Concerns over new school lunches listed
'Pale comparison': Nutritionist's long list of concerns over new school lunches
A Ministry of Education nutritionist has identified a host of issues with the new school lunch programme.
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Ban on all 'year 14' high school sport mulled
Blanket ‘year 14’ ban for high school sport being considered
The governing body for high school sport in NZ is considering changes to its eligibility rules as a group of principals push for a 'year 14' ban across all national secondary school events.
Private college investigating ‘incident’ at camp
Private Christchurch college investigating ‘incident’ at school camp
A Christchurch private school is investigating an incident at a school camp that led to a student being suspended.
Prestigious award for teen musician
'Outstanding achievement': Prestigious global award for talented teen musician
A Christchurch high school saxophonist has become the first South Island student to claim a global award from the University of Cambridge in England.
Hundreds of complaints over new school lunches
Substandard school lunches draw hundreds of complaints
Nearly a third of schools receiving free lunches from the School Lunch Collective have contacted the Ministry of Education with queries and complaints.
Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi Regatta
Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi Regatta after 'tortuous' process
Rowing officials have banned the controversial practice of allowing year 14 students to compete at the Maadi Regatta.
Should school students get today off?
Four-day weekend: Should school students and staff get today off?
Dozens of schools are giving their students and some teachers a four-day weekend, so they do not have to go back to class on the Friday after Waitangi Day.
New charter school opens for term 1
New charter school opens for term 1
Mastery Schools NZ has welcomed its first 60 students to its Christchurch campus this morning.
Plea to stop early childhood education changes
Plea to stop early childhood education changes
A group of leading early childhood academics warns planned changes to ECE regulations are not in children's best interests.
Think twice before posting back-to-school photos
Parents should think twice before posting back-to-school photos - police
The police are warning NZ parents to think about their family's safety before posting back-to-school photos of their kids online.
Charter schools swamped with enrollments
Charter schools swamped with enrollment applications
Mastery School in Christchurch already has 60 primary-aged children enrolled and another 40 on the wait list.
Big month ahead for top Chch rowers
Big month ahead for top Chch rowers
Christchurch rowing clubs are turning their attention to the South Island championships and then the nationals after successful results at the Canterbury champs on Lake Ruataniwha last weekend.
Vaping incidents 'plummet' at school
'Massive plummet' in vaping incidents at Canterbury school
Treating vaping as a health issue is getting results for a Canterbury high school.
NCEA level 1 literacy and numeracy pass rates fall
NCEA level 1 literacy and numeracy pass rates fall
Only 64% of year 11 students attempted level 1 last year - and 70% of them were successful, down from 82% in 2023.
Community-minded pupils recognised
Community-minded pupils recognised
Eleven Christchurch primary school pupils have been recognised for their community service with special awards from Ferrymead Rotary.
Elephant slide inspires children's book
Bishopdale's elephant slide inspires children's book
The iconic 50-year-old elephant slide in Christchurch's Bishopdale Park has been immortalised in a new children’s book.
Canterbury schools defend NCEA qualification
Canterbury schools defend controversial NCEA qualification
Some Canterbury schools are continuing to back NCEA level 1, despite calls to scrap the certificate after a review deemed it to be unfair and confusing.
Creepy sex chat heard on toy walkie-talkies
Mum's warning after creepy sex chat picked up on toy walkie-talkies from Kmart
Parents have been warned to keep an ear on their kids' toy walkie-talkies after a Christchurch mum heard an unknown man making creepy sexual sounds on her sons' Christmas present.
New principal appointed
New principal a familiar face after 23 years at college
Antony French said becoming the new principal of Ellesmere College where he has spent his entire teaching career was "overwhelming and a bit humbling".
Schools evacuated after threatening emails
Schools evacuated after threatening emails
Several Nelson schools have received threatening emails, forcing some to be evacuated and closed for the day.