Safe link between three Christchurch schools likely after MP's lobbying
Ilam MP Sarah Pallett’s efforts in lobbying the Ministry of Education to keep a safe access way between three Christchurch schools appears to have been successful.
Schools
You’ve got male: Class full of boys
You’ve got male: Class full of boys
A North Canterbury primary school has an all-male class for the first time.
Autistic boy asks Children's Commissioner for help
Boy asks Children's Commissioner: 'Can you please come to my school and help me?'
The Children's Commissioner has intervened in the case of an autistic boy who says his school would not let him participate in regular activities and kept him in a room away from other children.
Canterbury Uni Hall cat uses last of his nine lives
Canterbury Uni Hall cat uses last of his nine lives
Nearly 20 years ago, Campus the cat meandered onto the Canterbury University Hall grounds, where he spent his days soaking up sun and making friends. But this week he had to be put down after a bout of ill health.
School children targeted by private investigator
Children from School Strike 4 Climate targeted by private investigator
School children from the School Strike 4 Climate group were targets of the private investigation firm that was caught spying on Christchurch insurance claimants.
New chaplain appointed at St Margaret’s College
New chaplain appointed at St Margaret’s College
The new chaplain at St Margaret’s College in Christchurch has plenty of experience to call on in her new role.
Student filmmaker captures climate protest
'Passionate about climate justice': Riccarton High filmmaker captures protest
A budding young Christchurch filmmaker is aiming to raise awareness about climate change through a short film on the School Strike 4 Climate.
Pupils star in climate action music video
Pupils star in climate action music video
Pupils from a Banks Peninsula school are calling for more action on climate change in a music video.
Young sailors replicate historic crossing
Young Akaroa sailors' harbour crossing replicates Worsley journey
Akaroa Area School students have once again crossed the harbour in home-made rafts, replicating a journey explorer Frank Worsley once made when he was a young boy.
Sumner skate park on track for summer start
Sumner skate park on track for summer start
Work on a new skate park in Sumner should roll into gear next summer after plans for the wider village green were approved.
Brothers on the ball with new cricket kit
Brothers on the ball with new cricket kit
A pair of cricketing brothers from Christchurch have plenty of time to knock in their new bats before the new season after they were beneficiaries of an ANZ grant.
Climate action protesters clash with mayor
School Strike 4 Climate: Students clash with mayor in Christchurch
A mix of students and older climate action protesters shouted down Mayor Lianne Dalziel after her response to their demands on Friday.
New $45k Halswell playground equipment to cater for all users
New $45k Halswell playground equipment to cater for all users
New playground equipment at Halswell Domain will include a high-back swing, carousel, conga drums and a play panel.
'Climate action campus' breaks new ground
Christchurch 'climate action campus' first of its kind in Australasia
In a first of a kind for Australasia, Christchurch will soon be home to a Climate Action Campus.
More than a light touch
More than a light touch
Christchurch 10-year-old Sophie Crimp is pleased she still has her eyebrows after igniting a balloon filled with hydrogen.
NZTA contacts school over Brougham St concerns
Concerns over Brougham St proposal prompts NZTA to contact school
NZTA has contacted Addington School after concerns were raised last week by its board of trustees chairwoman about a plan to install high occupancy vehicle lanes on Brougham St.
Christ's College apologises to old boys who suffered abuse
Christ's College apologises to old boys who suffered abuse
A private Christchurch boys' college has apologised to people who suffered historical abuse at the school.
Students doing their bit to make rivers drinkable
Students doing their bit to make rivers drinkable
Villa Maria College students have been getting their hands dirty cleaning up their local environment.
Pupils get new hoops after community fundraising
College students help raise money for new hoops at primary school
A community collaboration has led to the installation of new basketball hoops at a Christchurch school brimming with budding sports stars.
International educators struggling to stay afloat
International educators struggling to stay afloat: 'We're all just floundering'
The director of the international college at Middleton Grange School in Christchurch says the past year has been difficult without overseas students.