Singapore Principals' Forum
The Singapore Principals Forum offers New Zealand principals the chance to understand more about our neighbours in Singapore. During the forum, participants get to explore Singapore's education system, its business and government links with New Zealand, and the country's history, culture and lifestyle.
The 2013 forum will run from Sunday 25 August to Saturday 31 August.
Applications close on Friday 31 May.
Purpose of the forum
To deepen New Zealand principals' awareness, understanding and knowledge of Singapore and Asia so that they can realise the region’s impact on New Zealand and better equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to become successful 21st century global citizens.
Costs
The Asia New Zealand Foundation covers all in-country costs including hotel accommodation, travel and food related to the programme.
Participants will be responsible for their own airfares, travel insurance and personal spending money.
The Foundation will be offering up to four travel grants to cover the cost of airfares.
Eligibility
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and working as principals in New Zealand schools.
How to apply
Complete the application form below, and return it to the Foundation along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in attending the forum, and what you hope to achieve for your school and wider community by taking part.
Full details about what you need to include in your letter are given on the application form.
Send four copies of your completed application and cover letter to:
Brenda Bell
Schools coordinator
Asia New Zealand Foundation
PO Box 10 144
Wellington 6143
Applications close on Friday 31 May.
Outcomes for principals
Principals will:
- increase their knowledge and understanding of New Zealand’s relations with Singapore/ASEAN countries
- raise their awareness of the importance of Asia to New Zealand
- learn about Singapore’s history and culture
- use the experience to develop strategies for including Asia in their school curriculum and to promote Asia awareness in their schools and communities
- expand their education networks nationally and internationally.
The programme will include educational, business and cultural aspects.
For more information, contact Brenda at bbell@asianz.org.nz.