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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF NEW ZEALAND

2018PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Representing the nation’s leading private schools

ContentsGeneral Information 3

Digital Technology Seminars - NEW 6

International Education Seminar 7

Heads Forum 8

Primary Schools Seminar - NEW 9

Aspiring/Emerging Leaders Seminar 10

Non ISNZ Member Schools Seminar 11

AHIS New Heads/Principals Introduction 12

ISNZ 2018 Annual Conference 13

Human Resources Seminar 14

Education Law Seminar - NEW 15

EA/PA Seminar 16

Marketing & Communications Seminar 17

Governance Seminar 18

Boarding Schools Seminar 19

ISNZ Regional Meetings 20

© Independent Schools of New Zealand 2018

© Independent Schools of New Zealand 2018

Independent Schools of New Zealand (ISNZ) is a not-for-profit membership association that provides services to 45 member schools. The ISNZ Member Schools collectively educate more than 80 per cent of children enrolled in the private schools sector.

The mission of ISNZ is to serve, strengthen and represent Independent Schools so that New Zealand continues to offer choice, diversity and excellent education outcomes in a strong and vibrant private schools sector.

One of the key strategic objectives of the ISNZ organisation is to provide and facilitate relevant, ongoing professional development opportunities for ISNZ Member Schools. All professional development delivered is relevant, of high quality and networked to all ISNZ Member Schools and, where appropriate, to other interested private schools and education groups.

The ISNZ Professional Development programme draws on the wealth of knowledge and expertise of those at the coalface in our Member Schools, as well as from external sources, national and international, where leading experts are engaged.

The ISNZ Professional Development programme is designed to challenge, provoke, inspire and motivate delegates. It is also intended to provide an opportunity for personnel within our Member Schools, and the sector as a whole, to network and collaborate in a collegial learning environment. We can attest to a number of strong networks that have come about as a direct result of a group of like-minded people participating in a professional development event designed by ISNZ.

For 2018, the ISNZ Professional Development Programme has been designed to examine The Changing Face of Leadership in an Age of Disruption.

Join us at the Grand Millennium Hotel Auckland on Friday 22 June to Saturday 23 June for the ISNZ Annual Conference. The Conference programme has been designed to explore the changing face of leadership with reference to the education sector and with specific attention to leadership in the age of disruption.

We encourage all Member Schools to support this programme, a programme that is current, relevant, responsive and relational, and one that equips participants with tools and resources that will strengthen the learning environments of their respective schools.


Deborah James Executive Director Independent Schools of New Zealand

ISNZ Professional Development Calendar online The details in this booklet were accurate at the time of publishing. For more information and up-to-date course details, please check the ISNZ website at www.isnz.org.nz/events/calendar.

Seminar costs

ISNZ endeavours to provide professional development opportunities at a competitive and cost-effective rate. In 2018, we have decided to offer a simpler way to register and enjoy a comprehensive professional development experience.

Member Schools can now choose to buy a package of three or five different seminars and can benefit from a substantial discount:

All seminar costs are inclusive of GST. Planning and budgeting for your 2018 professional development with ISNZ in advance has never been easier or smarter!

The above pricing does not apply to the 2018 ISNZ Annual Conference and to partnered seminars such as the Education Law Seminar.

How to register for a seminar

Each ISNZ Professional Development seminar programme and associated registration details will be online six weeks prior to the event. Details can be found at www.isnz.org.nz/events

We are in the process of changing our online registration system to offer our School Members an easier booking process. The new system will be released early next year. Multiple online registrations will be available from Monday 2 April 2018. If you wish to buy a seminar package before this date, please do so using our Multiple Registrations and Payment Form available at http://www.isnz.org.nz/events/calendar

Seminar ConfirmationYour registration will be acknowledged by email upon receipt of your registration.

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ISNZ Annual Regional Meetings There is no registration cost to attend the annual ISNZ Regional Meetings. ISNZ meets the administrative, travel, catering and speaker costs for these events.

In 2018 our Regional Meetings will focus on consultation with our Member Schools on the proposed ISNZ Governance Restructure. We look forward to hearing your feedback and comments on this proposal.

