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Thank you to those of you who responded to our recent survey. We truly value your feedback, which will help us better understand what we are doing well, what we can improve on, and areas where you would like further information. There were four key areas you requested assistance with:
- Deciphering depreciation
- Budgeting
- Xero
- Bank Staffing
This is fantastic! We now have the topics for our next four webinars, so keep an eye out for your email invitation sometime in term three. Our survey competition winners will be announced next week on our Accounting For Schools Facebook page, so make sure you are following our page.
To those who had specific requests, you should have already received a response email from Tanya Macdonald.
As always, please feel free to contact us where we can be of help. |
PAY EQUITY FOR SUPPORT STAFF |
On 4 July 2022, the Ministry of Education reached an agreement with the NZEI Te Riu Roa on a settlement of the pay equity claim for school administration support staff.
The signing of this pay equity settlement is a significant milestone for school administration support staff, and an important step toward addressing pay equity in the education sector.
Following the settlement of the claim, there are actions schools and Kura will need to undertake, as well as some things to be aware of, to ensure school administration support staff receive the benefits and new pay rates resulting from the settlement. This information will be released in Term 3, so for now, there is nothing you need to do other than celebrate this win.
To learn more about the administrative support staff pay equity claim, click the below link. |
RESOURCE: MINISTRY BULLETIN FOR SCHOOL LEADERS |
Click the button below to view the latest Ministry of Education Bulletin - Issue 30 June 2022 |
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XERO TIP OF THE MONTH: EMAILING YOUR INVOICES DIRECTLY INTO XERO |
Who wants to reduce the amount of paper we store in our offices??
In our following Chalkboard issues, we'll be helping you achieve this by providing you with a paperless edition of our usual Xero Tip of the Month.
Instead of printing your invoices, email them directly to Xero! This will allow you to send invoices from your email directly to your Xero inbox, saving you time and hassle. To access your Xero email address, follow these instructions below: - Login to Xero and click on the business tab - bills to pay
- Click the "Create bill from email" tab
- Copy the email address into your address book
- Email all invoices to this email address so that they will be waiting for you in Bills to Pay - Draft
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Code accordingly and submit for approval for the next person to authorize
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We had a great time at the 2022 SBM Conference in Tauranga, speaking with delegates from around NZ and sharing our knowledge. Check out the photo below of Tanya Macdonald, our new Xero Training & Relationship Manager, ready to hand out some of our fantastic new AFS giveaways! |
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For those of you who attended the conference, it was great seeing you, and we hope you enjoy your AFS eco-friendly native seed kits. In the coming month, we will be running an exciting competition on our Facebook page, where your school can upload photos of your seed-growing journey as they mature into fantastic plants!
To like our AFS Facebook page, click on the image below. |
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CREATIVES IN SCHOOLS: APPLICATION FOR FUNDING |
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Creatives in Schools is back! The Ministry of Education is now inviting schools to apply for the Creatives in Schools programme (round 4 intake).
The purpose of this programme is to enhance the well-being of students while developing knowledge and skills in communication, collaboration, and creative practices.
As a school, you will partner with a creative professional to provide an engaging learning experience for your students. If your proposal is successful, your school could receive up to $17,000 in funding per project.
For selection criteria and a guide on preparing your application, click on the button to the right. Applications close at 11.59 pm Sunday, 21 August 2022. |
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