Pupils viewing porn, sexualised animal content at primary school
Primary school pupils have been able to view pornography, sexualised animal content, and information about self-harm on school devices - shocking school leaders.
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Son still suffering a week after vicious classroom attack - mum
Son still suffering a week after vicious classroom attack - mum
The mother of a boy who was attacked at a Canterbury high school last week says she is scared her son's long-term health will be affected.
Students among first to explore VR Antarctic hut
Christchurch school students among first to explore Antarctic hut in virtual reality
In the classroom one minute - then exploring a century-old Antarctic hut the next. That's where a group of Christchurch school students found themselves this week.
Plan to share climbing wall with community
Plan to share climbing wall with community
Mount Hutt College has upgraded its indoor climbing wall and is looking at options for the community to enjoy the new facility.
School productions under way
Students bring drama and comedy productions to the stage
Two Canterbury colleges are bringing their hilarious musical comedy and historical drama to the stage this week.
Youths involved in cat food assault identified
Police identify some of the youths involved in CBHS cat food assault video
The result of the disciplinary proceedings for the Christchurch Boys’ High students involved in assaulting and forcing a man to eat pet food will be known next week.
More school enrolment zones coming
More school enrolment zones coming
Over half of NZ's 2500 schools will have enrolment zones by the end of this year, with another 12 planned for Canterbury.
Cashmere principal 'comes highly recommended'
New Cashmere High principal 'comes highly recommended'
New Cashmere High School principal John Stradwick will take over at the start of term four after the resignation of Joe Eccleton.
Students 'finally get a school worthy of them'
Students 'finally get a school worthy of them'
An Ellesmere College board of trustees member was "absolutely over the moon" to hear the school’s redevelopment will finally start on Friday.
School bell stolen: 'Please, please bring it back'
'Please, please bring it back': Historic bell stolen from Addington school
A Christchurch primary school's historic bell was stolen over the weekend.
Big opportunity for young scientist
Big opportunity for young scientist
Budding Canterbury scientist Tamsin Cartney has arrived in England this week, ready to learn and be inspired at the London International Youth Science Forum.
Basketballers to hold car wash fundraisers
High school basketballers to hold car wash fundraisers
Rangiora High basketball players will be working up a lather at car wash fundraisers this Saturday and next Sunday.
Chch student reaches new heights
From school to space: Christchurch student reaches new heights
It has been an exciting month so far for Villa Maria College student Amber Collishaw who has gone from an RNZAF camp to a month-long study trip at NASA in Houston.
Ruby takes on big swim
Ruby takes on big swim for a good cause
Swimming 28 laps of the Dudley Park Aquatic Centre pool every day this month is the goal for a Rangiora High School student.
New primary school for Rolleston
New primary school for Rolleston
The Government has announced it will build a new primary school in Rolleston.
Free puppet show returns to The Palms
Free puppet show returns to The Palms
A popular free children’s puppet show has returned to The Palms shopping centre in Christchurch for the school holidays.
Public pressure leads to playground upgrade
Public pressure leads to Thomson Park playground upgrade
Public pressure has forced Christchurch City Council to take another look at its plans for a replacement playground at Thomson Park in New Brighton.
Creative learning space officially opened
School's creative learning space officially opened
A new technology and art block has been officially opened at Ashburton Christian School.
Principal signs off after stressful career
'It made me stronger': Principal signs off after stressful career
Canterbury school principal Anthony Dorreen is leaving behind a career that has taken him to hell and back.
Pupils to face tests from first year of school
Pupils to face tests from first year of school
The government has announced mandatory reading, writing and maths tests for primary school pupils.