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Discover expert tips and advice on maintaining school facilities and assets in our comprehensive articles.
Learn how to enhance the longevity and functionality of your school infrastructure through effective maintenance practices. From managing equipment and systems to optimizing energy efficiency, our insightful resources will help you create a conducive learning environment for students. Explore our articles and unlock the secrets to effectively maintaining and preserving your school’s facilities and assets.
- Aug- 2018 -9 August
Making energy efficiency part of your school’s culture
Saving on energy costs isn’t the only incentive for schools to take control of their energy usage...
Read More » - Jul- 2018 -30 July
Waste not want not, management matters
New Zealanders are some of the biggest producers of waste in the world, even the littlest ones.
Read More » - Apr- 2018 -10 April
When play is doing what comes naturally
It used to be just called ‘play’ – that glorious time when you’d be outside, splashing in puddles, climbing trees,…
Read More » - 3 April
School toilet controversy: is banning loo roll too far?
This was the measure taken by a primary school in the UK this week. Repeated toilet flooding prompted Oldswinford C…
Read More » - Nov- 2017 -28 November
Choosing the right mower for your school fields
There are so many ride-on mowers on the market that choosing one is up there with buying a new car.
Read More » - Sep- 2017 -5 September
Making your school safe from the floor up
Choosing the right flooring for your school can be extremely challenging. There are many considerations to make, but health and…
Read More » - 5 September
Maintaining home comforts for boarders
School News looks at what matters most for teenagers’ well-being, and how this translates to accommodation and facilities in a…
Read More » - Aug- 2017 -8 August
Clean toilets – the mark of a good school?
What state are your school's toilets in? Is it time to introduce a toilet charter?
Read More » - Jul- 2017 -4 July
Designing acoustics for optimum learning
With the rise of large open plan modern learning spaces, a focus on acoustics is paramount. School News spoke with…
Read More » - Jun- 2017 -27 June
Keeping the school’s playing fields in good shape
Keeping the school’s sports grounds well maintained will pay dividends in terms of student participation in sport. These spaces are…
Read More » - 20 June
Planning the playground for ultimate learning
Educators recognise that children do their most important work through play, which means planning a school playground involves a series…
Read More » - Apr- 2017 -4 April
Using acoustic planning to reduce background noise
The combination of excessive background noise and high reverberation levels impact audience attention, particularly younger students who are not yet…
Read More » - Mar- 2017 -7 March
Using outdoor digital signs to boost community engagement
When your school needs to communicate effectively with its wider community, how can it do so effectively and affordably?
Read More » - 7 March
Harnessing solar power to wipe out electricity bills
All schools are on the look out for ways to make the funding stretch and one way that is becoming…
Read More » - Jan- 2017 -30 January
Sun shades a necessity in schools, not a luxury
Access to shade is not a given in our schools, despite the fact that the ultra violet (UV) radiation levels…
Read More » - 30 January
Designing your school playground
The playground is a very important part of any primary school. In fact, some would argue that the learning that…
Read More » - Dec- 2016 -6 December
Rollout of fast internet for schools completed
The project to provide fast internet to schools is complete, says education minister Hekia Parata, with a total of 2,431…
Read More » - Nov- 2016 -15 November
New online guide to help schools plan modifications
Education minister Hekia Parata has welcomed the release of an online guide to help schools plan new builds and building…
Read More » - 1 November
Global recognition for Hawke’s Bay kura design
A kura in tiny Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, has won international acclaim for its striking design, and a local prize for…
Read More » - Sep- 2016 -6 September
Why good acoustics in big learning spaces are worth every cent
In an Innovative Learning Space, good acoustics are everything when it comes to teaching and learning...
Read More » - Aug- 2016 -24 August
Wide range of design choices in acoustics for teaching spaces
According to the Ministry of Education (MOE), many principals and teachers may not be aware of the quality of the…
Read More » - Jul- 2016 -26 July
Which shade sail or canopy for your school?
In New Zealand, we have one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with more than 90…
Read More » - 5 July
What’s new in PA systems?
Does your school's PA system need an overhaul on a tight budget? Jamie Cashmore and Jenny Barrett from Edwards Sound…
Read More » - Nov- 2015 -3 November
New CCTV system deters crime at North Shore school
In March this year, after a spate of break-ins, Beach Haven Primary School on Auckland’s North Shore upgraded their CCTV…
Read More » - Oct- 2015 -20 October
Working bee transforms a Wanganui school playground
It was a case of ‘many hands make light work’ when a working bee got together to install a new…
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