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Gisborne's Cobham School to close in June

StuffNZ HeraldRNZ1NewsSaturday 22 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Ministry of Education

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Cobham School will shut its doors on 27 June following a Ministry of Education decision. The Gisborne primary school is closing after more than 60 years due to high staff turnover and a declining student roll.

How they headlined it

First reported by Stuff, Sat 22 Feb 2025, 7:23am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 9 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    ‘More than just a place of learning’: Gisborne school that was ‘hub of community’ for over 60 years closed down (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Closure of Gisborne’s Cobham School confirmed as student numbers dwindle (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Gisborne school to close after 60 years as student numbers dwindle (opens in new tab)

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