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50th Anniversary Of ASB Polyfest Starts Next Week

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:03:40 +1300 | ASB Polyfest

This year’s ASB Polyfest will see 291 groups performing across six stages at the festival. These groups come from 77 schools from across the Auckland region and will see students compete with pride and passion, to win the honour of being the top school ...More >>

Stop Early Childhood Education Going The Same Way As School Lunches, NZEI Te Riu Roa Says

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:05:25 +1300 | NZEI Te Riu Roa

“The school lunches changes have cut costs while torpedoing quality and even introducing safety risks. Now we’re facing quality cuts to young children’s education – even saying teachers don’t need to be qualified to teach in the classroom – and ...More >>

Information And Inspiration On Show At Fantastic Futures Event To Encourage Vocational Pathways In Nelson Tasman

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:57:44 +1300 | Nelson Regional Development Agency

Held on Wednesday 2 April at Founders Heritage Park, the event is focused on ‘learn while you earn’ opportunities, and features over 25 business and industry exhibitors. More >>

Explainer: Why Does Everyone Get So Bloody Angry About Schoolboy Rugby?

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:24:15 +1300 | RNZ

Jamie Wall reveals just what's going on in yet another controversy rocking the often turbulent and bizarre school rugby landscape. More >>

Three ‘Year 14’ Rowers Blocked From Maadi Regatta

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:21:09 +1300 | RNZ

All applications from schools seeking exemptions have been declined as strict new rules take hold. More >>

Principals Stunned As Ministry Looks For New Reading, Maths Tests

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:25:18 +1300 | RNZ

The Education Ministry has blindsided schools by going to market for a new national test. More >>

Race Unity Speech Awards 2025: Rangatahi Speak Out On Race Relations In Aotearoa

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:45:33 +1300 | Race Unity Speech Awards

Now in its 25th year, the Race Unity Speech Awards are held in support of Race Relations Day (21 March) and this year the topic for the awards is Te Moana Nui o te Kanorau – The Great Ocean of Diversity. More >>

Education Delegation Departs For Europe & UK

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:05:08 +1300 | New Zealand Government

This year’s summit theme is ‘Quality Education: The Key to Prosperity and Well-being’. The summit will be attended by Education Ministers, union leaders, and teacher leaders from high performing OECD countries.More >>

Surge In Young Parents’ College Enrolments

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:46:42 +1300 | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Karanga Mai Young Parents' College is overcoming its challenges through community support. More >>

Students Left 'Demotivated And Dejected' By NCEA Exam Results

Wed, 5 Mar 2025 15:29:14 +1300 | RNZ

Some students are so stressed by new high-stakes NCEA exams they are suffering extreme anxiety and sleeplessness. More >>

Together We Can Solve The Teacher Shortage

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:49:21 +1300 | Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood NZ

The Ministry of Education has admitted that the sector will have an under supply of 750 primary teachers and 500 secondary teachers this year – as opposed to the projected surpluses of 1050 primary school teachers and 61 secondary teachers.More >>

Solving Teacher Shortage Is About Valuing Teachers And Decent Pay, Says Union

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:50 +1300 | NZEI Te Riu Roa

NZEI Te Riu Roa Te Manukura | President Ripeka Lessels says shortages forecast in the latest teacher demand and supply planning projection are an ongoing pressure for primary schools and a major stress for school leaders. However, there are solutions, ...More >>

'Long Overdue': Year 14 Rowers Banned From Schools Maadi Regatta After 'Tortuous' Process

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:50:47 +1300 | RNZ

Officials have ended a controversial practice that has been a source of tension in school rowing for decades. More >>

North Canterbury Principals Pleased With NCEA Results

Thu, 6 Feb 2025 22:11:50 +1300 | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

North Canterbury schools are reporting NCEA results at or above the national average. More >>

Schools To Accelerate Maths Achievement

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:28:26 +1300 | New Zealand Government

Schools participating will receive funding for staff involved based on the number of children taking part. It will be used to pay for staffing as well as cover costs associated with an AI tutoring tool. An evaluation of the trial will inform how to ...More >>

St Bede's College Cancels Centenary Celebration Over Sexual Abuse Allegations

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:20:58 +1300 | RNZ

A former St Bede's College teacher is facing 11 charges linked to historical sexual offending against four students about 20 years ago. More >>

Jo Morrison Appointed Head Coach Of New Zealand Secondary Schools Netball Team

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:06:22 +1300 | Netball New Zealand

Netball New Zealand is delighted to announce that Jo Morrison (nee Steed) #SF 118 1997-1998, a former New Zealand international netball representative, has been appointed as the Head coach of the New Zealand Secondary Schools (NZSS) Netball team. Morrison, ...More >>

Review Of Relationships And Sexuality Education Significant And Welcome

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:18:10 +1300 | Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa

The RSE curriculum was last reviewed in 2007 and much has changed since, particularly with the rise of social media, pornography, bullying, and cyber bullying. And what tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau need and want to know has changed too.More >>

The BUSY School Announces New Campus In Auckland

Sat, 7 Dec 2024 20:40:54 +1300 | The BUSY Group

The new campus will provide young people with an alternative to traditional schooling, re-engaging students who have struggled in mainstream settings. More >>

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