1st XV 'magic round' at St Bede's breaks down barriers
A South Island 1st XV rugby "magic round" is being credited for breaking down geographical and social barriers for young men, a Christchurch school principal says.
Schools
Bike jump area to stay in reserve for another year
Bike jump area to stay in reserve for another year
The trial of a bike jump area in a Christchurch City Council reserve has been extended for another year.
Pupils collaborate to create school's new mural
Pupils collaborate to create school's new mural
A North Canterbury school has unveiled its giant new mural.
Hunt for insects, birds, plants reveals surprises
Hunt for insects, birds and plants reveals surprises across city
From backyard insects to native birds and unusual plants, amateur naturalists spent a weekend hunting for wildlife during the eighth annual Christchurch City Nature Challenge.
Investigation after former priest jailed
St Bede's College commissions independent investigation after former priest jailed
St Bede's College is commissioning an independent investigation into whether the school had "appropriate systems in place for identifying and addressing abuse" after a former priest was jailed for sexual abuse.
New initiative increasing school attendance
New initiative increasing attendance at Canterbury schools
A new simple and local initiative is increasing primary school attendance across dozens of schools in Canterbury and Waikato.
Have you seen Madisyn?
Have you seen Madisyn?
Police are concerned for the welfare of a young Christchurch girl who has been reported missing.
School to get eight new classroom spaces
School to get eight new 'warm, dry, and fit-for-purpose' classroom spaces
Ashburton Intermediate is one of six schools chosen to receive national government school infrastructure funding.
Caution urged with school disputes proposal
Caution urged with school disputes proposal
Stand-offs between parents and schools can be complex and an independent resolution service may not be the answer, Canterbury school leaders say.
Govt to pay $1.4m to remove asbestos sand
Govt to pay $1.4m to remove asbestos sand
The Education Ministry says it will help 65 schools cover the bill for last year's clean up of asbestos-contaminated sand.
$180k boost for OCD treatment programme
$180k boost for OCD treatment programme
A new treatment for 26 young people in Christchurch who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder has received a $180,000 boost.
Parent prosecuted in truancy crackdown
Parent prosecuted in truancy crackdown
The government is taking a parent to court over their child's chronic absence from school as part of the truancy crackdown heralded by Associate Education Minister David Seymour.
NCEA shake-up could cause students to drop out
NCEA shake-up could cause students to drop out, principal says
A Canterbury school principal fears students could fall through the cracks of the Government’s planned NCEA shake-up.
Polytechnics to carry hundreds of unfunded students
Polytechnics to carry hundreds of unfunded students
Some newly-independent polytechnics will carry hundreds of unfunded students as they enrol more than the Tertiary Education Commission can subsidise.
School to celebrate 150th anniversary
School to celebrate 150th anniversary
Canterbury's Mt Somers School will celebrate its 150th anniversary this King’s Birthday weekend.
Teacher caught drinking on the job at early learning centre
Teacher caught drinking on the job at early learning centre
An Alexandra teacher caught drinking on the job at an early learning centre was sleepy and slurring her speech while looking after pre-schoolers.
Principals on 'complex' truancy problem
Canterbury principals speak out about 'complex' truancy problem
"Do we want kids at school if they are unwell?" That is the question being asked by a Canterbury principal as the pressure to boost school attendance rates increases.
Coaches sent home from schools’ top rowing event
Christchurch coaches sent home from schools’ top rowing event
Three Christchurch high school rowing coaches were sent home from the prestigious Maadi Cup after socialising on the first day of the regatta.
Lincoln Uni confirms job cuts
Lincoln Uni confirms job cuts
Lincoln University has confirmed plans to cut 40 full-time equivalent jobs, but the Tertiary Education Union has raised concerns about the speed and impact of the changes.
College board accused of bullying
College board accused of bullying; staff 'afraid to raise their concerns'
Staff at Columba College complained to education officials multiple times, accusing the Otago school's board of bullying and "interfering with the day-to-day running of the school".