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Lessons in starting over from Woodville School: “We are flying the plane while we’re rebuilding”

How Woodville School rose to the challenges of a new, first-time principal, facilities facing demotion and a school culture in need of rescue

Milly Fullick

Milly Fullick is a journalist, writer and former primary school teacher. She is originally from the UK, and now calls the Central North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand home.

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