This term, your collective voice has culminated in the evaluation and synthesis of our recent APPA survey. We know the landscape is demanding and understand the regional pressures facing Tāmaki Makaurau. To ensure our advocacy remains robust, evidence-based and solutions-focused, our Working Action Groups (WAGs) have been hard at work. The WAGs have synthesised the deep-dive analysis of your survey responses, focusing on curriculum, assessment and leadership.
Crucially, this synthesis does not just highlight our challenges—it outlines specific, targeted actions for the APPA Executive team to champion and drive forward. We remain fully committed to ensuring sector-wide decisions are grounded in practical reality. I encourage you to dive into the WAG outcomes and actions, and as always, please reach out to the APPA Exec team if you have further comments.
Term 3 is a great time to pause and reflect on the incredible talent and leadership within our network.
APPA ASB Travelling Fellowship: We are delighted to announce the recipients of the APPA ASB Travelling Fellowship! Please join us in celebrating these leaders as they embark on this incredible opportunity to expand their horizons and bring valuable insights back to our wider community.
Call for Nominations for End-of-Year Awards: It is time to shine a light on the exceptional service, innovation, and leadership within our membership. Please take the time to nominate a colleague who consistently goes above and beyond for our wider education community.
Honouring Our Retirees: At the end of the year, we also celebrate those who are retiring and ensure their years of service to the tamariki and schools of Tāmaki Makaurau are formally recognised and celebrated by our collective.
Read on to find out more!
Thank you for your continued support, your insights, and your collective boldness. Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei.
Lucy Naylor
APPA President