Awhinatanga: guiding and supporting
Awhinatanga is about having empathy with groups and individuals in the school community. By being able to appreciate the point of view of others, leaders can help build a strong learning culture.
Developing team leadership
by Eric Shaw
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Eric Shaw, principal of Highlands Intermediate School in New Plymouth, says that one of the most important and enjoyable roles he has as a principal is developing leadership within the school.
Changing practice through distributed leadership
by Peter Witana
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Over a number of years teachers at Kawakawa Primary School have been involved in sustained professional learning that has led them to make some fundamental changes to their teaching practice.
Relationships are paramount
by Bill Noble
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Principal Bill Noble believes that relationships are central to running an effective school.
Learning conversations that strengthen teaching practice
by Marcus Freke
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Learning conversations are a key strategy used at Vardon School to strengthen teaching practice and improve learning outcomes. Principal Marcus Freke outlines the school’s learning conversations framework in this report.
Principalship in 40 hours a week?
by Denise Torrey
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Denise Torrey describes how adopting Malachi Pancoast’s seven-point plan has led her to having “office days” for management and administration tasks and “coaching days” for in-class observations.
