NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PRIMARY PRINCIPALS’ ASSOCIATION
STRATEGIC PLAN
1. MISSION STATEMENT - what we are here
for
To support Principals in the delivery of quality Catholic Education to
students in Aotearoa New Zealand Catholic Primary Schools.
2. OBJECTIVES – what we will achieve
2.1.1 To structure a National forum through which Diocesan Association
concerns can be represented and through which National Policy
can be developed.
2.1.2 To promote the development of competent, well-informed and confident
primary principals.
2.1.3 To support the development of Catholic Schools by
(a) Promoting effective Principal/Board working relationships
(b) Fostering a professional, collegial support network for
Principals of Catholic Schools.
2.1.4 To initiate and participate in educational debate and policy
development
3. STRATEGY – how we will
achieve our objectives
3.1 Structure a National Forum through which diocesan association concerns can be represented and through which national policy can be developed.
3.1.1 Communicate through newsletters.
3.1.2 Provide the Constitution to all members.
3.1.3 Provide information through a national organisation.
3.1.4 Establish a Website.
3.2 Promote the development of competent, well-informed and confident primary principals.
3.2.1 Co-ordinate overseas keynote speakers.
3.2.2 Link into providers of Religious tertiary education.
3.2.3 Elect a liaison person for specific tasks initiated by the Executive.
3.2.4 Maintain working relationships with NZCEO.
3.2.5 Set up guidelines for local associations.
3.2.6 Set up an action plan for communication with schools.
3.2.7 Contact Australian Catholic Principals attending NZPF conference for contact to host Australian Principals.
3.2.8 Establish a link with Pacific Catholic school principals.
3.2.9 Set up a trust fund to assist professional development.
3.2.10 Promote a range of regional training opportunities for principals and aspiring principals.
3.2.11 To co-ordinate “road shows” of visiting Catholic speakers to have access to all.
3.3 Support
the development of Catholic Schools by:
(a)
promoting effective
principal/board working relationships.
(b)
fostering a
professional, collegial support network for Principals of Catholic Schools.
3.3.1 Promote BOT diocesan training.
3.3.2 Assist diocesan associations to develop supportive constructive networks.
3.3.3 Identify and promote Catholic personnel with advocacy and counseling skills.
3.4
Initiate and participate
in educational debate and policy development.
3.4.1 Contact members prior to national meetings to give them an opportunity for
comments/queries to be addressed/represented.
3.4.2 Encourage principals with the promotion of Maori achievement.
3.4.3 Promote Te Reo and Tikanga.
3.4.4 Maintain communication with relevant education agencies.
NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PRIMARY PRINCIPALS’ ASSOCIATION STRATEGIC PLAN
OBJECTIVE ACTION POINTS TIME LINE /RESPONSIBILITY
4. ACTION PLAN - what we will do
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4.1
To structure a
National Forum through which Diocesan Association concerns can be represented
and through which National policy can be developed. |
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4.1.1. Meetings through the Country |
NZCPPA Reports to be circulated Invite local executive and members to attend Nat. Exec. Meetings and dinner |
Executive members – ongoing |
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4.1.2 Letterhead (identifiable image) Communication – Newsletter Web Site. |
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President - ongoing Communications Officer - ongoing |
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4.1.3 Diocesan Representation |
Information through National organization. Suitable executive encouraged to stand. Issues/Concerns acted on. Meet relieving costs of teaching principals serving on national executive |
Executive members – ongoing Executive members – ongoing President/Exec - ongoing Exec/Secretary - budgeted |
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4.2
To promote the
development of competent, well informed and confident primary principals. |
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4.2.1 Provide ongoing stimulus for Diocesan groups in their operation |
Liaise with CEOs re overseas keynote speakers. Constitution available on website |
Each Diocese - annually |
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4.2.2 Network of experience |
Link into Auckland CIT and Wgtn Institute of Theology. Diocesan networks shared. Promoting a range of regional opportunities |
President Executive Meetings – x3 Executive Meetings – x3 |
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4.2.3 Leadership Courses |
Diocesan organization using NZCPPA model. |
Local Executive of Association |
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4.2.4 Outstanding Service Award System |
Liaison person on Executive |
NZCPPA Executive – Annually |
OBJECTIVE ACTION
POINTS TIME LINE/RESPONSIBILITY
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4.4
To initiate and
participate in educational debate and policy development |
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4.4.1 Dialogue with NZPF, NZEI, ACPPA,NZCEO, APIC, NZCPICS, NAPCSS, NZ Catholic Bishops’ Conference. |
Formal Communication. Attend meetings as appropriate. Represent NZCPPA on committees. Liaison/Information sharing. Consultation and discussion |
President - NZPF - ongoing - NZEI - ongoing National Executive - ongoing |
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4.4.2 Logo incorporates Maori wording |
Encourage members to consider issues: Maori achievement promotion. Looking at how we welcome Maori into our schools. The way we approach and greet people. Name/signs in Maori. Consultation about correct use of language |
Executive - ongoing |
OBJECTIVE
ACTION POINTS TIME
LINE/RESPONSIBILITY
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4.2 To promote the development of competent, well-informed and
confident primary principals. |
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4.2.5 Sharing expertise |
Assist Diocesan Associations to develop Supportive constructive networks. NZCPPA support for Diocesan Association |
National Executive - ongoing President - ongoing |
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4.2.6 Listening to Diocesan Reports, sharing expertise/experiences. |
Use website and e-mails to inform/communicate prior to and following meetings Prior to National meetings the executive fax/e-mail members to give them an opportunity for issues to be raised. |
National Executive - ongoing National Executive - x3 |
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4.2.7 Establish and maintain links with Australian and South Pacific Catholic school principals |
Maintain contact between Australian and New Zealand Catholic principal groups. Fund NZCPPA President’s attendance at ACPPA Conference. Offer support for Pacific principals wishing to attend Catholic Schools Convention. |
President/Treasurer - Annually Executive member with responsibility for Pacific principals partnership - ongoing -
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4.3 To support the
development of Catholic Schools by (a)
Promoting effective Principal/Board working relationships |
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4.3.1 Promotion of BOT Diocesan Conferences. |
Continue to encourage BOT Diocesan training. |
President/Executive - Annually |
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4.3 (b) Fostering a professional, collegial support network for Principals of Catholic Schools |
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4.3.2 Fostering collegial support recognised as a strength. Network of Catholic School Principals throughout the country |
Executive tapping into initiating and maintaining working relationships with NZCEO. National Conferences/Workshops Diocesan Association Catholic Secondary Schools Principals Association |
President National Executive - Annually |
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