Ara offers to get future students 'study ready'
A series of events at the Ara Institute of Canterbury campuses aim to make it easier for future students to get ready to study in the new year.
Schools
Te Rau Horopito school on track
Te Rau Horopito school: 'Where each child’s unique talents are celebrated'
Construction is well under way at Te Rau Horopito, Rolleston's new full primary school, which is on target to open at 5 Arbor Green Boulevard in February and is now accepting enrollments.
How dangerous is the asbestos in coloured sand?
'Unfortunately it is a cancer causing': How dangerous is the asbestos in coloured play sand?
Schools in Canterbury and health authorities have been scrambling after the revelation that popular children's play sand products have been contaminated with asbestos. So what kind of asbestos is it, and how dangerous can it be?
School wins 'first dibs' on new hydroslides
School wins 'first dibs' on new hydroslides
Lyttelton Primary School pupils will be among the first to ride the hydroslides at Christchurch's new Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre.
Schools closed to test for asbestos
Schools closed to test for asbestos
Some Canterbury schools have closed for asbestos testing because a brand of play sand they had been using has been found to contain asbestos.
Canterbury principals write open letter to Govt
Quality of education at risk: Canterbury principals write open letter to Govt
Primary school principals in Canterbury have written an open letter to Education Minister Erica Stanford expressing their concerns about further revisions to the English and maths curriculum.
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.
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.