Principal’s Day celebration highlights Whangārei principal Pat Newman’s remarkable comeback
“I said, ‘Yeah’. She said, ‘Did it wiggle much?’ I just burst into laughter.” Newman still bursts into…
‘Simplistic’ colour-coded school reports get mixed reviews from principals
The Education Review Office acknowledged the concern, and told RNZ it was particularly important people read the full…
Funeral details confirmed as Ponsonby Intermediate School mourns principal Nick Wilson
Wilson, 50, died on Saturday evening after a sudden medical event. He was survived by his wife of…
Auckland principal’s practising certificate suspended in Teaching Council probe, on leave from school
“It has caused lots of anxiety and frustration for my whānau, and I am sure other parents from…
Principals push to exempt schools from Official Information Act burden after mass request to 2400 schools
She wrote that Cunliffe’s request was not a simple exercise to establish how a particular school managed its…
Teacher shortage is forcing school subjects to be cancelled, principals say
“There’s a real shortage of good-quality candidates coming through,” he said. “The time it takes to actually make…
Primary school principals accept Government pay offer
“The $15,000 change management allowance is a necessary recognition of the immense pressure involved in implementing wholesale curriculum…
The cost of keeping principals: Pay packets at top private schools
While comparable figures are not reported by the public school system, the Ministry of Education provided some ranges…
Principal crisis: One in five new school leaders quit within a year
NZ Principals’ Federation President Leanne Otene said multiple pressures are forcing leaders out so quickly. “The principal shortage…
NZ’s principals fear burnout as student needs and education politics shake schools
“Most people, myself included, even given the stuff we’re currently dealing with, will tell you we absolutely adore…
Bay of Plenty principals react to new industry-led school subjects
Infometrics data shows construction was the Bay of Plenty region’s second biggest employer, with about 18,000 filled jobs…
More 15-year-olds leaving school early for further study options
However, there are some situations where a 15-year-old can leave early. To be considered for an early leaving…