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New charter school to open in Christchurch

David Seymour said Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki will open in Christchurch at the start...

New charter school to open in Christchurch

New Zealand's first new charter school will open in Christchurch at the start of next year.

Sam's Rocks a ground-breaking business

Sam Cook is turning his love of rocks into a small business. Photo: Supplied

Sam's Rocks a ground-breaking business

While most kids might outgrow their fascination with treasure hunting, a Halswell 7-year-old is turning his passion for stones into a budding small business.

Cancer-surviving teacher's Movember mission

Sam Daly in hospital last year being treated for testicular cancer. Photo: Supplied

Cancer-surviving teacher's Movember mission

A year ago, Christchurch school teacher Sam Daly was battling stage 2 testicular cancer. Now he is in remission and using his voice and legs to raise money for men’s health.

Reserve renamed to honour local icon

Reserve renamed in honour of Banks Peninsula icon

A Christchurch City Council reserve has been formally re-named after community icon Hilda Frame, thanks to the lobbying of Governors Bay School pupils.

Ellesmere, Rolleston colleges get funding

Two Canterbury colleges get $100m funding boost

Ellesmere College and Rolleston College will receive more than $100 million between them to pay for their rebuild and expansion plans.

Ex-St Bede's staffer facing more sex charges

St Bede's College. Photo: Wikipedia / File image

Ex-St Bede's College staff member facing more sex charges

More charges of historical sexual offending have been laid against a former staff member of a Christchurch boys' school after another three students have come forward.

Families fight school bus route changes

Canterbury families fight school bus route changes

Rural Canterbury families fear their children won’t be able to get to class due to a nationwide government review of school bus routes.

Teacher steps down after 50-year career at Rangiora High

Russell Henson will leave Rangiora High for the final time at the end of the year - after 50 years of teaching at the school.

Student achievements celebrated at college

Sherina Gamayon was named Dux and Seth Kriedemann Proxime Accessit at Ellesmere College's prizegiving. Check out the full list of award recipients.

Three new principals at the helm

New Ashburton Borough School principal Dianne Prendergast’s teaching career has come full circle.

West Coast school lunches to be made in Hamilton

A selection of new school lunches showcased to media at Parliament on October 22. Photo: RNZ /...

FreshChoice staff to lose jobs when West Coast school lunches made in Hamilton

Next year's West Coast school lunches will be made in Hamilton and shipped to the coast, the Ministry of Education says.

Principals ring in school's 150th year

Betty Thomas, nee Brick, and Craig McIntosh, the oldest past pupils, cut the commemorative cake...

Principals ring in school's 150th year

Five former principals and the current principal of Canterbury's Southbrook School rang the bell to signal the start of the recent 150th celebrations.