Education

Principals say league tables unfair

The publication of league tables will give the community an inaccurate idea about individual schools' performances, says the Western Bay of Plenty Principals' Association. President... Read More

Polytechnic one of top performers

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is now ranked in the top four performing polytechnics in New Zealand according to the performance table published by the Tertiary Education... Read More

Steamers promote anti-bullying message

The Bay of Plenty Steamers visited Bethlehem College today to help educate pupils against bullying. The visit by the rugby side was part of the Bully No More campaign... Read More

Education spending dropping

An international report shows New Zealand spends less than the OECD average on educating students. The Education at a Glance 2012 report provides a snapshot of... Read More

Candyfloss and cupcakes for charity

Students adorned their corporate hats and conjured their childhood memories for a fun filled day at Tauranga Girls' College this week to raise money for multiple... Read More

Online cooking lesson for holidays

For Tauranga teenager Claire Gourley cooking is fun but also a valuable life skill which is why she's again fronting It's My Turn to Cook Tonight Bosch School Holiday... Read More

Tertiary study “terrifying thought”

Embarking on tertiary study at age 40 was a ‘terrifying' thought for Sharon Richmond but after achieving top grades during her first year at the University... Read More

Students show products at Trade Day

A group of young Bay of Plenty entrepreneurs are putting their innovative products on sale in Papamoa this weekend. The young students will be selling their products... Read More

College art to go under the hammer

Otumoetai College students and teachers will showcase their personal artwork in hopes of raising a buck in the College's first art exhibition and auction next week. The... Read More

Teen alcohol abuse needs addressing

Pat Buckley wants to include parents in teenagers' education about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, and the importance of making good choices. Pat who founded... Read More

Girls hit the high seas

A group of young woman from Tauranga Girls' College hit the high seas in the Spirit of Adventure this month making lifelong friends and learning valuable on water... Read More

Pahoia School a-buzz in bee study

Classrooms at rural Pahoia School near Katikati were full of bees for weeks last term, but no one got stung and the only beekeeper called in was a dad who turned... Read More