Drastic changes to the New Zealand education system recommended by an independent government taskforce have been fiercely shot down by Macleans in an email sent home to parents and caregivers. In an unusual joint letter, Principal Steven Hargreaves and Board of Trustees Chairman Richard Wilkie said that the proposed “changes would destroy the school system in New Zealand as we know it”. “We will need the help of our parents and school community if we are to successfully oppose these changes. The working group makes it clear that they believe the current school system is broken. I strongly disagree.” The … Continue reading Macleans vows to fiercely oppose government taskforce recommendations