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Minister officially opens refurbished OneSchool Global Hamilton campus
Louise Upston described OneSchool Global Hamilton campus as "the best school I have ever stepped foot in" during her visit.
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Two Tauranga students to represent New Zealand at World Schools’ Debating Championships
Students become first Bay of Plenty female team member and captain to represent New Zealand on the world stage.
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$62.5 million in funding for new South Island classrooms announced
The investment will deliver 59 additional South Island classrooms, including a new primary school in Lincoln and an expansion to…
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David Ferguson appointed ERO’s new Chief Review Officer, Chief Executive
Ferguson will resign his roles of chair of the Teaching Council, chief executive of the Teachers’ Institute and board member…
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Learning support overlooked in Budget, Principals’ Federation says
The NZPF has criticised current and planned learning support provision, as well as the funding model used to allocate money…
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Take it outside: Outdoor learning areas for year-round education
Make learning outside a fun and memorable experience with an appealing and functional outdoor learning area.
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Every minute matters in school cardiac emergencies
With students, staff and families on site every day, schools have the opportunity to save lives in cardiac emergencies.
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How to encourage a child to try new, scary things (without traumatising them in the process)
Parents and teachers alike want to help children face their fears, but how can we actually make a difference?
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Rural schools feeling impacts of fuel crisis, principals say
Attendance and budget issues from fuel costs are affecting rural schools, especially those reliant on generators and gas heating.
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Budget 2026: $2.1 billion for education, including 4700 new student places
Secondary schools were the focus of 2026's Budget announcement, with new vocational qualifications and a small operating grant boost.
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Sew Your Story: Creativity and textile-based learning in the classroom
Northland-based Sew Your Story has secured funding to expand the programme, which blends the curriculum with textile art and storytelling.
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Announcements, emergencies and everything in between: Smart communications for schools
Modern IP communication allows greater flexibility, including easier installation and more options around uses, placement and customisation.
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Organised tech charging and storage for uninterrupted learning
Make birds' nests of cables, lost and broken devices a thing of the past by organising classroom technology charging and…
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Deputy principals concerned over new SMART tool, union says
The SMART tool is modelled on Australian schools and creates additional work for New Zealand's teachers, deputy principals tell union.
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Growing tomorrow’s environmental leaders at Stratford Primary School
The Enviroschools programme isn't just an add-on at Stratford Primary; it's woven seamlessly into the school's daily life.
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Principal Speaks: Creating a positive culture at Brookby School
A school's culture goes much deeper than words - it needs consistent, deliberate action, says Brookby School Principal Wayne Gillard.
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Five scholarships, one approach: My experience of empowering students to develop a life-long love of learning
Op-ed: Andrea Thompson, Head of Commerce at OneSchool Global, reflects on how self-directed learning can foster curiosity that lasts a lifetime.
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Auckland teacher among global Dedicated Teacher Award finalists
Mehwish Hasan, a computer science teacher in Henderson, has been shortlisted for the Dedicated Teacher Awards among 12,000 entries.
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New qualification details confirmed, union blasts changes as “over-engineered”
Among the confirmed details for the NCEA replacement qualifications are their names, as well as their structure and grading.
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Stemming the tide: The school’s role in combatting misinformation
From cute videos to playground rumours to AI deepfakes, misinformation is omnipresent and hard to pin down - so how…
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“Times are really tough”: Schools, families at breaking point, says charity
KidsCan has highlighted the extent of the cost of living crisis, with schools struggling to meet demand to feed, clothe…
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Playground goes from underutilised to “the heart of our outdoor area”
When Oratia District School chose to work with Playscape, they unlocked the potential for a whole new outdoor area.
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Curriculum implementation timeline extended for New Zealand schools
The New Zealand Government has extended the implementation timeline for parts of the revised national curriculum, following feedback from teachers,…
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Cultural alliance brings Matariki to life for Tāmaki Makaurau students
Experiences will allow students to view Matariki through cultural, artistic, technical and historical lenses.
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Tackling mental health through anti-racist schools
Upskilling teachers with practical tools and actions is the path to anti-racist schools, say event organisers.
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