“I have four young girls of my own, and I’ve enjoyed a close affiliation with their school having been the Home and School Treasurer for four years. I’ve come to understand the trials, difficulties, and challenges that schools face, and the lack of funds they have to provide the resources they want for their students. That’s where we can really help – stretching that dollar a little bit further, so Kiwi kids can get the best education possible.”
– Ben Duflou - Director, Accounting For Schools
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Great news! Xero’s fixed asset section just got an upgrade! You’ll now enjoy a cleaner, more accessible, and responsive interface—making it easier than ever to manage your assets. All the familiar features are still there, and you can now attach files directly to your fixed asset records for improved documentation and tracking. How to Attach a File: Navigate to Fixed Assets: In the Xero accounting menu, select "Fixed assets". Open Asset Details: Click on the asset number to view the asset details. Attach Files: Click the "Attach files" button located on the right hand side of the page. Upload or Drag and Drop: You can either click "Upload files" to select a file from your device or simply drag and drop a file into the upload area. Attachments could be a copy of the bill or a photo of the asset. Save Changes: Click "Save as draft" or "Register" to save the changes. Extra tip: You can also attach files to assets that have already been registered—making it even easier to keep your records accurate and up to date.

We know that teacher recruitment and retention are top priorities for schools and kura. To support you in addressing these challenges, the Ministry of Education has developed the Workforce Initiative Searcher for Principals (WISP)—an easy-to-use online tool designed to connect you with a wide range of funded workforce initiatives. By simply entering the name of your school into the WISP tool’s search function, you can quickly discover various programmes and resources available to support your recruitment efforts and enhance staff retention. Whether you're seeking specific funding opportunities or tailored initiatives, WISP puts this information at your fingertips, making it easier than ever to find the right support for your school or kura. We encourage all schools to take full advantage of this valuable resource. To access the WISP tool visit the link below: https://workforce.education.govt.nz/.../workforce...