Principals' sabbatical reports added in August 2011 look at:
- accelerating literacy acquisition during the first year at primary school (Gordon Caddie, Waltham School).
- the science and art of student motivation (Stephen Hensman, Taradale High School).
- best use practices and service provision of ultra-fast broadband within identified New Zealand schools (Philip Holstein, Riccarton High School).
- the uptake of digital technologies in teaching and learning and how it can be increased (Melba Scott, Palmerston North Girls' High School).
- the various components that make for a successful self review process in an area school (Neil Wilkinson, Amuri Area School).