English Language Learners gain confidence from shared outings
A recent adventure has helped students from a migrant background, as well as those born in New Zealand, gain confidence and learn about each other.
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Police and schools combine to license Northland teens
Working together to get Northland teenagers behind the wheel, legally.
Cyclone Hola: Parents should keep in touch with schools and ECE
Parents and whānau should keep in contact with their school/kura or early learning service to get information about possible closures due to Cyclone Hola.
Heavy rain closes two Hawkes Bay schools
Eskdale School and Hukarere College have closed today due to severe weather.
Feedback sought on draft firearm guidelines for schools
The Ministry of Education and New Zealand School Trustees Association are seeking public feedback on draft guidelines for firearms in schools.
Education Minister meets Youth Advisory Group
Twelve young New Zealanders aged 14-18 years gathered in Wellington on 8 and 9 February for the inaugural Ministerial Youth Advisory Group meeting.
The Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards
The Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards entry deadline is almost upon us – you’ve got until Friday 23 March to get your story in.
Community organisations provide learning experiences outside the classroom
26 community organisations have won contracts to provide English and Māori medium schools with learning experiences outside the classroom.
PM’s Science Teacher Prize winner Sarah Johns
The 2017 Prime Minister’s Science Teacher Prize recipient talks about her passion for teaching.
School and ECE closures continue due to impact of Cyclone Gita
We recommend parents and whānau keep in touch with their school/ECE to get the most up to date information about any possible closures on Monday.