20 March 2023

Newsletter Articles

Kia Ora

It was nice to connect with some of you at the recent retreat. This Monday Mailing has some sharing from the Retreat and also, an opportunity to provide some feedback to shape our retreats moving forward.

Nga Mihi
Chrissy Wakeman
Orini Combined School

From our WPA President

Lesley

Important Dates 2023

Honorary Life Member

Congratulations to Tony Grey (Principal – Te Ao Marama School) who was awarded an Honorary Life Membership to the WPA for his significant contributions to the WPA Leadership Executive. Tony, your tireless hard work and persistence has meant that many Principals now and in the future can benefit from this strong network of support.

Retreat Sharing

Te Kahu’s Poem Session

During this session Te Kahu talked through a workshop sessions that he would do with students – we all participated and gave poem writing a go.

A poem by Paul Cooper (Acting Principal Hamilton Junior Highschool)

The Joy of Learning

Learning is a lightbulb that comes after a groaning focus of mind and the sweat of hard work.

Thin wisps of smoke trying to be a fire.

A spark of an idea bursting into flame giving a warm glow of joy.

If you would like to check out some of Te Kahu’s work that he touched upon you check out these YouTube clips.

- spoken poem about Matariki

- Ngā Reo, IA (Feat Te Kahu Rolleston)

A reading suggested by Neill

Retreat Feedback

Please take some time to fill in this brief google form to provide us with some feedback about the Retreat.

Brisbane Study Tour 2023

The WPA would love to invite our members to attend the National Education Summit in Brisbane from Wednesday 2nd August - Sunday 6th August. This conference allows our members the flexibility to cater to their own PLD needs, from STEM initiatives in schools, further developing our capacity with Diverse Learners and/or leading Well Being for Future Focussed Schools

If interested please register via the WPA website now. Confirmation of costs will follow shortly.

Some suggested flights for you are:

• Depart Auckland Wed 02 August 9.20am: NZ0145
• Arrive Brisbane 10.55am
• Depart Brisbane Sun 06 August 9.50am: NZ0144
• Arrive Auckland 3.00pm
• Depart Auckland Wed 02 August 4.10pm: NZ0147
• Arrive Brisbane 5.55pm
• Depart Brisbane Sun 06 August 12.10pm: NZ0146
• Arrive Auckland 5.25pm

Brisbane Study Tour U1+U2 Scholarship Applications

Keen to head to the conference and from a U1 or U2 School? The WPA wants to support you to get there!

Please take the time to fill out this google form to apply. We will be in touch as soon as possible.

2023 Subs

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