Covid-19 actually kept more rich kids in school than usual, while scaring poorer kids away. A new Ministry of Education analysis shows that a four-year decline in school attendance rates […]
Auckland business school pleads guilty to theft after failing to fully refund students
A defunct Auckland business school has pleaded guilty to stealing money from international students. The guilty plea by New Zealand National College (NZNC) came after an investigation into abnormalities in […]
Covid 19 coronavirus: School hostel closed after community meeting-goers exposed
A Waikato school hostel has closed after a positive Covid-19 case potentially exposed members of the community on a flight. Otorohanga College has today posted on Facebook page that a […]
Christchurch school in lockdown after serious assault nearby
A Christchurch school is in lockdown as a result of an assault nearby. Police were called to an address on Hei Hei Road at about 12.25pm following a report of […]
Williamson ‘sorry’ for school and exam disruption
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has apologised to every child for “the disruption that they’ve had to suffer” due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Williamson said the “best thing” was for […]
‘Final year like no other’ PM tells school leavers
“This is a final year like no other,” said Boris Johnson, in a video message to those who left school during the lockdown. In a rallying cry to those stepping […]
Peak School hosts gradaution ceremony from Copper Mountain chairlift
Peak School’s senior graduation was a truly moving affair this year. The Frisco school celebrated commencement on Copper Mountain’s Super Bee chairlift Friday morning, handing out diplomas to 14 graduates […]
Families still wait for free school meal vouchers
The Department for Education says it does not know how many vouchers for free school meals have been delivered to parents over the past month. A scheme to give poor […]