Denise Torrey
Covid-19: Term four looking different across NZ
The new school term starts today, but the experience will be very different for pupils in the south compared with the north.
Nearly 400,000 children in Auckland, Northland and Waikato are starting… Audio
Christchurch schools unsure about lockdown drill advice
Christchurch principals are doubtful about official advice that they should not practice lockdown drills with their pupils.
The Education Ministry says drills for violent situations could cause fear… Audio
Coronavirus: Teachers at school for last time before lockdown
Around 800,000 children are about to learn that there's no escape from school work - even during a global pandemic and national lockdown.
They've been ordered home for nearly five weeks and today… Audio
Mosque attacks: Parents breached school lock-downs
Angry parents breached school lock-downs in Christchurch after Friday's mosque attacks and now the city's schools are reviewing their emergency response plans. Police ordered schools not to let… Audio
Schools are to be banned from using seclusion rooms
Schools are to be banned from using seclusion rooms to punish children. A law change is coming and schools will get new guidelines today. Christchurch primary principal, Denise Torrey, helped draft… Audio
Schools pushed to limit by roll growth
There are more children than classroom space in some parts of New Zealand and some schools have been forced to use their halls for teaching. Audio
Public-private schools must be carefully managed - teachers
Six new public-private partnership schools need to be driven by learning outcomes not profits, the Post Primary Teachers Association says.
Minister wants early intervention in problem schools
The government wants to have the power to intervene more quickly with failing schools. Audio
School Buildings: A Perfect Storm
John Gerritsen, looks at the state of our school buildings Audio
Principals says money at heart of school property problems
Principals say school property funding is facing unprecedented pressure. The president of the Principals Federation, Denise Torrey, told our education correspondent, John Gerritsen, its members are… Audio
Teacher or social worker?
The president of the New Zealand Principals' Federation Denise Torrey talks to the Panel about the ever-expanding role of teachers. Audio
Principals voice concerns over health and safety laws
School principals have added their voice to concerns over changes to health and safety laws, saying they might be forced to cancel school trips and tear out playgrounds. Audio
Schools say operations grant increase not enough
School leaders are worried the one percent increase to their operations grants in the Budget is not enough. Audio
Principals Federation supports St Bedes stance
A Christchurch school says it's receiving widespread support for its stance on banning two students from the Maadi Cup rowing regatta, despite being overruled by a High Court judge. Audio
Novopay woes continue in last pay day before Christmas
It's the final payday for teachers before Christmas, and the troubles with the new Novopay system have continued. Audio
Damage to schools in Christchurch
Denise Torrey is the President of the Canterbury Primary Principals Association and the Principal of Somerfield School. Audio
President of Canty Primary Principals Assoc., Denise Torrey
Denise talks about the ramifications for local primary schools, their students and faculties. Audio
Canterbury Earthquake - Denise Torrey
Denise Torrey is the principal of Summerfield School in the south of Christchurch. Audio
Education Minister criticised over national standards
The President of the Canterbury Primary Principals' Association is likening the Education Minister's approach to national standards to "building a boat while it's sailing." Audio
Top academics slam national primary school standards
The government's controversial national standards policy has been condemned by four of the country's top education academics. Audio