Rise in 'sophisticated', malicious cyber threats blocked at NZ schools
Student attempts to access gaming websites made up 20 per cent of all blocks.
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Rampant illness: Primary school, ECE classes empty out
NZ Principals' Federation says the school holidays couldn't have come at a better time.
Intermediate principal resigns after three-year mystery absence
The school's statutory manager couldn't explain why the principal had been absent.
A Whangārei school takes on a journey to discover its roots
Kokopu school staff came across historical learnings on it journey to discover its roots.
IHC court claim: Government 'discriminating against disabled students'
IHC has been trying to sue for 13 years over disabled children's educational rights.
Proposed school zone change set to fix anomaly
Mum 'absolutely thrilled' new zone will let her boys attend their closest high school.
'Huge waiting list': Expats fuel demand for private-school places
Private schools are shutting rolls amid "huge" waiting lists.
Act wants to give principals power to award bonuses to top teachers
The fact that good and bad teachers are paid the same isn't good for NZ kids, Act says.
Budget 2021: 'When our children are well, they thrive and learn' - educators
Lifting children out of poverty is an investment in their education, principals say.
Man forbidden to be with children on bail near primary school
A police spokesperson said they wouldn't release any details about the man's charge.
77-year-old driver facing court over death of girl outside school
Five-year-old died after she was hit by a car outside her Auckland school.
School zones: Special arrangement possible for out-of-zone siblings
Siblings of current students may be allowed in from out of zone under transition scheme.
Child delivers flax bouquets to random Tamatea residents
Tamatea schoolgirl makes neighbours smile with handmade flax bouquets.
Matua and Whaea row: Te reo teaching titles allowed as school makes changes
"We've got to make the education system user friendly - it's not one shoes fits all."
Principal of 18 years leaves to take up Wellington post
Deputy principal Heather Wilkie will take over as acting principal.
New zones for Auckland schools: 'There'll be some pretty angry people'
Principals are concerned families with connections to the schools will be out of zone.
Mixed weather bag for first week of school holidays
If you plan ahead you can find some good weather, says MetService.
Tauranga iwi setting 'new benchmark' with curriculum collaboration
'It's for our wider community to be aware of histories that come from our perspective.'
'Are you from here?': Incident at Devonport Primary School fair sparks investigation
A 21-year-old man was reportedly told he could not buy food at the fair.
Truancy crisis: One officer for 80 schools in Waitematā East
Report: Some truancy officers "not easily contactable, not willing to accept cases".
Classmates' messages to be read at Auckland schoolgirl's funeral
She was killed while walking to school last week.
Local Focus: The Kindness Cup is the biggest prize
Te Mata School's Kindness Cup is making a difference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Editorial: Bringing disabled schoolchildren back into the fold
Editorial: Long road to recognition for our disabled kids who just want to go to school.
Neighbouring schools on high alert after latest Papatoetoe High School Covid scare
Pupils are staying away from school as Covid fears for elderly keep them away from class.
Dan Bidois: How to stop the school system failing our young
Opinion: Schools, parents, and the sector need better oversight of low-performers.
'Icing on the cake': Primary school gets brand new $3.5m classroom block, first since 1956
The primary school hasn't had a new classroom since it was built in 1956
Local Focus: New Pāpāmoa school opens
The Suzanne Aubert Catholic School is open for business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Back-to-school stress to be 'amplified' this year
The budget advisory service is busier this year as families prepare for back to school.
Schools preparing for Covid-19 lockdown
Schools have not even reopened for the year and they are already making lockdown plans.
Back to School: How to build a healthy lunchbox your kids will eat
Not having to make school lunches is one of the parental highlights of the holidays.
Reading between the lines
Opinion: Ignore the naysayers, let's stick to the facts on the science of reading.
War of words as experts clash over how to teach kids to read
Debate raging between experts on whether phonics is the way to teach reading or a "fad".
Roll estimates give Tauranga a new biggest school
Principals of fast-growing schools complain the ministry is moving too slow on new builds.
Revealed: The Rotorua schools expecting growing rolls
More than 300 new students are set to join Rotorua classrooms this year.