Is it ok to take your kids out of school for a holiday?
Is it ever okay for parents to take their children out of school for a family holiday? Or has NZ developed a culture of truancy where school is now optional for far too many kids?
Schools
Future of Gloriavale school uncertain
Future of Gloriavale school uncertain as officials consider cancelling its registration
The Secretary for Education has told Gloriavale Christian School she is considering cancelling its registration as a private school.
Stolen school bell offered to scrap metal yard
'It's an iconic piece of our identity': Stolen school bell offered to scrap metal yard
A Christchurch school community is devastated after their historic bell was stolen and an attempt was made to sell it to a scrap metal yard.
Ara graduate builds new kitchen for his mum
Ara graduate builds new kitchen for his mum
Jamal Cherry marked his graduation from the Ara Institute of Canterbury with his first major solo project - building a new kitchen for his mum.
Minister marked absent at teachers' conference
Minister marked absent at teachers' conference
When the Post-Primary Teachers' Association marked the roll at its annual conference in Christchurch on Tuesday, there was a notable absentee - Minister of Education Erica Stanford.
Helping to grow the next generation of leaders
Helping to grow the next generation of leaders
A group of year 13 students from Shirley Boys' High School have graduated from the police cultural leadership and recruitment programme.
Ministry appoints manager at troubled school
Ministry of Education-appointed manager to 'address challenges' at troubled girls' school
Waitaki Girls’ High School has been placed in statutory management after the "horrendous" playground assaults that took place earlier this year.
Student admitted to hospital with meningitis
Christchurch student admitted to hospital with meningitis after rugby tournament
A Christchurch high school student has been admitted to hospital with meningococcal meningitis.
Pupils take action to stop speeding drivers
'It's really scary out there': Pupils take action to stop drivers speeding past their school
Pupils at a Christchurch school have petitioned the city council for action to slow traffic that is "too fast and too dangerous".
Warning after man approaches schoolgirls
Warning after man approaches schoolgirls in Christchurch
Up to 11 schools in Christchurch have been alerted to a man who has been approaching female pupils and offering cash for inappropriate favours.
Sickness, reliever shortage closes schools
Winter illness, shortage of qualified relievers forces schools to close
Schools in Canterbury are desperate for staff as winter illness knocks teachers and students out of commission.
School kids still waiting for permanent site
‘Leaks', 'mould' and sewage: Christchurch school kids still waiting for permanent site
A Christchurch school's almost 70-year-old repurposed buildings are doing their best to keep the bitter cold out. But signs of water damage are visible in one classroom, while parts of a wall are rotting away and the ceiling paint is peeling.
15,000 pupils compete to become maths 'rock stars'
15,000 pupils compete to become maths 'rock stars'
Education Minister Erica Stanford was a keen observer as thousands of school pupils were put through their mathematical paces in Christchurch on Thursday.
Property boom in suburbs near university
Out-of-town buyers cause property boom in suburbs near university
Out-of-town buyers pushed up the price of a five-bedroom home near Canterbury University to $1.263m to find somewhere for their university-attending children to live.
Playcentre forced to find new home
Playcentre forced to find new home
A Canterbury playcentre is looking for a new premises for next year after its landlord, the school next door, opted not to renew its lease.
What could replace NCEA - and how to have your say
What could replace NCEA - and how to have your say
The Government has announced sweeping changes to school qualifications, including NCEA. So what will it mean for students and how can you have a say on the proposals?
Scholarship helps UC student study penguins
$20k scholarship helps UC student study 'mischevious and cheeky' penguins
A love of sea life has inspired deeper conservation research for Canterbury University PhD student Alexandra Strang.
Plan to replace NCEA announced
Plan to replace NCEA school qualification announced
The Government is proposing replacing all levels of NCEA, the main qualification for secondary school students in NZ.
Shy student spreading his wings
Shy student now spreading his wings
Three years ago Arran Armstrong was a shy student at Darfield High who preferred others to do the talking. But last month that same young man took to the stage at Government House to address a roomful of high-ranking officials.
Should school holidays be reduced to one week?
Should school holidays be reduced to one week?
A New Zealand mum-of-two has approached the Ministry of Education asking it to consider altering the school holiday schedule.