Leadership vision in a modern climate of change, technology and reform

3-4 December 2018 | Grand Millennium, Auckland

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Daniel Murfitt, William Colenso College

Ally Gibbons, Rotorua Girls High School

Peter Hampton, St Paul’s Collegiate

Miranda Makin Albany Senior High School

Chris Bradbeer Stonefields School

Diana Patience, Ormiston Senior College

Featuring leadership keynotes from the following winners of the 2018 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards

Hear from our Inspiring Leaders’ Panel on modern learning environments

GREAT reasonsto attend

Be inspired by the Principals of award winning schools from around New Zealand...

Connect, share, learn and collaborate with other school leaders...

Be part of the conversation discussing the biggest challenges for schools looking to 2019 and beyond...

The new Government is looking to examine and reform education in New Zealand towards a more future-focused learning system concentrating on teaching our children

how to survive in a 21st century climate. Several key policies are under review and it could mean big changes for leadership and governance in our nation’s schools.

THE NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL LEADERS’ FORUM is a unique event connecting Principals, Deputy and Assistant Principals, Trustees, Deans and Senior Leaders from all levels of primary and secondary education. This year focuses on creating leadership vision in a modern climate

of change, technology and reform. It discusses challenges and issues relevant to school leaders from all over New Zealand and the best ways to move forward towards positive educational

outcomes for all students. Join a discussion on the key leadership challenges and opportunities for your school looking to 2019 and beyond.

PRESENTATIONS ON:• Change leadership in a modern climate of reform

• Supporting school health and well-being for both teachers and students• Culturally responsive pedagogy and leadership

• Creating future-focused learning programmes to better prepare students for the workforce• Essential legal knowledge for school leaders’ masterclass

Heather McRae, Principal, Auckland Diocesan School for Girls

Heather became Principal at Diocesan School for Girls in April 2009. She also served for three years on the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards Experts Panel. Heather is currently President of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools (AHIS) and is Chair of the Independent Schools of New Zealand (ISNZ).

John Murdoch, Principal, Mana College

John is the Principal at Mana College

in Porirua, and was previously at Taita College in Lower Hutt. He has been responsible for transforming two school communities from one year reviews to three year reviews in under two years. He puts this down to asking the right questions of students, families and their communities.

Diana Patience, Principal, Ormiston Senior College

Diana Patience is principal of

Ormiston Senior College. She was a foundation staff member, beginning there in 2010 as Deputy Principal and moving to her current leadership role three years ago. As part of the establishment team she helped set the direction and philosophy of the school.

Inspiring Principals’ Series Speakers

Change leadership in schoolsEssential HR skills for school leaders

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DAY 1: Monday 3 December

8.30 Registration and coffee

9.00 Opening remarks from the Chair Andy Kai Fong, Principal, Haeata Community Campus

9.10 Ministerial Address – Leadership vision for 21st Century learning

Education is facing the biggest period of proposed reform for some time. Creating a legacy and a system that works for future teachers and learners is paramount.

• What are key drivers for reform the Government has identified?

• Outlining the vision the Government has for future education

• Highlighting important and desired outcomes for School Leaders moving forward

Minister under invitation

CHANGE LEADERSHIP AND REFORM

9.30 Change leadership in a modern climate of reform

With several key education policies under review in the age of digital disruption, what essential factors need to be considered to turn your leadership vison into reality?

• Effective leadership and governance in the age of proposed reform and technological disruption

• Strategies for turning vision into reality and getting staff on board

• Addressing failure and successful strategies to change and adapt in the modern learning environment

Heather McRae, Principal, Auckland Diocesan School for Girls

10.10 TABLE TALKS: What are the greatest challenges you face as a school leader in the modern school environment? How are you addressing these challenges?

10.35 Morning break

11.00 LEADERS’ PANEL - Creating positive pathways towards educational reform

Join school leaders to discuss the current reform process and the best way to move forward to create a responsive effective education system geared for 21st century learning.

• How could the NCEA proposed reforms affect learning and what are the essential concerns school leaders need to consider when creating their leadership vision?

• What effects could the reform of Tomorrow’s Schools have school leadership and governance?

• What do you view as the key challenges for leaders in New Zealand schools looking forward?

Glen Denham, Principal, Massey High School Jane Stanley, Principal,

Westlake Girls High School Otherpanelliststobeconfirmed

11.50 Transformation and innovation – The Mana College story

Hear about how Mana college has been turned around after being placed into statutory management in 2015.

• Addressing the issues that need to change to improve learning outcomes

• Creating a culture of inclusiveness for all staff and students

• Managing change to design a school to fit student and community needs

John Murdoch, Principal, Mana College

12.30 Lunch break

ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR MODERN SCHOOL LEADERS

1.30 CASE STUDY - Finance and property management of school assets

Although not traditionally taught at University or Teacher’s College, finance, property and asset management is a necessary skill for today’s school leader. Join former Principal Tim Kong to explain how to navigate your way through the regulations in order to manage property, refurbishment and health and safety concerns effectively.

• Understanding the basics of funding for asset management, and working within Ministry of Education criteria

• Managing refurbishment and structural integrity concerns during busy term time

• Strategies for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all affected

Tim Kong, Former Deputy Principal, Thorndon School

2.10 Excelling at communication - how to have difficult conversations

School leaders need to have a range of difficult conversations with staff, students, parents and sometimes the media. Learn best practice strategies to manage these conversations and get them right.

