Education
School celebrates birthday with kindness
Pukekohe Hill School held a special community celebration, Te Puea Day, on May 26.
Principal Simon Williams said the annual event marks the founding of...
Daytime boosts immunity, scientists find
A breakthrough study, led by scientists at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, has uncovered how daylight can boost the immune system’s ability to...
Local student awarded Counties Energy’s First Foundation Scholarship
Counties Energy has awarded a talented young student the Counties Energy Bob Arvidson
Memorial Scholarship through the First Foundation programme.
The initiative supports promising students who...
Principal In Person with Nic Hennephof, Te Hihi School
How long have you been an educator, and where did you train?
After I finished school, I became a Youth Worker. After two years, I...
Kiwiana mural for school
A striking new mural has been unveiled at Puni School.
Pukekohe artist Kirsty McMahon said she approached deputy principal Lesley Moloney about
whether the school wanted...
All the world’s a stage
The cast of Shakespeare’s Notebook don their costumes for the first time as
Oddysey Theatre begins preparations for its upcoming show in Pukekohe. Photo supplied
Preparations...
Principal in Person, with Andre van Schalkwyk, Maramarua School
How long have you been an educator, and where did you train?
I've been an educator for just over 12 years, having trained at Auckland...
Principal in Person, with James Christie, Mauku School
How long have you been an educator, and where did you train?
I have been in education all my life. I finished 7th form and...
