set 1998, no. 1

An American programme, based on the trial of manhood concept, that empowers sixth-graders educationally and gives them opportunities for growth.

It is not always clear how the educational system can best alleviate the feelings of stress and pressure on young people, especially in their final year. Here the students have their say.

The most challenging problems for school leaders are that those which recur and display the characteristics of a leadership dilemma: with tension between a concern for organisational goals and a concern for collegial relationships. A critical competency in school leadership is the ability to manage such dilemmas. To do this, leaders must be able to recognise and articulate dilemmas, reflect critically on their own problem-solving beliefs and actions, and learn skills which enable them to… Read more

There is a growing number of students born in the various countries in Asia enrolling in New Zealand schools. These students include recent permanent residents as well as fee paying, exchange, and scholarship students. In order to help schools place these students within the New Zealand system, this article offers some basic information about the educational systems they may have experienced.