Processing Seminar Registration FeesCancellations need to be received in writing/email to enable a refund. All cancellations incur an administration fee of $50.00. In the event of having to withdraw from a registered event, a substitute delegate is always welcome at no extra charge. Refunds are not made where the cancellation is received five working days or less before the seminar. In the event of a seminar being cancelled or withdrawn, a transfer or refund will be arranged.

Please note there are separate cancellation policies for the ISNZ Annual Conference. These are made available when the conference registration opens.

For registration enquiries please contact: Beryl Duncan, Executive Assistant Valentina Paladini, ISNZ Events Manager Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: 04 471 2022 Tel: 04 916 2762

Seminar ProgrammesISNZ reserves the right to alter any of the arrangements/programme content for seminars as stated in this booklet, either before or during the seminar, and to cancel or postpone a seminar.

Customised Professional DevelopmentIn 2018, ISNZ will again offer professional development that is customised to suit the specific needs of individual Member Schools. This could include repeating a customised version of an ISNZ Professional Development seminar for all or part of a school community. It may be that a cluster of Member Schools in a given region could jointly request professional development from ISNZ.

This may involve working with members of the Board, senior management, teachers or indeed the whole school staff. Member Schools are invited to identify their preferred focus for the proposed professional development, the participants, and a time frame, and to set a budget for ISNZ to work with.

In consultation with Member Schools, ISNZ can develop a cost-effective programme within the specified budget. ISNZ will engage appropriate speakers and handle all administration of the professional development event. Member Schools that take advantage of this opportunity will only be charged for actual costs incurred such as speaker fees, catering, venue hire and AV support where required.

For further information please contact:Deborah James, ISNZ Executive DirectorEmail: [email protected] Tel: 04 471 2022

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Speaking opportunities at ISNZ Professional Development Seminars If you would like an opportunity to present at one of the 2018 Professional Development seminars listed in this booklet please let us know. You may have carried out research/study in relevant areas that you would be happy to share with colleagues from other Member Schools. ISNZ welcomes proposals for consideration.

ISNZ also welcomes recommendations of speakers, from New Zealand and abroad, for seminars and for the ISNZ Annual Conference. Often the word-of-mouth speaker recommendations are the best!

For further information please contact:

Deborah James, ISNZ Executive DirectorEmail: [email protected] Tel: 04 471 2022

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2018 Digital Technology Seminars - NEW

• Working Smarter Using Office 365 | Thursday 22 February 2018 | Auckland• BYOD for 2019 - What, How, When, Why | Wednesday 19 September 2018 | Wellington• A Digitally Fluent Teacher | Wednesday 24 October 2018 | Christchurch• Design Thinking Using Digital Technology | Monday 29 October 2018 | Auckland

Target Audience: Heads/Principals, Senior Managers, Teachers, ICT Managers, anyone with responsibilities in e-learning and teaching.

In 2018, schools will see the new subject Digital Technology introduced into the New Zealand Curriculum.

ISNZ sponsor and Ministry of Education accredited PLD provider, Cyclone would like to support and guide you as much as they can by offering professional learning to support this new strand. What Independent Schools do with this new development is clearly up to them, but it is crucial that senior leadership teams make this decision with information and knowledge.

The following series of seminars address strategic and classroom practice, at multiple levels and across platforms.

Working Smarter Using Office 365 | Thursday 22 February 2018 | Auckland

• Using Office 365 including apps available and how to navigate your way around them• Using OneNote to organise class materials and prepare assignments• Understanding how to collaborate on documents and track all updates in a single document

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BYOD for 2019 - What, How, When, Why | Wednesday 19 September 2018 | Wellington

• Implementing BYOD successfully• Comparing devices with expert advice around strategic implementation• Learning how to engage with the parent community

A Digitally Fluent Teacher | Wednesday 24 October 2018 | Christchurch

• Deciding when and why to use a specific digital technology to achieve the desired outcome• Understanding where to find and access information quickly and accurately• Using digital technology securely – digital security and copyright

Design Thinking Using Digital Technology | Monday 29 October 2018 | Auckland

• Supporting children in developing their problem-solving, critical thinking and imagination• Understanding design thinking and how to develop creative and innovative solutions• Discussing resources and step by step guides to bring design thinking into schools

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International Education Seminar WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY 20189.00 aM—4.00 PM WELLINGTONTarget Audience: Board members, Heads/Principals, Admissions Directors, Registrars, International Student Managers, and anyone who has an interest in, or responsibilities for, international students and international education recruitment.

