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Focus: Kids return to schools under new Covid rules

Pt Chevalier School principal Stephen Lethbridge says while some teachers, parents and kids may be nervous about returning to school, they have measures in place to overcome any Covid challenges. Video / NZ Herald

Luxon wants free rapid Covid tests for schools, but doesn't know how many students

National wants twice-weekly Covid tests for schools, and rapid tests widely available.

Ōtāhuhu College staff member tests positive for Covid, four staff isolating

Three other staff members are now isolating.

Fears back-to-school costs and Covid could keep kids out of class

Families choosing between schools supplies or food and power, charity says.

All teaching staff isolating: Auckland school forced to delay start of term

27 of the school's staff were isolating after being at a professional development day.

Back to School: Northland schools ease some financial pressure for parents

Tai Tokerau schools help out parents with free stationery, food, and electronic devices.

School hires person to talk with parents hesitant about sending kids back to school

Schools go back tomorrow for many children around the country.

Editorial: School's in so here's a few lessons on Omicron

EDITORIAL: Schools are coming back as our first Omicron outbreak blooms.

Students likely to bring Omicron south, say experts

Students likely to bring Omicron with them when they move South over coming weeks.

'Every day of learning counts': Closing schools should be last resort, experts say

Government urged to make decisions with children at the centre.

Graffiti art helping girls' self-esteem

Art programme uses graffiti to promote positive message for pre-teen girls.

Omicron outbreak: Local firm shunned in school ventilation tender

Also questions over timing over order, given most hardware won't arrive until mid-year.

5000 Samsung air purifiers ordered for New Zealand schools

Experts have been calling for air cleaners to help remove virus particles from classrooms.

School at red: 'If parents and teachers use commonsense, we'll get through'

Northland principals are worried about student absenteeism and compulsory mask-wearing.

Back to school with Omicron: How we will keep schools open with new variant

Masks, testing, teacher shortages and school camp - all you need to know for school 2022.

Susan Glasgow: Not all families look forward to school

OPINION: One in five children lack the correct uniform or the tools they need to learn.

NCEA results out for thousands of Northland students

NCEA results are out for Northland students nervously awaiting the outcome.

40% increase: Covid drives home-schooling surge

Having children out of school during lockdowns let undecided parents trial home learning.