'Years of work wiped in one evening': Community frustrated after tabletop stolen
A handmade tabletop that a group of Christchurch primary school pupils’ fundraised $3500 to buy has been stolen less than two months after it was installed.
Schools
New pupil the fourth generation for family
New pupil the fourth generation for family
Memories of Lincoln Primary School going back to the 1920s were recalled this week as a local family moved into its fourth generation of attendance.
Kaiapoi pupils become global youth ambassadors
Kaiapoi pupils become global youth ambassadors
Kaiapoi North School pupils have been teaching Chinese students about New Zealand.
New lease of life for former high school gym
Avon Hub: New lease of life for former high school gym
The old Shirley Boys’ High gym has been reopened after its transformation into a community sport and rec centre.
Globe Theatre beckons for young actor
'The world’s mine oyster': Shakespeare’s Globe beckons for young Hornby actor
A Hornby High student offered a once in a lifetime opportunity on the world stage has organised an 'evening of performances' to fundraise for her trip to the UK.
‘Awesome’: 12-year-old builds his first robot
‘Awesome’: 12-year-old builds his first robot
Ryan Howden spends a lot of his spare time building things with Lego.
Mathematics Olympiad rep dropped the subject
Teen who dropped maths after year 11 to compete at Mathematics Olympiad
Christchurch teenager Grady Kenix has been selected as a member of the New Zealand Mathematics Olympiad team.
Cobham pupils selling school memorabilia
Cobham pupils selling school memorabilia
Cobham Intermediate students are holding a garage sale today and tomorrow to repurpose hundreds of items not needed when they move into their new school.
KidsFest to start with a bang
KidsFest to start with a bang
Keeping the kids entertained over the winter holidays may be a little bit easier this year.
After-school care provider on notice
After-school care provider on notice
A large after-school care provider has been given six weeks to improve its performance following an investigation after multiple complaints from parents.
Students reveal environment at broadcasting school
Like 'Lord of the Flies': Students reveal environment at broadcasting school
An independent report into a broadcasting school in Christchurch has revealed serious allegations including racist comments, sexual harassment and an atmosphere ripe for bullying behaviour.
Schools say case numbers inform mask approach
Schools say case numbers inform mask approach
A Christchurch school principal says Covid-19 case numbers will influence their approach to wearing face masks this term.
'What the hell is her teacher doing here?': Busted by grandparents
'What the hell is her teacher doing here?': Busted by grandparents
A teacher who allegedly put his finger into the top of a student's pants and went to her house where they were alone has denied having an inappropriate relationship with the girl.
Bringing the dinosaurs back to life
Dinosaurs roar back to life at Canterbury Museum
Dinosaurs have returned to Canterbury - and just in time for the Easter school holidays.
Teacher keeps job after podcast
Sex, drugs and students: Teacher keeps job after 'inappropriate' podcast
A Christchurch teacher has been found guilty of serious misconduct after making inappropriate comments on a podcast about students, a former girlfriend, his sex life and going to work "slightly high on drugs".
Feedback sought on school fizzy drink ban
Feedback sought on plan to ban fizzy, sugary drinks in primary schools
Water, milk and milk alternatives would be the only beverages on the menu under the plan to ban sugar-sweetened drinks from primary schools.
Photography a step towards life in the fast lane
Photography a step towards life in the fast lane for student
Even though he loves online car racing games, 14-year-old Rolleston College student Nathan Heney has more fun photographing the real thing.
Broadcasting students feel 'unsafe'
Broadcasting student accused of assault allowed back into course
A NZ Broadcasting School student charged with assaulting a fellow student is being allowed back into the Ara journalism programme.
Students going without to make ends meet
Students going without to make ends meet
Students' grades and self-care are being put on the line as living costs skyrocket, with one UC law student saying "all of our money is either going to bills or food, or rent".
Student halls of residence under scrutiny as new rules kick in
Student halls of residence under scrutiny as new rules kick in
New rules to support students in halls of residence, introduced after the tragic death of Mason Pendrous at a Canterbury University hall in 2019, are being closely monitored.