Education

Te Puke students get help with tertiary expenses

Four learners have won Acorn Foundation scholarships, 11 students were granted TECT First-in-Family awards, and 10 students were awarded TECT Returning Student... Read More

Mount students excited for cultural immersion

Thirty Mount Maunganui College students will have to get used to cold showers and life without Wi-Fi when they spend 10 days on the Samoan islands of Savai'i... Read More

Empowering young people living with disabilities

White-water rafting, karaoke nights, cooking classes and bach getaways. These are some of the opportunities young people with intellectual disabilities... Read More

Pet parents prepping for Easter

With Easter fast approaching, Kiwis are gearing up for a well-deserved holiday break. But what about their fur family members? Whether you're planning... Read More

School gala brings community together

Students at Greerton's Greenpark School are already busily preparing for the fifth annual Easter Gala, which is being held next Thursday from midday. 'The... Read More

Artist’s mural embodies school culture

In a full-circle moment, mural artist Millie Pidwell has returned to school to contribute to students' learning and their environment. Pidwell, who works... Read More

Up close with a Black Hawk

As heli-logging work came to an end on the Whakatāne District Council forestry block on Valley Rd this week, Apanui School students got to celebrate with a... Read More

Instil water skills in youngsters, and it ripples

Bay of Plenty primary school students learning water safety skills are sending ripples of knowledge out to those around them. And the trust providing the... Read More

Cross country boys set sights on USA

Twenty-five boys from Tauranga Boys' College's Cross Country team are fundraising furiously to get to the USA's West Coast this September for the trip of a lifetime. The... Read More

Ōtūmoetai's wildlife-friendly backyard event

Ōtūmoetai residents are encouraged to come together and celebrate nature at Ōtūmoetai Primary School on Sunday, April 6. The Envirohub-run event, running... Read More

It’s twilight gala time at Bethlehem!

Bethlehem School will be bulging with activities for young and old on Friday, April 4, when it hosts its Twilight Gala fundraiser from 4pm-7pm. PTA spokesperson... Read More

Parents put back-to-school costs on Afterpay

Mother of two Jane says the start of the school year is always tough financially. "The holiday period stretches us to the limit and there is just no let-up... Read More