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Students tell tale of fallen old boys
When the Last Post sounds on Sunday, a group of Sacred Heart College boys will be transported back to France where they stood at the graves of past students who gave their lives for their country.
Aussie school eyes big-boy rugby ban
A top private Brisbane school is considering a ban on rugby against some teams, fearing students could be badly injured or even killed.
Parents of bullied kids could sue schools: adviser
Parents may be able to sue schools that fail to act when their children are bullied, a top public official says.
How your child's school is performing
2009 (and 2004) pass rates for NCEA Level 1 by Year 11- measured by percentage of students participating.
Whistle-blowing teacher to fight on
A teacher who claims he was fired after raising concerns about a string of incidents at his school has won a claim for unjustified dismissal.
NZ youth losing out in health, education, jobs
NZ has one of the highest school dropout rates, with the sixth-lowest high-school completion rate in the developed world, a report has found.
Jamie Oliver's menu is recipe for academic success
The British chef's healthy school dinners have produced a marked improvement in national curriculum test results, research has found.
Teachers upset over principal's dress edict
Teachers at an Auckland school are upset at being told to wear "businesslike" clothing to set an example for students. Do you agree?