Tag: Michael Williams
College’s new principal excited to lead
If the outpouring of support on social media at the news Billy Merchant is Pakuranga College’s new principal is anything to go by, he’s...
Schools have cell phone rules in place
Many secondary schools in the east Auckland area already have rules in place regarding cell phone usage.
The National Party recently announced it will ban...
Pakuranga educators honoured
Three past and present principals of Pakuranga College gathered have been honoured for their contribution to the school, alongside long-serving former staff member Bryan...
Pakuranga educators honoured
Three past and present principals of Pakuranga College have been honoured for their contribution to the school, alongside long-serving former staff member Bryan Dowdle.
The...
Air Force to fly over east Auckland
The Royal New Zealand Air Force will be celebrating their 85th anniversary through the skies this weekend.
The Avenger will be leading two T06C Texan...
Principals react to changes in NCEA
The term uncertain times has taken on a whole new meaning for students appearing for NCEA Level exams on November 16.
Stress levels have hit...
Economic impact of international students in local colleges
There may be no new international students at local schools in 2021.
Work with the region's economic development agency ATEED and the Ministry of Education...
Williams: It’s time for educators to step up
Pakuranga College principal Michael Williams says he is very disappointed with some educators saying they are not `babysitters’ as the nation moves closer to...
Williams is SPANZ president again
Pakuranga College principal Michael Williams has been reappointed as president of the Secondary Principals Association of New Zealand (SPANZ) for a second year in...
Head: Deciles dropped and it’s about time
By Therese Henkin, Nick Krause
Dumping the school decile system will remove the stigma attached to the rankings and help do away with misconceptions and...