Education

Virtual trip helps kids explore natural hazards

Children from across New Zealand aged 6-12 can explore the natural wonders of Bay of Plenty from the comfort of their classroom. How? Through the latest virtual... Read More

The new social media war against birth control

Fact vs Fear: Doctors are pushing back on the viral birth control myths and warnings over the contraceptive pill that are flooding social media It was a trend,... Read More

Kaimai School’s gala brings community together

Kaimai School is hosting its annual gala and Ag day tomorrow, Saturday, October 11, from 9am-12pm, featuring a range of exhibits for everyone to enjoy via free... Read More

Toddlers on trikes for a kindergarten's fundraiser

The annual Trike-a-Thon and fundraiser, facilitated by Te Puna Community Kindergarten, returns for another year at Te Puna Primary School. Tomorrow, October... Read More

ERO: Regional school holidays could ease truancy

Allocating different school holiday dates to different regions is worth considering, but could create problems, says the Associate Education Minister. An... Read More

Student truancy down to pre-Covid levels

Only 60% of students attended school regularly, a new report has found, but it is an improvement on past years. The Education Review Office (ERO) said the... Read More

Teachers warn NCEA shake-up could cut jobs

Teachers are worried proposed NCEA and curriculum changes will narrow students' options and cause job cuts in the three food-related subjects. The Government's... Read More

How Tauranga students are tackling bus safety

A new video campaign reminds students how to stay safe when catching the bus to and from school, just as Term 4 begins and hundreds of students return... Read More

Leaks to layups: Ōtūmoetai Primary upgrades

Classroom renovations taking place at Ōtūmoetai Primary School are on the home stretch. Principal Zara McIndoe said construction work began in May, when... Read More

Space science celebrated at Mount college

Mount Maunganui College will become a hub of scientific inspiration next Wednesday, September 24. The school will host a day-long event of celebrating Earth,... Read More

AI chainsaw drones revolutionising arborist jobs

The words chainsaw, drone, automation and safety don't immediately conjure up a vision of safety, but a group of researchers at the University of Canterbury... Read More

Pāpāmoa celebrates Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

Chalk, water, and grass. That's all Kenrick Smith used for his painting of the Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori logo on Pāpāmoa Primary School's field. The land... Read More