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Nov. 5, 2009

Last Chance to register for homeschool camp!

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Last Chance to register for homeschool camp!

Last Chance to register for homeschool camp!
From the organisers of the camp:

The homeschool family camp at Lake Karapiro is in less than 2 weeks and I only have a couple of spaces left, so if there are any last minute registrations please contact me ASAP.

For those who are already registered feel free to pass this on via your homeschool contacts.

Also if are already registered, but have NOT paid your fees by this Friday, November 6th I will remove you from the camp list and offer your space to someone else.

Below is a summary of all the information I have sent out to the families who have signed up for the camp so far….

The camp runs from Tuesday 17 November to Friday 20 November at Lake Karapiro Out Door Pursuits Centre and Camp. Each family will pay for their own accommodation plus the cost of activities. Payment is made by way of bank deposit into a nominated bank account. I will give these details to you upon confirmation of your place.

The camp itinerary is as follows…

Day 1 – Tuesday 17 November

1pm – 3pm Check in and set up

3pm – 4:30: Shared afternoon tea, Meet and Greet.

4pm – 6:30pm Free time and evening meals (Each family responsible for own meal)
6:30 – 9:00pm – Evening games/entertainment/social time etc….
9pm – 10pm Family time or quiet evening activities

Day 2 – Wednesday 18 November:

9am – 4pm: (Children will be split into age based activity groups and participate in 3 of the following activities.)

Team Building

High Ropes

Raft building

Orienteering

Archery

Please note there are limited spaces in the groups due to restrictions on group sizes as part of the camps policy so places will be given on a first come first served basis.

4pm – 6:30pm Free time and evening meals (Each family responsible for their own meal)
6:30 – 9:00pm – Evening games/entertainment/social time etc….
9pm – 10pm Family time or quiet evening activities

Day 3 Thursday 19 November – Optional Activities at extra cost

9am – 4pm: (Those interested in participating in the following activities will be divided into workable groups and spend time with an instructor before having a go themselves.)

Sailing $20.25 p/p or Kayaking $22.50 per kayak

5:00 – 7:00 Group BBQ/Shared meal
7:00 – 9:00pm – Evening games/entertainment/social time etc….

9pm – 10pm Family time or quiet evening activities in own quarters

Friday 20 November
10am: Check Out
10am – 5pm: Waikato Homeschoolers Talent Quest in Cambridge for those interested in attending.

At this point there are only the powered and non powered camp site accommodation options left. Tenters will need to provide their own tent, cooking utensils, sleeping gear and food/drink. There is an ablution block and a camp kitchen with fridges and stoves for campers to use or they can provide their own cooking equipment. (eg:gas cooker/BBQ) Non powered tent site prices are $12 per AD and $9 per chd 2-12 years (PER NIGHT).

There is also the option of a powered camp site the cost of which is $14 per adult and $9 per child per night.

For all types of accommodation children are aged 2 – 12 years with under 2’s being free of charge. Everyone over the age of 12 is charged at the adult rate.

Each family will be responsible for their own meals other than the shared BBQ on the last night and the shared afternoon tea on the afternoon of arrival. (Volunteers will be required to be the BBQ cooks for this night.) Some families may prefer to share food and meal preparations at other times too, but that is up to each individual family.

As far as the evenings go I am leaving that in everyone elses capable hands to see what you can come up with but perhaps some group games/competitions like capture the flag or spot light tag. I am sure the kids can come up with some ideas between now and November. I know some families may prefer earlier nights and quieter evenings but I will leave that up to each individual family so long as the camp rule of quiet after 10pm is adhered to.

I think that is everything but if you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

As mentioned above there are only a very few spaces availabe and not in every age group so I will need to know the ages of your children before I can confirm a place in the camp for you, should you decide you want to join us. The camp is in less than 2 weeks so I will need to hear from you within the next day or two if you want to join us.

Blessings

Nina

Email kiorakiwi@hotmail.com

or

Phone 021 204 5952

Last Chance to register for homeschool camp!

Last Chance to register for homeschool camp!
From the organisers of the camp:

The homeschool family camp at Lake Karapiro is in less than 2 weeks and I only have a couple of spaces left, so if there are any last minute registrations please contact me ASAP.

For those who are already registered feel free to pass this on via your homeschool contacts.

