25 July 2022

Newsletter Articles

Kia Ora

Happy Term 3! Lots of great info in this weeks Monday Mailing. Just a reminder that this MM is for you – so if there is anything you would like to share, any readings, professional learning, anything at all please get in touch with me.

Take care!

Nga Mihi
Chrissy Wakeman
Orini Combined School

A message from Lesley

Ngā mihi nui i tēnei te wiki tuatahi o te wāhanga hōu. Greetings to you all in the first week of the new term.

I hope you were able to enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation over the holiday break.

As we head into Term 3 many of you will have revisited your Covid-19 safety measures and communication to whānau following the latest pānui from Iona Holsted last week.

I hope the beginning of the term goes well and you are not impacted too much by the recent increase in Covid-19 cases.

The WPA Study Tour to Otago is fast approaching and we look forward to seeing those of you who are joining us in Dunedin in Week 3.

The itinerary is confirmed and we are looking forward to visiting some great schools while we are there.

Have a great first week back everyone.

Ngā manaakitanga,
Lesley

Important Dates

Learning Lab

A quick, easy listen from Simon Sinek:

Leadership Game Theory

Simon Sinek gives important talk on how to be a leader and that really starts with us understanding what it is to be a leader.

Simon Sinek opens our eyes about leadership. Managers get promoted because they get better at their work, but once they are promoted, they no longer are responsible about the work but about the people, doing the work. Management is about real leadership. and how do you lead? Who teaches you to be a leader? That is a big problem.

A monthly vent from the balcony

Leo and Hamish have taken some time to write a bit of dribble from a couple of old Principals. Take a read for some thoughts around what is topical in education at the moment!

Shay Wright – Slides from the Connections Day

Refresh your memory and learning from our Term 2 Connections Day.

NZEALS Biennial Conference

Leadership learning and dialogue on your doorstep

The NZEALS biennial conference meets in Hamilton on 7-9 September 2022

With the overarching theme, Tūrangawaewae: your place to stand as a leader, this hui offers leaders and aspiring leaders a space to ‘be’, to engage in kōrero, and be stimulated and refreshed. The conference programme includes opportunities to:

• Hear insightful speakers who will provoke your thinking about what leadership is, where you stand as a leader, and where your leadership journey is taking you. Keynote speakers include Mere Berryman, Russell Bishop, Anne Milne, Lesley Murrihy, and Catherine Bentley.
• Engage with stimulating leadership stories from leaders across the education sector
• Explore the concept of leadership through the context of current research
• Reflect on your own leadership experiences by sharing them with others
• Gain insight into your leadership journey through thoughtful discussion.

Discounted group registrations and day registrations are offered. For more information, visit the conference website:

2022 Study Tour

Registrations are open!

Please take a look at the itinerary.

2022 Subs

2022 Subs are now due – head to our website to become a financial member for 2022.

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