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An eight week military-style training programme led by police around the country is developing the self-confidence and physical and mental strength of students aged 14 to 17.

The school rules state male students must have short hair clear of the collar, ears and face. Humphrey said it was frustrating as it didn’t affect students learning and was contradictory to the schools supportive response to transgender and gender-fluid students. “It wouldnt make the school look bad,” he said, “Other schools allow it, female students are allowed it.” ​Humphrey said the school and community was ready for a change like this. “Its 2021, this shouldnt be a big d...

He knew he couldnt do everyone, but was impressed with the students he’d spoken to. “A lot of them have done really well. Weve also got some stories of kids who have worked their socks off.” He said every school thought they were wonderful, but Feilding was a special place. Journalist Mihingarangi Forbes, surgeon Guy Hingston, All Blacks Rugby player Sam Whitelock and chiropractor Greg Oke are among those in the book. But there are others including doctors, vets, farmers and people w...

New shearing championship to focus on rookies 22 Feb, 2021 03:00 AM 2 minutes to read The Country Teenagers will get to show their shearing prowess at the inaugural Secondary School Championship on Saturday, March 13. It will be the first time a shearing competition for secondary schools has been held in New Zealand. Read More New Zealands most decorated sheep shearer, Sir David Fagan, welcomed the championship. Advertisement "It really is a fantastic lifestyle and career option." Top shearers ...

Hayley is an English teacher and has worked at the school for five years. “I wanted to come back. I did a placement here [as a student-teacher]. Its a pretty cool place to be. The kids are great.” Her attitude differs from great-grandfather Raymond, who died aged 97. He had only two years at school. “He couldn’t get out of here quick enough,” Peter said. School was different in Peter’s day in the 1950s than it is now. He was once asked by a teacher to clear birds nests from th...