Also if are already registered, but have NOT paid your fees by this Friday, November 6th I will remove you from the camp list and offer your space to someone else.

Below is a summary of all the information I have sent out to the families who have signed up for the camp so far….

The camp runs from Tuesday 17 November to Friday 20 November at Lake Karapiro Out Door Pursuits Centre and Camp. Each family will pay for their own accommodation plus the cost of activities. Payment is made by way of bank deposit into a nominated bank account. I will give these details to you upon confirmation of your place.

The camp itinerary is as follows…

Day 1 – Tuesday 17 November

1pm – 3pm Check in and set up

3pm – 4:30: Shared afternoon tea, Meet and Greet.

4pm – 6:30pm Free time and evening meals (Each family responsible for own meal)
6:30 – 9:00pm – Evening games/entertainment/social time etc….
9pm – 10pm Family time or quiet evening activities

Day 2 – Wednesday 18 November:

9am – 4pm: (Children will be split into age based activity groups and participate in 3 of the following activities.)

Team Building

High Ropes

Raft building

Orienteering

Archery

Please note there are limited spaces in the groups due to restrictions on group sizes as part of the camps policy so places will be given on a first come first served basis.

4pm – 6:30pm Free time and evening meals (Each family responsible for their own meal)
6:30 – 9:00pm – Evening games/entertainment/social time etc….
9pm – 10pm Family time or quiet evening activities

Day 3 Thursday 19 November – Optional Activities at extra cost

9am – 4pm: (Those interested in participating in the following activities will be divided into workable groups and spend time with an instructor before having a go themselves.)

Sailing $20.25 p/p or Kayaking $22.50 per kayak

5:00 – 7:00 Group BBQ/Shared meal
7:00 – 9:00pm – Evening games/entertainment/social time etc….

9pm – 10pm Family time or quiet evening activities in own quarters

Friday 20 November
10am: Check Out
10am – 5pm: Waikato Homeschoolers Talent Quest in Cambridge for those interested in attending.

At this point there are only the powered and non powered camp site accommodation options left. Tenters will need to provide their own tent, cooking utensils, sleeping gear and food/drink. There is an ablution block and a camp kitchen with fridges and stoves for campers to use or they can provide their own cooking equipment. (eg:gas cooker/BBQ) Non powered tent site prices are $12 per AD and $9 per chd 2-12 years (PER NIGHT).

There is also the option of a powered camp site the cost of which is $14 per adult and $9 per child per night.

For all types of accommodation children are aged 2 – 12 years with under 2’s being free of charge. Everyone over the age of 12 is charged at the adult rate.

Each family will be responsible for their own meals other than the shared BBQ on the last night and the shared afternoon tea on the afternoon of arrival. (Volunteers will be required to be the BBQ cooks for this night.) Some families may prefer to share food and meal preparations at other times too, but that is up to each individual family.

As far as the evenings go I am leaving that in everyone elses capable hands to see what you can come up with but perhaps some group games/competitions like capture the flag or spot light tag. I am sure the kids can come up with some ideas between now and November. I know some families may prefer earlier nights and quieter evenings but I will leave that up to each individual family so long as the camp rule of quiet after 10pm is adhered to.

I think that is everything but if you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

As mentioned above there are only a very few spaces availabe and not in every age group so I will need to know the ages of your children before I can confirm a place in the camp for you, should you decide you want to join us. The camp is in less than 2 weeks so I will need to hear from you within the next day or two if you want to join us.

Blessings

Nina

Email kiorakiwi@hotmail.com

or

Phone 021 204 5952

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Nov. 4, 2009

Should politicians have to listen to you?

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Should politicians have to listen to you?

 

Please feel free share this information

OPEN LETTER

DEMOCRACY

Should politicians have to listen to you?

The politicians have a bad track record with citizen’s initiated referendums..

o          In 1999, 82% of NZ’ers said the number of MP’s should be reduced to 99 – the politicians ignored it

o          In 1999, 92% of NZ’ers said that the needs of victims should have greater emphasis, restitution and compensation should be provided, and there should be minimum sentences and hard labour for all serious violent offences – in response, the politicians reduced parole eligibility to 1/3’rd of sentences, instructed judges to impose the least restrictive sentence, and have made unenforceable token gestures towards victims

o          In 2009, 87.4% said that a smack for the purpose of correction should not be a crime under the law – the politicians ignored it

o          And some people believe that we need a referendum on the proposed Auckland ‘Supercity’ because of the major changes it makes to the form of citizen representation.

