Students tackle Sumner's flooding issue
Students tackle Sumner's flooding issue
Two 18-year-old Christchurch students have come up with a plan to help keep Sumner’s streets clean in instances of flooding - but it may not be implemented.
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Art auction nets $80k for Lyttelton school
Art auction nets $80k for Lyttelton school
The Peninsula Art Auction has raised more than $80,000 for Lyttelton Primary School, with 120 artists from around the harbour donating pieces to the cause.
Rolleston’s Jack aces awards night
Rolleston’s Jack aces awards night
Being named the most valued female member of a team at the Zonta Secondary Schools Sports Awards was “surreal” for Rolleston College’s Hannah Jack.
Students' sporting achievements on show at awards
Students' sporting achievements on show at awards
The Zonta Club of Christchurch South has held its secondary school sports awards at the Hornby Club to celebrate students’ sporting success.
Football-focused study wins over students
Football-focused study wins over students
“It’s not about what the teachers want, it’s about what the students are asking for.” That is the guiding philosophy behind a one-of-a-kind football institute in Christchurch.
Teachers slam proposed curriculum changes
'Unrealistic and developmentally inappropriate': Teachers slam proposed changes to history curriculum
History teachers have slammed the government's proposal to water down the teaching of NZ history in schools and study topics such as Ancient Egypt and the French Revolution.
College principal won't return
College principal on leave since July won't return to school
Columba College principal Charissa Nicol will not be returning to the role after being on leave for three months.
College gets $750k funding boost
College gets $750k funding boost
Ashburton College is set to receive a $750,000 funding boost for urgent and essential building maintenance.
Teachers striking during NCEA exams
'Parents should be furious' with teachers striking during NCEA exams - Stanford
About 21,000 secondary school teachers are taking industrial action after stalled collective agreement talks.
Is it ok to take your kids out of school for a holiday?
Is it ok to take your kids out of school for a holiday?
Is it ever okay for parents to take their children out of school for a family holiday? Or has NZ developed a culture of truancy where school is now optional for far too many kids?
Future of Gloriavale school uncertain
Future of Gloriavale school uncertain as officials consider cancelling its registration
The Secretary for Education has told Gloriavale Christian School she is considering cancelling its registration as a private school.
Stolen school bell offered to scrap metal yard
'It's an iconic piece of our identity': Stolen school bell offered to scrap metal yard
A Christchurch school community is devastated after their historic bell was stolen and an attempt was made to sell it to a scrap metal yard.
Ara graduate builds new kitchen for his mum
Ara graduate builds new kitchen for his mum
Jamal Cherry marked his graduation from the Ara Institute of Canterbury with his first major solo project - building a new kitchen for his mum.
Minister marked absent at teachers' conference
Minister marked absent at teachers' conference
When the Post-Primary Teachers' Association marked the roll at its annual conference in Christchurch on Tuesday, there was a notable absentee - Minister of Education Erica Stanford.
Helping to grow the next generation of leaders
Helping to grow the next generation of leaders
A group of year 13 students from Shirley Boys' High School have graduated from the police cultural leadership and recruitment programme.
Ministry appoints manager at troubled school
Ministry of Education-appointed manager to 'address challenges' at troubled girls' school
Waitaki Girls’ High School has been placed in statutory management after the "horrendous" playground assaults that took place earlier this year.
Student admitted to hospital with meningitis
Christchurch student admitted to hospital with meningitis after rugby tournament
A Christchurch high school student has been admitted to hospital with meningococcal meningitis.
Pupils take action to stop speeding drivers
'It's really scary out there': Pupils take action to stop drivers speeding past their school
Pupils at a Christchurch school have petitioned the city council for action to slow traffic that is "too fast and too dangerous".
Warning after man approaches schoolgirls
Warning after man approaches schoolgirls in Christchurch
Up to 11 schools in Christchurch have been alerted to a man who has been approaching female pupils and offering cash for inappropriate favours.
Sickness, reliever shortage closes schools
Winter illness, shortage of qualified relievers forces schools to close
Schools in Canterbury are desperate for staff as winter illness knocks teachers and students out of commission.
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