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Applications now open for the 2011 National Aspiring Principals Programme
01 September 2010
Applications are now open for the 2011 National Aspiring Principals Programme (NAPP). The programme is designed to prepare aspirants for principalship in a range of New Zealand schools. There are 230 places available. Applications close on 29 October 2010.The Ministry of Education will coordinate the application and selection criteria for...
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Support for secondary middle leaders
25 August 2010
If you're a secondary middle leader check out the dedicated middle leaders area on the New Zealand Curriculum Online website. It focuses on helping you to work with your department to implement the NZC.From August 2010 regular topics in a series will be published that focus on a central theme....
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New video resource for leaders supports self-review tools
16 August 2010
A new learning module for school leaders is now available in the Leading Change area of Educational Leaders. It looks at how the leaders, teachers and board at Russley School in Christchurch are using the Self-review Tools for National Standards to focus on improving outcomes for students. The module comprises...
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Tū Rangatira released
05 August 2010
Tū Rangatira - Māori Medium Educational Leadership has recently been released by the Ministry of Education. This document, in both English and Māori, presents a model of leadership that reflects some of the key leadership roles and practices that contribute to high-quality educational outcomes for Māori learners.It focuses on lifting...
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Update on He Kākano
30 July 2010
In partnership, the University of Waikato and Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi have been contracted to provide He Kākano to 100 secondary schools across the country. Professor Russell Bishop is directing the programme and Paora Howe and Hine Waitere are the programme managers. The He Kākano team is undertaking school...
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Principals' sabbatical reports recently added
23 July 2010
Principals' sabbatical reports added to Educational Leaders in June and July 2010 look at: the range and effectiveness of career services offered to secondary students. (Rob Burrough, Linwood High School) transition programmes across Auckland for Year 6 students moving to intermediate school and for Year 8 students moving to secondary...
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Reminder about concurrence
22 July 2010
Concurrence refers to the process of agreement to pay additional remuneration to employees for duties performed beyond their normal responsibilities.Under the State Sector Act 1988 the State Services Commissioner has delegated the authority to the Secretary for Education to agree (grant “concurrence”) to a board of trustees paying an employee...
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Free legal literacy workshops for Auckland schools
21 July 2010
YouthLaw is a nationwide legal centre for under 25-year-olds.The centre is currently offering free legally-focused professional development workshops to Auckland principals and teachers across these areas: The right to an education and the rights of others. School discipline and Section 14. Searches, confiscations and freedom of expression. Relevant legislation in...
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News about ultra-fast broadband seminars for schools
09 July 2010
The Ministry of Education is holding Learning without Limits seminars in August and September 2010 to update schools on ultra-fast broadband. Seminars include: an update on progress with the Government’s fibre rollout latest developments on relevant initiatives such as the School Network Upgrade Project, the National Education Network trial extension,...
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Online survey for principals about attendance
22 June 2010
Principals are being invited to take part in a survey about schools’ attendance management strategies. Feedback is particularly invited from principals in schools that do not use, or rarely use, District Truancy Services. A link to the survey will be emailed to all principals soon.The results of the survey will...
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