Saturday, November 29, 2025

Education

The sky’s the limit

Concerned by New Zealand’s sliding economic performance, Pukekohe local Mike Marr helped come up with Innovation Franklin to help foster growth in the area. Marr...

Rural schools eligible for $255 million upgrades

Rural schools will benefit from a massive $255 million investment announced by the Government today, September 22. It’s part of a $413 million package to...

Students take on police challenge

Teams from Papakura and Franklin schools fought their fears in a series of challenges earlier this month. Papakura-Franklin Blue Light ran its annual PCT Fear...

Principal in Person: Craig Henderson

How long have you been an educator, and where did you train? After spending 11 years as a dairy farmer, I began my training at...

Young innovators rewarded

Three projects have been announced as this year’s recipients of the 2025 Counties Energy Innovation Fund. This regional initiative, led by Innovation Franklin, supports and...

Discover Cambridge at Strathallan

In an evolving education landscape, parents are increasingly exploring pathways that best prepare their children for life after school - whether that’s at top...

Principal in Person with Lori Mravicich, Waiau Pā School

How long have you been an educator, and where did you train? I’ve been in education for over 15 years now, having shifted careers after...

New support for learners

More than 20 Franklin schools will have access to improved learning support from next year. On September 5, Minister of Education Erica Stanford announced 101,000...

Celebrating special education

Specialist schools across New Zealand are teaching young students with learning difficulties vital skills to thrive and reach their potential. And now, specialist schools celebrated...

Netball – fun, fast-paced and flourishing at Strathallan

“It’s a fun, fast-paced team game where you can build skills, stay active and form strongfriendships,” says ACG Strathallan Sports’ Co-ordinator, Renee Dean. With 12...