TPP Season 2 Episode 12 Going rural: Making the transition from urban to country schools

21/10/2025 30 min Episodio 58
TPP Season 2 Episode 12 Going rural: Making the transition from urban to country schools

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Episode Synopsis

Ever thought about swapping city school leadership for rural life?
 
From misconceptions, like assuming rural schools would be "easier", to learning unexpected skills like animal husbandry and septic tank management, our guests talk about the unique rewards of leading schools where community connections run generations deep.
 
Hosted by Eleisha McNeill.
 
Today’s guests are:

Andrew King, principal of Oropi School and president of the NZ Rural Schools Leadership Association
Alistair Schaw, principal at Aokautere School near Palmerston North
Kylie Piper, tumuaki of Arapohue School in Northland

 
This podcast was produced for the Ministry of Education.
 
You can learn more by accessing the e-learning modules for principals on the Education LMS: https://training.education.govt.nz
 
Additional information:
 
New Zealand Rural Schools Leadership Association https://www.nzrasla.ac.nz

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