90% + of Northlands Children Helped!
90% + of the children and whanau belonging to Te Tai Tokerau Schools, will be better off as a result of the $150.00 donation scheme, brought in by the government,” says The President of Te [...]
Nutters resurrected at Ministry of Education
“Nutters resurrected at the Ministry of Education! says Te Tai Tokerau Principals’ Association President, Pat Newman. He said, “The latest kite being flown from Wellington re NCEA and Year 7& 8 children shows clearly that [...]
92.5 classes in Te Tai Tokerau without a Teacher!
92.5 teachers could not be found to cover teacher absences during just one week, the week ending 24 May 2019. Te Tai Tokerau Spokesperson Leanne Otene says they have been concerned for some time, and [...]
Minister talks in Platitudes but says nothing new!
“I was very disappointed that last night all my Minister could do when confronted with the reality of teaching, was to mouth the same old clichés and platitudes. Watching the Sunday Programme last night brought [...]
Principal Challenges Prime Minister’s Statement
Released: Pat Newman President of Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association challenges the prime Minister to show where the supposed money to help with children effected by drugs and other mental health issues actually is, because it [...]
Government Offer to Principals Nothing But an Insult!
Friday, 1 June 2018, 1:16 pm Press Release: Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association Government Offer to Principals Nothing But an Insult! The offer received yesterday is the biggest Claytons Offer I have ever seen… a [...]
Teachers Claim Back Ownership of Their Council
Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 3:22 pm Press Release: New Zealand Principals' Federation 'The profession celebrates today's Government bill which proposes to return ownership of their professional body to them,' said Whetu Cormick, President of the New [...]
Principal sad if colleagues find it difficult to lead their schools
“When I hear the question “What will we replace National Standards with?”, it makes me professionally very, very sad”, said Pat Newman President Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association. “Sad for my profession. Sad for the [...]
VERY, VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION – Case Taken Against a Teacher
You may find this of interest. Below is the actual case taken against a teacher by EDUCNZ. You all need to be aware of the ramifications for you and your staff of this decision. Below [...]
National Standards System
The following message has been developed between the Ministry and in consultation with Hon Chris Hipkins, the Minister of Education: The Ministry of Education is working with the Government on its policy to replace National [...]