
Chris Herlihy Wanted a Strategic Plan His School Could Get Behind
When Chris Herlihy became principal of Te Uho o te Nikau Primary School, he inherited a strategic plan that wasn’t

When Chris Herlihy became principal of Te Uho o te Nikau Primary School, he inherited a strategic plan that wasn’t

At Whangamatā Area School, change has not been about becoming a different kind of school. It has been about becoming

Arriving in crisis After six incredible years at the helm, Dale Bailey is retiring as Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive

“Pressure doesn’t create our values, it reveals them.” Leadership under pressure is a shared reality for today’s school leaders. Whether

In 2025, our work impacted 159 principals, 183 senior and middle leaders, supported by 179 volunteers. Together, these leaders are

Ko taku piki amokura nōku; ko tōu piki amokura nōu My adornment belongs to me; my adornment belongs to you

He rākau mōtītī, he rākau tipu.A tree that is nurtured will grow strong. Strong schools and strong systems are not

A school’s transformation, told through the voices of those who experienced it. This case study forms part of Te Uru

Te Uru Amokura | Springboard Trust is delighted to announce that we will be jointly delivering the Ministry of Education’s Beginning Principal Programme alongside Evaluation Associates | Te Huinga Kākākura Mātauranga between 2026 – 2028. Together, our organisations will deliver

Te Uru Amokura | Springboard Trust is pleased to announce a new three-year partnership with Westpac that will significantly strengthen