Asbestos scare: Recall closes Bay of Plenty schools after contaminated play sand found
“While we expect the risk to be low, we will only reopen once we receive formal confirmation that…
Asbestos scare: Schools and early learning centres shut after sand recall
On Saturday, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) issued a recall for four Kmart products –…
Why the ACT has gone further than other jurisdictions in closing schools over coloured sand asbestos concerns
While there’s a national recall for coloured sand products over asbestos contamination concerns, only the ACT has gone…
Nearly 250 schools, early learning centres contact Education Ministry over asbestos in play sand
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary shared on Facebook said it would be closed today, tomorrow and possibly Wednesday while its…
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary and Waitaha School, announce closure after asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand products
“The board understands that this will be distressing and inconvenient for our school community, however our primary concern…
Coloured sand linked to asbestos contamination scare found at over 100 SA sites
Coloured sand products linked to an asbestos contamination scare have so far been identified at more than 100…
Education Ministry confirms closures as asbestos scare spreads to schools
“We are recommending they contact Healthline with any health concerns they may have about their children who may…
Former teacher shot by student wins $10M jury verdict against ex-administrator
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A jury in Virginia awarded $10 million Thursday to a former teacher who…
Catering giant Compass Group excluded from next round of school lunch scheme
The other suppliers are Appresso Pro Foods, Montana Group, Ka Pai Kai, KDJ Catering, Star Fresh, University of…
Treaty and schools: Government to remove requirement for boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
In June, Stanford was subject to what she called “complete, utter garbage [and] lies” amid an attack campaign…
Measles outbreak: Government gives schools updated advice as country’s measles cases spread
“However, there remain around 2000 contacts that are being traced and people are being put into isolation in…
Shutdown offers schools glimpse of Education Department closure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has been a source of anxiety for school leaders wondering how long…