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Moot 2021

Liz Hawes

2021 Term 2 June Issue

Editor Spare chairs were as scarce as snow in summer at this year’s NZPF Moot. Regional Presidents from across the country gathered to hear updates from Ministers Hon. Chris Hipkins and Hon. Jan Tinetti. Equally exciting was to be participating in ‘Curriculum Refresh’ debates throughout the day. The Moot was ably chaired by Māori broadcaster […]

Principals’ Advice & Support Limited (PASL) and Sabbatical Leave

Fi McMillan

2021 Term 1 March Issue

Senior Associate, Anderson Lloyd Lawyers PASL is NZPF’s legal advice and support scheme for principals. PASL was first established with an insurance company and later with law firm, Anderson Lloyd Lawyers, of Dunedin. In more recent years, as resources have allowed, NZPF has acquired 100 per cent of the shares in the limited liability company, […]

A New Model to Evaluate Schools

Nicholas Pole

2021 Term 1 March Issue

ERO Chief Executive Associate Education Minister Jan Tinetti, seated third from left, with the Hillcrest High School and ERO leadership teams: Principal Kelvin Whiting is seated second from left, and ERO evaluation partner Neil Harray is seated first on the left 2021 brings a big year for the Education Review Office, and for the sector. […]

NZPF Survey Report

Liz Hawes

2020 Term 4 November Issue

Editor Earlier this year, President, Perry Rush, undertook a Road Show to 17 regions across the country. At the conclusion of the tour, an online survey was conducted, based on the responses of the 800 or so principals he met on his travels. We now have the results of that survey, snippets of which Perry […]

NZPF Makes History

Liz Hawes

2020 Term 4 November Issue

Editor His colleagues often describe him as the wise one, the one who has years of experience and who uses knowledge critically. His mentoring skills are legendary, as are his communication and writing skills. Dozens of grateful principals still thank him for helping them to manage their way out of impossible crises. He is gentle, […]

Moot 2020

Liz Hawes

2020 Term 3 September Issue

Editor An elevated mood suffused regional presidents as they poured into the Moot this March. Election years create an atmosphere of excited expectation. It is the one day in each three-year cycle, that regional heads reflect on education policies through the lens of their own experiences. Unearthing common ground excites them even more and passionate […]

The Post-Covid Road Trip

Liz Hawes

2020 Term 3 September Issue

Editor With the COVID lock down came unexpected reflection time. Education is never short of topics to contemplate and NZPF President, Perry Rush, was quick to immerse himself in some deep thoughts. He wrestled with issues like the purpose of education, ethical leadership and what the new Leadership Centre might accomplish, the curriculum and value […]

Moot 2020 Summary

Liz Hawes

2020 Term 2 June Issue

EDITOR This issue of NZ Principal is dedicated to the historic global pandemic and the education sector’s response to it. The NZPF Moot 2020, is therefore a brief summary, but a full report will be published in the Term three issue of NZ Principal. In his opening speech, President Perry Rush emphasized the importance of […]

NZPF Celebrates Outstanding Contributions

Liz Hawes

2020 Term 1 March Issue

EDITOR Whetu Cormick Retires as NZPF President Māori attending MAC schools. What an absolute honour and pleasure it has been to work His last project, as his presidency concluded, was working with alongside Whetu Cormick, NZPF President, for the past three Pasifika principals on a PLD model to help lift the educational years. Many qualities […]

What are the chances of gaining ACET?

Cedric Croft

2019 Term 4 November Issue

What are the chances of gaining ACET? Cedric Croft Eligible teachers may apply for the Advanced Classroom Expertise Teacher Recognition (ACET) award. ACET is awarded on the basis of a principal’s recommendation and a portfolio of evidence which is evaluated by the ACET panel. The first step towards gaining ACET is the principal’s recommendation. The […]

Trialling the new payroll service Edpay

Arlene White

2019 Term 3 September Issue

EDITOR Liz Millar was nominated for the NZPF Life Membership award by her Wellington Regional Principals’ Association. This is what they said in their supporting dissertation: ‘As a principal in the region, Liz had played a central role for Wellington educators. At the same time, she made a considerable contribution to the wider New Zealand […]