Waikato Principal's Association 2024 Kaupapa
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Welcome to the Waikato Principals' Association
Welcome to 2024.
The Waikato Principals’ Association (WPA) is the collective voice for primary and intermediate school principals in the greater Waikato region.
WPA is a strong lobby and support group that has influence at both the local and national level
The WPA is a strong and viable professional organisation that has a history of successful service, initiatives and representation of principals’ interests in addressing the needs of primary and intermediate school education in New Zealand.
Waikato Principals' Association 2024 Kaupapa Responsive Leadership - Whakatauki
Mātai ki te rangi, homai te kauhau wānanga ki uta, ka whiti he ora.
Look beyond the horizon, and draw near the bodies of knowledge that will take us into the future. Responsive leaders concentrate primarily on the people within their school. Instead of imposing personal views, responsive leaders create a shared vision. They diagnose, often from factors outside their control, what the school needs and work with colleagues on developing common strategies for addressing those needs
“In front of the gain line”
2024 Waikato Principals' Association Events
Making Connections Day Term Two 6th June FMG Stadium Waikato
Making Connections Day Term Three 29th August FMG Stadium Waikato
Making Connections Day Term Four 31st October FMG Stadium Waikato
Making Connections Day Term 2 Thursday 6th June FMG Waikato Stadium Patrick Walsh
Patrick Walsh has spent 35 years in Education serving students and the Profession in school leadership and at the National level.This has included ten years as Deputy Principal of De la Salle College, seventeen years as Principal of John Paul College, three years as President of SPANZ, Chair of SIEBA, nine years on the Disciplinary Tribunal of the NZ Teaching Council ,President of SPANZ Union,President of ANZELA (NZ Chapter)elected Secondary School Principal representative on the NZ Teaching Council, former Chair of the NZ Law Society Seminars on Education Law.
In our morning session the WPA will be presenting President of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation, Leanne Otene
Leanne Otene (Te Arawa), Principal of Manaia View School, is a member of the education community who needs little introduction. She has built a reputation as an empathetic, informed, engaging and approachable member of the principals’ community, with her finger on the pulse of current issues in education. In 2021, Otene won the Outstanding Mentor Award and the Founders’ Principal’s Award for Leadership at the National Excellence in Teaching Awards
(NEiTA). Now, Otene is first wahine Māori President of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation.
When asked “How do you view your new role as President of the NZPF?” Her response was “First and foremost, the purpose of NZPF is to advocate for principals. So my mantra is to listen, to learn, and to act.”
Please join us on 6th June 2024 to meet Leanne and hear Patrick speak about his journey throughout this time
Making Connections Day Term 3 Thursday 29th August 2024 FMG Waikato Stadium Dave Woods and Tabitha Leonard
Dave Wood – Integrated Training for sustainable peak performance
Dave is a specialist in stress mitigation, recovery and mental preparedness for athletes, innovators, leaders and those in the pursuit of optimising their health and performance.
Dave combines theory-based knowledge and practical experiences gained from 12 years as an Intensive Care Paramedic and Professional Ocean Lifeguard.
Dave mentors some of the world’s most elite level athletes in a diverse range of sports from the UFC, sailing and football, to name just a few. He has worked alongside organisations and companies, ranging in professions from lawyers, firefighters, navy personnel and web designers.
Tabitha Leonard – High-Performance Coach. Cultivating those habits and mindsets that enhance efficiency and effectiveness by unveiling the Power of High-Performance Middle Leaders
The traditional methods of supporting middle leaders are no longer sufficient. Schools face challenges such as high staff turnover, constant firefighting, and overwhelming workloads. Redefining support for middle leaders is essential to thriving in this environment.
In this keynote, we will explore the concept of high-performance habits within educational contexts, drawing from research by The High-Performance Institute. We’ll delve into the five core habits that distinguish high-performing middle leaders and provide actionable strategies to cultivate these habits. By nurturing these habits, attendees will enhance leadership effectiveness and drive positive educational outcomes in their schools.
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