William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Barbara

 

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This production is being advertised outside the home educating community so secure your tickets now!  Details also at www.eventfinder.co.nz/2012/william-shakespeares-the-winters-tale/auckland/papatoetoe

From the group of home educators who brought you, Julius Caesar, Twelfth Night and an outdoor promenade of Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Shakespeare Group now present their abridged production of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale.
Directed by Douglas Roberts with financial support from Creative Communities NZ.  Three shows only at Spotlight Theatre, Allan Brewster Centre, Tavern Lane, Papatoetoe.  Adults $20; students $15.00.  Bookings essential - tickets@shakespearegroup.co.nz
Fri  30 Mar – 2.00pm        Fri  30 Mar – 7.30pm        Sat 31 Mar – 7.30pm

There is also an opportunity to view the dress rehearsal on Thu 29 March (7.30pm) at a reduced rate – adults $10; students $8.
William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale

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From the Smiths:

http://hef.org.nz/2011/craig-smith-26-january-1951-to-30-september-2011/

Updated 24 February 2012: Life for Those Left Behind (Craig Smith’s Health) page 6 click here

*****

Needing help for your home schooling journey:

http://hef.org.nz/2011/needing-help-for-your-home-schooling-journey-2/

And

Here are a couple of links to get you started home schooling:

http://hef.org.nz/getting-started-2/

and

http://hef.org.nz/exemptions/

This link is motivational:
http://hef.org.nz/category/all-about-education/

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URGENT: ACSNZ CAMBRIDGE EXAM APPLICATIONS – DEADLINE: TUESDAY 31st MAY

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Barbara

DEADLINE: TUESDAY 31st MAY

Final applications (not expressions of interest) are due at the ACSNZ office by 3:00pm on the above date.

There will be no other access to the Cambridge Examinations after this date.  So whether you are organising through St Peters College in Auckland or through ACSNZ please post off those exam applications by this week.

Thank you

Judith
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There will be no other access to the Cambridge Examinations after this date for this year.

Would be a shame to miss the cut off when CES, ACSNZ and the students have done so much work towards a successful outcome.

For more information and to join a yahoo group for discussion go to:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NZHomeEdCambridge/

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Science by Design conferences – Only 15 days to go!

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Barbara
[Please pass this along to your local homeschooling networks]Have you booked for the Science by Design conference yet? Only fifteen days
until the tour starts!

The Earlybird deadline for Auckland and Palmerston North is the 31 May so
book now and save a few $$$.

***Bookings: Email firelightevents@maxnet.co.nz , ph 09 29 3590 or book
online at www.learnex.co.nz and follow links to your area.

* Vendor & curriculum tables * Spot prizes * Freebies * Encouragement *
Upskilling * Networking with other Home Educators * Inspiration for yourself
and your teens… – all while listening to a fantastic International
speaker!

STOP PRESS – all conference attendees will receive a voucher to trial and
brand new curriculum written by Dr Wile!

Dr Jay Wile (www.drwile.com) is a very entertaining and engaging speaker so
even if you haven’t read his books or used his materials, you will benefit
greatly from what he has to say. Dr Wile who will be speaking from a
Christian perspective but anyone is welcome to attend.

*** Bookings: Email firelightevents@maxnet.co.nz , ph 09 29 3590 or book
online at www.learnex.co.nz and follow links to your area.

Tour Dates:

Palmerston North – Tuesday/Wednesday 7th & 8th June

Auckland – Friday/Saturday 10th & 11th June

Nelson – Sunday 12th (evening) & Monday 13th June

Christchurch – Tuesday 14th June (Christchurch is nearly full so don’t delay
or you may miss out)

The success of future tours depends on your support of this tour. So don’t
delay: book today!

If you have any questions, feel free to email me off list.

*** Bookings: Email firelightevents@maxnet.co.nz , ph 09 29 3590 or book
online at www.learnex.co.nz and follow links to your area.

