Events In History
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9 May 1907First School Journal publishedThe School Journal was initiated by Inspector-General of Schools George Hogben to provide New Zealand schoolchildren with a free publication containing information on history, geography and civics. Read more...
Articles
New Zealand Book Month
Kiwis love books. To celebrate New Zealand Book Month, we have come up with 31 reasons to love New Zealand books and writing.
- Page 2 - 31 reasons to love NZ books and writingA selection of stories about the history of Kiwi writing, writers and books – one for each day of NZ Book
Schools and the First World War
Schools and children were quickly called into action at the outset of the First World War in 1914. Developing patriotic, fit and healthy citizens was seen as important to the survival of the country and the Empire. Hundreds of teachers joined the NZEF, including many from sole-teacher schools. Almost 200 never returned.
- Page 4 - The School JournalDuring the First World War the New Zealand School Journal played an important role in encouraging patriotism, self-sacrifice, obedience and support for the war effort among
Dominion status
On 26 September 1907 the colony of New Zealand ceased to exist. It became, instead, a dominion within the British Empire.
- Page 6 - New Zealand in 1907What was New Zealand like at the time of becoming a dominion?
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Main image: A tiny patriot
Ruth Swanson poses with the pet lamb she gave to the Patriotic Fund.
