Resources for schools

Online student education resource pages

Pages marked with the apple symbol (Education resource page) in the menu have been created specially as a resource for students.

Activities and resources available at the Education Centre include:

  • The Newmont Waihi Gold Infopak - An information kit comprising of a range of printed material is provided free to school teachers. This kit contains useful text, diagrams and photographs on a wide variety of gold and silver related subjects. Student packs are also available.
  • Various short DVDs
  • Tours
  • Interactive activities
  • Displays
  • Brochures- Full colour, regularly updated brochures are available to all visitors
  • Curriculum-linked activity circuit
  • Newmont Waihi Gold staff are available to help you gain the maximum benefit from your visit

Ed Centre 2012 programme schedule - an outline of curriculum-linked activities available for various age groups.

New Zealand Minerals Industry Association

You may find the New Zealand Minerals Industry Association (NZMIA) website a very useful resource. This site is packed with loads of information about most mineral industry activities in New Zealand. The site features a range of downloadable teaching modules. You can find the site at www.minerals.co.nz