'Under the Bridge' high school out of statutory management after 7 years
Papakura High has become a place where families want to send their kids, principal says.
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School heads relieved plans to reopen Auckland's schools next week have been rolled back.
'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.
'Completely inappropriate' for Dilworth to run sex abuse redress programme, survivor says
Survivors' group says the school has not yet apologised for its role in the abuse.
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.
Uneven playing field: Time for a rethink of private, public school funding
Simon Wilson argues it's time for a radical rethink about what we want from our schools.
Students stuck on edge of Auckland can't get to school at Dio in Hamilton
Students on the edge of Auckland are stuck in no-man's-land.
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.
Covid breach: Dunedin student turns up at school after travelling from Auckland
Otago Boys' High School has sought to reassure parents after a pupil breached lockdown.
'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.
Kiwi students ditch masks in alert level 2 due to peer pressure
Principal at Aotea College says making masks mandatory would be tricky.
Minister awaiting advice on possible school holiday move
Parents and principals are at odds over whether to move school holidays forward.
Eight 'staff wellbeing' complaints laid against high school
Worksafe has not yet visited the school due to the Delta Covid-19 outbreak.
Opinion | Aspiration and desperation 20 minutes apart
OPINION: Alwyn Poole writes the Education Ministry is utterly failing in its mission.
High attendance, 'low' mask-wearing among students
Face-to-face learning is back in Rotorua as schools return under level 2.
Students outside Auckland to get some bonus NCEA credits
More than 7000 people signed a petition calling for bonus credits for all students.
Four days short: Students outside Auckland fear missing out on bonus NCEA credits
"The students of NZ are desperate," a petition to education authorities says.
Covid: Schools prepare for voluntary student mask rules
The Principals Federation says the mask rules add extra complexity for schools.
Schools outside Auckland gear up for level 2 influx
'Lots to achieve': Principal prepares as schools get ready for influx after lockdown.
Criteria for bonus NCEA credits announced
Extra credits available for any student who spends 20 or more school days in level 3 or 4.
Worried about your kids' home learning? Here's what the research shows
Schools and families pulled out all the stops last year - and it seems to have paid off.
'I would rather we took the cautious approach': Northland principal happy to stay in lockdown
At 11.59pm on Tuesday everywhere south of Auckland will drop to alert level 3.
End-of-year NCEA exams delayed by two weeks
Schools have warned students face "huge anxiety" over lockdown's impact on their grades.
Otahuhu College latest school to be linked to Covid outbreak
All students and staff are now being considered as close contacts and must isolate.
NCEA changes could be made 'if necessary'
But principals expect an announcement is around the corner.
Level 4 extension no surprise, schools ready for long haul
But high school wants to know urgently what will happen with NCEA credits.
Another Auckland school confirms student has Covid-19
A student at Green Bay High school has tested positive for Covid-19.
Locations of interest: Central North Island petrol stations, AUT campus, bus routes added to growing list
There are more than 200 locations of interest - and more are expected today.
'Fear and uncertainty': 7000 students close contacts of Covid cases
Students from De la Salle, McAuley, Avondale, Northcote and Lynfield await test results.
Covid-19: Avondale College choir attended Rotorua singing gala
Some 350 students attended the events; asked to keep eye out for symptoms in meantime.