It’s about time the politicians got the message!

As you know, we are working with businessman Colin Craig on the March for Democracy www.themarch.co.nz

Colin Craig has been quoted as saying that he finds it “ deeply disturbing that such a clear message from the people of this country to government has been ignored. My forefathers fought for a democracy and in a democracy the government does not pass and retain laws that nearly 90% of the people don’t want. It is my turn to help fight for the rights of ordinary New Zealanders.”

Colin isn’t just talking. He’s putting his money where his mouth is. And we need to get in behind him.

As you can see, the purpose of this March goes even further than just the anti-smacking law. When NZ’ers and families speak with such a loud and united voice, as they have on these issues, the politicians must not be allowed to ignore them. It is significant that politicians are willing to accept democracy when it is to their benefit (i.e. getting elected!) but are willing to blatantly ignore it when suits their political agenda.

The March is not a one-off – it is part of a long term strategy to bring representative democracy back to NZ

Ironically, it appears that political parties are keen to accept petitions in their favour – United Future on daylight saving ,  Labour on night-classes – and they also support Referendums – National on MMP , Labour on the Auckland SuperCity , and the Greens on the Monarchy – but when it’s a Citizen’s Initiated Referendum, they suddenly go deaf!

When the law was passed in 1993 allowing referendums to be initiated by the people, senior National MP Sir Doug Graham said “..it will be obvious that, if the public overwhelmingly supported a proposition contained in a referendum, clearly it would have great persuasive weight and any Government that simply ignored it would do so at its peril .”

PLEASE MARK 1.30pm SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER (meeting at the bottom of Queen St Auckland) IN YOUR DIARY – AND MARCH FOR DEMOCRACY!

More details will be added to the website over the next couple of weeks www.themarch.co.nz

Thanks for your consideration.

Kind regards

Bob McCoskrie
National Director

www.familyfirst.org.nz

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Nov. 4, 2009

Allforlife – Prolife training workshop: Saturday 28 November 2009

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This workshop is being put on my home educators:

Allforlife – Prolife training workshop: Saturday 28 November 2009

Saturday 28 November 2009

Register | Speakers | Travel
Accomodation | Programme

A workshop hosted by Voice for Life Kapiti in Paraparaumu,

1hr North of Wellington

Free Registration!
Lunch Provided – Donations Welcome

As a local pro-life group we have become increasingly convinced that whilst many of us are intuitively pro-life, we need to be better at articulating…

“why we believe what we believe”

In the abortion debate, if we are ever going to get better traction and claw back the lost ground, we will need to upskill.

Furthermore, we are conscious that the grass roots membership rarely comes together to learn, to inspire, and to network.

Download the All for Life

brochure/rego-form

Register

To register your interest in attending the All for Life Pro-Life Training Workshop, please either download the brochure/rego-form (above), or email Dave the coordinator :)

You can also… Register online

We do require confirmation for catering purposes.

Speakers

Brian Whittaker
Facilitator for All for Life workshop

Born and raised in Wellington and living on the Kapiti Coast since 1986. Brian has travelled extensively, particularly through third World Countries. A self employed Property Valuer. Married to Chris who home schools their seven Children. Member of Voice for Life Kapiti.

Brendan Malone
Family Life
International

Brendan is married to Katie, they have a daughter Lucy and have recently had twin girls. Brendan travels around schools and youth groups giving talks about all life issues. He also keeps FLI’s website updated and was instrumental in producing FLI’s DVD “Love, Sex and the Truth”. He also has a weekly radio spot on radio Rhema and runs the annual Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School.

www.fli.org.nz

Andy Moore
Prolife NZ

Andy Moore is a 22yr old Christian, currently studying towards a Political Science Degree at Canterbury University. He believes that abortion is the worst social injustice all times, a silent holocaust taking place; just down the road from you. He has been involved in starting up Prolife NZ and working to build the pro-life movement throughout New Zealand. His desire is to encourage others to speak up for unborn and to empower them to be able to effectively impact their culture. Andy can be found blogging at…

www.starstuddedsuperstep.com

Bob McCoskrie
Family First NZ

It’s time to SPEAK UP for what is best for families! New Zealanders need a voice that can lobby for strong families and safe communities, which is why Bob started his organisation “Family First”. Are you concerned about rising family break downs and the decline in standards and responsibility? Come and listen to Bob McCroskrie and be inspired for change!

