Recruitment Stories

 


Bozena Michalska
Deputy Principal – Wanganui Collegiate School.

 

 

 

Bozena Michalska contacted Education Personnel from the UK and was awarded the position of deputy principal at Wanganui Collegiate School. She moved over to NZ with her family and Education Personnel organised accomodation for her upon arrival. Since her placement she has ben involved with recruiting other staff members to Wanganui collegiate.
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"Having visited NZ a few years ago I was very keen to come over here to live and teach with my family.  Education Personnel helped us greatly to realise this ambition.  

The packing and paperwork were horrendous and I often asked myself ‘why are we doing this?’ but once we got on the plane the excitement took over. Having arrived in NZ we were greeted with bright blue skies and friendly people. Wanganui Collegiate School is tremendous and I am enjoying my job immensely.
Adapting to a new curriculum is not that difficult, children are children the world over and changes to curriculum are part of every day life – especially if you’re from England! Being English isn’t a problem either, there are lots of British people as well as South Africans in the schools, which gives a great cosmopolitan feel to the whole society. The opportunities for sport and outdoor life are neverending as they are also for cultural interests (The Lord of the Rings exhibition is well worth a visit). You can still follow the football results here without fear, but beware when it comes to rugby and cricket, there is a lot of honour at stake!”
Bozena Michalska, Deputy Principal - Wanganui Collegiate School