Principals Today

23/09/2025

Rangatahi Take the Mic, But Who’s Listening?👀

Youth Parliament gave young people a voice. But did the system hold space for all opinions? Find out what happened behind the scenes.

📖 Full story on our blog here:

Youth Parliament 2025 gave rangatahi a voice in politics, but claims of censorship sparked debate about democracy, civics education, and youth engagement.

22/09/2025

Every day is an opportunity to grow, inspire, and make a difference.

19/09/2025

Thousands of teachers say “enough is enough.”✋

Find out why the nation’s educators are taking action.

🔍 Check out our blog for all the details.

The nationwide secondary school teacher strike on the 20th of August follows the government’s rejection of teachers’ pay equity claims and its controversial offer of just a one percent pay rise. Discover the reasons behind the strike action and why teachers are not prepared to accept the offer.

17/09/2025

Rising Numbers of School Leavers Without NCEA. What’s Behind the Trend?

Since the pandemic, more students are finishing school without formal qualifications. But it’s not all doom and gloom, retention rates and achievement levels are showing some encouraging signs.

💡 What’s really driving these changes, and how are schools stepping up to support students? Read more below:

New Zealand’s school-leaver qualification rates have deteriorated to their worst level in a decade. Sixteen percent of students left school last year without the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) – more than 10,600 teenagers. The rate is up 0.4 percentage points from the yea...

15/09/2025

At the heart of education is empathy. Guiding with care makes all the difference.

13/09/2025

Should students be marked absent for striking for climate action? 🌱

Dive into the debate in the latest Principals Today. Link in our bio.

10/09/2025

Could your school spot a phishing email? 📧

Find out how N4L is helping schools stay protected in Principals Today. Link in our bio.

08/09/2025

The greatest lessons come not from words, but from example.

06/09/2025

What drives a principal to lead, advocate, and volunteer as a firefighter? 🚒

Mark Ellis tells all in Principals Today. Link in our bio.

03/09/2025

From te reo Māori to French, Mandarin to Samoan — over 160 languages make Aotearoa rich and vibrant. 🌏✨

Celebrate International Languages Week with us in Principals Today. Link in our bio.

01/09/2025

Knowledge builds confidence, turning challenges into opportunities.

28/08/2025

Drama, dance, music… and a whole lot of heart. ❤️

See how Cashmere High puts the arts at the centre of learning in Principals Today. Link in our bio.