Leadership events

2008:
February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October

This page highlights conferences and events of particular interest to leaders.

If you would like to add a leadership-related meeting or conference to this list, please contact leadership@tki.org.nz

2008

February

Leader to Leader Series: Principals’ Breakfast 2008
20 February 2008
Heritage Hotel, 35 Hobson Street, Auckland Central
The Leader to Leader Series brings together principals and other senior managers to allow them to network with others in their field and hear from some of New Zealand's greatest motivators. This year is the first ever Principals’ Breakfast event. Featuring guest speaker Stephen Tindall and hosted by Nick Tuitasi.
Time: 7.15am–8.45am
Cost: $70 per person including GST
Contact: email newzealand@halogenfoundation.org or phone 0800 624 64

March

Difficult and Courageous Conversations: How to Communicate Effectively
Wellington: Monday 3 March 2008
Nelson: Wednesday 12 March 2008
Christchurch: Tuesday 18 March 2008
Time: 9am–3pm
Cost: $220 plus GST pp
Contact: Liz Depree, phone 021 889 341; email l.depree@interlead.co.nz; Karen Hayward, phone 021 889 351; email k.hayward@interlead.co.nz.

Aspiring Leaders
First Day – Wednesday 5 March 2008
Four one-day workshops – across the year. For teachers who aspire or have dreams of stepping up into a leadership role.
Christchurch
Time: 9am–3pm
Cost: $220 plus GST pp per course
Contact: Liz Depree, phone 021 889 341; email l.depree@interlead.co.nz;
Karen Hayward, phone 021 889 351; email k.hayward@interlead.co.nz.

NZCER Conference 2008: Making progress – measuring progress
13 March 2008
Holiday Inn, Featherston St, Wellington
A one-day conference exploring the latest thinking on what ‘making progress’ in learning means, the assumptions that underpin ideas of progress, and the choices and challenges facing practitioners, policy makers, and researchers. The keynote speakers are Waikato University Professor of Education Margaret Carr and University of Otago Professor of Education Jeffrey K Smith.
Contact: Tanu Kapoor, phone 04 802 1457; email tanu.kapoor@nzcer.org.nz.

The Move from Middle to Senior Management: Prepare yourself for your next step
19 March 2008
Novotel-Ellerslie Conference Centre, 72–113 Greenlane Road East, Auckland
Time: 8.00am–3.30pm
Cost: UASLC members: $310, non-members: $350
Contact: k.backler@auckland.ac.nz
http://www.education.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/education/about/events/2008/03/uaslcevent/uaslc-event.cfm

SPANZ Symposium 2008 and 21st Annual Meeting
30 March 2008 – 2 April 2008
Rutherford Hotel, Nelson
http://www.spanz.school.nz/pages/DownloadPage.aspx?pageId=2701

April

2008 NZEALS International Educational Leadership Conference
'Enhancing the Heart … Enriching the Mind'
30 April – 3 May 2008
Hyatt Hotel, Auckland
Contact: kdean@edgeservices.co.nz
www.nzeals.org.nz/conf08

May

Aspiring Principals Two Day Seminar
15–16 May 2008
Novotel-Ellerslie Conference Centre, 72–113 Greenlane Road East, Auckland
Time: 8.00am–3.30pm
Cost: UASLC members: $620, non-members: $699
Contact: k.backler@auckland.ac.nz
http://www.education.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/education/about/events/2008/05/uaslcevent/uaslc-event.cfm

Sole Charge Principals Conference
21–23 May 2008
In conjunction with the New Zealand Principals’ Federation, Massey University College of Education offers a unique opportunity for principals in sole charge schools to come together for professional development designed specially to meet their needs. The conference theme is ‘Successful Multi-level Teaching’. The first day will focus on curriculum leadership, the second on multi-level teaching, and the final day will emphasise school management.
Contacts: Margaret, email M.P.Morris@massey.ac.nz, phone 06 350 9269;
Geoff, email g.d.franks@massey.ac.nz, mobile 027 246 6532.

