Saturday, November 29, 2025

Education

Wesley College students build swing for Franklin Hospice fundraiser

Four Year 13 Wesley College students have presented Franklin Hospice with a beautiful swing they created in their woodwork class. Hui Vaka, Sam Manufolau, James...

Principal in Person with Denise Horley, Sandspit Road School

How long have you been an educator, and where did you train? I have been an educator for 32 years. I originally trained in the...

Wesley students awarded scholarships, destined for careers in medicine

  Six Wesley College students have been awarded scholarships worth more than $100,000 at the school’s prizegiving last week. Principal Dr Brian Evans praised the students...

Newest ECE opens in Papakura

  Papakura MP Judith Collins officially opened Park Green’s BestStart early learning centre this month as she celebrated with staff and children on November 7. According...

‘Friend of the school’- Wesley College principal pays tribute to outgoing Trust Board chair

Wesley College principal Dr Brian Evans has paid tribute to outgoing Trust Board chair Jan Tasker, describing her as a steadfast supporter of the...

Scholarship winner announced

Skye Jenkins from Tuakau College has won the 2025 PAK'nSAVE Pukekohe Scholarship. The 17-year-old will put the $12,000 scholarship fund towards studying a Bachelor of...

Great gains – a South Auckland school’s story

The second in a two-part series exploring how Papakura High School is balancing success, space, and a renewed sense of community. Papakura High School is...

Principal in Person with Josie Redmond, Pukekawa School

How long have you been an educator, and where did you train? I have been teaching for 32 years and have been a local principal...

Wesley College hostels to remain open as trust board challenges ministry order

Wesley College’s hostels are to remain open and operating as normal, despite a Ministry of Education directive ordering their closure by today, November 7. In...

Luxon: Our education reforms are seeing results

By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany National has put ambition and achievement back at the heart of our education system so...