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.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Learning Matters

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My mate, Terry, who runs the Teltales Blog on the link to the left is not a great blogger as he doesn't keep it up to date so give him a...
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Sunday, November 23, 2008

All Blacks and Blue Mountains

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After watching the might All Blacks take out the Welsh (Hedley the Welshman was there with us!) Hedly, Teleri and I headed off from Tirohang...
Wednesday, November 19, 2008

New Wiki

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Check out the link on the side to Innovation Curriculum at Opotiki College. Andrew, from our staff, has just created a wiki to outline our p...
Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Post Cycle Revelations

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We had a great ride at Otara tonight. I went along determined to sit back in the group and let others push the pace. But of course that didn...
Sunday, November 16, 2008

Hectic Week

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Shirley and Leigh in time for coffee. Kate arriving at Boss' Resting after ride with Jinx It all started with the Leavers' Dinner on...

Kai From The Coast are Winners

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Left-to-right: Stephanie, Rita, Chad, Kayla, Quintin, Marcelle, Bryce, Marion, Garry. On Saturday night I travelled with our Young Enterpris...
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Sunday, November 2, 2008

School Update

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Had a busy shortened week (Labour Day) last week. Tuesday was spent preparing for BOT meeting which was that night. It was a great meeting w...

Bought a New Car

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I've bitten the bullet and accept the Mighty Mitsi V3000 needs to retire ( see my Trademe auction for a great buy! ). While in Hamilton ...
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Ohiwa Ride

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Today we leapt on our roaD BIKES SO THAT WE COULD PRETEND WE MIGHT BE READY TO RIDE TWICE AROUND lAKE rOTORUA NEXT sUNDAY. Lucy, Leigh and I...
Sunday, October 26, 2008

Back into Amokura

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Two weeks in a row we have ridden classic SOBs rides. Last week's post told you about the beautiful Blue Mountains and Mangakirikiri Str...
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Sunday, October 19, 2008

National's Education Policy

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Those of you who followed my blog during my sabbatical will realise the opposition I have developed to the US system of annual testing of st...

Tuesday Cycling

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It's hard to believe that 93 people turned up for the first cycle night of this series. It's well-organised, free, relaxed and fun. ...

SOBs Are Back

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We had a great ride this morning and it was like the good old days. The Boss, Hedley, Teleri, Destry and Jared biked from town and picked me...
Monday, October 13, 2008

First Day Back at School

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I arrived to hear Robyn was sick and would be away! Never mind we coped. It is certainly great to be back at work. The Diary was full with a...

The Mighty Motu Challenge!

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What a great event and what great performances by the various members of the Possums and SOBs. The Very Principalled Possums did about 9.17 ...
Sunday, October 5, 2008

Late Preparation For The Motu

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The Motu is only one week away and I have now completed two weeks of my training schedule. The team is still a bit up in the air. The plan w...
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Back Into The Swing: Troubles with NZQA

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The holidays are here! Apparently, I've already had mine so I'm at work and well and truly back into it. While attempting to keep my...
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Saturday, September 20, 2008

Back Home

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Friday was a bit of a wasted day as we filled in time before heading out to the airport for a 7.15 flight. All went to schedule and we arriv...
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Last Evening in Australia

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Feeling a bit slow this morning while waiting to check out, spend some time in town and then head out to the airport. Kurt and I headed down...

Education Queensland Thursday 18 September

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This morning we were hosted at Education Queensland by Margie Burrell and Susan Brown who were keen New Basics supporters. We only spent an ...
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