APPA Term 1 Newsletter 2024
These past few weeks have certainly been a sobering reminder of the toll leadership can take. With the passing of Paeariki Johnson, Efeso Collins and most recently Paul McKinley, we are reminded of the importance of making sure we care for ourselves so we may continue to care for others. As we are reminded every time we fly...put your own oxygen mask on first so you may then assist others.
I don't need to tell you how demanding this job can be, but I do urge you to take a moment to reflect on the strategies you have in place to make sure you can continue the incredible work you all do for many years to come.
Our thoughts remain with the communities, friends and whānau that have been so sadly impacted over these past few weeks.
We look forward to seeing those who have booked to attend lunch this week. Cluster presidents will be meeting before the lunch. The lunch will include the AGM which will be a relatively short affair.
The lunch details are as follows:
- Event: Business Partner Luncheon/AGM
- Date: Wednesday 28th February
- Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
- Location: Greenlane Events Centre, Tote on Ascot
Please find the attached agenda and associated reports. The AGM will take place before the Term 1 Lunch this Wednesday 28th February.
The executive is currently engaged in several projects with the MOE and other agencies. In addition to this work, we will be heading to Wellington shortly for our annual face-to-face meetings with Peak Body Leaders, Ministry Officials and Key Ministers. We also align this with the NZPF moot so we can continue to advocate on your behalf at a national level. Some of the key pieces of work we are currently engaged with are;
- Identifying and Responding to Rapid Roll Growth
- Alternative Pathways to Teaching
- Establishing a National Leadership Centre
- Supporting the revised Beginning Principal Programme
- Hosting 'Quartley Education Discussions' with key sector leaders
- Te Mātaiaho Workplan
- Reviewing the structure, design and function of the APPA
We are getting very close to being fully subscribed. If you are planning on attending this year we urge you to book ASAP to avoid disappointment. Further information, along with accommodation and booking details are available on the APPA website. www.appa.org.nz
For a direct link to the booking information please click here
Since its inception in 1966, the APPA-TTPA-ASB Travelling Fellowship has been a hallmark of excellence in educational leadership. This prestigious award, supported financially by ASB and granted leave on pay by the Ministry of Education (MOE), has recognized outstanding principals in the Auckland and/or Tai Tokerau areas. Now, as we embark on the journey towards the 2025 fellowship, applications are officially open, offering an opportunity for visionary leaders to expand their horizons overseas and enrich their professional development.
We look forward to working closely with you all this year as a new set of directives and policies emerge over the coming months.