Moot 2012

Paul DrummondNational President

NZPF CHARTER

VISION The most respected and influential advocate for New Zealand’s school

Principals

MISSION To provide a professional voice

and support for principals as they lead New Zealand schools

VALUES Adherence to the values of

professionalism, manaakitanga, kotahitanga and whanaungatanga*

NZPF PRINCIPLES

A successful publicly funded education system will influence and contribute to a prosperous coun try

S choo ls have a socia l responsib ility to foste r and support loca l com m unities to prov ide a sa fe , nu rtu ring environm en t tha t m axim ises educationa l opportun ities

Collaborative and constructive working relationships between the educa tion sector and government are critical to the

successful implementation of education po licy

Schools will receive fair, equitable and adequate resourcing to enable them to achieve agreed educational aims and outcomes

Responsibility for the public investment in education should be transparent and trustw orthy

Children should be equipped with appropriate lifelong competencies

New Zealanders can expect teachers to provide a high qua lity relevant curriculum and inclusive public education system

The go vernance and m anagem ent o f schoo ls shou ld be vested w ith in loca l com m un ities and B oards o f T rustees

S choo ls w ill honour T e T iriti o W aitang i

S choo ls w ill be led by e ffective p rinc ipa ls

NZPF GOALS · Ethics : Promote high professional standards and ethics · Social Responsibility : Advocate for children to be provided with the social conditions that optimise their educational potential · Teacher Capability: Advocate for New Zealand schools to be staffed by highly skilled, quality trained teachers who meet all the

registration requirements and the professional standards set by the New Zealand Teachers’ Council and are committed to student learning, on- going professional developm ent and educational achievement

· Curriculum : Protect and enhance a rich curriculum · Achievement : Support lifting the achievement of all New Zealand children · Professional Development: P rovide and support high quality professional development for principals · Resourcing : Advocate for schools to receive fair, equitable and adequate resourcing · Advocacy : Work collaboratively with all stake holders to influence and enhance education · Te Tiri ti o Waitangi : Provide leadership to support and strengthen biculturalism in New Zealand schools

National Executive: Paul Drummond (President), Phil Harding (Vice President), Peter Simpson (Past President), David Ellery (Finance Convener), Julie Hepburn (Secretary),

Gavin Beere, Kevin Bush, Ernie Buutveld, Marlene Campbell, Whetu Cormick, Sally Direen, Keri Milne-Ihimaera, Phil Palfrey, Denise Torrey & Peter Witana.

2012 Issues: Opportunities or Threats National standards Charter Schools Class sizes Maori & Pasifika achievement Self managing schools Principal employment League tables Performance appraisal Professional development Annual reporting/charters School closures Modern learning environments

Strategy Engagement & influence at government and ministry level Influence public opinion – positive messaging and stories Present and maintain ethical behaviour and reasonableness Argue with legitimate research, evidence, and narrative Strengthen and develop relationships with all political parties

and allied groups – make education an election issue Maintain integrity of NZC

Government assumption: lift achievement through -

Competition Accountability Choice High stakes data Merit pay/incentivise Standards Privatisation

• Collaboration• Responsibility• Equity• Broad notion of

achievement• Collegiality and high trust• Child centred curriculum• Quality public education –

community control

Government NZPF

Drivers for schools

Competition v cooperation Accountability v responsibility Corporatization v Professionalism

Final Result for Government’s Direction?

Greater disparity and social injustice

Action - What you can do? Positive stories and messaging through media & professional

forums Use all resources in our school communities to argue for the

direction that we know is successful for kiwi kids, e.g. school newsletter, blogs, PTA…

Maintain child centred, rich curriculum Don’t allow NS to be the only driver for your school’s direction Advocate ambition and commitment to raising student

achievement. Articulate strategies to lift Maori and Pasifika student

achievement

Key Messages and Soundbites We care and grow the whole child One school one board accountable to its community League tables are for sport – expect winners & losers Collaboration not competition Ambitious to be even better Maori succeeding in both worlds World class student achievement and system Class size matters – smaller is better Charter schools = greater disparity (more choice) Measure what counts Public good v private profit