Problem solving
"Educational leaders who are successful problem solvers see the ‘big picture’ and ensure that others understand that students’ needs or interests are the first consideration in the process of reaching a solution."
Pono: having self-belief
Pono is about valuing one's self. It includes self-esteem and self-care. It encompasses resilience, wellbeing, and a healthy lifestyle.
Education and the law
The Education and the Law section has been updated. The materials in this section contain general guidance on legal issues for schools.
Leadership dilemmas
In this section, you can read real-life stories collected from experienced New Zealand school principals. Each story focuses on a dilemma or complex situation that the principal has managed through to a resolution. These complex situations are ones that leaders are likely to face in their professional lives.
Digital stories
Principals share stories about what is happening in their schools, highlighting the adaptation of leadership practices to particular school contexts.
Note: although most of these stories are some years old, and some of the principals have moved on from their schools, their insights into leadership are still relevant.
Online tools and resources
These links give access to educational journals and to websites that contain videos or podcasts about school leadership.
Resourcing forms, templates, and information
You can download a range of general school resourcing forms and access other systems information from the links on this page.
