Education

Funding ensures Western Bay school‘s future

A Western Bay school principal is ecstatic that its future is secure after facing closure earlier in the year. Matahui School principal Mary Woods says everyone... Read More

Water safety kicks off in term four

The Water Skills for Life Plus pilot project is ready to be delivered into a number of local schools in term four this year. Major partners and funders from the... Read More

Nanogirl to host webinars for education staff

From today, Nanogirl Labs together with the Ministry of Education, is hosting a series of interactive and informative webinars for education staff who may have... Read More

Principals confident most staff will vaccinate

School principals are confident their staff will comply with the government's order to get vaccinated before January 1. They are also relieved Cabinet did... Read More

Mandatory vaccines for health and education sector

Vaccines will be mandatory for workers in large parts of the health and disability and education sectors. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says these... Read More

Siblings‘ compositions win national awards

Thomas and Eva Bedggood have been playing music together since they were young children and they're excited to share the experience of taking part in an award... Read More

Psychologists in schools begin nationwide strike

Over 120 psychologists working in schools and early childhood centres will be striking from tomorrow. From 5am on Tuesday, October 5 to 5pm on Tuesday, November... Read More

Government backs down on NCEA arts changes

The Government has backed down on a proposal to merge three art forms into one subject at NCEA-level education. But some remain unhappy, with one academic... Read More

Water safety floods into local schools

Pyes Pā School is participating in the first Water Skills for Life Plus pilot programme. The programme aims to teach children lifesaving skills and knowledge surrounding... Read More

Study finds Kiwis keen on eating insects

A majority of New Zealanders would be happy to try eating an insect even if they have never tasted one before, preliminary findings from a new study show. The... Read More

NCEA support confirmed for Auckland students

The number of Learning Recognition Credits for senior secondary school students will be increased for Auckland students, Education Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed... Read More

Mature student scholarship launches in Tauranga

A new scholarship has been developed to meet the needs of older students in the Bay of Plenty who would like to access education but face challenges in doing so... Read More