Term Three Seasonal Learning
Even though we're still in winter, the days are getting longer and spring is in sight! The start of the term is a great time get plants in the ground for your biodiversity projects, and you can analyse your school's waste systems during Plastic Free July. Share your favourite nature books during Children's Book Week or focus your learning on pollinators during Bee Aware month. The end of term brings Te Wiki o te reo Māori, Clean up Week and the Bird of the Year competition.
Click on the bold headings below to access resources, websites and more information about these events.
Week 1 - 2
Plastic Free July
Find information specific to Aotearoa NZ on the Plastic Free July Aotearoa Facebook page.
Providers who can support your journey to reduce plastic include:
Sustainable Coastlines - Litter Intelligence programme
Week 4
12 August Publication of final Science and Social Science curriculum for Yr 0 - 10. Keep an eye on our Events page for a webinar that will help educators unpack the new curriculum
Week 5
15 - 21 August Aotearoa NZ Children's Book Week
Find inspiration in our Spotlight: Nature Books: Storytelling, Curiosity and Empathy
Week 7
September is Bee Aware Month
Find ideas for learning about bees and more in our Kōanga | Spring Inspiration Spotlight
Week 8 - 9
4 - 20 September Bird of the Year Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau
Forest and Bird's annual event returns (current information is still from the 2025 competition but will be updated closer to the event).
12 September Publication of final curriculum for all other learning areas for Yr 0 - 10.
Week 9
14 - 20 September Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Use the ‘Te Reo Māori’ filter in our Resource Catalogue to find resources that are bilingual or available only in te reo Māori.
18 - 25 September Keep NZ Beautiful Clean Up Week
You can register your school, centre or group to receive support and resources.
Week 10
27 September World Rivers Day
Use this international day of awareness as an excuse to explore your local awa or take part in a freshwater education programme. Check out Whitebait Connection for resources and programmes.
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