Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Education

Funding needed to secure pool’s future

Clevedon School urgently needs funding to secure the future of its swimming pool. For several years, Clevedon School’s swimming pool has been considered a vital...

Principal in Person: Chris Betty, Tuakau College

How long have you been an educator, and where did you train? I've been an educator for 42 years. I gained a Bachelor of Science...

STEM competition sparks creativity

The Franklin EPro8 Challenge, an annual inter-school science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) competition, aims to spark creativity, teamwork and problem-solving in the next generation...

Kindy celebrates 20 years

A small Christian early learning centre in Papakura is celebrating 20 years this month. Little Sunbeams sits next to the Redhill Community Centre and offers...

Education Minister hails significant mathematics gains

Education Minister Erica Stanford says “groundbreaking” maths gains in just 12 weeks show the Government’s reforms to raise student achievement are already delivering for students who...

Principal in Person, Robyn Grey of Waipipi School

How long have you been an educator, and where did you train? I’ve been an educator for over twenty years, working across a range of...

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...