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NZPF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTION RESULTS 2012 This year it was great to see some new faces put their names forward to serve on the National Executive and we thank each one of you for doing so. This keeps our democracy healthy. If you were not successful this year, do not be discouraged. Next year it […]
Stand Children’s Services Tu Maia Whanau From 18 April, Te Puna Whaiora Children’s Health Camps became Stand Children’s Services, Tu Maia Whanau. A WORLD STRONG WITH CHILDREN We stand together to bring hope to New Zealand’s most vulnerable children. We help children and their families to stand up & be strong. We stand against isolation […]
As the name suggests, the NZPF Moot is an annual debate or discussion. It involves defending your position or perhaps shifting your position, depending on the arguments presented. In the end it results in participants being better informed with a broader understanding and agreement on a selection of issues. That is why 120 presidents of […]
CLAUDLANDS EVENTS’ CENTRE, HAMILTON, 9–12 JULY The conference venue is the very new Claudlands Events’ Centre on the East side of Hamilton. It is just a short walk from the Centre to the town bridge, across the mighty Waikato River and into Hamilton’s lively CBD. The Waikato river has become a defining feature for Hamilton […]
NZPF celebrated the careers of some remarkable principals in 2012, all of whom have made outstanding contributions to the education sector. ‘It was an exceptional year for the Federation,’ said President Paul Drummond, as he opened the NZPF awards ceremony at the Trans-Tasman conference last year. ‘Today we celebrate a record number of principals who […]
Dr David James Stewart 30 October 1933 – 19 January 2013 Based on the eulogy by Kay Tester, Principal, St Brigid’s School, Wellington and Te Ariki Project Regional Director Dr. David James Stewart dedicated his life to two great loves: his family and education. He was a man utterly devoted to his much loved wife […]
Editor Changing faces is par for the course on the NZPF executive committee. Most years there are retirements and new people elected which leaves us both sad and excited. It is never easy to farewell colleagues who have contributed so much during their years of NZPF service. At the same time it is invigorating for […]
The NZPF 2013 conference, ‘Power to Innovate’, hosted by the Waikato Primary Principals’ Association at the new Events’ Centre in Hamilton was a delight to attend. From the moment MC Te Radar gave us his own mihi – and confessed whilst applying for a position with Māori television he thought he said ‘I stand before […]
Mātauranga Māori an NZPF Initiative Adapted by Liz Hawes, Editor, from a paper entitled ‘NZPF Māori Achievement Collaboratives’ by Peter Witana For the past two years the New Zealand Principals’ Executive assistance and advice of colleagues. The model is relationship has been deliberating on the issue of Māori achievement and based and supports the available […]
Editor You don’t have to search widely to find a principal who has experienced conflict with their Board of Trustees. Some cases have been very public, others less so, but without exception they are all stressful, and at times financially draining. The position of principal carries with it a vast array of responsibilities and with […]
A REAL SOUTHERN EXPERIENCE If you haven’t already registered for the NZPF Southland hosted conference 23–25 September then now is the time. ‘Early Bird’ discounts run until 1 July so take advantage, and think about bringing your deputies and assistant principals with you. The programme is themed on navigating new pathways for leadership and many […]
On Saturday evening 12 April, Geoff Lovegrove and his and a true gentleman.’ Other speakers, notably Kelvin Squire, wife Sue were piped into Lytton Street School hall to a standing focussed on Geoff ’s sense of humour and love of language. ‘We ovation. This would be Geoff ’s last official occasion as principal, both subscribed […]
