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The Principals (Aotearoa | New Zealand)

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Māori Education
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New Zealand
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Rural Education
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Ministry Of Education
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Education Leadership
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Experienced school leaders and officials share stories and offer tips about leading schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. This series sits alongside the online learning programme: Te Ara Tīmatanga mō ngā Tumuaki | The Beginning Pathway for Principals, which can be accessed on the Education LMS training.education.govt.nz.

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Suzanne Billington
Principal of Tauriko School
Tauriko School, Tauranga Moana
Episode: Curriculum Leadership: Podcast 2 - Building trust as you lead curriculum implementation
Cameron Mitchell
Principal of Tauranga Intermediate School
Tauranga Intermediate School
Episode: Curriculum Leadership: Podcast 2 - Building trust as you lead curriculum implementation
Jonathan Hughes
Principal of Glen Eden Intermediate School; AIMS Executive Member
AIMS
Episode: Season 2, Episode 39: Leading an intermediate school: challenges and opportunities
Jo Smith
Tumuaki at Tamatea Intermediate School
Tamatea Intermediate School
Episode: Season 2, Episode 38: Leading an intermediate school: the why and how
Hamish Ruawai
Tumuaki, Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School
Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School
Episode: Season 2, Episode 38: Leading an intermediate school: the why and how
Stephen Grady
Principal at Matuangaru School
Matuangaru School
Episode: Season 2, Episode 36: Implementing a knowledge-rich curriculum: Part 1
Catherine Law
Principal at Avonside Girls' High School; Ministry secondment
Avonside Girls' High School; Ministry of Education
Episode: Season 2, Episode 36: Implementing a knowledge-rich curriculum: Part 1
Louise Anaru
Principal of Kaitaia College; president of SPANZ
SPANZ
Episode: Season 2, Episode 35: Stepping Up for the Sector: Leading Beyond Your School
Mark Potter
Principal at Berhampore School; immediate past President of NZEI Te Riu Roa
NZEI Te Riu Roa
Episode: Season 2, Episode 35: Stepping Up for the Sector: Leading Beyond Your School

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Eleisha McNeill
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Mārama Stewart
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Season 2, Episode 27: Innovation in rural schools: Networks, technology and freedom
Q: What freedoms do rural school principals have that urban principals don't?
Lisa outlines that rural principals can implement ideas quickly without extensive bureaucracy, enabling more innovative approaches to education.
Season 2, Episode 27: Innovation in rural schools: Networks, technology and freedom
Q: How does your kura use technology?
Greg describes their school as digitally savvy, utilizing various technologies such as iPads and Apple TVs for enhanced learning experiences.
Season 2, Episode 26: Turning constraints into opportunities - Rural school innovation
Q: How do you capitalize on the opportunity that you have to personalize learning for each student?
Teachers have high expectations and can spend more time with small groups, while also engaging with families to support student learning.
Season 2, Episode 26: Turning constraints into opportunities - Rural school innovation
Q: So how do you structure learning when you have students from years, one to eight all in one classroom?
The focus is on progressions of learning rather than just year levels, allowing flexibility for students to work at their own level.
Season 2, Episode 23: Learning leaders - Putting research into practice
Q: What advice would you give to a principal who feels like they don't have the time to read or engage with research?
Prioritize reading as it can significantly improve your practice, even if it's just an hour a week.

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on leadership in Aotearoa New Zealand schools, with frequent discussions around governance, policy, and practical decision-making for principals and tumuaki. Frequently featured topics include how to navigate legal and regulatory challenges affecting schools, the realities of leading integrated Catholic and other special-character schools, and the complexities of area and rural school leadership. Episodes often pair practitioners with education lawyers, researchers, and senior leaders to surface actionable tips on policy development, staff governance, and community engagement, while also exploring culturally sustaining leadership, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and equity-oriented practices. A standout patter... more

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