Waikato Principal's Association 2025 Kaupapa - Leading Observable Learning Cultures
Welcome to the Waikato Principals' Association
Welcome to 2025.
The Waikato Principals’ Association (WPA) is the collective voice for primary and intermediate school principals in the greater Waikato region.
WPA is a strong lobby and support group that has influence at both the local and national level
The WPA is a strong and viable professional organisation that has a history of successful service, initiatives and representation of principals’ interests in addressing the needs of primary and intermediate school education in New Zealand.
Waikato Principals' Association 2025 Kaupapa
Leading Observable Learning Cultures.
Schools act as collective, visible, and ongoing educational environments where actions support a shared vision of a commitment to growth through practices that inspire, support, and sustain a school culture centered on learning.
Mà pango mà whero ka oti te mahi. With your thread and my thread the work gets done.
The Waikato Principals' Association would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you to you all for your on-going support throughout 2025. Have a wonderful, relaxing break and we look forward to seeing you all in 2026.
Waikato Principals' Association 2026 Events
WPA Rotorua Retreat 2026
Wednesday 18th March – Friday 20th March 2026
Featuring Neill O’Reilly
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Making Connections Days 2026
Term 2 (Week 6) Thursday 28th May 2026
Term 3 (Week 6) Thursday 27th August 2026
Term 4 (Week3) Thursday 29th October 2026
WPA Study Tour Singapore 26th June to 3rd July 2026
SOLD OUT!!!
Please email the WPA administrator to indicate your interest and to be added to our “wait list”. [email protected]
Why Singapore?
Participation in the Waikato Principals Association Singapore Delegation 2026 represents an exceptional professional learning opportunity. This visit, marking ten years since the original delegation to Singapore in 2016, will allow principals to experience first-hand one of the world’s most highly regarded education systems. Engaging directly with Singaporean educators and seeing their practices in action will provide valuable insights into innovative teaching, leadership, and system-level strategies that are currently influencing global education trends, including those currently shaping our own sector in New Zealand.
The delegation will strengthen international networks, deepen our understanding of future-focused education initiatives, and inspire new thinking to enhance outcomes in our schools. The knowledge and connections gained will have a lasting impact, benefitting not only individual principals but also the communities and learners we serve.
Costs: $3,500NZD
- Return Airfares: $2,000 Return – Principals to book own airfare and travel insurance.
- Recommended Flights Friday 26th June:
- Accommodation, Transfers, Events, Tours, and Professional Development: $1500
- WPA will subsidise participants with dinners, gifts for speakers, buses, and taxis.
- Scholarships x 10 available on application to the WPA President for U1, U2 and U3 Principals
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 30 April 2026
- Trip Dates: 26 June 2026 to 3 July 2026
Who Should Attend?
This trip is open to all principals who are members of the Waikato Principals Association and are eager to expand their professional horizons, collaborate with international peers, and bring back fresh perspectives to their schools.
We eagerly anticipate your participation in this transformative and exciting learning journey. This is an excellent opportunity for school boards to invest in the future trajectory of your school, with significant subsidies from the WPA. We encourage you to seize this chance to enhance your leadership skills and contribute to the future success of your institution.
For more information and registrations, click here
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