The International Education Seminar has been introduced to the ISNZ Professional Development programme in response to a number of Member Schools asking for advice on how they might tap into different international education markets.

ISNZ has worked closely with Education New Zealand (ENZ), the Crown entity established to grow international education in New Zealand, and representatives from ENZ will join us at the seminar and give an overview of the support and latest resources they can offer for the implementation of international education recruitment.

In 2018, our International Education programme will include:

• Wellington Private Education Network (WPEN): Independent Schools workingcollaboratively to market their schools offshore

• Sister Schools Relationships: How do they work? What are the benefits?• Education New Zealand update: the latest market intelligence and resources for schools• Schools International Education Business Association (SIEBA) update: providing

leadership, support, resources and policy advocacy for the school sector • International Education 101: Case study from the Academic Colleges Group (ACG ) -

presented by Richard Kensington, Registrar, ACG Education

“New and very useful information as a school beginning to actively recruit international students.”

“Digital marketing really informative and enlightening; bringing Independent Schools together – facilitates and highlights the need to work together.”

“Great to learn of the support and resources that Education New Zealand can offer us – thank you!”

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Heads Forum THURSDAY 15 MARCH 20189.00 aM—4.00 PMWELLINGTONTarget Audience: This seminar is open only to those Heads/Principals who are members of The Association of the Heads of Independent Schools (AHIS) and who report directly and fully to the governing body of their school. This restricted entry to the Heads Forum is in accordance with the Rules of The Association of the Heads of the Independent Schools of New Zealand (Inc.).

The Heads Forum provides Heads and Principals with an opportunity to convene early in the school year and to meet newly appointed Heads/Principals. The AHIS President and ISNZ Executive Director outline strategies for the year ahead, including government relations, the AHIS Strategic Plan and a preview of the upcoming ISNZ Annual Conference.

The 2018 Heads Forum will focus on:

• Future Curriculum Qualifications• Performance Management: from compliance to growth• Managing Parental Expectations• The proposed ISNZ Governance Restructure – Consultation Documents

Open forums for Secondary and Primary Heads will provide delegates with an opportunity to raise other matters for discussion. Topics can be nominated before and during the open forum.

“Wonderful collegiality with open, honest sharing of issues and ideas.”

“Topics are always relevant and useable at the coalface.”

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Primary Schools Seminar - NEWMONDAY 19 MARCH 20189.00 aM—4.00 PM WELLINGTONTarget Audience: Board Members, Heads/Principals, HR Managers, Business Managers, Communications/Marketing Managers, Admission Registrars.

In 2018, we are offering a seminar that will focus exclusively on Primary Schools.

Our aim is to offer a programme that will highlight ways to grow primary schooling and enhance the reach to potential markets. The sessions will explore how to “do more with less”.

Join us to discover collaboration opportunities and new growth strategies for the primary schools sector.

Topics may include:

• Making your money work through strategic planning and prioritisation• Schools International Education Business Association (SIEBA): Primary School Initiative• Sustainable Primary Education • Collaboration to promote and grow Primary Schooling in ISNZ Member Schools• Developing a national voice to market our Primary Schools• Value Add and Value for Money in Primary Independent Schools

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Aspiring/Emerging Leaders Seminar

FRIDAY 18 MAY 2018

9.00 aM—4.00 PM WELLINGTONTarget Audience: Teachers and Middle and Senior Managers, who aspire to become Heads/Principals.

The Aspiring/Emerging Leaders’ Seminar explores, in depth, the recruitment process and the transition to principalship and provides a reality check for those exploring the possibility of taking on a Principal’s role.

This popular seminar is highly interactive with current Heads/Principals of ISNZ Member Schools sharing their first-hand experience of the key issues the Head/Principal of a school faces. External speakers, who are experts in their chosen fields, are engaged to address the audience on other current, relevant and topical subjects. The open forum provides delegates with the opportunity to raise any questions about the role of a Head and how to get there.

This seminar gives delegates a clear understanding of a principal’s role, with specific reference to the private schools sector, and provides them with tools and resources that will equip them for principalship across all school types.

