NZEI Rural and Teaching Principals' Conference 2008
The NZEI Rural and Teaching Principals' conference is being held at The Convention Centre in Palmerston North between 27 and 29 May. Registration will occur between 5pm and 7.30pm on the Monday night and then again on the Tuesday morning. The powhiri is at 9.00am. The full programme, workshop descriptions and school visits are on the conference website - www.nzeiu124.org.nz
Paid Sabbatical Leave Positions under your Collective Agreement
Congratulations to the Primary Principals who secured one of the 10-week paid sabbatical leave positions negotiated by NZEI in your 2004 CEA for 2006. A full list of successful applicants can be found here.
Applications for the 2008 positions will be taken in mid-2007, so start planning yours now! Download an application form from the Ministry of Education website.
In the October 2005 issue of NZEI Rourou we reported on how Invercargill Intermediate Principal was using his sabbatical to produce guidelines for principals to follow when enroling new entrants with special needs. You can download his report here.
Beeby Scholarships
Applications for the New Zealand Beeby Scholarships closed on 16 October and applications are being considered. For more information on the scholarships and past winners, check the NZCER website.
Beeby Scholarships are for New Zealand-based educators working in early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary, or adult and community sectors, or educational researchers may now apply for the Beeby Fellowship, given jointly by the NZCER and UNESCO. The Fellow will research an innovative programme they are involved in, with a focus on aspects that have enhanced practice and students’ learning.
Other Useful Links, Conferences and Seminars
www.trcc.org.nz - The Teachers Refresher Course Committee provides professional development and national courses for teachers
Find it quick - in the Principals' Kit!
NZEI has a comprehensive on-line resource to help you at the touch of a button with all the many issues you face as a principal.
To access it, click www.principalskit.org.nz