We are celebrating Catholic Schools Day 28 May 2025! This is an opportunity to showcase who we are to our communities. The theme of Catholic Schools Day 2025 is Shine like stars in the world: E tīaho ana koe hei rama i te ao. Please read the information about the theme. [...]
The staff at NZCEO are excited to introduce Kōtui which is the new, rebranded Lighting New Fires. In the 1990s Sir Brother Pat Lynch was responsible for initiating the publication Lighting New Fires which has been for almost thirty years one of our main communication channels. It has proven to be an important communication [...]
Each year the New Zealand Catholic Education Office (NZCEO) makes a significant financial contribution to supporting the development of Catholic teachers in leadership and the teaching of Religious Education. The Board of NZCEO has generously allocated a limited fund to provide scholarships for teachers and aspiring leaders and those in leadership positions to undertake [...]
I am writing to acknowledge the sad news that Geoff Ricketts, Chair of the New Zealand Catholic Education Office, died on Friday 10 March. This was devastating news for those of us who have had the privilege of serving with him and both the Board and staff (both past and current) of NZCEO wanted [...]
Our office is frequently asked for advice on board policies, their content, the number required and the difference between governance and management. In response, NZCEO have been working alongside New Zealand School Trustee Association (NZSTA) to adapt their governance framework to reflect the objectives and legal requirements of Catholic school boards. Find out more... [...]
APIS is currently working through the details of the Essential Property Maintenance Package (EPMP) and all guidelines, FAQ’s process documents and application forms will be found on the EPMP page. For all enquiries please email apis.epmp@nzceo.org.nz Go to apis.org.nz to read more
NZCEO are pleased to make available recordings of the 2021 Symposium Series—a programme of three online symposia focusing on matters of interest to Catholic educationalists. Click here to download the symposium flyer >> Click here to view the Certification hours for participating in the NZCEO Symposium Series 2021 [...]
In January 2018 the New Zealand Catholic Education Office (NZCEO) published the Catholic Character Elaborations: Standards for the Teaching Profession to work alongside the Teaching Councils’ Standards for the Teaching Profession. NZCEO have now developed a series of reflective toolkits, differentiated for the varying roles and responsibilities that faith leaders and teachers have in Aotearoa New Zealand [...]
David Wells reflects on Covid-19 David Wells is a writer and speaker with more than 30 years’ experience in Catholic education and was a keynote speaker at the 2018 New Zealand Catholic Education Convention. David has produced four 10-minute videos reflecting on the disruption COVID-19 has caused to individuals and communities this year. These [...]
Our schools in action during Covid-19 View lockdown stories from our schools here.
