Important message for ALL parents

http://www.3news.co.nz/tvshows/story/inside-the-world-of-text-bullying-2015092118#axzz3mPccgDen

Coding is now compulsory in Australian Primary Schools! Will NZ be next?

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/86669/20150921/australia-replaces-history-and-geography-with-coding-in-new-primary-school-curriculum.htm

Serial Story Idol Record SMASHED!

Speech Writing Inspiration

Out of ideas for your calendar art? Try this!

WPCA CHALLENGE #5 2015 - Sea Kayaking Lake Brunner

think the beep test is hard?

Try living your life without any arms OR legs! 

Mindfulness

There was a story this week on One News about a High School in Christchurch that is preparing its Year 7/8 students for the rigours of their Year 9 year by teaching 'Mindfulness'. I can only deduce from the story that a lot of what the school is teaching is based of Carol Dweck's Mindset work. I found this of particular interest as I'm currently reading Dweck's bestseller 'Mindset'. I have found many of her messages/philosophies vindicating and, in many cases, simply inspiring. I firmly believe that students can not learn without some of the 'Mindset' fundamentals. I am currently designing a similar programme to begin with my new students next year. Please watch the news story below for a taste:

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/in-the-moment-girls-school-offers-mindfulness-programme-q08689