NZEI Rural and Teaching Principals' Conference
26–29 May 2008
Palmerston North Convention Centre

June

Best Evidence Synthesis on Educational Leadership Applied to your School
17 June 2008
Novotel-Ellerslie Conference Centre, 72–113 Greenlane Road East, Auckland
Time: 8.00am–3.30pm
Cost: UASLC members: $310, non-members: $350
Contact: k.backler@auckland.ac.nz
http://www.education.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/education/about/events/2008/06/uaslcevent/uaslc-event.cfm

July

A Wellness Check for Your School: Evaluate the danger areas which could lead to decline
1 July 2008
Novotel-Ellerslie Conference Centre, 72–113 Greenlane Road East, Auckland
Time: 8.00am–3.30pm
Cost: UASLC members: $310, non-members: $350
Contact: k.backler@auckland.ac.nz
http://www.education.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/education/about/events/2008/07/uaslcevent/uaslc-event.cfm

NZPF Conference 2008 Learning Leaders, Leading Learners
2–5 July 2008
Christchurch Convention Centre
This conference is all about you, as the leader of your school, recapturing your role as the leading learner.
http://www.nzpfconference08.co.nz/

SciCon 2008
6–9 July 2008
Te Papa, Wellington
National Association Biennial conference. Theme: 'Science to change our world'.
Contact: scicon@confer.co.nz
http://www.confer.co.nz/scicon08

School Leaders Symposium: “What Matters Most” Professional Development that makes a real difference
7–8 July
Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch
Cost: $185 per participant (includes morning tea and lunch)
Organised by: Royal Society of NZ and Hamilton Boys' High School
A two-day symposium aimed at current and aspiring middle and senior school leaders. Nine outstanding presenters will cover some of the key issues in "What Matters Most" in education.
Download a registration form (PDF 728KB).
Contact: Jessie McKenzie, email jessie.mckenzie@rsnz.org

NZSTA Conference 2008 Effective governance leading change for high student achievement
18–20 July 2008
Christchurch Convention Centre
To be an action packed conference with keynote speakers and choice of workshops that will benefit even the most experienced trustees. Registration to open on 20 February 2008.
http://www.nzsta.org.nz/

August

Future Options for Your Professional Career
5 August 2008
Novotel-Ellerslie Conference Centre, 72–113 Greenlane Road East, Auckland
Time: 8.00am–3.30pm
Cost: UASLC members: $310, non-members: $350
Contact: k.backler@auckland.ac.nz
http://www.education.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/education/about/events/2008/08/uaslcevent/uaslc-event.cfm

September

Leading pedagogy for the middle years
10–12 September 2008
Te Papa, Wellington
A conference for all educators of students in the middle years (yrs 7–10) which will examine what Best Evidence has to say about the leadership of a curriculum appropriate for, and designed specifically for, these students.
Keynote speakers: Adrienne Alton- Lee (NZ) and Andrew Fuller (Australia)
Cost: $600 (approx)
Contact : Kevin Ryan, Principal, Raroa Normal Intermediate School, Wellington; email: principal@raroa.school.nz

Tai Tokerau Principals' Association Annual Conference: Ngā Timata Tangahou – New Beginnings
4 September 2008
Copthorne, Waitangi
Mark your diaries now for stimulating presentations, lively discussions, and collegial support in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Enquiries: email star.principal@xtra.co.nz

Advanced Leadership and Strategy for Principals
16 September 2008
Novotel-Ellerslie Conference Centre, 72–113 Greenlane Road East, Auckland
Time: 8.00am–5.00pm
Cost: UASLC members: $670, non-members: $700
Contact: k.backler@auckland.ac.nz
http://www.education.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/education/about/events/2008/09/uaslcevent/uaslc-event.cfm

October

Michael Fullan Spring Seminars: The Six Secrets of Change
Auckland: Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre – October 28
Hamilton: Kingsgate Hotel – October 29
Wellington: Duxton Hotel – October 30
Dunedin: Mercure Hotel – November 3
Christchurch: The Limes Room, Christchurch Town Hall – November 4

This series builds on the seminars Michael ran in 2007. They will be of interest to both those who attended last year, and those who may be new to Michael's work. Seminars will have a particular focus on how to use effective change strategies to implement the new curriculum.

Participants will learn:

• how collegiality is deliberately cultivated
• how learning is the work
• how to turn accountability to your advantage
• how to tackle complexity with confidence and humility
• which leadership qualities and strategies are crucial.

Click here for more details and to register http://www.conferenceworks.co.nz/michael-fullan-2008/

The Latest Legal Issues for Schools: Protecting your school, your staff and yourself
30 October 2008
Kohia Teachers Centre, Faculty of Education, Epsom Ave, Auckland
Time: 8.00am–12.30pm
Cost: UASLC members: $140, non-members: $160
Contact: k.backler@auckland.ac.nz
http://www.education.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/education/about/events/2008/10/uaslcevent/uaslc-event.cfm

For other conferences, courses, and events, visit the TKI Governing and Managing NZ Schools calendar.