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Education

CanterburyMay 7

Inspiring confidence

Early learning helps children to be confident and curious about the world.
OpinionMay 4

Work together for better education

Jason Miles calls for politics to be taken out of the debate about education.
Work together for better education
Work together for better education
DunedinDecember 27

Uni webinar series showcases offerings to Thai pupils

High-performing Thai secondary school pupils have been given a taste of NZ's science, technology, engineering and mathematics specialties during a recent University of Otago webinar series.
Uni webinar series showcases offerings to Thai pupils
Uni webinar series showcases offerings to Thai pupils
NationalJanuary 26

Disruptions expected when schools go back

Principals are expecting disruptions when most schools go back this week because of a shortage of staff.
Disruptions expected when schools go back
Disruptions expected when schools go back
OpinionAugust 30

Present incentive structure for teachers is discouraging

Good teachers are like gold. So they should be remunerated accordingly and encouraged to stay in the classroom, writes Peter Lyons. 
Present incentive structure for teachers is discouraging
Present incentive structure for teachers is discouraging
DunedinAugust 24

'Two-for-one' principal deal adds up for school

Peter Hills and Kristan Mouat are adamant two heads are definitely better than one when it comes to school leadership.
'Two-for-one' principal deal adds up for school
'Two-for-one' principal deal adds up for school
DunedinMay 31

Otago exam cheats surge in stats

The number of Otago secondary school pupils caught breaching NCEA examination rules in 2017 has more than tripled compared with the previous year, New Zealand Qualifications Authority data shows.
Otago exam cheats surge in stats
Otago exam cheats surge in stats
WānakaMay 31

Board members named

The Ministry of Education has named the members of the establishment board of trustees for Wanaka's new $16million primary school, to be located on the Three Parks subdivision.
Board members named
Board members named
NationalApril 12

How new funding model could affect schools

About two-thirds of New Zealand schools could be significantly affected by a new targeted funding model likely to replace the decile system, Treasury analysis reveals.
How new funding model could affect schools
How new funding model could affect schools
DunedinMarch 14

Bright future in tech sector, pupils told

Young women can look forward to bright futures in tech industries, including in computer programming, Australian businesswoman Dr Jenine Beekhuyzen said yesterday.
Bright future in tech sector, pupils told
Bright future in tech sector, pupils told
SportMarch 14

Athletics days focus for many schools

These articles are compiled by the Otago Secondary Schools Sports Association  which is proudly sponsored by Perpetual Guardian
Athletics days focus for many schools
Athletics days focus for many schools
DunedinFebruary 20

Mayor welcomes first-years with some sage advice

Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has urged about 4000 first-year University of Otago students to behave as if they were standing outside their parents' home.
Mayor welcomes first-years with some sage advice
Mayor welcomes first-years with some sage advice
DunedinFebruary 20

Support for Sara Cohen teacher

A former teacher aide with 20 years' experience working at Sara Cohen School has come out in support of the teacher who has been stood down over allegations of child abuse.
Support for Sara Cohen teacher
Support for Sara Cohen teacher
DunedinFebruary 20

Free food eclipses Labour on campus

New and returning University of Otago students were too busy eating ice creams and basking in the sunshine yesterday to notice Opposition leader Andrew Little strolling through the Dunedin campus.
DunedinFebruary 20

NCEA exam delay proposed

The prospect of cutting back the level of national standards assessment and delaying NCEA exams until a pupil's final year of school has raised eyebrows within the education sector.
NCEA exam delay proposed
NCEA exam delay proposed
DunedinFebruary 20

Otago first NZ polytech to get rainbow tick

Otago Polytechnic is proudly flying the rainbow flag after gaining the Rainbow Tick certification.
Otago first NZ polytech to get rainbow tick
Otago first NZ polytech to get rainbow tick
DunedinJanuary 23

University Summer School wine business course full to brim

Seldom does a University of Otago paper encourage its students to drink, albeit responsibly.
University Summer School wine business course full to brim
University Summer School wine business course full to brim
DunedinJanuary 23

Campus access upgrade advances

Work on the proposed $5million to $7million upgrade of the safety and accessibility of Dunedin's campus area has moved to the next step as the council asks staff to look at funding options.
Campus access upgrade advances
Campus access upgrade advances
Central OtagoDecember 19

Maniototo Area School prizes

Academic prizes
DunedinDecember 19

Kaikorai Valley College junior prizes

Special awards
DunedinDecember 19

Otago Boys’ High School junior prizes

Special awards
DunedinDecember 19

Taieri College junior prizes

Year 9
QueenstownDecember 12

Tokomairiro High School prizes

Full prize list from Tokomairiro High School.
Tokomairiro High School prizes
Tokomairiro High School prizes
DunedinDecember 5

Queen's principal handing over role to deputy

Queen's High School principal Di Carter has announced her resignation after two years at the helm of the girls' school.
Queen's principal handing over role to deputy
Queen's principal handing over role to deputy
DunedinDecember 5

Carisbrook Heights closure angers parents

Parents of children at Carisbrook Heights say they have lost all trust in the school after being told it will close for good at the end of the year because of dropping rolls.
Carisbrook Heights closure angers parents
Carisbrook Heights closure angers parents