SchoolNews - New Zealand

New campaign aims to lift the mana of teachers

A new campaign from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand aims to lift the status of teachers and their profession.

Ministry of Education specialist staff strike

Is it time for a new timetable?

Play on: Sports equipment to get everyone moving

Twenty-first century learning: Rāroa Intermediate and Makerspace NZ

Mr Smith or Gary? Why some teachers ask students to call them by their first name

For many of us, calling our teachers by their first names would have been unthinkable. But some teachers are changing the centuries-old practice of formal names.

Union considers legal action over cuts to resource teachers

NZQA: AI-marking now a reality

Financial literacy is about more than personal responsibility – wealth and inequality should be part of the new curriculum

Achieving optimal sound quality in education spaces

Is it time for a new timetable?

More than organising the day, timetables express the values of a school, and ideas about the purpose of education itself.

Children need more say in their education – here’s why it matters

AI and the future of education

Beyond Capacity: Budget 2025 – What was asked for and what was delivered

Bring ākonga closer to history with a museum visit

How can a school management system make your life easier?

With many elements of running a school combined into one platform, a SMS can make life easier for school staff, parents and students

Leading by example with sustainable furniture options

Topping up the budget with school fundraisers

Say it loud, say it clear: IP Paging and PA systems

Libraries that captivate, motivate and inspire

Pakuranga Intermediate: A school like any other

Pakuranga Intermediate demonstrates the simple power of a friendly, welcoming environment

Connected, competent learners at Otatara School

Replenishing the wairua of Avonside Girls’ High School

Te Kura: Not just a correspondence school

Building real-world skills at Kamo High School Trades Academy

Bring ākonga closer to history with a museum visit

Museums and galleries are more than collections of old items—they are living classrooms that bring us closer to our past and help us look to the future. 

Learning growing and exploring with school camps and excursions

Where will EOTC take your students in 2025?

Expanding horizons with educational tours

Conservation, exploration and education at zoos and wildlife parks

Growing your teaching practice with PLD

Ongoing professional learning is essential for all educators to stay at the top of their teaching game. How can you level up your practice?

How STEAM can inspire the innovators of tomorrow

How to finish the school year positively

New eLearning modules for new and aspiring principals

10 fictional teachers who taught us something

Food choices for fueled and focused learners

A well nourished learner is more likely to perform better across their school day. What can schools do to help?

Let them drink water

Cooking up a storm

Your school’s role in encouraging healthy eating

Otago Polytechnic students cook up a storm for learners in iso

How to save a life: AEDs in schools

As a community hub, ensuring your school has an AED can mean the difference between life and death for staff, students, parents and the community.

Protecting educational spaces

Equipping your schools with first aid skills and tools

Is your flooring fit for purpose?

Is your school prepared? The necessity of AEDs

Play on: Sports equipment to get everyone moving

From bats and balls to professional equipment and specialist surfaces, the right sports equipment can inspire young athletes at your school.

School sport opportunities to help students move

Keeping score, digitally

Teamturf upgrade at Bankwood School

Is your sport surface ready to play?