Masks, mandates and no mingling as primary kids return to school
Primary schools are taking a flexible approach to the return to school.
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Tawhero School is one of the four Whanganui schools part of the pilot programme.
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Tomorrow the last day for educators to receive at least one vax to keep classroom jobs.
Schools told they can call police if unvaccinated staff turn up
Education Ministry says schools can call police if unvaxxed teachers turn up from Monday.
Teachers who don't want jab should resign now for kids' sake, principal says
'Individual freedom is great' but comes with a cost, Northland principal Pat Newman says.
Live: 'Game changer' - schools to set own hours for part-time kids
Masks, ventilation and staggered class times when schools reopen on November 17.
Auckland, Waikato schools to reopen on November 17
All Year 1-10 students in Auckland and Waikato will be able to return to school.
National Party calls for immediate reopening of schools
Most schools have been closed through level 3 lockdown.
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Some schools are almost fully vaxxed; others fear losing half their staff.
All staff at King Country school refuse vaccine
None of the three teachers, three support staff or a relief teacher are vaccinated.
Ngataki School's environment-based curriculum wins funding
Ngataki School's dune restoration project stands out as one of 11 winners from 90 entries.
Some church staff included in education sector's vaccine mandate
Brian Tamaki and Peter Mortlock could both be covered by the mandate.
Big bubbles may have helped kids cope during 2020 lockdown
The Growing Up in New Zealand survey was one of the largest of its kind in the world.
'A nightmare': Some principals say staggered days won't work for primary school
Education Minister has said the reopening of primary schools keeps him awake at night.
Annual leave for parent-teacher interviews gets thumbs down from select committee
Bill aimed to help parents engage in their child's schooling.
Up to 80,000 students could benefit from Education Ministry's high needs review
As many as 80,000 students could benefit from the review, Government says.
'The boss is happy': Belmont Primary School boasts 100 per cent vaccination rate for staff
Year 1 to 10 students in alert level 3 areas may not return to school until next year.
'Matahui magic': School facing closure now has a solid future
In July the school announced it was struggling financially and would be forced to close.
Senior students likely to return to school first, Minister signals
Education Minister says seniors are under pressure with exams, assessments coming up.
Desperate mum resorts to supermarket rubbish bin for food: Lockdown struggles continue as Term 4 starts
Some kids have dropped off the radar altogether, principal says.
Raglan Area School allows antivax meetings - says it's trying to avoid division
Vaccine expert says the school's approach could help avoid polarisation.
Primary school board dissolved after protests, petition from locals
The move follows months of protest from the school community.
'Tricky conversations': Schools react to vaccine mandate for teachers
Government says Auckland schools stay closed, teachers must get jabbed by January.
Rogue 'parent group' hijacks school's bake sale sign to question vaccination
The message was written by a 'slightly naughty' parent group using a school sign.
Bloodline privilege? Why the 'Grammar clause' will stay in place for school zones
'Grammar clause' gives the children of alumni priority over other out-of-zone applicants.
'Sparking a joy for learning': New school set to open in Pāpāmoa next year
The school, which can accommodate up to 650 pupils from Years 1-6, will open in February.
Ministry will 'take into consideration' Royal Society maths report
Royal Society panel chair has warned it will take a decade to see results.
'It's a goddamn mess': Royal Society report calls for sweeping changes in maths education
Ministry of Education asked for the report due to declining maths scores.
Teacher struck off after inappropriate comments to girl who was assaulted
Tribunal found Philip Gibbs showed a "complete lack of judgement".
Schools open but Auckland classrooms almost empty in level 3
Just two students are at Glendowie College today out of a normal roll of 1200.
Level 3 in Auckland: What it will look like for schools
Principals aren't expecting many kids to return in level 3.
'Big strain': School holiday decision 'poor', cafe owner and parent says
Greg Cornes is one of many parents who called for school holidays to be brought forward.
Minister awaiting advice on possible school holiday move
Parents and principals are at odds over whether to move school holidays forward.
High attendance, 'low' mask-wearing among students
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