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The Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) has been succinct in its response to a scathing Ombudsman report into the Christchurch school closures debacle, referring to its blog written in 2012 when the closures were announced.

At McAuley High School in Otahuhu, South Auckland, there’s a big focus on building resilience. Many of the 800 students live in poverty, and learning to rise to very real challenges is considered key to their success.

Good management of your school’s investment in transport will go a long way towards saving money - and a great deal of inconvenience.

At Canterbury's newest high school, there are just three lessons a day, pillars are peppered with charging ports, and the principal has no obligation to be involved in property matters.

Making your school camp one to remember is all about good planning. From where to go to how to fundraise, School News looks at ways to plan a fantastic trip for your learners.

New research from the University of Auckland has shown that pupils in kura kaupapa Māori-language immersion schools who have English introduced to their lessons gain a better grasp of both languages.

Making healthy food and drinks readily available at school encourages students to make healthy choices and raise their nutritional intake.

A new toolkit to help schools support students' mental well-being has been released. Sparklers is a collection of 36 activities that teachers can access free online, and use to help students feel calmer, happier and more ready to learn.

Sport is a huge part of school life, and it is widely accepted that participation in school sport contributes to students’ physical and emotional well-being as well as their academic success.

With the rise of large open plan modern learning spaces, a focus on acoustics is paramount.  School News spoke with Glen Anderson, design manager at Lotus Folding Walls & Doors about important considerations for acoustic design in learning environments.