Term 3 Pānui
Welcome to the Term 3 Pānui.
Thank you to everyone who attended the WAGS, Council and / or lunch last week. Whilst navigating the churning waters of our profession, it was inspiring to see so many positive and energised people. Your hard work, though often unseen, is the bedrock of our education system, and it is a privilege to stand alongside such a group of leaders.
APPA TTPA ASB Fellowship Awards
Every year, the APPA TTPA ASB Trust awards two Principals a fellowship. We are delighted to announce that the two recipients are:
- Louise Doyle: Beyond Their Walls: Specialist Schools as Inclusion Catalysts
- Caroline Bush: AI in Education - Potential and Pitfalls
We look forward to hearing the outcomes presented at the Term 3 lunch in 2026.
Thank you to the Trust Committee, Chaired by Alison Spence, for their time and commitment to the appointments process.
Congratulations – Iain Taylor, ONZM for Services to Education
APPA would like to acknowledge and extend congratulations to Iain Taylor on being recognised for significant Services to Education.
Iain has dedicated over 30 years to a career in school leadership, starting as a principal at Lake Rotoma School in the Bay of Plenty. He later served as the principal of Ponsonby Intermediate School before taking on the role of foundation Principal for the United College of Southeast Asia Elementary School in Singapore.
In 2008, he became principal of Manurewa Intermediate School. At the time, the school faced numerous challenges. He spearheaded a transformation, upgrading learning spaces, increasing staff and student engagement, and placing a strong emphasis on academic achievement. Today, Manurewa Intermediate has one of the highest attendance rates in the country.
Beyond his work as a principal, Iain has also held leadership positions in several Auckland and national Principals' Associations, and served as an executive member for Oceania-Pacific on the International Confederation of Principals. He is currently a member of various advisory groups for the Ministry of Education.
Congratulations, Iain, on an incredible and well-deserved achievement.
NZPF Conference – APPA Social
APPA are looking forward to attending the NZPF Conference in Wellington (8-10 September). For those who are attending, APPA will be hosting a social event on Sunday, 7 September. To book a suitable venue and arrange catering, please complete this quick form to RSVP.
Learning Support Survey
See below for the Learning Support WAG update, but just in case you miss it. We encourage you to complete the Learning Support Survey to provide the WAG with the evidence they need to advocate on your behalf.
Nga mihi nui
Lucy Naylor
APPA President