Education

Focus on boat safety for children

It was back to school for 16 Bayswim swim instructors who undertook the Safe Boating course at Baywave this week. Developed by Coastguard Boating Education the course... Read More

Getting ready with colour

Te Puru School pupil Istari Sta received a welcome surprise at her classroom when she was presented with an awesome Go Bag prize last week. Thames-Coromandel District... Read More

ACG staff roster filling up

As the buildings go up at speed, Tauranga's newest private school is filling key staff positions at a similar pace. ACG Tauranga School build in process. Academic... Read More

Memorial for founding principal

Students and staff of Aquinas College stood with friends and family of the school's founding principal Brendan Schollum to celebrate his life today. The college's... Read More

Wearable art on the red carpet

With a backdrop of children's artwork and a glamorous touch of a red carpet, Te Puna School pupils are turning their hall into a world of wearable arts this evening. About... Read More

Author visiting libraries next week

Thames Coromandel District Libraries have a special treat for the young ones with children's author Nickie Muir making a special visit next week for the school holidays. Nickie... Read More

Top teacher's infectious enthusiasm

The infectious enthusiasm and energy of Selwyn Ridge School teacher Hayley Anderson has seen her named a runner-up in the New Zealand's Most Inspiring Teacher campaign. The... Read More

No fears over rotavirus

A rotavirus outbreak in Wellington doesn't have Bay of Plenty health officials worried. At least four early-childhood centres in the capital city and the Lower Hutt... Read More

Students' creative play on funding

Otumoetai College is using formal assessments as a creative tool for raising funds to take students overseas next year. Supportive family and friends have watched... Read More

Crash schools TCC safety officers

Wet weather accidents and traffic congestion outside Welcome Bay School is serving up an opportune reminder for Tauranga City Council to seriously consider upgrading... Read More

Reading challenge for children

A new reading challenge is awaiting children at Thames Coromandel District libraries these school holidays. The challenge, called Library Connect Four, gets children... Read More

Turning art into sand

Te Puna School pupils are hoping their arty approach to fundraising will pull together thousands of dollars for school upgrades. Principal Neil Towersey says the... Read More