Education Headlines

Salisbury School decision a hard-fought victory

Press Release – Public Service Association

The Public Service Association says a decision to keep Salisbury School in Nelson open is a hard-fought victory but one which has come at a cost. Read more »

Hot Kitchens and Hot Action For UCOL Students

Press Release – UCOL

There is a huge weekend of frantic activity and stress ahead for three groups of UCOL students as they compete in two national competitions this weekend. Read more »

Minister finally sees sense over Salisbury

Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party

Education Minister Hekia Paratas latest decision to keep Salisbury School open is the right one its just a shame it took a court ruling, relentless community work and a major dose of negative press to bring the Minister round, says Labours … Read more »

Launch for Kiwi Ranger programme at Tiritiri Matangi

Press Release – Department of Conservation

A family-focused conservation education programme will be launched at Tiritiri Matangi over Queens Birthday Weekend for the first time giving Auckland kids the chance to be accredited as Kiwi Rangers. Read more »

2013 Smokefreerockquest – Nelson Final Results

Press Release – Smokefreerockquest

Garin College led the field at the Smokefreerockquest regional final at NelsonsTheatre Royal on Friday night, with winners of both sections of the teen music event coming from the same school that produced 2011 national winner The Peasants. Four piece … Read more »

Health Sector Managers Can Now Benefit from Online Diploma

Press Release – North Tec

A new Health sector Diploma level paper for those who are already managing or administrating health and medical practices; PHOs and hospitals will be specifically available online through NorthTec starting in the second semester in July. Read more »

“QPEC Doesn’t Buy the Rhetoric Behind Charter Schools”

Press Release – Quality Public Education Coalition – QPEC

Minister of Education, Hekia Parata, has again attempted to defend the ideology behind the introduction of the charter school concept into New Zealand. Read more »

Minister Backs Down Over Salisbury

Press Release – Green Party

The Green Party welcomes Education Minister Hekia Paratas U-turn on closing Salisbury School but deplores the unnecessary fear and stress this mangled process has put families through, Green Party associate education spokesperson Catherine Delahunty … Read more »

Salisbury School Board Thrilled With Decision To Keep School

Press Release – Salisbury School Board

Salisbury Board Chair Helen McDonnell says the school is thrilled that the Education Minister has decided to keep Salisbury School open into the future. Read more »

School Leaders: Review of the New Zealand Teachers Council

Press Release – New Zealand Teachers Council

Leaders of major schooling organisationsi in New Zealand are welcoming the Governments decision to consult with teachers on the outcomes of a review of the Teachers Council. Read more »

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