www.familyfirst.org.nz

Matthew & Madeline Flannagan

Dr Matthew & Madeleine Flannagan are married and have 4 children. They are Evangelicals, with Reformed leanings and are currently members of the Presbyterian Church. Both are adult converts and were not raised in Christian families. Politically they are both Classical Liberals. Both are accomplished speakers, have years of experience talking to audiences, both lay and academic, and can pitch their topic to suit any audience from children through to university level.

www.mandm.org.nz

Programme (draft)

9.00 – 9.30 Registration  
     

Session 1

   
9.30 – 10.00 Welcome
The S.L.E.D Presentation
Brian Whitaker
10.00 – 10.15 Feedback  
     

Session 2

   
10.15 – 10.45 Political scene/Media/Labels Bob McCoskrie
10:45 – 11.00 Feedback  
     
11.00 – 11.15 Morning tea  
     

Session 3

   
11.15 – 11.45   Bob McCoskrie
11.45 – 12.00 Feedback  
     

Session 4

   
12.00 – 12.30 apologetics/slogans Matt & Madeline Flannagan
12.30 – 12.45 Feedback  
     
12:45 – 1:30 Lunch  
  Various Video clips will be running  
1:30 – 1:45 Musicians  
     

Session 5

   
1.45 – 2.15   Matt & Madeline Flannagan
2.15 – 2.30 Feedback  
     

Session 6

   
2:30 – 3:00 The Enemy from within Brendan Malone
3:00 – 3:15 Feedback  
     

Session 7

   
3:15 – 3:45   Brendan Malone
3:45 – 4:00 Feedback  
     

Session 8

   
4:00 – 4:30 what does it mean to be pro-life? Andy Moore
4:30 – 4:45 Feedback  
     

Session 9

   
4:45 – 5:15 Wrap-up Brian Whitaker
  Workshop evaulation forms to complete  

Barbeque afterwards for all interested

Accomodation

If you need to stay a night or two in Wellington/Paraparaumu, contact Dave to discuss accomodation options – such as billeting.

Spare vehicles available.

more info coming as soon as we have a better idea of numbers attending.

Travel

Location: St Patrick’s School Hall, 8 Tongariro Street, Paraparaumu.
View Larger MapIf you’re flying, best to book flights early before they get too expensive. Plan to be in Wellington by late Friday night or early Saturday morning as there will be vehicles arranged to drive up to Paraparam.

Cheap flights: www.houseoftravel.co.nz

more info coming soon…

RSVP at the Facebook event

email: dave@homecreators.co.nz | phone: 04 297 1685 (ext. 723)

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Oct. 6, 2009

COMING EVENTS

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Home Education Coming Events for the rest of this year

Don’t miss the rest of the Australian conferences in you are in one of these areas. You wont be disappointed, you will be challenged and encouraged in your home education:

Australian TourKiwi and New Zealand Flag

22 September to 24 October 2009

   
 
10 October Brisbane
16 – 17 October Melbourne
19 – 20 October Adelaide
23 – 24 October Canberra
 
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Oct. 6, 2009

Refresh Conference – Nelson – 31 October 2009

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Refresh Conference – Nelson – 31 October 2009

Refresh E-Brochure

For present or future home educating mothers

Nelson, New Zealand
Saturday 31 October 2009
Hope Community Church, Ranzau Road, Hope

