Education Featured

On the 4th and 5th of June, more than 250 principals and school leaders came together for the Canterbury Primary Principals’ Association (CPPA) Leadership Conference at Addington Event Centre, and CrestClean was proud to be part of it. South Canterbury Regional Manager Rob Glenie and Christchurch Regional Manager Yasa Panagoda attended the two-day event, which

Every three years, Catholic primary and intermediate school principals from across New Zealand gather for a very special event – the New Zealand Catholic Primary Principals’ Association (NZCPPA) Conference. This year’s event was held at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor in Wellington, where around 150 principals, along with guests, sponsors, and exhibitors, came together

Every Monday morning at 9 a.m., Karl Parker walks through the gates of Appleby School in Nelson, but he doesn’t have a mop or vacuum in hand. Instead, he’s equipped with a listening ear, ready to help a group of boys ease into the new school week. Since 2019, Karl’s been running his own CrestClean

Mahi Metuamate and Daisy Ross have only been cleaning Fordell School in Palmerston North for one term, but they’ve already become familiar faces to the staff and students. From day one, Mahi and Daisy launched the Cleanest Classroom Competition as a fun and motivating way to get students involved in keeping their learning spaces neat

Students at Beaconsfield School in Timaru got a fun boost to their recycling knowledge recently, thanks to South Canterbury franchisee Marie Marave. Known for her cheerful attitude and dedication to the school, Marie ran a hands-on lesson that was part game, part competition… and a whole lot of fun.

When you love the work that someone does, it’s always nice to say thank you - and that’s exactly what Glendowie School in Auckland did for their cleaning team recently. To show their appreciation for the team’s hard work and high standards, the school hosted a special morning tea. The gesture meant a lot to Sri Gunasingam and his hardworking team.

Te Akatea (NZ Māori Principals Association) held its annual Hui Taumata in Wellington this April, bringing together passionate school leaders from all over the country. The Hui Taumata is the association’s national conference where principals and educational leaders gather to share knowledge and strengthen Māori-led education. As proud sponsors of Te Akatea, CrestClean was honoured

Room 3 at Chertsey School in Ashburton got a delightful surprise at the end of last term when their cleaner Floresa ‘Rissa’ Aquino rewarded them with ice blocks and chocolates for being the cleanest classroom for Term One. Rissa has been cleaning the small South Canterbury school for two years and decided to introduce the

Schools all around New Zealand love CrestClean, and it’s easy to see why! Our high-quality cleaning services create a healthier space for students and staff, with tailored solutions to meet each school’s unique needs. Whether it’s regular classroom cleaning, deep cleans, or maintaining high-traffic areas, we ensure every corner is spotless. What truly sets us

The annual New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF) Gold Business Partners Meeting was recently held in the boardroom of CrestClean’s Auckland offices, marking another year of strong collaboration and shared goals. NZPF is a professional organisation that represents and supports educational leadership, influencing education policy at a national level. The meeting kicked off with a welcome

CrestClean’s Quality Assurance Co-ordinators recently gathered for their annual conference and for the first time, Trainers were part of the event. The combined conference was a huge success, with everyone thoroughly enjoying the chance to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. Hawke’s Bay QA Charlize Pederson says it was a rare opportunity for QAs and Trainers

Tauranga franchisee Kit Sison has been looking after Mount Maunganui College for almost four years, and in that time, he’s built a great relationship with the school. Wanting to give back to his valued customers, Kit came up with a simple yet thoughtful way to make a difference. He had noticed that the school’s bins