 2026 |
Rotorua |
Millennium Hotel Rotorua |
8 September 2026 |
Timaru |
The Grosvenor Hotel |
16 September 2026 |
Invercargill |
Kelvin Hotel |
To be confirmed |
Nelson |
To be advised |
To be confirmed |
New Plymouth |
To be advised |
To be confirmed |
North Auckland |
To be advised |
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Unpacking the Text Specifications
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Structuring an English Lesson
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Unpacking Specific Text Forms
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Oral Communication
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Media and Digital Awareness
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Accelerative Teaching Approaches
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Assessment for Learning
| Session Date | Session Time |
|---|
Term 3
10 August 2026 |
10:00am-11:00am |
10 August 2026 |
1:30pm-2:30pm |
10 August 2026 |
3:30pm-4.30pm |
11 August 2026 |
10:00am-11:00am |
11 August 2026 |
1:30pm-2:30pm |
11 August 2026 |
3:30pm-4.30pm |
| Session Date | Session Time |
|---|
Term 3
13 August 2026 |
10:00am-11:00am |
13 August 2026 |
1:30pm-2:30pm |
13 August 2026 |
3:30pm-4.30pm |
14 August 2026 |
10:00am-11:00am |
14 August 2026 |
1:30pm-2:30pm |
14 August 2026 |
3:30pm-4.30pm |
| Session Date | Session Time |
|---|
Term 3
26 August 2026 |
10:00am-11:00am |
26 August 2026 |
1:30pm-2:30pm |
26 August 2026 |
3:30pm-4.30pm |
28 August 2026 |
10:00am-11:00am |
28 August 2026 |
1:30pm-2:30pm |
28 August 2026 |
3:30pm-4.30pm |
| Session Date | Session Time |
|---|
Term 3
2 September 2026 |
10:00am-11:00am |
2 September 2026 |
1:30pm-2:30pm |
2 September 2026 |
3:30pm-4.30pm |
3 September 2026 |
10:00am-11:00am |
3 September 2026 |
1:30pm-2:30pm |
3 September 2026 |
3:30pm-4.30pm |
| Session Date | Session Time |
|---|
Term 3
7 September 2026 |
10:00am-11:00am |
7 September 2026 |
1:30pm-2:30pm |
7 September 2026 |
3:30pm-4.30pm |
9 September 2026 |
10:00am-11:00am |
9 September 2026 |
1:30pm-2:30pm |
9 September 2026 |
3:30pm-4.30pm |
| Session Date | Session Time |
|---|
Term 3
20 August 2026 |
10:00am-11:00am |
20 August 2026 |
1:30pm-2:30pm |
20 August 2026 |
3:30pm-4.30pm |
21 August 2026 |
10:00am-11:00am |
21 August 2026 |
1:30pm-2:30pm |
21 August 2026 |
3:30pm-4.30pm |
| Session Date | Session Time |
|---|
Term 3
14 September 2026 |
10:00am-11:00am |
14 September 2026 |
1:30pm-2:30pm |
14 September 2026 |
3:30pm-4.30pm |
15 September 2026 |
10:00am-11:00am |
15 September 2026 |
1:30pm-2:30pm |
15 September 2026 |
3:30pm-4.30pm |