The 2018 Aspiring/Emerging Leaders’ Seminar will focus on the following topics:

• The Recruitment process: what is the recruiter looking for during the Principalappointment process? Through popular demand we will return to this topic; an externalsenior recruitment expert will present on this crucial aspect of applying for a Principal role

• Transitioning from Teacher/Deputy Principal to Principal: this session will explore thechange management process required to successfully transition into the role of PrincipalHead

• One Week in the Life of a Principal/Head: traverse the expected and unexpected pathwayduring a typical week as a Principal/Head

• That First Appraisal as a Principal: what does it look like? What is the Board looking for?How might your performance be measured?

• The Impact of Leadership on Student Outcomes: this session will analyse the differentialeffects of leadership types

• Effective People Management Skills for Emerging Leaders: the transition to seniorleadership positions involves a number of new stakeholders to deal with. This session willprovide practical tips to help you become a positive and respected leader

• The Resilient Leader: modern leaders in the fast paced school sector need to embracechange and be able to adapt to new circumstances. This session explores how to developresilience and face unforeseen events

Be part of this enthusiastic group of dedicated, Independent School professionals who are prepared and ready to lead.

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Non ISNZ Member Schools SeminarWEDNESDAY 23 MAY 20189.00 aM—4.00 PMDIOCESAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, AUCKLAND

Target Audience: Board members, Heads/Principals, Bursars/Business Managers of registered private schools that are not Member Schools of ISNZ.

The purpose of this annual seminar is to share matters of concern to private schools in order to maximise our ability to ensure our schools’ longevity as independent entities and to offer choice in education. The seminar provides delegates with an opportunity to raise any issues/challenges and benefit from the advice and guidance of others attending the seminar. It is an inclusive, informal and highly interactive seminar, one that provides delegates with a wonderful opportunity to build networks within the private schools sector.

The ISNZ Board Chairperson, Heather McRae will chair the seminar and the ISNZ Executive Director, Deborah James, will give delegates an overview of the focus of ISNZ for the 2018 year.

The proposed agenda is open for discussion on arrival, but the following items may be of interest for 2018:

• Government relations update• Aspire Scholarship Scheme• Government Funding• Legislation Updates• Education Council Updates

Delegates are encouraged to submit other topics for discussion prior to the seminar and/or during the seminar.

The Auckland seminar will include a tour of the host school.

“Wonderful to have shared information from the large host school that is further on the

journey of delivering educational opportunities.”

“Really enjoyed sharing with other schools and being informed about the latest

developments in education and private schools.”

“Legislation and education agency updates are extremely useful…thank you.”

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The Association of the Heads of Independent Schools (AHIS) New Heads MeetingTHURSDAY 21 JUNE 20184.00 PM—5.30PM GRAND MILLENNIUM HOTEL AUCKLANDTarget Audience: Newly appointed Heads/Principals of ISNZ Member Schools.

Participants will acquire a general understanding of the ISNZ organisation and its constitutional bodies – Independent Schools Association (ISA), The Association of the Heads of Independent Schools (AHIS) and the Association of School Bursars and Administrators (ASBA). The AHIS President and the ISNZ Executive Director, will outline the support systems and networks available to AHIS members and discuss options such as Head mentoring/peer shadowing. This meeting is informal and provides new Heads with an opportunity to raise any questions and to establish a rapport with other ISNZ Member School Heads/Principals.

Other agenda items may include:

1 AHIS Collegial Conduct Guidelines

2 Working in an Independent School environment

• Attitudes, responsibilities, relationship with Government/Education Agencies

3 Professional Development (sharing best practice)

• Heads Forum

• ISNZ Conference

• Seminars

4 AHIS/ISNZ initiatives

• ISNZ Honours Awards

• Heads of Independent Schools Scholarship Trust (HISST)

5 The Media

• Delegations

6 International links

7 General Business

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ISNZ 2018 Annual Conference FRIDAY 22 JUNE—SATURDAY 23 JUNE 2018GRAND MILLENNIUM HOTEL AUCKLAND

Target Audience: Board members, Heads/Principals, Bursars and Business Managers, Senior Managers, Heads of Faculty, HR Managers, Communications/Marketing Managers, anyone with an interest in education and the global challenges faced by educators today.

The ISNZ Annual Conference is the flagship event in the Professional Development calendar. It presents an invaluable opportunity for all personnel in our Member Schools, and others, to learn, exchange views, socialise and network. ISNZ engages some of the world’s leading strategists, thinkers and innovators to provoke and ponder on current, relevant issues affecting our schools and young people today. Our speakers will challenge us to come up with new ideas and to question traditional notions about education. They will encourage us to consider more resilient and adaptive models.

