Ta Kotahi Tatou: Standing Together to Make a Difference

1. Tu Kotahi Tatou “Standing together to make a difference” Leanne Otene Principal Manaia View School NZ Aka Tokerau Maori Principals Ass. Yamaiyamarna Paitya Conference, Adelaide, July 9-11 2012

2. Mihi - Formal Maori acknowledgement to: - the Higher Being - the place in which we meet - the land - those passed - then the people of the land here today

3. Whakapapa: My Genealogy (Formal Maori Introduction) Orawhana is my mountain Owhata is my nearest water (Harbour) Te Rarawa is my tribe Ngati Kuri is my people (sub tribe) My ancestors came to NZ on the Mataatua Canoe My ancestral house is called Manukau My father is Leo Lloyd My Mother is Libby Taffard My husband is Stewart My children are Connor and Josh I am Principal of Manaia View School My name is Leanne Otene

4. I bring with me from the Maori People of New Zealand Aroha: love Manakitanga: Respect Tautoko: Support Whakapono: Belief and Trust

5. A Maori Proverb “My strength does not come from me alone but also from others” Ref:http:// www.mereana.co

6. My Leadership Journey Action is the mark of good leadership. It’s not enough to have vision. Leaders must share it and act upon it.

7. Maori Educational Strategy Approach Ka Hikitea: Managing for success Culture counts Language acquisition- language is the essence of culture High expectations Realizing potential Providing opportunities for success Developing a strong identity Working together in partnership Connections/ relationships ref: Ka Hikitea ‘Managing for Success” The Maori Education strategy, MOE (2008 -2012)

15. Manaia View School www.manaiaview.scho

30. Aka Tokerau Maori Principals Association Vision “To strengthen Maori Educators professional networks . To identify and develop Maori Teachers and Principals. To be an inﬂuential voice on Maori Education”

31. Aka Tokerau Leadership Model Tamariki Child

32. Aka Tokerau Leadership Model Rangatiratanga Leadership / Professionalism Tamariki Child

33. Rangatiratanga Leadership / Professionalism 1. To actively participate and contribute on inﬂuential stakeholder positions – National Executive Positions. - NZEI PC – New Zealand Educational Institute Principals Council, - NZPF – New Zealand Principals Federation - TTPC – Tai Tokerau Principals Council - Te Akatea Maori Principals Association - New Zealand First Time Principals Mentoring Programme. - Teachers Council (National body for Registration of Teachers / Standards of Practice) 2 . Aka Tokerau National Annual Conference - focussed on meeting the needs of Maori Students in Mainstream and Kura Kaupapa Schools. - Provide high-end professional development - Challenge and engage Pakeha Teachers/ Educators - to empower Maori Teachers as models of good practice - To share our position on educational issues

34. Aka Tokerau Leadership Model Rangatiratanga Leadership / Professionalism Tamariki Child Tautoko Advocacy / Support

35. Tautoko Advocacy / Support 1. Advise on appointments of Principals – where there are high numbers of Maori children. 2. Identify Maori Teachers for positions of responsibility and support them to aspire to these positions. 3. To advocate for Aka Tokerau members in Ministry of Education forums and discussions. 4. Mentoring of First Time Maori Principals.

36. Aka Tokerau Leadership Model Matauranga Knowledge Rangatiratanga Leadership / Professionalism Mana Whakahaere Mana Tangata Integrity Resilience Tamariki Child Tautoko Advocacy / Support

37. Educational Leadership qualities Matauranga - Knowledge Mana Whakahaere - Resilience Mana Tangata - Integrity

38. Aka Tokerau Leadership Model Whakawhanaungatanga Relationships Matauranga Knowledge Rangatiratanga Leadership / Professionalism Mana Whakahaere Mana Tangata Resilience Integrity Tamariki Child Tautoko Advocacy / Support

39. Whakawhanaungatanga Relationships - Aka Tokerau Executive Strategic Forums - Communication: Emails, Skype, Facebook, phone calls. - Aka Tokerau Association Meetings held once a term. - Whakawhanaungatanga: time to socialize and make connections as Maori do.

40. Aka Tokerau Leadership Model Whakawhanaungatanga Relationships Matauranga Knowledge Rangatiratanga Leadership / Professionalism Mana Whakahaere Mana Tangata Resilience Integrity Tamariki Child Tautoko Advocacy / Support

41. Maori Waka - War Canoe

42. Tu Kotahi Tatou “Standing together to make a difference” Leanne Otene Principal Manaia View School NZ Aka Tokerau Maori Principals Ass. Yamaiyamarna Paitya Conference, Adelaide, July 9-11 2012

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