Education

Ake ake ake - a forever language for NZ

The countdown is over with midday today marking the official start of Māori Language Week - Te Wiki 2024. Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is an annual celebration... Read More

Sustainability initiative wraps up

'It's a bit like a treasure hunt!” Words you might not expect to hear from students who are picking up rubbish. Zespri AIMS Games athletes removed... Read More

School movie night to raise funds

A family fun night including an open-air movie will help raise money for Ōmokoroa Point School. The animated film Encanto will start at 7pm with Night Owl... Read More

Performing arts take centre stage

For the second year in a row, Pāpāmoa's Got Talent saw students take to the stage to sing, dance, drum and more. Pāpāmoa College hosted the event on Thursday,... Read More

Students undertake mental health challenge

Six Tauranga Boys' College students are continuing the 'legacy” of former students by taking on a 40-hour physical activity challenge to raise awareness... Read More

Driving structured literacy in schools

The Minister of Education has released a statement saying the coalition Government is driving confidence in reading and writing in the first years of schooling. 'From... Read More

Tauranga Boys’ College 1st XI win Rankin Cup

In a momentous achievement for Tauranga Boys' College, the school's 1st XI hockey team has secured the New Zealand Secondary Schools' Rankin Cup for the first... Read More

School scheme dramatically reduces bad behaviour

A scheme that provides counselling in more than 200 primary schools makes distressed children feel better, improves behaviour, and raises attendance. An Education... Read More

How education fuels forestry’s future

After many years in the teaching field, Patrick (Paddy) Aislabie's career branched out in an unexpected direction. A key connection was all it took for now... Read More

Bethlehem College students burned by engine fluid

A minute after a school bus driver noticed his bus engine temperature was reading a bit high, he heard screams from students behind him. A look in the rear-view... Read More

Tumble Time starts in Pāpāmoa next week

Monday mornings are tough, but for parents and preschoolers living in Pāpāmoa, the start of each new week will soon mean something totally different. New... Read More

Nit register needed to count head lice cases

Experts say the lack of accurate data on head lice prevalence in New Zealand has hindered effective research and preventive measures, leaving many children and... Read More