Doran, John

Karangahake School

To study the theory and visit schools who have developed their learning communities or e-portfolio systems in a safe environment.

Fitzsimons, Doug

Porritt School

To research into a specific Porritt School programme (pastoral care) and to visit other schools both in NZ and UK (health promoting schools).

Fleck, Pam

Riverton School

To investigate how evidence gathered from collecting data can be used to make more informed judgments about teaching practice and learning achievement.

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Gordon, Alexander Ronald

Patumahoe Primary School

To further develop my personal knowledge and leadership in the Assessment for Learning (AFOL) model implemented in our school, assessing sustainability and alignment with the NZ curriculum.

Gower, Brian

Beachlands School

To investigate primary schools that have developed an effective environmental education programme which is authentic and engages student in learning.

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Green, Brett

Monte Cecilia School (Mt Roskill)

Attend the International Confederation of Principals Conference and the Australia Educational Leaders Conference. Investigate the social and emotional well-being and its effect on student engagement of school design and its effect on teaching and learning.

Hanna, Judy

Mangere Bridge School

To investigate how schools successfully engage parents in their children's learning and to discover how schools with successful parent-school partnerships show improved learning outcomes for their children.

Hanton, Marie

St Joseph's School (Rangiora)

Investigate what learning principals undertake while in the job which assists in the work of being a principal.

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Harrison, Stephen

Cotswold School

To investigate the potential of e-learning and learning management systems (LMS) to enhance learning in schools and to explore the development of an LMS for Cotswold school.

Helean, Michele

St Joseph's School (Fairlie)

To investigate the implementation and teaching of the National Standards. Gather examples of 'good practice' from schools who have successfully implemented National Standards, focusing on their vision, values and principles.