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Local Focus: Parkvale School centenary a friendship celebration

Parkvale School Centenary Celebrations. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

School's shocking award for student causes outrage

The parents attended the ceremony and were shocked when they heard about the award.

Teacher's diary: 'I'm an educator, coach, shoulder to cry on, a leader and a learner'

'I can understand why teachers are leaving... they cannot carry on with the pressures.'

Secondary teachers to strike again on Tuesday

The PPTA's strike action for secondary teachers is due to kick off from Tuesday.

Paul Goulter: Primary schools feel the funding squeeze

'A wake-up call to those who believe statements about billions being spent on education.'

Omakere School pitches in for planting day

Students are exploring options and finding ways to take action for a sustainable future.

Editorial: Warnings for Govt as Strike Nation takes hold

EDITORIAL: National is peppering the Government over spending.

Teachers' mega-strike: What to do with your kids today

"The useful thing is that this has been well signalled."

Mosque attacks prompt review of school lockdowns

More schools are getting lockdown training and expert advice after the mosque attacks.

Focus Live: NCEA overhaul - more emphasis on exams, literacy and numeracy

Focus Live: NCEA overhaul - more emphasis on exams, literacy and numeracy

Teachers mega-strike: Some schools may still open

Confusion remains high for parents as an unprecedented day of strike action looms.

Bullying in schools: A blight on society

More than a third of students are still being bullied even in the "best" schools.

Schools mega-strike to impact 800,000: Govt won't budge

The first combined all-schools strike will take place on Wednesday, May 29.

P babies: 'He was aggressive ... like the Incredible Hulk'

Aggression and delays in learning problems for kids exposed to drug in early years.

French sheep join country school's class action

15 sheep have been enrolled at a primary school to save classes threatened with closure.

Principals speak about violence and threats in schools

Principals say they need a range of support measures to cope with mounting violence.