Member School Focus

Sabbatical Reports

Phil Straw, Principal of Tokoroa Intermediate School used his sabbatical time in 2007. His report , What constitutes ICT best practice in schools that positively enhances student learning? How do schools engage plans that enable them to sustain best practice in ICT? can be found at www.educationalleaders.govt.nz/Leadership-development/Principals-sabbatical-reports/Report-archives-for-2007-2008/Primary-award-recipients-2007/Straw-Phil

Sabbatical Awardees - 2010

Delwyn Bain, Maeroa Intermediate School

To select suitable texts, list and categorise them to enable Year 7 and 8 teachers to use these to support the exploration and teaching of virtues and Key Competencies.

Patricia Conrad,  Mansell Senior School

To investigate transition programmes across Auckland for Year 6 students moving to intermediate school and for Year 8 students moving to secondary school.

Michael Debney, South Wellington Intermediate

What strategies do teachers use that they believe are most effective in modifying student behaviour (punishments and rewards)?

Janet Exon, Remuera Intermediate School

To look at and reflect on senior management teams, their structures, and how principals are preparing deputies for principalship.

Frazer Mailman, Masterton Intermediate School

The impact of 1:1 learning on student engagement, achievement and the teaching and learning environment.

Margaret Morrison, Dargaville Intermediate School

To investigate various ways to engage students in their learning and also to establish methods for student voice to be heard within their learning.

Richard Paton, Chisnallwood Intermediate School

To investigate the relationship between innovative building programmes and enhanced learning opportunities for students in the middle years.

John Smith, Kamo Intermediate School

To explore the reality of what it is that keeps the principal buoyant with energy to inspire the team to maintain and grow the school culture.