Education

UoW & WRC sign revised memorandum

The University of Waikato and Waikato Regional Council have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding overnight. It comes after both organisations experienced... Read More

Schools clear national average

Self-belief amongst staff and students has been the key to Western Bay of Plenty schools continuing to surpass national averages in NCEA certificate levels, according... Read More

New playground open for business

A new playground in Thames that was designed by local school children is now open following an official ceremony recently. The new Hauraki Terrace Playground replaces... Read More

$1k scholarship for rising young voice

He might be one of the youngest members of the Scholars Pro Musica Chamber Choir, but that certainly doesn't phase 16-year-old Taylor Moffat. In-fact he's relishing... Read More

New school proposed for EBOP

Rangitaiki Independent School is proposing to establish a school for performance music and arts under section 156 of the Education Act. Trustees of the Rangitaiki... Read More

Rotorua school challenge winners

John Paul College are the new Bay of Plenty Enviro Challenge champions for 2015, after narrowly edging out a brilliant effort from Papamoa College and Aquinas College. The... Read More

Superkids: your library needs you!

Creativity is the name of the game with the continuation of the Crafternoon Activity Series taking place at libraries across the Coromandel these school holidays.... Read More

A rural principal at heart

The hustle and bustle of city life might be in her blood, but for Natasha Greatorex, a rural setting like that of Whakamarama School is where her heart well and... Read More

Jack's scooter woes solved

The smile exploded right off Jack Cloughley's 10-year-old face. Faith and understanding was restored - he had a new scooter to replace his stolen $400 state-of-the-art... Read More

Mucking in at Takitimu Drive

Cassette players, a pink painted work boot and a mattress were among the rubbish cleared from the Takitimu Drive reserve, as schools mucked in to clean up their... Read More

Uncovering science’s potential

Maori youth are being given the chance to become budding young scientists, with two Te Reo Maori land and water-based science resources being launched today. From... Read More

Clean-up on Takitimu Drive

Around 150 primary school students will swarm down to Takitimu Drive reserves tomorrow for the first stream clean-up of the year. Students from Pillans Point and... Read More