Ōtūmoetai Intermediate principal to step down
In 2014, Ōtūmoetai Intermediate School became the first school in New Zealand to win the Supreme Award at…
New classrooms ease overcrowding at high-growth schools as rolls soar
Flat Bush, one of the country’s fastest-growing areas, has experienced rapid pressure on schools. Te Uho o te…
How much Stanley Bay School spent on legal fees during principal Emma Tolmie’s leave
According to the 2024 financial report, this money makes up almost all of the school’s cash and cash…
Auckland’s Diocesan School backs new principal Sandra Hastie after Australian college data leak controversy
Their medical conditions and parents’ marital statuses were also recorded, with one parent telling an Australian media outlet…
Inside the Family Court: Do custody rulings really put kids first?
Judge Lex De Jong drew upon his specialty in family law, his work with schools and his own…
Rotorua Lakes High principal Jon Ward farewelled after 6 years of change
Rotorua Lakes High School’s retiring principal Jon Ward. Photo / Kelly Makiha She landed a job teaching at…
Tangaroa College deputy principal Faleata Ualesi remembered as dedicated teacher and friend
Students pay tribute: ‘You saw the potential in me’ Ualesi was the school’s longtime Head of English, and…
Employment Relations Authority orders school to temporarily reinstate deputy principal accused of misusing funds
The deputy principal then lodged a claim of unjustified dismissal with the Employment Relations Authority (ERA), which this…
Stanley Bay School principal Emma Tolmie resigns after revelations of complaint letter
The school was told of Tolmie’s resignation at 5.30pm yesterday, the board said in its statement. “The board…
Mouldy lunches: David Seymour blames Haeata Community Campus head for avoidable week of drama
One of the lunches given to students at Haeata Community Campus He also said he had been told…
Principal defends Queenstown trip after Auditor-General issues warning over school travel bills
She rejected the characterisation of the trip, saying it was scheduled to coincide with her attendance at the…
Principal crisis: One in five new school leaders quit within a year
NZ Principals’ Federation President Leanne Otene said multiple pressures are forcing leaders out so quickly. “The principal shortage…