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Canterbury Apology Prompts Call for Genuine Consultation
Thursday, 22 June 2017, 9:35 am | New Zealand Principals Federation
President of the New Zealand Principals' Federation, Whetu Cormick, has acknowledged the apology offered today to his Canterbury colleagues by the Secretary for Education saying, 'We hope that we will never again witness such disgraceful behaviour from ... More >>
Special Funds for Special Education Needed Now
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 11:24 am | New Zealand Principals Federation
'Principals are calling for additional resources to deal with the growing number of students presenting with high behavioural and learning needs,' says Whetu Cormick, President of the New Zealand Principals' Federation (NZPF). More >>
Charter Schools – Throwing good money after bad
Wednesday, 25 May 2016, 11:03 am | New Zealand Principals Federation
Today’s announcement that the government will fund another seven charter schools and an independent body to support them comes as a huge disappointment to Principals across the nation. More >>
Where would we be without teachers?
Monday, 4 April 2016, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Principals Federation
Members of the teaching profession are astounded that Minister Steven Joyce, in releasing data on career options, suggests teaching isn’t the profession to choose if you want a prosperous future! More >>
Principals Support OECD Solutions
Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Principals Federation
‘The latest report addressing low performing students in OECD countries, including New Zealand, suggests innovative answers that are nothing like the out-dated standardised solutions such as national standards, charter schools and IES policies,’ said Iain ... More >>
Charter Schools Funded For Failure
Monday, 29 February 2016, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Principals Federation
‘Unbelievable’, was the response from the President of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF), Iain Taylor, on hearing that all of the charter schools established in 2014, with the exception of the one shut down for poor performance, have received ... More >>
Amendments to the Education Act
Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 10:11 am | New Zealand Principals Federation
You will be aware that a public discussion document has recently been released which constitutes consultation on a new set of amendments to the Education Act. The timeframe for making submissions is intolerably short and I can assure you that I have strenuously ... More >>
Principals Reject Parata’s Funding Plans
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Principals Federation
Minister Parata’s announcement to scrap the decile system of funding and link future school funding to student achievement has been roundly rejected by school principals. ‘It is well known that there are more children in low decile areas of New Zealand ... More >>
Ministry Responds to Principals Call for Leadership Support
Monday, 24 August 2015, 10:36 am | New Zealand Principals Federation
Principals across the country are delighted that the Ministry of Education has listened to their national principals’ organisation and are working on leadership support for principals. ‘There is clear evidence that principals, especially in rural areas ... More >>
Principals Call for Collaboration on Education Policy
Friday, 19 June 2015, 8:47 am | New Zealand Principals Federation
A recent radio interview with Melbourne University academic, John Hattie, has prompted Denise Torrey, President of the New Zealand principals’ Federation (NZPF) to call on politicians to engage in more collaboration with the profession in developing ... More >>
Principals Call for Collaboration on Education Policy
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 10:53 am | New Zealand Principals Federation
A recent radio interview with Melbourne University academic, John Hattie, has prompted Denise Torrey, President of the New Zealand principals’ Federation (NZPF) to call on politicians to engage in more collaboration with the profession in developing ... More >>
Maths Report Doesn’t Add up
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Principals Federation
‘The latest research on the state of mathematics teaching and learning released by the business group NZ Initiative, may have reached quite different conclusions had it sought critical input from education’s academic and professional sector,’ ... More >>
School Hubs ring right bell for principals
Monday, 27 January 2014, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Principals Federation
Principals have welcomed the Green Party’s announcement to establish on site community hubs for low decile schools to address the inequalities which affect learning for one in four children in New Zealand. More >>
Principals Pleased With Package For Schools
Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Principals Federation
Principals around the country have today breathed a collective sigh of relief at Novopay Minister Joyce’s announcement to pump $6million into schools to compensate them for the past and immediate on-going problems with the beleaguered payroll system. More >>
No Public Demand For Private Charter Schools
Monday, 11 March 2013, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Principals Federation
No Public Demand For Private Charter Schools The latest Government announcement calling for expressions of interest in running Charter schools has met with a barrage of criticism from several quarters. The President of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation ... More >>
Novopay Getting Worse
Monday, 17 December 2012, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Principals Federation
Media Release December 17 2012 – for immediate release Novopay Getting Worse The latest survey of school principals shows that rather than making steady improvements each pay cycle, the Novopay pay roll system is actually getting worse. ‘Our latest ... More >>
Bigger Classes Blow for Battlers
Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 11:27 am | New Zealand Principals Federation
‘The most common question parents ask when their child starts school is ‘how big is my child’s class?’ said Paul Drummond, President of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF). ‘Instinctively, parents understand that the smaller the class, ... More >>
Education Summit Calls for Parties to Adopt Principles
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Principals Federation
An education summit, representing the broad education sector, has produced a set of principles which they agree should underpin all future education policy making, irrespective of which political party is leading the government. More >>
Let’s Celebrate! New Zealand Children Top in the World
Friday, 14 January 2011, 9:13 am | New Zealand Principals Federation
“What more does it take to realise we have a top education system producing top achievement?” asks Peter Simpson, the newly elected President of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF). Simpson was responding to the OECD report which ... More >>
National Standards: Why parents should be worried
Tuesday, 12 October 2010, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Principals Federation
As the debate over National Standards gains momentum, New Zealand Principals’ Federation President Ernie Buutveld explains why parents should be concerned about the system, and tells us why it won’t deliver on the government’s promises. More >>
