Aug
19
Nelson Refresh Day Conference: 18 September 2010
August 19, 2010 | Coming Events | Comments Off
Nelson Refresh Day Conference
For present or future home educating mothers
Saturday :
Hope Community Church, Ranzau Road, Hope
Come and be encouraged
“Be strong ,courageous, and firm; fear not nor be in terror before
them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you: He will not fail
you or forsake you.” Deut 31:6
Join us for a day of refreshing. Take time to sit back, relax, socialize,
eat and be spiritually filled. No matter what season of life you are in,
or where you are on the home school journey, come and be filled
with courage.
Come and be encouraged by sitting at His feet and learning His ways…
”that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” Acts 3 :19
Conference Programme
Venue Hope Community Church, Ranzau Road, Hope, Nelson.
9.30am Venue open, Registration
9:45am Welcome
10.00am “in COURAGE,” – Karen Dawson
11:00am Morning tea
11:30am “Knights in White Satin,”–Phillipa Ashton
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm “Dare yourself to shine” – workshop with Becky Siame
2:00pm “Virtuous Maidens and Courageous Knights” – Kim Perks
2.45pm Afternoon tea
3:15pm “Destination Unknown – Surviving Life’s Detours,” – Maree Squire
4.00pm Craft-A-Gift to Encourage
5:15pm Dinner
6:15pm Drama
6:30pm Closing Remarks & Dessert
All are welcome. This is a non-denominational conference.
All topics will be addressed from a Christian world view.
Conference Information
Cost $ 40.00
Early Bird – $ 35.00 (If received before 18 August 2010)
All meals, teas, venue hire and craft included in cost.
To Register Complete the form below and return with a cheque made payable to Nelson Christian
Home Schoolers: c/o Rebecca Dawson, 38 Heritage Crescent, Richmond 7020.
Payments can be made by direct credit to Nelson Christian Home Schoolers,
Please contact Karen for bank account details. Please indicate your name on the payment.
For out of town visitors, billets can be arranged.
Enquiries All Billet enquiries to Angela Taylor – 03 541 9065 or email j.e.l.taylor@xtra.co.nz
All other Enquiries to Karen Dawson – 03 544 0752 or email kmdawson@xtra.co.nz
We look forward to seeing you.
With love from
The Refresh Team
Registration Form
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Method of payment: Direct Credit* Cheque
Billet required? Yes No
* If paying by direct credit please email your details
to Karen Dawson at kmdawson@xtra.co.nz
Jun
21
PhD study on Home Education in New Zealand
June 21, 2010 | NZ Families, Research | Comments Off
PhD study on Home Education in New Zealand
Parental Choice and Education:
The Practice of Homeschooling in New Zealand
By Leo Roach
2009
Home schooling is a viable alternative to the state school’s approach to education, says veteran teacher, former principal and now Doctor of Education Leo Roache.
Read his Thesis here:
Jun
21
Keystone Magazine April 2010
June 21, 2010 | Keystone Magazine | Comments Off
Keystone Magazine April 2010
Edited by Craig S. Smith
36-page Journal.
The 21cm x 29.7cm (A4 sized), 36-page
CONTENTS of April 2010:
Feature Family: Paul & Chareen Rushworth from Melbourne, Australia
The Faith of Us Fathers: 15 Things a Father Must Do with His Son, Part 2 by Craig Smith
Teaching Tips: Imitation by Andrew Pudewa
Bits of Books: The Philosophy of the Christian Curriculum by Rousas J. Rushdoony – Science
Over a Cuppa: Lies Public Schools Tell — Parts 6 & 7 by Patricia Alspach
When the Going Gets Tough: I’m Not Superwoman by Jenny Waldron
Home Educators Did It: Robotics World Champions
Tough Questions People Ask: How do I “catch her up” for re-entering school after a short spell of homeeducation?
Home Education Research: A Major Force in Education
Everything We Think About Schooling is Wrong, Part 1: An Interview with John Taylor Gatto
World Views in Focus: What Is Your World View? And How Did You Get It? — Part 5 by Craig Smith
Reviews:
DIANA WARING a veteran of more than 10 years as a key-note speaker to home school conventions said, We LOVE Keystone!! Its a fabulous magazine for Home Schoolers!
JOHN ANGELICO editor of the Australian Home Schooling newsletter Families Honouring Christ said, This top quality journal of international ranking comes out of New Zealand.
To order do one of the following:
send email to sales@hef.org.nz with visa number
(Individual copies $6.00)
(1 year http://hef.org.nz/about/keystone-magazine-only-1-year-sub/ and 2 year http://hef.org.nz/about/keystone-magazine-only-2-year-sub/ subscriptions)
post cheque or visa number to PO Box 9064, Palmerston North
fax: 06 357-4389
phone: 06 357-4399
Trademe (fees added): http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=2366144
Sella (No added fees): http://www.sella.co.nz/store/4ym9qg/home-education-foundation/display-100/
Jun
21
National Student CHOGM 2010
June 21, 2010 | Coming Events | Comments Off
http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/Notices/Notice.aspx?NoticeId=613767
National Student CHOGM 2010
Dates: 20–21 September
Held at Parliament, this conference is a fun and enriching experience for Y13 students, and is open to all secondary schools.
Based on the international Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, this conference gives students the chance to step into the shoes of a commonwealth country’s political leader. It allows students to steer their way through political crises, issue press statements and grapple with some of the key concerns facing today’s Commonwealth countries.
The theme for 2010 is The Commonwealth: Science, Technology and Society.
Delegations consist of two students in the roles of Head of Government and Foreign Affairs Minister. Each delegation is required to represent an assigned Commonwealth country. Students need to become very conversant with the governance, political and social climate of their assigned country.
Due to the size of the Legislative Council Chamber, the Student CHOGM is limited to 24 delegations. The Student CHOGM includes a State dinner in the Banquet Hall, on the first evening.
Schools that have attended in recent years will be posted information and an enrolment form. Other interested schools/colleges should please email: commonwealth.trust@paradise.net.nz
Jun
14
Rosie Boom Home Education Conference: Wanganui 30-31 July 2010
June 14, 2010 | Coming Events | Comments Off
Fri-Sat 30-31 July 2010
Rosie Boom
Home Education Conference
Wanganui
Venue: Riverside Church, cnr Somme Pde and Ingestre St, Wanganui
Cost: Fri — $5 per family. Sat — $15 per person; $20 per couple $5 per session per person.
Contact: Lisa Crosse 06 345 8645 or neil.lisa@xtra.co.nz
Workshop Topics – Speaker Rosie Boom:
* Joy in the Homeschool Journey
* The Gift of Values – how to nuture character
* Building a Strong Family
Craig and Barbara Smith will also be available throughout Saturday at the conference for private individual time. Contact Lisa (details above) to book in a time.
Vendors:
* Learnex
Home Education in New Zealand