Student buzzing after breaking own world record
A Burnside High School student now holds the Guinness World Record for fastest man to run a half marathon wearing a beekeeping suit.
Schools
Should kids be banned from social media?
Ex-Facebook boss says kids should be banned from social media
A former Facebook executive says social media should be banned for kids - because their brains aren't developed enough to deal with their "frightening" algorithms.
School welcomes slower speed limit
School welcomes slower speed limit
A Canterbury principal is pleased a 30km/h variable speed zone will still be in place outside his school when pupils return from their holidays.
Pop-up Anzac display a hands-on lesson
Schools' pop-up Anzac display provides a hands-on lesson
Christchurch high school students got the chance to see a WW2 and Vietnam-era 105mm Howitzer up close.
Looking for some low cost school holiday activities?
Looking for some low cost school holiday activities?
Are you looking for something fun to do with the kids over the school holidays but don't want to spend a fortune? Here's a list of free or low-cost activities to keep them busy.
School asks for help to maintain gymnasiums
Canterbury high school asks for help to maintain ageing gymnasiums
One of Canterbury’s largest schools is calling on the Ministry of Education to support the future of its gymnasiums.
Irish dancer aims for top 25 finish at world champs
Irish dancer aims for top 25 finish at world champs
Hillmorton High School student Luke Street will compete in three events at his third Irish dance world championships in Dublin this month.
CBHS headmaster claims he was victim of bullying
Christchurch Boys' High headmaster claims he was victim of bullying
A Christchurch school headmaster has wiped tears from his eyes and claimed he was the victim of bullying while giving evidence at an Employment Relations Authority hearing.
Police concerns dismissed by CBHS headmaster
CBHS headmaster dismissed police concerns about incident - former detective
A headmaster dismissed police concerns about an incident at a Christchurch high school, a former detective has told the Employment Relations Authority.
Student suspended for scissors attack
Christchurch student suspended for attacking teachers with scissors
A student who used a pair of scissors to assault two teachers at a Christchurch school on Wednesday has been suspended.
Cold could keep kids at home
Cold weather could keep college kids at home this term
Cold weather could impact classroom time for senior students at a Canterbury college this term.
Schools act fast to keep canteens open
Canterbury schools act fast to keep canteens open after collapse of company
Two Canterbury high schools were left scrambling to keep their school canteens running after Libelle, the company managing them, went into liquidation.
World stage beckons for robotics team
World stage beckons for Chch robotics team
Christchurch school robotics team DOT BOT are taking their talents to the United States.
School wants to ditch free lunch provider
School wants to ditch free lunch provider
A Christchurch principal says her school wants to get out of its free lunch programme contract with Compass Group following several weeks of problems and "disappointing" service.
School's frightening death threat email hoax
Canterbury school's frightening death threat email
"Give me $27,500 in cryptocurrency or I will kill everyone at the school." That was the chilling late night email sent to Rolleston College staff and students.
Surge in young parents enrolling at college
Surge in young mums enrolling at Canterbury college
A Canterbury college for young parents has seen its roll jump by 17 students over the past year.
'Inspirational' kindy teacher retires
'Inspirational' Canterbury kindy teacher retires
Parents and teachers say a Rangiora kindergarten has lost a treasure after its head teacher Jocelyn Cameron retired.
Will performance measures improve school lunches?
Will the new performance measures improve school lunches?
A menu of mishaps means the Government's school lunch provider is now facing new service and performance measures.
Piano prodigy heading to Carnegie Hall
Canterbury piano prodigy heading to Carnegie Hall
Tchaikovsky, Judy Garland and The Beatles are just a few of the famous names to play at New York’s Carnegie Hall - and now a Canterbury schoolboy will join the prestigious list.
'Make a Marmite sandwich' - Luxon
Parents dissatisfied with school lunch programme should 'make a sandwich' - PM
PM Christopher Luxon says parents who are dissatisfied with the new school lunch programme should "make a Marmite sandwich and put an apple in a bag" for their children.