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.

Monday, September 24, 2007

Sausages at Matawai

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Sunday saw the Boss, Kerr and I do the Motu MTB ride in very good conditions. Little wind, slight drizzle; just a little bit of sticky mud. ...
Thursday, September 20, 2007

Apologies to Tessa

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My only excuse Tessa/Tracey is that I was suffering intense fatigue and my brain was scrambled because I didn't have a Matawai sausage i...
Tuesday, September 18, 2007

News Flash

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Not only did Jarrod paddle the river in 2 hrs, but I hear that Aaron may have done the run in under 1hour 10minutes! By the way, if anyone i...
Monday, September 17, 2007

No Sausage at Matawai!

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Lea, Boss, Maurie flying towards Oponae Originally uploaded by m0rehu . Saturday's paddle down to the gravel pit was uneventful but has ...
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Car Crash

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Yesterday Leigh wrote our car off in a car accident!!! In fact, the car was written off by the other vehicle rather than by Leigh. Turning r...
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Monday, September 10, 2007

Challenge Road Challenge

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Lea, Kerr and I made a rare visit to the TFO where we were reintroduced to the boss and treated with beautiful coffee. We then headed off (o...
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Saturday, September 8, 2007

Most Improved Kayaker

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The trip up to the start of the paddle was very stressful. The tension was such that everyone was scared to talk. That didn't stop Maia,...
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Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Waioweka Swimming Tally to 5 September

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Lea 17 Vaughan 3 George 2 Sidi 1 (Though not full Motu course paddled)
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Monday, September 3, 2007

Waioweka Swimming Tally to 3 September

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Lea 17. Vaughan 3. George Teddy ??? How many?
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Sunday, September 2, 2007

Stanley Rd!

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Day 2 of a very hectic training weekend. Where's the boss? 2 weekends away! Lea and I set off from Wellington St clubhouse and found Dr ...
Saturday, September 1, 2007

Waioweka Wetness

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Lea and I decided to have our first paddle down the Waioweka in preparation for the Motu. I was keen just to do one section but Lea, in typi...
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Sunday, August 26, 2007

Meremere Road to Blue Mountains

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Lea's Bike of course! Originally uploaded by m0rehu . I had to lead with a photo of Lea's new bike. Weighs 9.5 kilos, carbon fibre, ...
Sunday, August 19, 2007

Back On Track

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I am sure you have been worried about the long period of silence but minor anal !!!! surgery kept me out of the saddle for a few weeks. You ...
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007

100 Not Out!

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The 30 minute run tonight was my 100th day in a row without missing a run or cycle. To count it had to be a 20 min run or cycle. A couple of...
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Sunday, July 15, 2007

Hanaia MTB Track

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Kereru Guarding The Track Originally uploaded by m0rehu . Click on here to see a range of photos that show the beginning of a 1k+ MTB track ...
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Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Long Time Coming

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Lots have happened since the last posting. School things have gone very well and you should go to www.ero.govt.nz from mid-July to read our...
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Friday, June 8, 2007

Hopeful in Houpoto

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There is a clearly marked track! Originally uploaded by m0rehu . On Queen's Birthday Monday myself, the Boss, Jarred, Mike, Roger went w...
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Saturday, May 26, 2007

ERO Report Outstanding!!

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We had a great week when ERO was here a fortnight ago. It was quite nerve-wracking while they were here because they rattle every cage that ...
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Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Te Waiti Wetting

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IMG_0201[1] Originally uploaded by m0rehu . Hello readers! I know you have been missing me, but I have had to punish you with silence becaus...
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007

OPotiki College MTB Team at Nationals

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Whole team before downhill practice Originally uploaded by m0rehu . Kurt and I and parent, Paul Owen, had a great trip to Levin with Gareth,...
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