1. STRATEGIC PLAN 2013 NZPF Moot Presentation Thursday 17 March 2016 Simon Draper, Executive Director Asia New Zealand Foundation

2. Moot question ‘Understand what education is for’ Point of view of New Zealand Asian population

3. Equipping New Zealanders to thrive in the Asian Century

6. Currently 12% of New Zealanders are of Asian descent. By 2026, 16% of New Zealanders will be of Asian descent. By 2038, 21% of New Zealanders will be of Asian descent.

7. Currently, 23% of Aucklanders are of Asian descent. By 2027, 27% of Aucklanders will be of Asian descent. By 2038, 33% of Aucklanders will be of Asian descent.

8. Perceptions of Asia 82% of New Zealanders think Asia is important 66% of New Zealanders say they know little or nothing about Asia The more non Asian New Zealanders mix with Asians the more confident they are with Asia – not learning this in institutions – but media/1:1

9. Perceptions of Asia Students learning Asian languages 29% drop Asia is not about New Zealand’s future – it is about its present New Zealand is too mercantilist – relationship is more than selling stuff My claim - “If your child is not learning about Asia now, their chance of future success in NZ is diminished"

10. Equipping New Zealanders to thrive in Asia Business Programme Arts and Culture Programme Media Programme Research Track II Leadership Network Education Programme

11. Equipping students to thrive in their future with Asia. Languages Connections Cultures Asia Equipped

12. A rapidly expanding group of like-minded educators who can access support, resources, trip opportunities and events.

13. Trips to Asia in 2016 Shanghai Business Forum for Teachers Saturday 21 May to Saturday 28 May 2016 Gain first-hand experience of Shanghai culture and rapid development. Hear from experts to gain a broad understanding of China’s business environment, economy and market place. Applications now closed Singapore Cultural Connections Trip Saturday 3 September – Sunday 11 September 2016 Participate in a conference organised with Craig Kemp (@mrkempnz) to plan sustainable online connections with local teachers. Learn about the Singapore education system and explore local places of interest. Applications close Friday 18 March 2016 Korea Studies Workshop Dates: TBC Gain first-hand experience of Korean culture and customs. Visit and experience sites of national and cultural significance. Expressions of interest to soconnor@asianz.org.nzsoconnor@asianz.org.nz

14. Events in 2016 Workshops for School Leaders Term 2 Understand your students’ future with Asia. Find out about available resources and support. Plan how you can equip your students to thrive in the Asian century. Experience Asia Evenings Term 2 & 3 Experience Asian cultural activities. Find out what activities your students could experience. Plan an Experience Asia Event for your school. Educators Network Meetings Term 4 Network with like-minded educators. Find out about trip opportunities and events for 2017. Access the latest resources.

15. Resources for teachers Online teaching resources Teaching units written by New Zealand teachers for New Zealand teachers. Links to useful and relevant resources on other websites. New resources continually being developed. Country Maps China, Japan and South Korea maps available as posters or online. Highlights key cities and places of interest. Provides useful information for teachers and their students. Asian language learning support Advice and guidance on starting or enhancing your language learning programme. More support available – watch this space!

16. Support for schools Japan Study Grants $5000 grants available for schools to apply for who are planning a study tour of two weeks or more to Japan. $1000 grants available for individual secondary and undergraduate students to apply for who have been accepted on an exchange programme to Japan. Presentations Asia NZ Foundation staff are available to present at your school to a range of audiences including students, staff, Board of Trustees and at parent or community events. Experience Asia Events in Schools Guidance and support for organising a school event to increase your students knowledge and curiosity of Asian countries and cultures. Suitable workshop tutors and speakers sourced for the event as required.

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