'The bottom line is that kids are happy': Schools prepare for staff shortages, class disruption amid Omicron
Schools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromPrimary Education
Schools prepare for staff shortages and class disruption as Omicron spreads
Schools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.
Meng Foon wants compulsory te reo in schools within 5 years
Foon says protection of te reo Māori is enshrined within Te Tiriti as a taonga.
'Huge struggle': Schools help parents tackle back to school costs
A mum has described buying school supplies for her three children as a "huge struggle".
Some schools requiring Year 3 students to wear masks
Schoolchildren of all ages are often choosing to wear masks even if they don't have to.
Focus: Kids return to schools under new Covid rules
Pt Chevalier School principal Stephen Lethbridge says while some teachers, parents and kids may be nervous about returning to school, they have measures in place to overcome any Covid challenges. Video / NZ Herald
Ōtāhuhu College staff member tests positive for Covid, four staff isolating
Three other staff members are now isolating.
Fears back-to-school costs and Covid could keep kids out of class
Families choosing between schools supplies or food and power, charity says.
Editorial: School's in so here's a few lessons on Omicron
EDITORIAL: Schools are coming back as our first Omicron outbreak blooms.
Special schools hope for first dibs on air purifiers
"Medically fragile" students will need extra help to stay safe in school, principal says.
'Every day of learning counts': Closing schools should be last resort, experts say
Government urged to make decisions with children at the centre.
Graffiti art helping girls' self-esteem
Art programme uses graffiti to promote positive message for pre-teen girls.
5000 Samsung air purifiers ordered for New Zealand schools
Experts have been calling for air cleaners to help remove virus particles from classrooms.
Back to school with Omicron: How we will keep schools open with new variant
Masks, testing, teacher shortages and school camp - all you need to know for school 2022.
New Year Honours: Northland principal humbled by NZ Order of Merit honour
Hora Hora School principal Pat Newman receives honour for his services to education.
NZ school air purifier order 'progressing', CO2 monitors on way
Schools have been asked to raise any air quality concerns with the Ministry of Education.
Oversupply of teachers possible next year, Ministry of Education forecasts show
Pandemic has seen an unprecedented "spike" in teachers staying in the classroom.
Revealed: The number of unvaxxed teachers in your region
Teachers and support staff have come out in high numbers to get the jab, survey finds.
Opinion: Roadblock on literacy's pathway to prosperity
OPINION: An effective literacy reset cannot come soon enough.
Afterschool and holiday programmes can open in traffic light system
But it's still not clear what public health rules apply.
Another Auckland school hit by Covid
Te Papapa School is closed today for a deep clean.
West Auckland primary student tests positive to Covid, schools happy with protocols
The child was infectious at Marina View School in West Harbour from Wednesday, Nov 24.
East Auckland school staying open after student tests positive
The student was infectious while at Farm Cove Intermediate School in Pakuranga on Monday.
Kindy owner charged after letting woman ride on her car during 'Great Gridlock'
The pre-school owner was remanded at large to reappear next year.
Digital divide: 'Whakamā' stops kids asking for laptops, developer says
Some students are still ashamed to ask for digital devices, advocate says.
Young students 'distraught' after teacher made them slap his hand till it hurt
The disciplinary tribunal censured Anaru Wihapi but let him keep his teaching licence.
The growing list of schools dealing with Covid cases
The approach taken at each school has been different, based on public health advice.
Poll finds 1 in 50 teachers have not had first Covid vaccination
Principals' federation finds many teachers got first dose over the weekend.
'Ridiculous': Unvaccinated parents at school events, in classes
Days after losing unvaccinated staff, Education Ministry green-lights unjabbed parents.
'One of the toughest things': Whanganui schools let unvaccinated staff go
"As an employer, it's one of the toughest things, letting a staff member go."
Up to 40% of early learning centres could lose teacher over vax mandate: lobby
But high school lobby says only a 'tiny amount' of secondary teachers unvaxxed.
Masks, mandates and no mingling as primary kids return to school
Primary schools are taking a flexible approach to the return to school.
'Highly needed' counselling programme rolling into Whanganui schools
Tawhero School is one of the four Whanganui schools part of the pilot programme.
Vaccine mandate deadline for teachers and school looms
Tomorrow the last day for educators to receive at least one vax to keep classroom jobs.