Winter illnesses disrupting schools as 10 percent of class time lost
Winter illnesses are causing significant disruption to New Zealand schools, with staff absences and lost classroom time affecting students' education.
Winter illnesses are creating widespread problems in New Zealand schools according to the principal's federation president. Staff absences and student sickness are combining to reduce classroom time, with schools across the country reporting a 10 percent loss of class time due to illness.
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Winter illnesses harming students' education, NZPF president says
Sick staff are proving problematic as well as 10 percent of class time lost across the motu due to illness.