Kind regards,
Erena

On behalf of “The Firelight Foundation” – www.firelightfoundation.co.nz

(The Firelight Foundation is the non profit wing of LearnEX Educational
Services Ltd – www.learnex.co.nz)

Here’s what Kiwis are saying about Dr Jay Wile:

Excellent, very interesting.

Could listen to him for hours.

Dynamic speaker!

Very informative.

He sure knows his stuff.

Brilliant…

Obviously passionate about his subject and able to communicate on a layman’s
level.

Some of the topics covered (will vary from centre to centre) include:

*”Creation versus Evolution: Religion versus Science or Religion versus Religion?”

*”The Bible: A Great Source of Modern Science” “Recent News in Creation Science” “Ask the Beasts”

*”Where are they Now? (Home Education graduates)”

* “The Earth: Fearfully & Wonderfully Made” “Ecohysteria”

and
“Be Open Minded but Don’t let your Brains Fall Out!”

Tell your contacts. Come along. See you there!

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Palmerston North: Science by Design Conference

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Barbara
Science by Design Conference, Jay Wile -  Tuesday 7th (Evening) & Wednesday 8th June
Palmerston North
REGISTER Below, early bird finishes 31st May. 

 

 

  • FREE! Elementary Science Course voucher.
  • GOODIE BAGS
  • SUPER SUPPER TUESDAY EVENING
  • SPOT PRIZES

Conference Programme

 

TUESDAY 7 June
6pm Venue Opens for registrations and resource viewing -Vendors: Tisa, HEF, Geneva Books, CES and LearnEX
7pm “Be Open Minded but Don’t Let Your Brain Fall Out”One of the most important steps in critical thinking is to look at all sides of an issue. It is very easy to get trapped by false ideas if you continue to look at an issue from only one side. At the same time, however, it can be uncomfortable (and sometimes dangerous) to read the viewpoints of those with whom we disagree. How does a Christian deal with this tension? Dr. Wile first discusses why it is so important to look at an issue from many different sides, and then he explains how to avoid the pitfalls that could result. Those who are interested in serious investigations of theological, scientific, or political issues should definitely hear this talk.
8pm Super Supper – vendor stalls open
8.30pm The Earth: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”How does a poisonous gas make it possible for life to exist on earth? Why should we be reminded of God’s love for us every time we look at a compass? Because from the interior structure of the earth to its atmosphere, our planet has been designed by God so that it is the perfect place for us to live. In this talk, Dr. Wile discussed the various design features scientists find in the earth that make it very clear the earth was not the result of chance. This talk is a great way to finish our evening by marvelling at the intricacies of creation!
WEDNESDAY 8 June
8.15am Venue Opens for registration and resource viewing
9am “Teaching Critical Thinking”One of the biggest failures of our public and private school systems is that they do not teach students how to think critically. In this seminar, Dr. Wile gives you specific suggestions as to how you can teach your child to think critically, regardless of the subject matter that the student is learning. You will learn how to help your student evaluate statements, look for hidden assumptions, find political/social agendas, and discover faulty logic. Although Dr. Wile’s area of interest is science, he will show you how critical thinking applies to all academic areas, as well as all facets of your life.
10.30am Morning Tea
11am “Ecohysteria”In this seminar, Dr. Wile discusses the facts related to the environmental debate that is currently raging in America. Because the hysteria related to global warming has become so rampant in the past few years, he spends most of his time on this hot-button issue. He discusses data related to global temperatures, climate models, glaciers, and polar bear populations to demonstrate that most of what you hear in regards to climate is simply not supported by science. In addition, he provides you with quotes from respected climatologists who are currently doing research in the field to show you that there is no scientific consensus on global warming. This is mostly due to our lack of understanding when it comes to very basic issues related to global climate. If you have been scared by what you have heard from the likes of Former Vice President Al Gore, you should definitely hear this talk!
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm “What are they doing now?” Dr. Wile became involved in homeschooling because while he was teaching at the university level, his best students were homeschool graduates. Since then, he has expected homeschoolers to become the true leaders of their generation. To investigate whether or not his expectation is coming true, Dr. Wile tracked down several homeschooled students who are now adults and learned what they are doing. In this talk, Dr. Wile tells you what he learned. You will be amazed at what these young adults are doing and how they have already impacted the world. If you are wondering whether or not homeschool graduates can make a difference in the real world, you should definitely listen to this talk!
3pm Afternoon Tea
3.30pm “The Bible: A Great Source of Modern Science”In this lecture, Dr. Wile examines many of the rules and regulations found in the Old Testament and demonstrates how these rules are in perfect agreement with our most modern scientific knowledge. Dr. Wile shows how the rules regarding circumcision are based on medical knowledge that has only been uncovered within the last 30 years. He shows that the Bible knew about germs long before people know of them and that the Bible was the first document to contain modern ideas of sanitation. This lecture makes it clear that the Bible was NOT authored by men!
5.00pm Vendor stalls open for browsing
5.30pm Conference concludes

