Your say

It is your 'last minute' chance to have your say about the direction of education in Canterbury. As a result of the earthquakes the Ministry of Education are consulting the community about the future 'look' of education for our children.

What skills, knowledge, values....do our children need to function successfully in the 21st century? Go to http://shapingeducation.minedu.govt.nz/ to share your opinion about the types of schools and learning opportunities our children need.

High quality, well trained teachers...access to e-learning and up to date information and communication technologies, sporting opportunities, swimming pools!, low student ratios, skills and competencies, development of the whole self, collaboration with peers, mentors, being literate and numerate, confident and happy..........irrespective of where you live