New Zealand Principals' Federation - Latest News [Page 10]
NZPF reacts angrily to Minister’s comments
Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Principals' Federation
The New Zealand Principals Federation is disappointed and angry, following comments by Education Minister Steve Maharey on the operational funding of schools. More >>
NZPF awards $10,000 study grant
Monday, 11 December 2006, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Principals' Federation
The New Zealand Principals Federation has awarded the 2006 NZPF Sitech Award to Blenheim principal Murray Hewson. The award is designed to encourage and support school leaders as they engage in high level professional development. Mr Hewson will be using the ... More >>
NZPF supports Teachers Council
Wednesday, 25 October 2006, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Principals' Federation
The New Zealand Principals Federation has spoken out in support of the New Zealand Teachers Council, after what it calls some recent and ill-informed publicity regarding the teacher registration process. More >>
NZPF slams ERO assessment report
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 12:42 am | New Zealand Principals' Federation
The New Zealand Principals Federation has slammed the latest ERO report, which has primary teachers and schools under fire for failing to assess and identify gifted and special needs children. NZPF president, Pat Newman, says he is tired of hearing ... More >>
Education outperforming Business
Monday, 28 August 2006, 12:42 am | New Zealand Principals' Federation
The New Zealand Principals’ Federation is delighted with the latest results of the National Education Monitoring Project (NEMP), released yesterday. More >>
Media asked not to film at Strathmore School
Tuesday, 18 July 2006, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Principals' Federation
The New Zealand Principals’ Federation is asking the media to refrain from filming Strathmore School students, when they return to school on Wednesday after the death of teacher Lois Dear. More >>
NZPF calls for media to tread carefully
Tuesday, 18 July 2006, 9:42 am | New Zealand Principals' Federation
The New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF) has called for the media to behave ethically and responsibly, following the death of Tokoroa teacher Lois Dear. Ms Dear’s body was discovered by fellow teachers at Strathmore School on Sunday, and the story ... More >>
Balance needed, says NZPF
Monday, 26 June 2006, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Principals' Federation
The New Zealand Principals’ Federation is calling for discussion on the difficulties faced by male teachers and principals, in light of a recent court trial. More >>
NZPF welcomes Minister’s support
Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 10:48 am | New Zealand Principals' Federation
The New Zealand Principals’ Federation has welcomed the Minister of Education’s comments recognising the need for adequate resourcing of schools, particularly those with high numbers of Maori students. More >>
NZPF: Get off your soapbox, English
Wednesday, 3 May 2006, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Principals' Federation
New Zealand Principals’ Federation President Pat Newman has lashed out at comments made today by National MP Bill English. More >>
Peachey prefers Kangaroo Court
Tuesday, 21 February 2006, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Principals' Federation
New Zealand Principals’ Federation President Pat Newman is disappointed and angry about recent comments by National MP Allan Peachey. More >>
NZPF: Get your facts right, English
Monday, 12 September 2005, 11:44 am | New Zealand Principals' Federation
The New Zealand Principals’ Federation is disgusted with National education spokesperson Bill English’s latest comments about their organisation. More >>
‘Plain English’ reporting will fail our children
Thursday, 1 September 2005, 7:43 am | New Zealand Principals' Federation
New Zealand Principals’ Federation president Pat Newman is strongly condemning National’s latest education policy statement, which outlines plans to introduce ‘Plain English’ reporting on a national basis. More >>
Remember the facts, NZPF warns politicians
Friday, 12 August 2005, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Principals' Federation
New Zealand Principal’s Federation president Pat Newman is warning politicians to watch their electioneering tactics, following some inflammatory comments made recently. More >>
NZPF applauds Strategy, calls for leadership
Thursday, 28 July 2005, 12:52 am | New Zealand Principals' Federation
The New Zealand Principals’ Federation is extremely supportive of the Schooling Strategy document. It is not, and should not be seen as, another electioneering ploy by politicians. The Schooling Strategy is an important document that has huge ramifications on the ... More >>
NZPF applauds Strategy, calls for leadership
Thursday, 28 July 2005, 12:52 am | New Zealand Principals' Federation
The New Zealand Principals’ Federation is extremely supportive of the Schooling Strategy document. It is not, and should not be seen as, another electioneering ploy by politicians. The Schooling Strategy is an important document that has huge ramifications on the ... More >>
Principals: CYF performance not good enough
Monday, 30 May 2005, 10:07 am | New Zealand Principals' Federation
More than half of New Zealand’s principals do not think Child, Youth & Family (CYF) is doing a good job. The results come from a survey conducted by the New Zealand Principals Federation, which represents principals at all levels throughout New Zealand’s ... More >>
Principal’s Federation slams National
Thursday, 14 April 2005, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Principals' Federation
The New Zealand Principal’s Federation has labelled the National education policy as a giant step backward, and a blatant attempt at vote-catching. More >>
Call for revolution in our schools
Friday, 28 June 2002, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Principals' Federation
New Zealand is sitting on a potential educational tourism goldmine – but this will only be realised if schools take the opportunity to be world leaders in 21st century education, says a top selling non-fiction author. More >>
Give students a ‘digital sandpit'
Thursday, 27 June 2002, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Principals' Federation
Sitting in the classroom can feel like a step back in time for some students, says a leading Australian educator. More >>