I was recently personally inspired firsthand by what I experienced when I was attending the Kingii Tuhetia’s tangi at Turangawaiwai Marae and the subsequent appointment of his successor and Kingitanga Leader, Kuini Nga wai hono i te po. This reminded me of how the role of an inspiring leader has so much significance and how it can impact on our wider community and our youth.
I believe that a team collaboration, with a unified purpose is extremely important. The decisions made should help to facilitate the best opportunities for learning while at the same time meeting the learning needs of all students. The sharing of ideas through kotahitanga, with respectful team discussion and reflection is something I encourage and model. I also feel that involving your community has an important role to play. Throughout this course I have learned new things and but also been reminded of others that I had previously forgotten. For me, the word T.E.A.M. stands for; Together Everyone Achieves More. If this is followed and encouraged, then I believe the team as a unit, will produce the best for all involved including, students, staff and the wider community.