Released: Pat Newman President of Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association challenges the prime Minister to show where the supposed money to help with children effected by drugs and other mental health issues actually is, because it [...]
Friday, 1 June 2018, 1:16 pm Press Release: Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association Government Offer to Principals Nothing But an Insult! The offer received yesterday is the biggest Claytons Offer I have ever seen… a [...]
Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 3:22 pm Press Release: New Zealand Principals' Federation 'The profession celebrates today's Government bill which proposes to return ownership of their professional body to them,' said Whetu Cormick, President of the New [...]
“When I hear the question “What will we replace National Standards with?”, it makes me professionally very, very sad”, said Pat Newman President Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association. “Sad for my profession. Sad for the [...]
You may find this of interest. Below is the actual case taken against a teacher by EDUCNZ. You all need to be aware of the ramifications for you and your staff of this decision. Below [...]
The following message has been developed between the Ministry and in consultation with Hon Chris Hipkins, the Minister of Education: The Ministry of Education is working with the Government on its policy to replace National [...]
The President of Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association feels extremely sorry for those employed in the Ministry of Education, who with zealous enthusiasm, have spent the last few years enforcing National Standards on schools. Pat [...]
110 Te Tai Tokerau Principals this week identified 1089 pupils in their schools who need clinical psychological help to recover from often horrific childhood experiences – and there’s little available! Pat Newman, President of Te [...]
Kia ora everyone ...this could be the best professional invitation you receive this year! The Tai Tokerau Principals Association is committed to providing you the opportunity to gather together each year for professional learning and [...]
Is this the best use of scarce funding or is it low on priority considering the real needs of te tai tokerau schools? “As a principal for 40+ years, I am not as convinced and [...]
