Primary school advises 1-3 hours of schoolwork a day
One to two hours for juniors, three hours for intermediates, is enough.
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Four Auckland schools linked to Covid-19, three shut
Principals inform parents after confirmed or probable cases linked to staff and students.
Focus: 160 students perform waiata for Linwood Mosque leaders
Focus: A massed choir of 160 students in James Cook High School's Māori immersion unit Puutake sang a specially-composed waiata for leaders of Christchurch's Linwood Mosque, who visited the school one year after the March 2019 attacks. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Proposed school zone shuts out families next door
Hobsonville Point is growing fast and the local primary school bursting at the seams.
What free school lunches means for school trialling the initiative
"They used to pick out every colourful bit of vegetable from the food, now they love it."
Mixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration fees
Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.
Back to school: Teacher remembers another first day 20 years ago
Ex pupil becomes teacher at Haumoana School.
What is the best age to start your child at school?
A school principal says to parents: "You know your child best."
Meat industry cries foul over school climate-change resource
Less red meat and dairy, more chicken and veg? Not so fast, says Beef + Lamb NZ.
Education changes planned across the board
Parliament is considering one education act to rule them all.
'Very red' eyes: Childcare teachers had cannabis in their systems while at work
One turned up with bloodshot eyes.
Ministry steps in to assist Helensville Primary School
A Limited Statutory Manager appointed after requests for help from school's board.
Teachers could be using your child's images for social media clicks
Teachers remain uncertain on what is acceptable to share about their students online.
Local Focus: SDA Rotorua shows size doesn't matter
Small class numbers, big community intentions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Good for the kids': Principal welcomes $400,000 boost
Balmoral School principal said he'd like to see the $400,000 boost fund outdoor learning.
Jacinda Ardern talks to reporters after the Labour conference in Whanganui
Jacinda Ardern talks to reporters after the Labour conference in Whanganui. Video / Audrey Young
School donations scheme aims to ease pressure on families - most Whanganui schools opt in
The majority of schools in the Whanganui region have opted in.
Junk food ads to be banned from around schools
What adverts children see when on YouTube and social media is also a focus.
Editorial: Zoning the pinch point in education changes
Editorial: Enrolment restrictions will be the test but there may be beneficial spinoffs.
School displays child's 'extremely sensitive' medical info in staffroom
Privacy Commission censured the school for displaying child's toileting medical info.
Simon Bridges talks about the Education Saver proposal
Simon Bridges talks about the Education Saver proposal. Video / Derek Cheng
School’s short rules change after pupil’s letter
School’s short rules change after pupil’s letter. Video / ODT / Daisy Hudson
Govt takes over school zoning powers
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has announced the changes.
Why some Rotorua schools are turning down extra funding
"It's ridiculous ... it has not been thought through by anyone."
'It means there is hope': The girl doctors said should be allowed to die, goes to school
Almost totally paralysed girl who doctors said should be allowed to die is off to school.
'I'll claim my massage at morning tea': Teacher sent inappropriate messages to 17yo trainee
Primary school teacher says his inappropriate messages were "in jest".
'I have joy in my stomach': Classmates surprise boy with new toys after house fire
Daniel appreciates every single one of his new toys, after losing everything in a fire.
New $16m school to cater for 600 pupils
Education Minister Chris Hipkins made the announcement in Tauranga on Tuesday.
Calls for Govt to target schoolyard over suicide and bullying
Father and scientist Ray Avery says New Zealand's bullying culture is "killing our kids".
PM: 'You simply can't learn distracted by an empty stomach'
'You simply can't learn distracted by an empty stomach' – says PM Jacinda Ardern.
Future of education at stake: Rotorua principals voice their concerns
"Principals aren't going to want to be principals," Rotorua Principals' Assoc pres says.
New offer for primary and intermediate school principals promises pay parity
"Members will now have the chance to vote on an offer that includes parity."
New classroom block opened at Kerikeri Primary
The $1.179m project has space for up to five classes in two modern learning spaces.
Kindy teachers' union to vote on new $75m pay offer
Some kindergarten teachers could get an 18.5 per cent pay hike if they accept offer.