palmy map

 

 

Conference Details

Tuesday 7th (evening) & Wednesday 8th June, 2011

Reformed Church, 541 Ruahine Street,

Palmerston North

Contact & registrations: elliotts@xnet.co.nz

Phone (06) 323 3499

[Pleave a message if necessary. Email contact is preferred.]

Click HERE for a conference brochure

Click HERE for a registration form

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German Home Educating Dad needs work URGENTLY

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Barbara

We have a German Home Schooling father here in New Zealand who desperately needs to get a job.

This is what he sent me:

Our claim for refugee status in New Zealand was declined, which was predictable. Now we have sent an appeal to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal which is a new thing in NZ; especially that it is completely independant from Immigration is good to know. Nevertheless, the more our lawyer works his way through cases decided of this tribunal the more negative are his predictions concerning the outcome of such an appeal. They are probably going to reject my appeal too.

But I  still have an open work permit and therefore can work at whatever comes up.

This home schooling Dad is a teacher – he trained in Germany.

He is also a very good gardener and said to me:

But my voluntary work as gardener is a fountain of joy for me every day.
I only have to earn some money to pay all our bills.
Could you please look out for me again if anybody has a job as (dairy) farm helper? I guess that would be the right thing for me to do.

So this home Schooling Dad is looking for work as:

Gardener

Dairy farm helper

Farm helper

Teacher

or

anything you might have that you need help with.

Please send me an email if you can help and I will put you in contact with this home schooling Dad. barbara@hef.org.nz Thanks

 

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LightHome Publications to help those effected by earthquake

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Barbara

LightHome Publications We here at LightHome would like to donate free home school e-books to any New Zealand home schooling families who have lost their home and/or belongings in the earthquake. If you are one of those, please send us a message on Facebook and explain your situation.

Or send us an e-mail LightHomepublications@gmail.com

Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou LightHome Publications

 

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ERO Christchurch

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Barbara

ERO Christchurch

We sent a message to Jenny Clark, PR person for the ERO, and to Rob Williamson, head of ERO’s home education unit, expressing relief at hearing that their colleagues in Christchurch have all been accounted for. Jenny sent this note in response.

From: Jenny Clark [mailto:Jenny.Clark@ero.govt.nz]
Sent: Thursday, 24 February 2011 11:48 a.m.
To: Craig Smith
Cc: Rob Williamson
Subject: RE: ReliefCraig and Barbara

Thank you very much indeed for your thoughtful message.  We were indeed very relieved to have all of our staff safely (and with very little injury) out of the PGG building in Christchurch.  We had some very anxious moments.  Others were not so fortunate an the tragedy continues for them.

It has been very comforting to have messages of good will from people.  We appreciate your prayers and thoughts, and I will pass this message to the Chief Review Officer.

Best wishes

Jenny

Jenny Clark

National Manager Public Affairs

Education Review Office

101 Lambton Quay, Box 2799, Wellington

DD:  0-4-474 1228; ERO  T:   0-4-499 2489

M: 0275 437 465    www.ero.govt.nz

 

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New email support loop – NZ Home Educators using Cambridge

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Barbara

New email support loop –

NZ Home Educators using Cambridge

Erena has created a new email loop specifically for those using or planning on teaching through the Cambridge examinations in the near future. It is an active group so see the aims below before deciding whether or not to join.

