Principal Possum

This blog is about my thoughts on schools and learning and how we might lead in those spaces. After 20 years of principalship at Opotiki College and Hobsonville Point Secondary School (Foundation Principal) I now operate a consultancy, HMWLead, to support school leaders. I spend my spare time running ultramarathons, listening to vinyl records and keeping an eye on what my family is up to. They all surprise me.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

How Might We Reimagine Learning Design and Support Authentic, Meaningful Learning?

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My last few posts have been exploring a framework that combines Restorative Practice, Teaching to the North East and  the combination of Age...
Monday, January 26, 2026

How Might We Promote Engagement and Agency so that Students Learn More Deeply?

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In my previous 2 posts I referenced a framework from The Disengaged Teen which highlighted the importance of focusing on agency as much as w...
Friday, January 23, 2026

How might we grow our leadership in order to take action on what matters so that students and teachers thrive together?

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In my last post I attempted to capture within a single framework the things that mattered most when we strive for deep learning for all lear...
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