Singapore Principals' Forum
From July 1 to 7 2012, Asia:NZ is holding a five-day professional development forum in Singapore for up to 15 New Zealand school principals. Asia:NZ wishes to encourage and support school leaders to grow an understanding of the importance of Asia to New Zealand and, as a result, develop Asia Aware schools and students.
Through this forum, we offer principals a unique in-country experience to understand more about our neighbours in Singapore – their education system, their business and government links with New Zealand, and their history, culture and lifestyle.
Registrations of interest for this forum are now open.
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.
Application process
In your application, you will need to outline why your are interested in this programme, and what you hope to achieve for your school and wider community by taking part.
Your application should include:
- an up-to-date picture of where your school is at in terms of the inclusion of Asia Aware activities in the school curriculum or in extra-curricular activities
- any professional development or tertiary study that you or school staff have previously undertaken in studies of Asia
- information on how you will pass on information from the study tour, effect curriculum change and provide leadership in studies of Asia within your school, professional networks and/or region. This includes identifying a range of possible strategies.
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and a current principal in a New Zealand school.
- Registrations of interest due by: Friday 9 March 2012.
- Deadline for applications: Friday 27 April 2012.
For more information contact Vanessa at vlee@asianz.org.nz or 04 470 8707.
Costs
Asia:NZ will cover 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.
Four travel awards, each worth $2,000, are available to NZPF or SPANZ-registered principals (two per organisation) supported by NZPF, SPANZ and Asia:NZ.
Outcomes
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
• realise the urgency to become Asia Aware to capitalise on opportunities
• support the development and implementation of Asia Awareness throughout New Zealand schools
• expand their education networks nationally and internationally.
The programme will include educational, business and cultural aspects.