Please send this link to all your local home education groups or anyone else you think would be interested.
Thanks,
Erena (list owner/moderator)

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NZ Home Ed Cambridge is an email support group for NZ Home Educators currently using or planning to teach through the Cambridge Examinations.

General Aims for the Group include but are not limited to the following:

  • Discussion
  • Sharing of resources and ideas
  • Buy, sell & swap Cambridge resources
  • Mutual Encouragement and support
  • Cambridge friendly tutors
  • Schools that take external students
  • Study Groups
  • Sharing useful websites
  • Cambridge resource suppliers
  • Sharing student successes and achievements

It is expected that as well as asking for help, members contribute what they have learnt in order to benefit the rest of the group. We all recognise there is a lot of research involved in this educational path so please don’t keep what you find out to yourself!

To sign up, send an email to NZHomeEdCambridge@yahoogroups.com and follow the prompts or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NZHomeEdCambridge

 

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CIE Home Educators Survey

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Barbara

CIE Home Educators Survey

Please read and forward to anyone you know currently studying towards Cambridge Exams or planning to do so in the next three years.

This is the first step…

Following up previous information, Cambridge International Examinations Australasia have asked us (Erena Fussell and Judith Tizzard) to assist with this process by designing a survey for Home Educators.

CIE Home Educators survey

Participation in this survey does not constitute a commitment on your part. The information is indicative only and will be used to assist CIE in planning for the future. CIE is committed to ensuring that Private Candidates have the opportunity to sit Cambridge Exams throughout New Zealand both now and in the future.

The survey will be open until midnight Thursday 24th of February after which time it will be removed. If you do not fill in the survey, your information will be not be able to be included in the statistics for your region which means future students in your area may not have the opportunity to take Cambridge Exams.

Please take 5 mins to complete this survery and pass it onto anyone you know so that we may present the fullest picture possible. Rest assured that anonymity is guaranteed.

Many thanks,

Erena & Judith

 

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Cambridge Exams (CIE) in New Zealand

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Barbara

Message from Erena:

Cambridge Exams (CIE)

in New Zealand

for Home Educators

There is a major problem regarding Cambridge Exams (CIE) in New Zealand at present. A number of parents have been directly contacting schools and asking if they will take private candidates (even ones that aren’t listed as doing so.) As a result, a number of schools are no longer taking Private Candidates. Just today we learnt of two schools who regularly offered this option and have now pulled out. If we are not very careful, we may lose the opportunity altogether!

I (Erena) am involved in a working group which is trying to help solve this problem. This group includes homeschoolers as well as reps from CIE and also the Association of Cambridge Schools NZ (ACSNZ.) CIE are very committed to giving us this option and are prepared to work on our behalf they have requested that, in the meantime, all homeschooling parents STOP contacting schools, effective immediately.  While I can understand people’s initial reactions to this, we need to give the working group time to come up with a solution that is acceptable to the schools. We will do this as soon as possible so we should all know where we stand very soon.

***Please assist us with spreading this message far and wide – to anyone currently studying or planning on studying Cambridge up until and including 2013. A single enquiry could be the straw that broke the camel’s back – the situation is very serious. Home Educating is about choice and we need to preserve this choice!***

CIE has also requested we collate some data about HE students and Cambridge. A survey will be released tomorrow to this end so I will send through the link when that is finished. The results will be passed on (without names) to CIE and used as a basis for going back to the schools on behalf of Private Candidates. It is not an absolute commitment; just an indication of numbers.

Will let you know more when more information comes to hand.

Erena

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Home Educators CIE Survey

Please complete this survey by midnight 24 February 2011

http://hef.org.nz/2011/cie-home-educators-survey/

New Zealand Home Educators using Cambridge Exams (CIE) email discussion group

http://hef.org.nz/2011/new-email-support-loop-nz-home-educators-using-cambridge/

 

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