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Starting the Conversation: Compulsory Financial Literacy in Schools

In a recent webinar hosted by Banqer, our co-founder and co-CEO Kendall spoke with four other experts about the significance and potential impact of making financial literacy a mandatory part of New Zealand's school curriculums. Kendall shares her insights and what she learned from that discussion.

kendall flutey and a high school student in the classroom

Introducing Banqer High Senior

Banqer High Senior complements a school’s pastoral care program and allows students to understand the consequences of their choices before stepping into the real world. The platform simulates decisions around leaving home, career pathways and higher education, debt management and other critical choices made from the ages of 17 - 22.


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Compulsory Financial Literacy in Schools webinar recap

In November, Banqer held a webinar, inviting four expert panellists to discuss what compulsory financial literacy in New Zealand could look like and the importance of integrating financial literacy into school curriculums.

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Banqer High achievements: Redefining Success Beyond Net Worth

Learn how Banqer High achievements foster deep engagement, motivation, and reward students for mastering financial skills.

Text 'Banqer High Achievements: Redefining success beyond net worth'. Examples of student achievements in Banqer High: 'Career check-in streak', 'Budgeting streak', 'Aced!', and 'Realised gains.'

Top 5 Banqer Primary resources for classroom success

Teaching financial literacy is crucial but challenging. The Teacher Resource Hub offers a wealth of engaging and practical resources to make money matters more understandable for students. Here's a quick look at the top five Banqer Primary resources that could be perfect for your classroom.

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Setting Up a Virtual Classroom Economy: A Guide for Teachers

Learn how to set up an interactive class economy and foster discussions around 'needs' vs 'wants' using Banqer Primary

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How financial education creates certainty in an uncertain future

Explore the challenges young people face around financial capability and educators' obstacles in delivering financial education. Understand what might happen if financial literacy levels don’t improve and what educators can do about it.

Screenshots from a video conference call between Banqer co-CEO Kendall Flutey and a four AUstralian mathematics teachers. Logos for AAMT and Banqer High, with title text 'How financial education can bring certainty to an uncertain future'

Banqer Privacy and Security

Cyber security and the protection of data is so important - especially when it comes to our children

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Planning made easy - teaching Banqer lessons

Are you using our lesson plans to teach Banqer in your classroom?? Did you know there are additional resources to complement our lesson plans?

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Planning Banqer High - where do I start?

Getting started with Banqer High? Here are tips on how to plan for the time you have and the order in which to activate each module.

Three students at Cashmere High working on laptops, with a teacher watching. Banqer co-CEO Kendall Flutey is crouched beside a student discussing what they're seeing.

Planning Banqer Primary - where do I start?

Getting started with Banqer Primary? Here are tips on how to plan for the time you have and the order in which to activate each module.

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Increase student engagement and learning outcomes with Banqer Primary Achievements!

Banqer Primary utilises gamification and Achievements to engage students in financial education.

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Banqer’s $1.5m raise demonstrates value of impact-driven business

Banqer, the financial education platform that’s used by over 50% of primary schools, and a third of secondary schools in Aotearoa, has recently closed a $1.5m NZD capital raise.

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Why kids must learn about insurance

Managing risk is an important life skill. Parents can help their children understand the importance of insurance with our conversation starters.

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How to build financially resilient kids

Helping your kids build financial resilience is a powerful way to support their financial futures. Explore how, with our top tips for any age.

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How to talk money with your kids

Talking about money helps your kids become financially capable adults. But doesn’t have to be difficult! Read our tips for productive conversations at home.

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Farewell to Alex Miller

Alex Miller has moved on from Banqer. He's contributed immensely as a developer to practically every aspect of Banqer Primary and Banqer High.

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Online Financial Education Lessons from Banqer

We want to ensure financial education can continue during this period of disruption, so have developed a way for the Banqer lessons to keep going over the next two weeks; Banqer TV.

From Monday 4th to Friday 15th May we’ll be hosting three Banqer lessons a week via Banqer TV. Each lesson will run for 30 minutes and students will be provided with an activity to complete after the lesson …

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