High School
You can blame your bad behaviour on childhood friends, science says
They can even help determine what your beliefs and morals are.
Auckland Grammar won’t let students buy single tickets to school ball
“It is essential to recognise that not all students have partners,” a student says.
Teens should start school an hour later, NZ researchers say
While two-thirds of teens report good overall wellbeing, researchers say many don’t.
11-year-old student says educational tool reinforcing harmful stereotypes
“It’s a privilege having control over a corporation or school – use that to make an impact.”
NZ high schoolers open up about sexual assault on social media
There are calls for mandatory consent education in NZ.
Govt launches new consent, gender and sexuality resources for schools
The new resources include information about consent, digital safety, and healthy relationships.
The long-awaited Aotearoa history curriculum launches today
History class is about to become a whole lot more relevant.
96 percent of rangatahi want innovation to be taught in schools
During the uncertain times of a pandemic, new problems can arise that demand new solutions.
Year 13s tell us what it was like finishing school in a pandemic
From a one-week lockdown in February to what felt like a never-ending lockdown in August, this year couldn’t have been more hectic for Aotearoa, but especially…
Thousands of high schoolers skipped NCEA exams this year – we asked them why
Covid lockdowns saw many students default to their derived grade or UEG
All primary and high school students back to class in Auckland and Waikato from Nov 17
Years 9 and 10 can return full-time, and Years 1 to 8 will be part-time.
Cases are high and school is back: We asked seniors how they are feeling
We talk to senior students going back to school despite record-high daily case numbers.
Photo essay: an authentic school ball for rainbow communities
On Friday night in Auckland, people from all walks of life came together to relive their ball night. But this time, they actually felt comfortable to…
Only a quarter of NCEA students say they’re coping after Covid
Covid-19 caused significant disruption to schools, according to new reports released today by the Education Review Office.
Secondary students are struggling most, with only 26 percent of…
Dilworth School saved my life, but harmed many others
Liam Rātana on how the place that saved him may also have damaged other young men for life.