Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller believes the parents will be pleased to learn more children are attending ECE and gaining NCEA Level 2 in his electorate.
According to Ministry of Education figures, 98.5 per cent of children in the Bay of Plenty electorate attended ECE in 2015 which has exceeded the Government's target of 98 per cent.
Education minister Hekia Parata and Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller during a visit to Welcome Bay School in June. Photo: Hekia Parata/Facebook
'We know the earlier our children get started in education, the better off they will be. The early childhood years are vital to a child's development and to their future ability,” says Todd.
The data also shows 73.6 per cent of 18-year-olds in the Bay of Plenty electorate achieved NCEA Level 2 in 2015, up from last year and tracking well towards the Government's target of 85 per cent.
Todd says one of the other highlights include 82.9 per cent of primary school students achieved at or above the national standard for reading too.
'This means good things for the futures of local kids. Our teachers and students are working hard and the results are showing.”
The 'U-shaped' Bay of Plenty electorate which Todd represents surrounds, but does not, include Tauranga. The eastern arm extends from Papamoa and Te Puke south to the Kaimai Ranges, and the ranges mostly determine the electorate's western boundary as far north as Matakana Island.
The percentages quoted by Todd do not include the Tauranga City and Taupō, Rotorua, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki District councils.
According to the ministry's Education Counts website, across the entire Bay of Plenty region 96.6 per cent of children attended ECE, 76.4 per cent of 18-year-olds achieved NCEA Level 2, and 76.9 of primary school students achieved at or above the national standard for reading in 2015.
For more information and statistics visit the Education Counts website at: www.educationcounts.govt.nz
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Posted on 15-08-2016 16:59 | By Captain Sensible
This is a con. Pass rates are increased due to credits being available to "setting a table" or boiling an egg on a marae. The dishonesty of the NZ education system is failing the students but making the principals look good with false pass rates.
One would think...
Posted on 16-08-2016 08:49 | By penguin
...that Muller was responsible for the successes by implication. His comments are nothing short of political point-scoring rhetoric and yet another photo opportunity with a minister. Statistics also hide other factors especially with reference to national standards. It will be interesting to see what happens if the new not bulk funding regime comes in and schools increase class sizes and pay for cheaper teachers.
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