primary school

School Education in New Zealand is divided into Primary and secondary education. Post school education is covered by tertiary education. Technical and Vocational Education is offered by institutes of technology, polytechnics, private training establishments. Higher education to study in New Zealand is provided by Universities and other institutes. There are many problems with the public school system. Here are some ideas regarding what some of those problems are and possible solutions, to provide children of the future with a better educational experience.

If you are moving with children to Spain you have a big decision ahead of you. Do you put your children into the Spanish educational system or do you opt for a fee paying private English speaking education? Here are some things to consider.

Useful tips for first time Spanish learners in Barcelona from Peter Williams, a previous owner of a popular Spanish school in Barcelona. He has seen thousands of students enrol for Spanish courses in Barcelona. Some students "crash and burn," while others "flourish and learn." Here are his thoughts and tips on how to be one of the learners.

Follow the footprints. While working as an armed response officer I attended emergency alarm responses and attended a strange crime during a late evening shift. On arrival to an alarm activation I could see the blue strobe light flashing outside the primary school showing me that the alarm was activated somehow. I parked the response vehicle nearby and started my check of the area.