KahuHow this principal turned a failing school into one of the best in the countryPrincipal says 90% of his Māori students couldn't read. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandPrincipal almost loses finger in freak tug of war accidentSchool abandons tug-of-wars after its principal almost lost a finger when a rope snapped.19 Feb 11:15 PM
LifestyleSchool adds sunglasses to uniform listThe eyes have it at Maungakaramea Primary School as sunglasses are issued.18 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandStruggling to stay afloat: Primary school's $276k pool repair billChildren are being deprived of water safety skills as schools struggle to fund pools.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSustainable schools to install chicken coops and behivesSchools have been given $25,000 from Countdown supermarket for chicken coops and beehives.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers hope to avert more strikesTeacher unions are believed to be making progress in pay talks.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh demand for rentals as families in late dash to school zonesThe demand has added to struggles to find rentals within school zones.03 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionEducation does not need to restrain the strongCOMMENT: School reformers are taking too much autonomy from schools doing well.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire-gutted intermediate school reopensHalf of the school's classes will be held on university campus until new prefabs are ready03 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandBattle lines drawn over school reformsMore than 70 public meetings begin on proposed radical education reforms.03 Feb 02:15 AM
New ZealandNew school opens with 10 teachers for 13 kidsNew Flat Bush school expects 80 per cent Asian roll of 180 within three years.01 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionLearning from Tomorrow's School experimentCOMMENT: Tomorrows Schools taskforce will make schools better.01 Feb 05:19 AM
OpinionShorter school holidays could be betterCOMMENT: A shorter school holidays in summer could suit everyone.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational MP calls for shorter summer school holidayNational MP seeks shorter school holiday for the good of parents and pupils.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLearning local: Soccer player, fast car expert, 8-year-old writerPrimary school students at St Joseph's in Ōtāhuhu have published their own book.24 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow to help your child deal with back-to-school anxietyStart working on those school routines now.22 Jan 02:19 AM
New ZealandNiko Brown, 5, ready to start school thanks to sponsorSolo dad Daniel Brown is thankful his sons will be ready when school starts next month.21 Jan 04:32 AM
New ZealandLearning local: Stink bug threat turns kids on to scienceTold to welcome "a real scientist", a child protested: "But we are all scientists!"20 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionTime to speak up on ideas from school taskforceCOMMENT: So often it has been our ministry imposing fads on our schools.13 Jan 04:00 PM
EnvironmentThe school production with an unusual subjectFlaxmere Primary School production on kauri dieback. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Dec 03:10 AM
New ZealandNew case of meningococcal disease reported at West Auckland schoolThe school principal confirmed the case, saying the child is currently in hospital.13 Dec 03:55 AM
New Zealand12 Days of Christmas: Taking lessons out of the classroomOKE Charity builds food gardens for schools in South Auckland.12 Dec 04:00 PM
EducationŌtūmoetai Primary School principal passes baton on"I've been in the field for 46 years and it's time to take a break," principal says.08 Dec 08:00 PM
EducationLetters: Library needs more school science text booksRotorua Daily Post readers have their say.06 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers and principals reject latest pay offerIt is the third government offer they have rejected.04 Dec 05:06 PM
EntertainmentClass act as ballet trip has entire school dancing for joySchool's out: South Auckland school delivers five-figure (ballet) lesson in learning.30 Nov 04:00 PM
EducationNew Rotorua Principals' Association president namedNew association president Rawiri Wihapi wants to ensure "a positive focus on wellbeing".28 Nov 02:30 AM
EducationFirst sports event for Whanganui West cluster school juniorsThe children took part in activities such as chuck the chicken and a tyre roll.24 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandPrincipals push for fast-track, on-the-job teacher trainingPrincipals want more fast-track trained teachers in their classes.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecondary teachers reject pay offer, vote to strikeThe Government needs to take responsibility to fix teaching, union says.23 Nov 04:23 AM
New ZealandSchool's 'friendship bench' helps lonely kids find a palYear 5 pupil Hanna Blackburn said the bench showed the school was a kind place to be.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandEducation unions agree to unite in campaign for more investmentPrimary and secondary education unions are joining forces in their push for better pay.16 Nov 05:02 AM
New ZealandWellington primary school teachers and principals marching through the central cityWellington primary school teachers and principals marching through the central city as a week of rolling strikes across the country comes to a close.Watch15 Nov 11:36 PM
New ZealandSchool prizegiving debate: Kiwis divided over rewarding kidsThe principal's choice sparked a nationwide conversation around the staple of schooling.15 Nov 07:12 PM
