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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May- 2012 -27 May
Maintenance hints and tips
From time to time when out visiting schools, I notice quite a difference. Some schools look old and tired while…
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27 May
Providing the Perfect Learning Environment.
We all know children are more receptive to learning in the right environment. One of the key factors to personal…
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27 May
Floor smart
Gone are the days when school floors were uniformly grey, cold and uninviting. Now schools have a choice of bold,…
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Feb- 2012 -29 February
Grounds maintenance can be creative and fun
It does not need any argument that school grounds have to be maintained to an acceptable level. Scruffy buildings, paths…
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29 February
How environmental comfort assists in learning
Comfortable room conditions greatly assist performance in teaching and learning environments. There are many factors that influence the feeling of…
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29 February
ase Study: Masterplan takes shape at Heretaunga College
These are exciting times at Heretaunga College, a co-educational secondary school with about 700 students in Wellington’s Upper Hutt. Construction…
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28 February
Making space
Many schools these days comment that they have very little practical space and this is rightly so in many schools…
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Oct- 2011 -17 October
The pool-heating conundrum
Ensuring that school swimming pools are warm enough for children to swim in has always been a problem in New…
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17 October
Many factors contribute to safe floors at school
Falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalisation and one of the leading causes of injury death in New Zealand. …
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5 October
Landscape planning for schools
Most school landscapes develop over time as school rolls change and the school develops. There is often a bit of…
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5 October
Fencing for security or safety?
When considering installing new fencing at your school, there are many factors to consider including, but not limited to, the…
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5 October
Project Management: Choosing a project manager
School principals have extremely busy roles these days with the management of the school, along with staff, students and, sometimes,…
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5 October
Playgrounds: Physical activity vital for children
Keeping our youngsters fit and active is a vitally important aspect of life in New Zealand. According to New Zealand…
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4 October
Project Management: Plan of action
The 10-year property plan is now a permanent feature in schools. First announced as part of the Tomorrows Schools reforms…
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4 October
Take action against tagging
Graffiti is widely recognised as vandalism and a blight on the environment and, in many cases, extensive resources are needed…
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