The real cost of schools competing for studentsIain McGregor Shirley Boys High Principal John Laurenson. ALDEN WILLIAMS/FAIRFAX NZ Police supervise the half time haka between Christchurch Boys' High School, left, and Shirley Boys' High School at the Crusaders First XV schools rugby final last year. Competition between schools is obvious on the sports field but more insidious when it comes to competing for students. ALDEN WILLIAMS/FAIRFAX NZ Shirley Boys' High School students show their colours during the Crusaders First XV schools rugby final last year. * John Laurenson is the headmaster at Shirley Boys' High School in Christchurch.

Source: Stuff January 29, 2017 16:01 UTC