Ako in action: school leaders talk about their learning
In this series of engaging digital stories eight New Zealand school leaders talk about how they have connected the learning they undertook in three Ministry-funded professional learning programmes to their professional practice.
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The experienced principals development programme
This programme focused on developing the capability of experienced principals to lead change that creates effective teaching and learning conditions.
Peter Gall, principal of Papatoetoe High School talks about: developing school leadership; the principal's leadership role; supporting inquiry approaches; and Māori student success. (4 videos)
Wendy Kofoed, principal of Newmarket Primary School talks about: the progress of Māori and Pasifika students; supporting teacher inquiry; and building inquiry approaches into school practices. (3 videos)
Verity Harlick and Megan Odgers, principals of Arthur Street and Ravensbourne schools in Dunedin talk about: five small schools working together; the benefits clusters; and their commitment to ako. (3 videos)
The ariki project
Principals enjoy problem solving and debating ideas together. The aim of the Ariki project is to further expand and strengthen this way of working.
Gary Punler, principal of Westend School in Palmerston North talks about: the Ariki project; quality learning circles; motivating and leading others; and deprivitising practice. (4 videos)
The national aspiring principals programme
This year-long programme is designed to prepare aspirants for principalship in a range of New Zealand schools.
Louise Anaru, principal of Flaxmere College, took part in NAPP before gaining her current position. She discusses: relational trust; shared vision; the leader as learner; and leading pedagogical change. (4 videos)
Anne Coster, deputy principal of Wellington Girls' College talks about: her NAPP project on student voice; culture shifts; and student leadership. (3 videos)
Maggie Reid, deputy principal of Flanshaw Road School in Te Atatu talks about: nurturing aspiring leaders; and developing leadership potential within a school. (2 videos)