The conference in 2018 will focus on The Changing Face of Leadership.

Topics will include:

• Adapting to Change: Successful Leadership Strategies in the Age of Disruption

• (Re)claiming and Disrupting Leadership Practice and Organisational Learning: Moving Beyond the Status Quo and Distributed Models

• Effective Governance Leadership for the Forward Thinking School

• Developing Emerging Leaders while Managing Multigenerational Teams

• Resilience in Leadership

• Talent Hunting - Recruiting Outstanding Leaders

• Leadership in the Digital Era

• The Student Voice in Leadership

• Independent Schools - Maintaining the Leading Edge in Educational Opportunities andOutcomes

• Economic Drivers for the Future in a Disruptive Environment

• Building a Strong Brand in the Age of Disruption

Our line-up of professionals will share their knowledge, research and expertise to promote innovation in leadership as a means of sustaining competitiveness and success. We will keep you updated on the programme during the months leading up to the Conference.

Registration for the Conference will open on Thursday 15 March 2018. Delegates can register online at www.isnz.org.nz.

“Superb conference – great speakers, great diversity of topics, terrific organisation. Fantastic and thank you.”

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Human Resources SeminarFrIday 7 SEPTEMBER 20189.00AM — 4.00PMWELLINGTONTarget Audience: Board Members, Heads/Principals, Bursars/Business Managers, HR Managers, and anyone with an interest/responsibilities in Human Resources.

“HR must give value or give notice” - Professor Dave Ulrich, University of Michigan

Operational and strategic excellence in HR is crucial in the success of people management. Schools, like any other business, want to recruit and retain the best people and get the most out of them. Research has identified the need for a greater alignment between the HR function and the strategic objectives of the organisation/school.

This seminar focuses on relevant and current issues affecting the HR domain of the Independent School environment. We draw on the expertise of HR managers working within our schools and also call on the wealth of knowledge of those working in employment law, recruitment, performance management and appraisal, to name just a few.

There is also an opportunity for delegates to bring issues and challenges that they would like discussed at this seminar to an open forum. This seminar provides attendees with a wonderful opportunity to network with other HR personnel from ISNZ Member Schools and to share best practice.

The 2018 Human Resources Seminar will focus on the following topics:

• The HR Strategic Plan: Human Resources planning is a process that identifies current andfuture human resources needs for an organisation to achieve its goals. It links HRmanagement directly to the strategic plan of your school. This session will look at how todevelop a HR Strategic Plan

• HR Competencies that Matter Most: What knowledge and abilities are necessary for HRProfessionals? This session will look at a model for competencies needed by high-performingHR professionals

• Using Social Media to Enhance HR Practice

• Appraisal Systems

• Employment Law: this session is interactive and focuses on legal issues specific to a schoolenvironment

• HR Function in the Age of Disruption

• Tomorrow’s HR Leaders - Engaging People to Improve Results

• Open Forum: speaker panel discussion on topics nominated by delegates

“Dynamic speakers and excellent mix and variety of topics.”

“Stimulating, interesting, timely, targeted HR programme.”

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Education Law Seminar - NEWTUESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 20189.00AM — 4.00PMWELLINGTONTo be confirmed in early 2018

Target Audience: Board Chairs, Board Members, Heads/Principals, HR Managers, Bursars/Business Managers

ISNZ is discussing a potential partnership with the New Zealand Legal Research Foundation to provide an Education Law Seminar to respond to the professional development needs of our members on various legislations. The New Zealand Legal Research Foundation is an independent, non-profit organisation associated with the Faculty of Law at the University of Auckland.

Schools are seeking guidance on relevant Acts that apply to the private school sector. The field is huge and it covers Health and Safety, judicial review of administrative action, contractual remedies and trustee liability, to name just a few.

In this regard, we are in the process of confirming a seminar to be held in Wellington in 2018.The seminar would cover changes in key pieces of legislation and investigate specific case studies related to the private schools sector.

