Looking at NZ history becoming compulsory next year for all Social Studies classes, and not sure where to start? Wondering how to get your students interested in their country’s history? The place to start is a field trip to the NZ Wars Education Centre at Queen’s Redoubt in Pokeno, 40...

ASSA will be holding its Year 9/10 Social Studies quiz on Monday 11th November at Mission Height Junior College.  Get your entries in! Free for members or $25 per team for non-members. Quiz Flyer 2019

Presentation by Associate Professor Melinda Webber at the ASSA PD on 8th August 2019 One of the greatest challenges facing Maori students’ participation in education concerns the restoration and experience of cultural pride and academic efficacy in their lives. This presentation will...

Presentation by Clementine Fraser, HOD History, Avondale College at the ASSA PD on 8th August 2019 Every teacher has a responsibility to understand and demonstrate a commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi. This presentation (Teaching Te Tiriti Clem Fraser) will explain why, and provide examples...

Please find attached the information on our next event to be held at the Mt Eden Bowling Club on Thursday 8th August at 4.30 pm. “Culturally Responsive Teaching for Social Studies” with Associate Professor Melinda Webber, University of Auckland,  and Clementine Fraser from...

POWER UP YOUR CLASSROOM.  – Friday 28th June at Mission Heights Junior College. This one day workshop delves into how game-based learning is an effective teaching strategy.  Hear from the ‘converted’ teachers already creating meaningful learning experiences with GBL at the...