Burnside High School to close for week, classrooms do not meet earthquake standards

17:07 pm on 20 March 2024

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One of the largest schools in the country will close for the rest of the week because two of its classroom blocks do not meet minimum earthquake standards.

24 classrooms and 40 teaching spaces are impacted.

The whole school will close tomorrow and Friday whilst alternative teaching locations for classes to resume next Monday.

Principal Scott Haines speaks to Lisa Owen.