Property
Discover expert tips and advice on maintaining school facilities and assets in our comprehensive articles.
Learn how to enhance the longevity and functionality of your school infrastructure through effective maintenance practices. From managing equipment and systems to optimizing energy efficiency, our insightful resources will help you create a conducive learning environment for students. Explore our articles and unlock the secrets to effectively maintaining and preserving your school’s facilities and assets.
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Jun- 2017 -27 June
Keeping the school’s playing fields in good shape
Keeping the school’s sports grounds well maintained will pay dividends in terms of student participation in sport. These spaces are…
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20 June
Planning the playground for ultimate learning
Educators recognise that children do their most important work through play, which means planning a school playground involves a series…
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Apr- 2017 -4 April
Using acoustic planning to reduce background noise
The combination of excessive background noise and high reverberation levels impact audience attention, particularly younger students who are not yet…
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Mar- 2017 -7 March
Using outdoor digital signs to boost community engagement
When your school needs to communicate effectively with its wider community, how can it do so effectively and affordably?
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7 March
Harnessing solar power to wipe out electricity bills
All schools are on the look out for ways to make the funding stretch and one way that is becoming…
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Jan- 2017 -30 January
Sun shades a necessity in schools, not a luxury
Access to shade is not a given in our schools, despite the fact that the ultra violet (UV) radiation levels…
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30 January
Designing your school playground
The playground is a very important part of any primary school. In fact, some would argue that the learning that…
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Dec- 2016 -6 December
Rollout of fast internet for schools completed
The project to provide fast internet to schools is complete, says education minister Hekia Parata, with a total of 2,431…
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Nov- 2016 -15 November
New online guide to help schools plan modifications
Education minister Hekia Parata has welcomed the release of an online guide to help schools plan new builds and building…
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1 November
Global recognition for Hawke’s Bay kura design
A kura in tiny Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, has won international acclaim for its striking design, and a local prize for…
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Sep- 2016 -6 September
Why good acoustics in big learning spaces are worth every cent
In an Innovative Learning Space, good acoustics are everything when it comes to teaching and learning...
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Aug- 2016 -24 August
Wide range of design choices in acoustics for teaching spaces
According to the Ministry of Education (MOE), many principals and teachers may not be aware of the quality of the…
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Jul- 2016 -26 July
Which shade sail or canopy for your school?
In New Zealand, we have one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with more than 90…
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5 July
What’s new in PA systems?
Does your school's PA system need an overhaul on a tight budget? Jamie Cashmore and Jenny Barrett from Edwards Sound…
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Nov- 2015 -3 November
New CCTV system deters crime at North Shore school
In March this year, after a spate of break-ins, Beach Haven Primary School on Auckland’s North Shore upgraded their CCTV…
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Oct- 2015 -20 October
Working bee transforms a Wanganui school playground
It was a case of ‘many hands make light work’ when a working bee got together to install a new…
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Aug- 2015 -11 August
Modern canopies and shelter bring numerous advantages
Let’s face it, if your school could not benefit from some extra space, it is probably in serious decline. Finding…
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4 August
Wellington school a model for solar energy efficiency
The Schoolgen programme developed by Genesis Energy is New Zealand’s leading solar energy and energy efficiency education programme designed for…
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May- 2015 -12 May
Schools harnessing the power of the sun
As the effects of climate change are increasingly having a serious impact across the world, the need to adopt a…
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Mar- 2015 -3 March
Dream learning environment at Amesbury School
For staff and the 150 pupils at Amesbury School, the learning environment could be regarded as a dream come true.…
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Nov- 2014 -5 November
Good acoustics create better learning environments
Numerous local and worldwide studies suggest classrooms are greatly affected by acoustic quality. The design needs to take into consideration…
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Oct- 2014 -29 October
Surfacing key part of playground safety
Playgrounds are an integral part of the outdoor environment at school, providing facilities where students can explore their physical capabilities,…
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Aug- 2014 -12 August
More laughing, fewer tears
No lawn to mow, no weather restraints, no puddles or dangerous slippery mud. No more grass-stained clothes and muddy boots.…
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5 August
Not all fences are created equal
Once schools were a neighbourhood facility: an open environment and gathering place for education, community and family events. Fear of…
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Jul- 2014 -29 July
Safety the key in playground development
Safety is paramount in a school playground, and as Justin Handley of PlayMatta explains, under New Zealand regulations every piece…
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