Learning and Words

During the term break I attended an excellent conference, NZEALS the New Zealand Educational Administration Leaders Conference. It is an international conference held every two years and it attracts people from all sectors of education ; early childhood, primary secondary, tertiary, polytechnics, training providers, Ministry of Education and Education Review Office. It is a conference I enjoy because it looks at the Macro issues, the big picture with leadership in education . I find it a useful time to reflect on my role as a leader and also an educator and always come back re-invigorated with an increased list of things to do and think about ...... Not always easy on the staff so I gradually drip feed my ideas and sow seeds as good things taken time. Two quotes that were used which I enjoyed were..



Good news time flies

Bad news you're the pilot...



I used to be uncertain – now I’m not so sure ..........



I use quotes a lot with both staff and students as I find that they often provide real prompts and cues for thinking and often something to help clarify your thinking. The one that we have on the board in our conference room where the leadership team and Board meets provides me with daily motivation.;

You don't need to be sick to get better.

It is a little like our school Motto; STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE

Whaia te iti kahurangi- me he tuohu koe ki te maunga teitei

which translates as; Pursue your dream to the fullest,

If you should fail let it be to a lofty mountain