Topics may include:

• Current Developments in Administrative and Student Discipline Decisions

• Professional Regulation of the Teaching Profession: Standards, Misconduct and CompetenceIssues

• New Obligations under the Health and Safety Legislation

• Trustee Liability

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EA/PA Seminar FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 20189.00 aM—4.00 PM WELLINGTONTarget Audience: Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Office Administrators

ISNZ identified a specific need for professional development targeted to the busy EAs and PAs working in our fast-paced schools.

The aim of this seminar is to equip EAs and PAs with the skills they need to perform their role in a productive, efficient and sustainable way.

The programme is designed to help delegates lift their current profile, confidence and competency and to build on their existing expertise. The broad range of presentations will provide support to improve their skills in key areas such as project management, minute taking, communications skills and leadership.

Topics may include:

• Fundamentals of Project Management

• Effective Time Management - Prioritisation and delegation

• Dealing with Difficult People and Workplace Conflict

• Dealing with Multiple Managers and the Board of Governors

• Developing Resilience to Manage Stress and Workload

• Apps that Save you Time and Improve your WorkEA/PA Sem

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Marketing and Communications SeminarTHURSDAY 25 OCTOBER 20189.00 aM—4.00 PM WELLINGTONTarget Audience: Board Members, Principals/Heads, Marketing/Communications Directors and Managers, International Recruitment/Student Directors and Managers, and anyone with responsibilities in marketing and/or communications

ISNZ will engage the services of marketing/communications experts and also invite practitioners within our Member School network to share best practice marketing/communications processes and systems.

This seminar will appeal to all marketing and communications personnel, from those working in the early stages of marketing a school to those seasoned practitioners looking for new and innovative ideas.

We acknowledge Marketing and Communications teams may have a different focus and sometimes they operate on different schedules and objectives.

This year, we have decided to offer two different programmes. The morning session will focus on marketing-specific topics while in the afternoon we will discuss key communications objectives and strategies.

Topics may include:AM Seminar – Marketing Focus• Case study from one of our School Members • Parents Panel Discussion • Marketing Planning In Your School• Marketing Strategies In A Tight Financial Market• Measuring Brand And Message Effectiveness• Data, Data And Data – Understanding how to Interpret, Present and Share the

Outcomes of your Campaigns

PM Seminar – Communications Focus• Social Media Channels – Where is my Target Market?• Creating Newsletters your Subscribers want to Read• Easy (but Effective) Ways to Make your Website Work Better for your

School • Storytelling – Engaging Parents and Prospective Students through

Targeted Content• Creating Targeted Events to Engage the Wider Community

“The day was extremely well run and very relevant.”

“Parents’ feedback was really interesting to hear. I took away a lot of suggestions.”

“I really appreciated the opportunity for networking and speaking to similar schools.”

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Governance SeminarFRIDAY 2 NOVEMBER9.00 aM—4.00 PM

WELLINGTON

Target Audience: Board Chairs, Board Members.

Independent/private schools in New Zealand are governed independently of each other and are not required to comply with the Education Act 1989 in the appointment/election of Board members. The majority of Independent Schools are separate entities and self-managing. The majority, but not all, are owned and governed by Boards of Trustees and are not-for-profit organisations. School Boards are charged with the responsibility of holding the school, its mission and its future “in trust”. There are some Independent Schools in New Zealand that are for-profit, commercial entities run by a directorship.

Whilst each Independent School has its own unique governance structure there are enough commonalities for a seminar of this nature to provide professional development on principles of effective governance that apply to all schools.

There is a strong focus in the Governance Seminar programme on employment law, health and safety governance, trustee liabilities and other relevant legislation and regulations.

The afternoon programme will follow an open forum format where delegates can raise any topic for discussion. Topics can be submitted prior to the event or on the day. Confidentiality of any matter raised is observed, with the day being chaired by the Chairperson of the Independent Schools’ Association.

The Governance Seminar draws on the expertise of external speakers but also has a strong component of interactive, in-house discussion on issues that delegates would like to raise. Board members attending this seminar have found it an extremely valuable opportunity for networking and for sharing current governance issues and challenges.

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“Great group of like-minded people; quality presentations and interaction.”

“Hearing the views of others with lots of great information resulted in lots of questions and ideas to take back to my Board.”

“Wonderful networking!”

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Boarding Schools SeminarFRIDAY 9 NOVEMBER 20189.00 AM—4.00 PMCHRIST'S COLLEGE, CHRISTCHURCH

Target Audience: Boarding School Managers, Matrons, Housemasters, Pastoral Care Managers, Principals, Senior Managers, those with responsibilities in a boarding school environment.

