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ICAS Prep: Locked-down browser
In our third post on ICAS 2025, we look at Janison Replay, the locked-down browser crucial for the Writing and Spelling Bee papers. What is Janison Replay? Janison Replay is a locked-down browser app which you can download for Windows, Mac and iOS devices. Janison Replay is designed so that students can sit their ICAS…
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Core Skills and Creative Technology: Our July holiday program
We are excited to announce our special program for the upcoming July school holidays. Week 1 (July 7 to 11), we are offering our comprehensive morning classes, focusing on core skills including Maths, English, Social Science and Public Speaking. In the afternoons, students will either attend the AI Maker Holiday Camp, or the Scratch &…
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ICAS Prep: Digital Technologies
In our second post on ICAS 2025, we look at how to prepare for the Digital Technologies paper. Digital Technologies is available for NZ students in years 3 to 8, with sitting dates between 3 to 8 August. What’s involved in the assessment? The Digital Technologies assessment looks at a student’s ability to understand and…
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ICAS Prep: Tips and Tricks
We’re now in the lead up to ICAS Assessments, which begin in just over 2 months. Preparing for the assessments helps your child put their best foot forward on the day. We will be posting a series of tips for the six different papers over the coming weeks, including a special post on the use…
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Artificial Intelligence in Education
AI, particularly generative AI, has flooded the learning space. While some AI tools are undeniably useful, others may be questionable. Even as the NCEA itself is rolling out AI tools to assist with exam marking, and adapt learning materials to suit learner needs and preferences, questions remain about the ability of AI to be used…
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