School's opening ends long wait
School's opening ends long wait
The beginning of a "truly Remarkable story" was celebrated when Remarkables Primary School was officially opened to the community on Friday.
Schools
Challenges in changing school environment
Challenges in changing school environment
The quality and passion of teachers improve a pupil's education, not assessment, Arrowtown School board of trustees parent representative Grant McCulloch says.
Fundraiser for computers
Fundraiser for computers
Wakatipu High School needs a Cow - that is, a computer on wheels - and the school is hoping a fundraising evening at Jacks Point next month will raise all the money it needs.
Nurturing life-long love of learning key
Nurturing life-long love of learning key
National standards will have little impact on Arrowtown School as it already widely assesses its education practices to the highest standard, board of trustees chairwoman Tracey Gieck says.
Aim to build on natural learning tendencies
Aim to build on natural learning tendencies
St Joseph's School board of trustees parent representative Pauline Copland is concerned science, technology and the arts will have less focus in the future of national education.
Skaters may have damaged school
Skaters may have damaged school
"Shocked" Wanaka Primary School supporters have reacted with dismay at the alleged damage being caused by skateboarders illegally gaining entry to a new school site at Scurr Heights.
Big Rock makes good grades
Big Rock makes good grades
The Education Review Office has released its first report on Big Rock Primary School since it was established last year, and found the school is making good grades.
Library open for adventure
Library open for adventure
Children's author Kyle Mewburn, of Millers Flat, (left), next to principal Debbie Dickson, reads from his new book to Remarkables Primary School pupils, after he officially opened their new information centre and library on Friday.
School seen as easing 'pressure'
School seen as easing 'pressure'
Rural resorts cause more impact on countryside amenity than the proposed Speargrass Flat campus will, St Joseph's School board of trustees proprietor's representative Phil Wilson says. In the latest interview with all members of the board, the father of five and solicitor tells James Beech the new school will take pressure off the Queenstown school and offer a Catholic education to Arrowtown, Lakes Hayes Estate and Frankton.
Prospect of classes for gifted excites
Prospect of classes for gifted excites
Dunedin mother Jennifer Evans is looking forward to next year and the start of a new programme for gifted and talented children.
The challenge of being involved
The challenge of being involved
St Joseph's School board of trustees parent representative Michelle Bradley tells James Beech she is "unconvinced" of National Standards' ability to enhance New Zealand's education standards.
New eco award for schools
New eco award for schools
A new award has been established to recognise the work schools and pupils do in conservation and the environment.
Balance key to setting up pupils for life
Balance key to setting up pupils for life
National standards will draw a line in the sand as to where we want our children to be with their learning, St Joseph's School board parent representative Chris Chandler says.
Learning centre opened
Learning centre opened
The smiles said it all at the official opening of the Arrowtown Early Learning Centre on Friday, the result of five years of research, lobbying, planning and applying for funding.
Schools swap to fill spots
Schools swap to fill spots
Two South Island Roman Catholic secondary schools, Verdon College in Invercargill and St Kevin's College in Oamaru, have swapped staff to fill vacancies for principals.
Some pupils may not meet criteria
Some pupils may not meet criteria
While many secondary schools continue to applaud the University of Otago for raising the entry level for its programmes, one educator has criticised the timing of the new criteria's introduction.
Schools counsel better grades
Schools counsel better grades
Otago secondary schools are advising pupils to improve their NCEA grades if they want guaranteed entry to university courses next year.
Planting the seed of life-long learning
Planting the seed of life-long learning
St Joseph's School board chairman Rene Kampman says National Standards are one way of pushing the boundaries of learning in New Zealand.
School principals see exciting prospects in Asia
School principals see exciting prospects in Asia
Two Balclutha primary school principals back from a week in Singapore believe developing strong education links with Asia will flow into strong business links with the economic powerhouse.
Principals take their boycott back to school
Principals take their boycott back to school
School resumed yesterday, and Otago primary and intermediate principals returned to their schools with a renewed focus on how to tackle the Ministry of Education's National Standards.