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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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
