Creative learning space officially opened
School's creative learning space officially opened
A new technology and art block has been officially opened at Ashburton Christian School.
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Principal signs off after stressful career
'It made me stronger': Principal signs off after stressful career
Canterbury school principal Anthony Dorreen is leaving behind a career that has taken him to hell and back.
Pupils to face tests from first year of school
Pupils to face tests from first year of school
The government has announced mandatory reading, writing and maths tests for primary school pupils.
School needs $70k to save pool
School needs $70k to save pool
A Canterbury school community is seeking donations from businesses and individuals as it struggles to save its swimming pool.
Collective effort to keep school ball costs down
Collective effort to keep school ball costs down
The school ball season is fast approaching and parents and students in a Canterbury town are working together to keep the costs of attending the major social events affordable.
Cross country success for para athletes
Cross country success for para athletes
A group of para athletes from Papanui High School have seen huge success at the New Zealand secondary schools cross country championships at QEII Park.
Pupils going gaga over pit
Pupils going gaga over pit
Thanks to community help, a new gaga dodgeball pit has been installed at Isleworth School in Bishopdale.
Teachers slam call for cursive handwriting lessons
'Counter-productive': Teachers slam call for cursive handwriting lessons
Educators are worried about a recently released Ministerial Advisory Group report on English, maths and statistics.
55-year-old set to play his 500th game
55-year-old Linwood teacher set to play his 500th game for Sumner
Robbie Timo will notch up a unique milestone on Saturday when he runs out with Sumner’s division 2 side in what will be his 500th game for his beloved club.
Parents confused over reason for school lockdown
Parents confused over reason for school lockdown
Parents say they were confused about the purpose of a lockdown at an Ashburton school on Monday.
College and ministry agree on second campus
Rolleston College and Ministry of Education agree on second campus
Rolleston College and the Ministry of Education have reached an agreement that will allow work to start next month on the school’s second campus.
School lunches revamp causing headaches
School lunches revamp causing headaches
Changes to the free school lunches programme could create headaches for three Canterbury schools, including one kura with no kitchen to prepare food for its senior students.
Drunk principal fell off chair in meeting, had affair with teacher aide
Drunk principal fell off chair in meeting, had affair with teacher aide
A former principal has been suspended from teaching for bad behaviour, including an affair with a teacher aide and being so drunk at an online board meeting she slurred her words, kissed the camera and fell off her chair.
World stage beckons for bagpiper
World stage beckons for St Andrew’s College bagpiper
A talented teenage bagpiper from Christchurch has been selected to take part in two of the most prestigious bagpiping competitions in the world.
UC student wins Rose of Tralee title
Canterbury student wins Rose of Tralee title
Her father's love for his homeland inspired a Canterbury woman to win the Rose of Tralee title - and the chance to represent NZ at the international festival in Ireland in August.
Budding young baristas learn on the job
Budding young baristas learn on the job at school coffee cart
A crew of 12-year-olds from Heathcote Valley School have picked up the art of coffee-making like professional baristas far beyond their years.
New Lincoln High principal sets his goals
New Lincoln High principal sets his goals
Lincoln High’s new principal will focus on keeping the school's construction projects on track and getting to know people in the community.
Teaching teens to tap dance in 12 weeks
Teaching teens to tap dance in 12 weeks for school production
Teaching 50 teenagers from Christ’s College and Rangi Ruru to tap dance in 12 weeks is no mean feat - but choreographer Hannah Clarkson has managed to get everyone in step.
University academics fearful of speaking out - experts
University academics fearful of speaking out - experts
Experts say university academics are becoming fearful of speaking out as tertiary leaders try to protect staff from internet trolls.
College appoints new executive principal
From Cashmere to Christ’s: College appoints new executive principal
Christ’s College's new executive principal will take over from the start of term 4.
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