Education
Principals must decide if exams are necessary in alert level 3
New rules say principals can apply for an exemption to offer exams only if in their opinion it was necessary to bring students on-site to sit them in person.
Covid-19: New rules let principals decide if exams can run at level 3
New rules leave it to principals to decide if their students should sit exams in alert level 3 regions.
The Education Ministry directive sets strict conditions and is being applied now by Auckland… Audio
AK's Belmont Primary School has all teachers, staff vaxxed
Some Schools across the country have been preparing to have some difficult conversations with staff over the next few weeks if they won't get the mandatory Covid-19 vaccine for educators. But not so… Audio
Kura Kaupapa and Kohanga Reo leaders confident they'll get staff vaccinated
There have been fears the already pressured and underfunded sector of kura kaupapa and kōhanga reo - which are total immersion - might be impacted adversely by the mandatory vaccinations for kaiako…
Auckland lockdown: More than half of students drop off radar at some schools
Jean Batten School in Māngere East has about 400 primary students and principal Nardi Leonard says a good day for attendance rates in lockdown was about "mid to low 40 (percent) engaging online". Audio
Many reasons behind online learning challenges - principal
Some Auckland schools are battling virtual truancy and more than 50 percent of students dropping off the radar as they head back into online classes on Monday.
For hundreds of thousands of students… Video, Audio
Push for Covid-19 vaccinations continues in Manurewa
Along with 71 new cases in Auckland today, there are four new locations of interest in the suburb of Manurewa.
As the Covid situation worsens, south Auckland schools are looking to boost vaccination… Video, Audio
How a pinging phone can affect your child's language development
Parents who turn off audible notifications on their devices have the best chance of expanding their child's vocabulary, according to a new study by the University of Auckland's School of Psychology. Audio
LDR Ashburton: Saturday vax drive hoping to boost numbers
It's that time of the week where we have a look around Aotearoa and a chat to some of our Local Democracy Reporters, this week we're heading to Ashburton to chat with Adam Burns. Audio
Kura Kaupapa, Kohanga Reo pushing for staff to be vaccinated
Kura Kaupapa and Kohanga Reo are urging all their staff to get vaccinated - and are still working on those who are hesitant within the sector.
School and early childhood staff who have contact with… Audio
School reopening delays raise NCEA fears
The uncertainty surrounding the reopening of Auckland schools has dented some secondary students' confidence and raised fears about NCEA exams.
Covid-19: Auckland NCEA students not confident ahead of exams
Uncertainty about reopening Auckland's schools is denting the confidence of secondary students and raising doubts about NCEA exams.
Principals say they are running out of time to prepare teenagers… Audio
Teens missing out on school: It's 'detrimental to anybody's health'
Auckland parents are divided over whether in-person learning at schools should resume, with some worried their children will fall behind in their education. Audio
Covid-19: Education workers resign rather than face vaccination
The government is mandating a Covid-19 vaccination for people working in the education sector, and already a small number of teachers have said 'thanks but no thanks.'
New Zealand Principals'… Audio
Kia Aroha College prepares Y10+ for NCEA credits online
To tell us how her students are managing, Nathan Rarere spoke with the principal of Kia Aroha College in South Auckland's Clover Park, Haley Milne. Audio
Parents relieved over school vax mandates, concern for exams
Parents of Auckland school students are divided on the issue of whether in-person learning should resume or not. This comes after the Prime Minister announced that Auckland schools will not be… Audio
Principals confident most staff will comply with mandatory vaccine order
School principals are confident their staff will comply with the government's order to get fully vaccinated before 1 January. Audio
Covid-19: Secondary principal says mandate could cause teacher shortage in some areas
A school principal says they may face teacher shortages in some areas if even a small number refuse to be vaccinated.
By the start of next year all school staff who have contact with students must be… Audio
Covid-19: Relief from education industry for vaccine mandate
School principals are confident their staff will comply with the government's order to get vaccinated before 1 January.
They are also relieved Cabinet did not push ahead with plans to reopen… Audio
Covid-19: Northland case's travel companion was symptomatic when found - Bloomfield
The woman who went into hiding after travelling around Northland with an individual who tested positive for covid-19 was symptomatic when found by police.
Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield… Audio
