Education

Two new schools to open in Ōmokoroa

Two new schools have been given the green light for the Western Bay of Plenty. Ōmokoroa will get a new primary school and secondary school in the southwest of... Read More

Some teachers agree trial NCEA tests ‘too hard’

Some teachers agree the Qualifications Authority unwittingly made trial NCEA literacy and numeracy tests too difficult last year. Documents show the Ministry... Read More

Funding boost for Te Puna Kindergarten

Te Puna Kindergarten has kick-started 2023 with a new and improved composting system, thanks to a funding boost from the Earthwise Action Fund. And this, says... Read More

The 86-year-old early learning childhood teacher

'You're a bit old”, says one four-year-old boy, on meeting Mike Carter, a new teacher at his daycare. 'Am I? How old do you think I am?” replies Mike. 'Um,... Read More

Public talk on Gate Pā cultural centre

A talk on the proposed Gate Pā cultural centre this afternoon will provide those interested in the development of the national institute an opportunity to learn... Read More

Speedy start to skate dream

Getting stuck in New Zealand due to Covid in 2020, Chilean Romina Silva Rojas returned to the sport of speed skating for something to do - and has been cleaning... Read More

Hey kids – try a try-athlon!

Calling all kids aged between five and 13! The annual Pahoia School ‘Have a Go Try-athlon' is back this month and promises to be a fun day out for the whole... Read More

Keeping kids in school

Kids aren't turning up to school in the numbers they used to. The government's pledged more money for attendance officers, but RNZ's The Detail is... Read More

NZ Economics Forum to be hosted by UOW

The University of Waikato is hosting the annual New Zealand Economics Forum, which returns as an in-person event at its Hamilton Campus Thursday March 2 and Friday... Read More

School disorder: Tauranga teacher in hospital

A much loved Tauranga teacher is in stable condition and communicating after being taken to hospital following a disorder, SunLive understands. The disorder occurred... Read More

Road safety programme targets re-offenders

During the past 10 years Rotorua's Road Safety Education Programme - RSEP - has helped to reduce re-offending on NZ roads with 93 per cent of driving offenders... Read More

School attendance help welcome – but more needed

A $74 million package to address school attendance is being welcomed by secondary teachers as a step in the right direction, but they say they need more support. Education... Read More