The Boarding Schools Seminar is designed to raise awareness of key issues of importance to the boarding school environment. It aims to increase confidence and competence and to bring boarding staff up to date with recent, relevant legislative changes and developments.

The seminar provides opportunities for attendees to share experience and good practice with colleagues and encourages reflection and critical evaluation of boarding practice and associated professional issues. The programme is developed to show the boarding component of a school as an integral part of the education delivery, not a separate entity. It is also an opportunity to develop a strong and supportive network with others who hold boarding roles within their schools.

The seminar is held at an ISNZ Member School that has a boarding environment. Delegates value the opportunity to view other boarding schools and to meet and speak with boarding staff at the host school.

ISNZ works with the host school to develop a programme that is relevant and responsive to current issues affecting boarding schools.

The 2018 Boarding Schools Seminar may include some of the following topics:

• The transition from home to boarding school

• The Boarding School Environment: is it a resource for improving educational outcomes?

• Cyber safety/Cyber bullying: what are your obligations as carers in a boardingenvironment?

• Student Discipline – Finding the Right Balance: when to involve parents, police and/orlegal counsel. Case studies will be presented in discipline issues such as drugs/alcohol,bullying, cyber-misconduct, academic dishonesty, theft, and defamation

• Legislation Update: a legal expert will look at key pieces of legislation relevant to Boarding Schools

• Staffing Structures in Boarding Schools: developing a staff structure that ensures staffwellbeing, human productivity and job satisfaction

• Open Forum: topics invited prior to and during the seminar

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ISNZ Regional MeetingsWellington: Wednesday 7 March 2018 5.30 pm—7.30pm ISNZ Office, Wellington

Hamilton: Thursday 5 April 2018 5.30 pm—7.30 pm Hamilton (venue TBC)

Christchurch:Tuesday 27 March 2018 5.30 pm—7.30 pm Christchurch (venue TBC)

Auckland:Tuesday 10 April 2018 5.30 pm—7.30 pm Auckland (venue TBC)

Target Audience: Board members, Heads/Principals, Bursars/Business Managers, anyone with an interest in the private schools sector and current issues affecting Independent Schools.

The ISNZ Regional Meetings provide personnel from our Member Schools with an opportunity to meet informally and network with other schools.

The 2018 ISNZ Regional Meetings will focus on consultation with Member Schools on the proposed ISNZ Governance Restructure.

The current Board of the Independent Schools of New Zealand (ISNZ) Charitable Trust is proposing to implement a new governance structure. This structure will aim to meet the future needs of the organisation and ensure competent strategic development and oversight of the vision of ISNZ to:

“Grow the Independent Schools sector in size and impact by working together to achieve what we cannot individually”.

Consultation documents on the proposed ISNZ Governance Restructure were sent to Board Chairs, Heads/Principals and Bursars/Business Managers in October 2017 for discussion and consideration.

Join us at your Regional Meeting so we can hear your views on this proposal.

We encourage all Member Schools to support these events so that attendees can be fully briefed on current, relevant issues.

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ISNZ Member Schools ACG Parnell CollegeACG Senior College

ACG StrathallanACG SunderlandACG Tauranga

Auckland International College Carncot Independent School Chilton Saint James School

Christ’s CollegeDilworth School

Diocesan School for GirlsFicino School

Hereworth SchoolHuanui CollegeHuntley SchoolKing’s CollegeKing’s SchoolKristin School

Matahui SchoolMedbury SchoolPinehurst School

Queen Margaret CollegeRangi Ruru Girls’ SchoolSaint Kentigern College

Saint Kentigern Boys’ SchoolSaint Kentigern Girls’ School

Samuel Marsden Collegiate SchoolSamuel Marsden Collegiate School Whitby

Scots CollegeSelwyn House School

Seven Oaks SchoolSouthwell School

Springbank SchoolSt Andrew’s CollegeSt Cuthbert’s College

St George’s Preparatory SchoolSt Margaret’s College

St Mark’s Church SchoolSt Michael's Church SchoolSt Paul’s Collegiate School

St Peter’s School, CambridgeThe Cathedral Grammar School

Waihi SchoolWellesley College

Wentworth College