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Term Description

Mini- Booklets written to support Beginning Principals learning on a range
Modules of topics.
(M&Ms)
Peer Mentor The Sponsor takes on the role of peer mentor — providing support
and guidance to Beginning Principals.

Principal The Sponsor takes on the role of principal coach — providing explicit
Coach instruction, advice, and modeling for Beginning Principals.

Professional The Sponsor takes on the role of professional counsel—providing
Counsel political, legal and regulatory advice to Beginning Principals.

Showcase Formalish sharing session run by Beginning Principals. The focus is on
Forum sharing exciting things happening in their schools.
Shadow During the programme, Learning Squares meet for a total of one full
Learning day for ‘shadowing’ their Sponsor and/or colleagues. This may involve
other activities.
Sponsor An experienced and successful principal who has formally agreed to
assist and support the professional learning of a beginning principal
for the duration of the blue skies programme.

Stimulus A series of regular meetings during which Beginning Principals and
Series Sponsors will be exposed to stimulating speakers.

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