The school with an 'overall sense of community'
Frimley School in Hawke's Bay wins major prize for bold education concept.
Frimley School in Hawke's Bay wins major prize for bold education concept.
Pandemic has seen an unprecedented "spike" in teachers staying in the classroom.
Response from 90.8% of Northland schools shows 6.7% of teachers have refused vaccination.
About 2 per cent of 22,000 students have indicated they do not intend to get the vaccine.
Manaia View School principal wins a crystal trophy and $10000 grant in an online ceremony.
The classroom space was cleaned on Monday night, further deep clean this evening.
'Unexpected event grades' mean many students will receive pass marks regardless.
Good planning will cut the risk of "super spreader events" in schools, ministry says.
Teachers and support staff have come out in high numbers to get the jab, survey finds.
Te Papapa School is closed today for a deep clean.
Private home-based care won't have government funding or safety checks.
Schools have pulled out of recreational facilities and swimming pools throughout the city.
St Peter's School has apologised for historical abuse of former students by ex-staff.
Some students are still ashamed to ask for digital devices, advocate says.
Police, the Ministry of Education and the child's parents have been notified.
"As an employer, it's one of the toughest things, letting a staff member go."
Wait for numbers of Northland health and education workers who refuse vaccine.
With vaccine mandate imminent, some schools don't know how kids will get taught.
Tomorrow the last day for educators to receive at least one vax to keep classroom jobs.
"The short- and long-term implications for some schools are going to be dire."
Principals waiting until seniors leave as Auckland and Waikato schools reopen next week.
Some Northland school principals and kura leaders anticipate staff shortages.
All Year 1-10 students in Auckland and Waikato will be able to return to school.
Some schools are almost fully vaxxed; others fear losing half their staff.
None of the three teachers, three support staff or a relief teacher are vaccinated.
Some students had stayed away because they had underlying health problems.
Northland schools see a reduction of $1.1M in international students' income last year.
Brian Tamaki and Peter Mortlock could both be covered by the mandate.
There are concerns for schools with large numbers of staff who did not want the vaccine.
Education Minister has said the reopening of primary schools keeps him awake at night.