Student taken to hospital after assault at Oxford school
A student was injured in an assault at a rural Canterbury school on Wednesday afternoon.
Schools
Teacher pulled finger and swore at students
Canterbury teacher pulled finger, swore at students, made fun of kids with learning disabilities
A primary teacher who made fun of pupils with learning disabilities, pulled a finger at other children and told some to “p*** off” will no longer be allowed to teach.
New maths test fails to make the grade - principals
New maths test fails to make the grade - principals
The Government is "testing children to death" with the announcement of a new maths test for the youngest children, says the head of the Principals Federation.
Thieves as young as 10 stealing motorised scooters
Thieves as young as 10 stealing motorised scooters
There has been a big rise in the number of nifty-fifties and moped scooters being stolen by young thieves in Christchurch.
Teen robot builder to take on world's best
Teen robot builder to take on world's best
Christchurch student Rhys Lewis is set to fly to the United States on Saturday to take on the world’s top young robotics experts.
New classrooms for Canterbury school
Six new classrooms to open at Canterbury school
Pupils at a fast-growing Canterbury co-educational school will move into their new classrooms next week.
Student buzzing after breaking own world record
Student buzzing after breaking own world record
A Burnside High School student now holds the Guinness World Record for fastest man to run a half marathon wearing a beekeeping suit.
Should kids be banned from social media?
Poll: Former Facebook executive says kids should be banned from social media
A former Facebook executive who was once the company's figurehead in Australia and NZ argues children under 16 should be banned from social media. Do you agree with him?
School welcomes slower speed limit
School welcomes slower speed limit
A Canterbury principal is pleased a 30km/h variable speed zone will still be in place outside his school when pupils return from their holidays.
Pop-up Anzac display a hands-on lesson
Schools' pop-up Anzac display provides a hands-on lesson
Christchurch high school students got the chance to see a WW2 and Vietnam-era 105mm Howitzer up close.
Looking for some low cost school holiday activities?
Looking for some low cost school holiday activities?
Are you looking for something fun to do with the kids over the school holidays but don't want to spend a fortune? Here's a list of free or low-cost activities to keep them busy.
School asks for help to maintain gymnasiums
Canterbury high school asks for help to maintain ageing gymnasiums
One of Canterbury’s largest schools is calling on the Ministry of Education to support the future of its gymnasiums.
Irish dancer aims for top 25 finish at world champs
Irish dancer aims for top 25 finish at world champs
Hillmorton High School student Luke Street will compete in three events at his third Irish dance world championships in Dublin this month.
CBHS headmaster claims he was victim of bullying
Christchurch Boys' High headmaster claims he was victim of bullying
A Christchurch school headmaster has wiped tears from his eyes and claimed he was the victim of bullying while giving evidence at an Employment Relations Authority hearing.
Police concerns dismissed by CBHS headmaster
CBHS headmaster dismissed police concerns about incident - former detective
A headmaster dismissed police concerns about an incident at a Christchurch high school, a former detective has told the Employment Relations Authority.
Student suspended for scissors attack
Christchurch student suspended for attacking teachers with scissors
A student who used a pair of scissors to assault two teachers at a Christchurch school on Wednesday has been suspended.
Cold could keep kids at home
Cold weather could keep college kids at home this term
Cold weather could impact classroom time for senior students at a Canterbury college this term.
Schools act fast to keep canteens open
Canterbury schools act fast to keep canteens open after collapse of company
Two Canterbury high schools were left scrambling to keep their school canteens running after Libelle, the company managing them, went into liquidation.
World stage beckons for robotics team
World stage beckons for Chch robotics team
Christchurch school robotics team DOT BOT are taking their talents to the United States.
School wants to ditch free lunch provider
School wants to ditch free lunch provider
A Christchurch principal says her school wants to get out of its free lunch programme contract with Compass Group following several weeks of problems and "disappointing" service.