• Recognising the increasing need for school leaders to have this training and knowledge

• How to deal with media and crisis management • Highlighting best practice for managing different

types of difficult conversations

2.50 Afternoon break

CREATING HEALTHY, SUCCESSFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

3.20 Supporting school health and well-being for both teachers and students

Outlining how King’s College has drawn on expertise from near and far to build resilience in the College community

• Looking into an Epicurean model for stronger community identity and well-being

• How genuine student voice can contribute to College initiatives

• How the area positive psychology can help inform well-being programmes

Grant McKibbin, Head of Positive Education, King’s College

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4.00 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Award Winner - Normalising health and support services to support students and increase achievement

Hear how William Colenso College inspires excellence by winning a Prime Minister’s Excellence Award for the second year in a row

• Outlining the model developed to enable all children with additional learning, health and behaviour, and social needs to be included in the mainstream

• Normalising health and support services to encourage a safe and inclusive environment to improve student achievement and outcomes

Daniel Murfitt, Principal, William Colenso College

4.45 Summary remarks from the Chair & Networking Drinks

DAY 2: Tuesday 4 December

9.00 Welcome back from the Chair

CREATING WORLD CLASS FUTURE-FOCUSED EDUCATION

9.10 Creating future-focused learning programmes to better prepare students for the workforce

A look into Ormiston Senior College’s new future-focused learning programme for Year 11 students developed in response to the Government’s proposed educational reform and a need to develop 21st century learning skills for students.

• Highlighting the College’s story so far • Recognising a need to develop 21st century skills

to prepare students for the workforce • Changing the NCEA Level 1 system to a more

focused teaching and learning environment • Developing strategies and alternatives custom

built to fit your school’s needs Diana Patience, Principal,

Ormiston Senior College

9.50 LEADERS’ PANEL - Successful case studies in modern learning

Join our panel of school leaders who all come from schools with modern learning environments to learn about how they use these innovative spaces to improve learning outcomes for students and support the staff involved. Here is your chance to ask the questions you need answers to from our panel of experts.

• How do you operate your modern learning environment spaces?

• Are there any strategies to ensure students with special learning needs don’t get left behind?

• How does this environment affect pedagogy and do you have any advice for schools who are looking to transition?

Diana Patience, Principal, Ormiston Senior College

Miranda Makin, Associate Principal, Albany Senior High School

Chris Bradbeer, Associate Principal, Stonefields School

10.30 Morning break

PRIME MINISTER’S EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

11.00 Culturally responsive pedagogy and leadership • Influencing staff to improve culturally responsive

practices that meet the needs of a diverse school population

• Encouraging educators to bring aspects of their cultural identity to their development and practice

• Developing leadership pedagogies, practices and policies that create inclusive schooling environments

Ally Gibbons, Principal, Rotorua Girls High School

11.40 Creating your own learning solutions – Agribusiness

An in depth look at the public private partnership developed by St Paul’s Collegiate in Hamilton to develop agribusiness as a UE accredited subject at NCEA Levels 2 and 3

• Developing the advisory group to oversee the collaboration with outside businesses

• The benefits of creating a Community of Learning (CoL) with other secondary schools

• Improving the access for students to agribusiness opportunities and creating positive learning outcomes

Peter Hampton, Assistant Headmaster, St Paul’s Collegiate

12.20 Lunch break

LEGAL MASTERCLASS

1.20 LEGAL MASTERCLASS – Essential legal knowledge for school leaders

Fundamental changes in education and employment law are affecting the legal obligations that school leaders need to know about. Join James Pullar to hear about the essential knowledge you need to lead your school through these changing times of reform.

• Reviewing key legislation and case law important for school leaders to know

• Dealing effectively with parental complaints to avoid litigation

• Looking into key employment law changes including strikes, new collective bargaining obligations, and union access

• Reviewing Health and Safety obligations and best suggested practices

• Case studies highlighting best practice James Pullar, Senior Associate, Taylor Shaw

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3.15 Closing remarks from the Chair and end of conference

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SEPARATELY BOOKABLE Post-Conference Workshops2

Change leadership in schoolsLeading change is a critical skill for successful school leaders in today’s rapidly changing world. This half-day workshop will teach you how to promote a change mindset as a Principal or senior leader and to empower your team despite uncertainty.

Sam Patel, Registered Psychologist, Responsive Consulting

• Understanding the difference between leading change and managing change

• Communicating the need for change and gaining buy-in

• Understanding the change cycle in regard to each group/individual impacted

• Prioritising goals within a realistic time frame• How to strongly present change to inspire

confidence in the outcomes• Introducing a change management

framework for schools• Tools for manging apprehension and

resistance• Ways to empower team leaders, teachers,

students and their families/whanau• Strengthening the benefits of change and

presenting a win-win situation• Reviewing the change process and adapting

as necessary

Essential HR skills for school leadersSchool leaders must manage a range of HR issues not always taught at University and Teachers College. They must have the knowledge of a qualified HR specialist to manage staff, especially in this time of employment reform. This half day workshop seeks to outline the legal obligations and best practice that school leaders need to know to operate effectively in the modern school environment.

James Pullar, Senior Associate, Taylor Shaw Barristers and Solicitors

• How to have crucial conversations correctly• Dealing with disciplinary actions• How to address discrimination, harassment

and bullying in the workplace• How the new employment law reforms will

impact on the teaching work environment• Understanding the changes to unions, strikes

and collective bargaining obligations• Legal obligations in relation to the Health and

Safety at Work Act 2015 • Important case law precedents school leaders

need to know• Outlining best practice examples to follow for

dealing with HR matters

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