Study Awards for Area Principals

Area School Principals' Sabbatical

Each year there are three paid positions, each of one term based on ten weeks duration available to principals, in state or state integrated area schools, covered by the Area School Principal's Collective Agreement (ASPCA).

The recipient's school receives relief funding, in accordance with the ASPCA, while the recipient is on leave.

Purpose

The purpose of the sabbatical leave scheme is to provide a sustained period of time as part of a principal's career pathway to engage in a balance of professional learning activities, reflection and rejuvenation.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a sabbatical award, you must have:

• at least five years' service as a principal in state or state integrated schools
• the support of the board of trustees, including any agreed costs.

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Konica Minolta Dame Jean Herbison NZEALS Scholarship

One scholarship of $4,500 is available to cover economy air travel, accommodation and any course fees for the programme organised. The scholar will be responsible for other costs of subsistence, additional travel, medical insurance, etc.

The Ministry of Education will fund the employment of a relief teacher for up to four weeks provided the scholarship is awarded to a staff member of a state or state integrated primary school, intermediate school, area school or secondary school and subject to the granting of leave with pay to the scholar by the board of trustees .

Purpose

To allow an education administrator to undertake study and/or a programme of visits to schools or other education-related institutions in New Zealand or overseas.

When to apply

Applications for the Konica Minolta Dame Jean Herbison scholarship open 1 August and close on 30 September annually.  The winner will be announced approximately one month after the closing date and the award will be presented at the bi-annual New Zealand Educational Administration and Leadership Society (NZEALS) Conference.

For further information on the eligibility criteria and scholarship benefits please visit the NZEALS website.

Applications and Enquiries should be addressed to:

NZEALS National Secretary
c/- Avonside Girls High School
180 Avonside Drive
Christchurch   8006
Tel (03) 326 5707 fax (03) 389 9250
Email principal@avonside.school.nz [no spam]