Student cookbook provides recipes from migrants and refugees
A year of hard work has paid off for a group of Christchurch high school entrepreneurs after the successful launch of their unique cookbook - Spoonful of Spice.
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Mairehau pupil wins Fred Hollows award
Mairehau pupil wins Fred Hollows award
A Christchurch school pupil has been recognised in New Zealand’s first-ever Fred Hollows Humanity Awards.
Lucia shows her class on the national stage
Lucia shows her class on the national stage
Up-and-coming Canterbury tennis player Lucia Gale put on an impressive display to win her first New Zealand junior championships title in Auckland on Wednesday.
Celebrations at Hornby High School
Celebrations at Hornby High School
Hornby High School year 11, 12 and 13 pupils were celebrated last week at the school's senior prizegiving.
Talented Cashmere students take home prize-giving trophies
Talented Cashmere students take home prize-giving trophies
Cashmere High School’s top achievers have been recognised.
Hampstead jump jammers win
Hampstead jump jammers win
A team of 13 from Hampstead School has impressed judges and taken out a regional jump jam competition.
Students show 'poise and grace' on stage with CSO
Students show 'poise and grace' on stage with CSO
Two young musicians got the chance to play with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra at the town hall last week.
NZ's music teacher of the year
NZ's music teacher of the year
A Christchurch teacher has won a top prize at the country's music awards.
High achievers honoured at Ellesmere College
High achievers honoured at Ellesmere College
Mekaela Fleener has taken out the top prize at Ellesmere College’s annual arts and culture awards night.
Eco-friendly food wrap wins award
Eco-friendly food wrap wins award
An eco-friendly alternative to plastic food wrap designed by Christchurch Girls’ High School enterprise students has been recognised as one of the best products in the region.
Scholarships for talented musicians
Scholarships for talented musicians
Scholarships have been presented by Ashburton Musical Club to two talented young musicians.
Finn and Eddie's award-winning invention
Finn and Eddie's award-winning invention
Cashmere High School students have proven themselves to be up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
School buildings renovated
School buildings renovated
Junior pupils at Oaklands School in Halswell has moved into a renovated and expanded junior block – the first completed stage of the school’s campus redevelopment.
Children get together to see bigger picture
Children get together to see bigger picture
Make it, then spin it to see the picture: dozens of children gathered at Ashburton Library as part of a school holiday programme to make thaumatropes - an old-fashioned device.
And lo, three angels brought gifts
And lo, three angels brought gifts
There were angels aplenty at the St David's Church school holiday programme last week.
New headmaster for Shirley Boys' announced
New headmaster for Shirley Boys' announced
A Shirley Boys' High School old boy will take over the helm as headmaster.
Warm welcome for new principal
Warm welcome for new principal
New Mt Hutt College principal Jack Saxon has been welcomed with fanfare - and an assurance that if the budget had allowed, every student from Kaitaia College, his former school, would have come to...
11th grade team plays well at Nelson tourney
11th grade team plays well at Nelson tourney
Mid Canterbury's 11th grade football team played well at the recent Jack McKnight tournament in Nelson and claimed sixth place.
School support for foodbank
School support for foodbank
Hampstead School has supported the foodbank at St Vincent de Paul with a large donation of non-perishable goods.
Mackenzie's rescue role honoured
Mackenzie's rescue role honoured
Scout and first-aid training, combined with a cool head, have earned a Hurunui College student the gratitude of a tramping party, and accolades from the police and the Hurunui District Council.