Health camp school bid farewell
Health camp school bid farewell
Laughter, rather than tears, marked the end of an era yesterday, as the school at the Roxburgh Health Camp was farewelled, 70 years after it opened.
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Commissioner for Rotary Park School considered
Commissioner for Rotary Park School considered
The Ministry of Education is considering appointing a commissioner to govern Rotary Park School, in the wake of the decimation of the school's board of trustees.
Carisbrook favoured as name of local school
Carisbrook favoured as name of local school
The name of the historic Dunedin rugby and cricket ground, Carisbrook, looks likely to live on in the name of a new local school.
Resigned over schools' acrimonious merger
Resigned over schools' acrimonious merger
Cracks appear to be forming in the establishing board of trustees at the proposed Otepoti South School following the resignation of board member and Calton Hill School board of trustees chairman George Sealy, who has cited concerns about the board's leadership and operations.
Statutory manager for Rotary Park School
Statutory manager for Rotary Park School
An Education Review Office report critical of Rotary Park School's employment practices has led to a statutory manager being installed by the Ministry of Education.
School to remain open after roll lifts
School to remain open after roll lifts
In a surprise turnaround, the Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced Paerau School in Central Otago will remain open, following community consultation to close it.
No decision yet on school
No decision yet on school
Education Minister Anne Tolley stressed no final decision has been made on the fate of Paerau School, despite her having sent a letter to the school's board of trustees recommending it be closed.
Decision due on proposed school move
Decision due on proposed school move
Parents, staff and pupils at Te Kura Kaupapa o Otepoti will learn the fate of their school next week when the Ministry of Education announces its decision on whether the kura can relocate to the former High Street School premises in Dunedin.
School name to be revealed next week
School name to be revealed next week
A name for the new school created by the merger of Macandrew Intermediate and Forbury School will be revealed next week, the Ministry of Education says.
Provision for pupils 'a priority'
Provision for pupils 'a priority'
The Ministry of Education insists the existing school network in Wakatipu meets population demands and provision for rising numbers of pupils continues to be "a priority".
'Strength of feeling' noted
'Strength of feeling' noted
The Ministry of Education says it acknowledges "the strength of feeling" in the Wakatipu community over roll-growth issues and will have more to say once consultation has finished.
School 'let down' over charter action
School 'let down' over charter action
The Pembroke School board of trustees feels "let down" after the Ministry of Education used the Education Act to force the school to amend their annual charter to include National Standards targets.
Decisions needed at once on zoning, roll growth: school principal
Decisions needed at once on zoning, roll growth: school principal
Immediate action was needed by the Ministry of Education to address enrolment-zone and roll-growth issues in the Wakatipu, the Remarkables Primary School's board said last night.
School merger cost not being revealed
School merger cost not being revealed
The Ministry of Education is still unable to reveal how much the merger of five south Dunedin schools will cost, and concern is growing about whether the budgeted $2.75 million for capital costs will be enough.
Outrage at treatment of school
Outrage at treatment of school
Outrage has flared across the New Zealand education sector at the Ministry of Education's punishment of Pembroke School, and some believe the punitive measures will only intensify for the school board and others who challenge National Standards.
Minister's assurances 'lip service'
Minister's assurances 'lip service'
The Ministry of Education says it has "strategic plans" for Wakatipu education, including building another primary school and buying a site for a new secondary school. However, a community action group has criticised it as "lip service".
Schools face cuts for noncompliance
Schools face cuts for noncompliance
As many as 10 Otago schools could face funding cuts from the Ministry of Education for refusing to comply with national standards requirements.
Enrolment scheme for primary school vetoed
Enrolment scheme for primary school vetoed
The people of the Wakatipu have overwhelming rejected the proposed enrolment changes for Remarkables Primary School (RPS).
Plight over plan to rezone school
Plight over plan to rezone school
Families are thinking of leaving Queenstown because of schooling issues, City Impact Church Early Childhood Centre manager Shaun Vining said at a meeting in the resort last night.
Little time for mergers
Little time for mergers
Two new boards of trustees have been appointed to govern the mergers of five South Dunedin schools.