Come and be refreshed

As mothers we are always so busy serving, loving, teaching, cherishing
and supporting that we need time to stop, reflect and be refreshed.
This day conference will provide you with an opportunity to do just this.
“Our days look like the scrap floor of a studio, frayed bits of work,
remnants snipped off family, a heap of countless fabrics – ministry,
creativity, worship, volunteerism. We’re ripped into pieces , and putting our
lives together again is like stitching a crazy quilt – driving us a bit crazy.”
Ann Voskamp.
Yet, God is weaving our lives from above into one seamless fabric.
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.
9.00am Venue open
9:30am Welcome & Worship
10.00am “Enjoy the Flavour.” – Karen Dawson
10:45am Morning tea
11:05am “Getting organized.” – Ruth Hattingh (DVD format from Heart Conference).
12:15pm Lunch (Fill out question slips for “Ask the panel”)
1:15pm Craft time “Love on a Wire” – Corene Newth & Lisa Ferguson
2:30pm “Three Strands.” – Kim Perks
2:45pm “What to do when puberty comes knocking at your children’s door” – Alison White
3.00pm Afternoon tea
3:30pm “How to nurture a love of literature in your home” – Gabrielle Blakemore
3:45pm “Feeding your family from your own backyard.” – Elaine Borger
4.00pm “Have your cake and eat it too!” – Yolande Tzinavos
4:15pm Panel Discussion
5:30pm Dinner (Please complete feedback form)
6:30pm Drama: “Life in the Bull’s house.”
6:45pm “View from the Mountains” – Phillipa Ashton
7:30pm Closing Remarks & Supper
All are welcome. This is a non-denominational conference.
All topics will be addressed from a Christian world view.

Conference Information
Registration Form
Cost $ 40.00
Early Bird – $ 35.00 (If received before 30 September 2009)
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 Hannah Batt, 74 Whitby Road Wakefield 7025.
Payments can be made by direct credit to Nelson Christian Home Schoolers, Bank
ANZ account no. 01 0677 0126350 00. 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 Hannah Batt – 03 541 8084 or email hannah.batt@gmail.com

Registration Form
Surname Given name
Name badge to read
Address
Tel ( ) Mobile
Email
Method of payment: Direct Credit* Cheque
Billet required? Yes No
* If paying by direct credit please email your details
to Hannah Batt at hannah.batt@gmail.com

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Aug. 17, 2009

COMING EVENTS

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AUGUST 2009

SEPTEMBER 2009

OCTOBER 2009

NOVEMBER 2009
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Aug. 14, 2009

Best Video..EVER!!

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Best Video..EVER!!

Want your children to excel… want them to be the best that they can be…

Yes, we all do.
This boy may not have been home educated but he has become good at something that he really loves.


Length:2:45

You may have seen this video before but it is worth another look…AMAZING!!!

Home education gives you the time to be able to follow your children’s passions……..

Come to these conferences to find out more:

Living, Laughing and Learning Conferences with Diana Waring

11-12 September  —-Christchurch

15 September —-Palmerston North

16 September —-Hastings

19 September —-Auckland

Sept 22 - Inverell, New England
Sept 25 & 26 – Sydney conference
Sept 28 – Maitland, Hunter conference

Oct 9 & 10 Brisbane Conference
Oct 16 & 17 – Melbourne conference
Oct 19 & 20 – Adelaide conference
Oct 23 & 24 – Canberra conference

http://www.dianadownunder.com/

Please pass this link around your friends, neighbours and family.

 


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Aug. 12, 2009

A home schooling family camp: November 17 - 20, 2009

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A home schooling family camp is being planned for November 17 - 20, 2009 at Lake Karapiro, in the Waikato.

There will be organized outdoor pursuits plus lots of fun and fellowship.

If you would like to know more email Nina at kiorakiwi@hotmail.com



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Jul. 6, 2009

4th Annual Auckland Home Educators’ History Fair-22 Sept

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4th Annual Auckland Home Educators’ History Fair-22 Sept

Well, Auckland Home Educators Inc is certainly busy with event organising!
We have the

Science Fair (26 July),

the Diana Waring Conference (19 September)

and now announcing the …

4th Annual Auckland Home Educators’ History Fair
Snapshots – People and Places Throughout the Ages

Tuesday 22 September 2009
morning + lunch

Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, Mt Albert, Auckland

Participate! Be inspired! Show your support!

This is a great opportunity for our young people to plan, research, collate
and present a topic of their choosing. There’s always a warm and
appreciative buzz in the hall as they share their findings and passions.
And this year, prizes are up for grabs for stand-out displays.

The closing date is Friday 4 September. However, once the number of paid
entries is reached (limited by venue size), we will be unable to accommodate
you so … REGISTER NOW to secure your place!/s and avoid disappointment!

Full information and registration instructions are in the attachment.

If you can’t access it, please visit http://www.ahe.org.nz where it will be available shortly.

Have fun with the family deciding on your entries!

Dawn Headley
dawn.homeeducation@xtra.co.nz
on behalf of your History Fair Volunteer Team -
Judith Tizzard, Lisa Beachman, Jackie Buchanan, Reinske Fokma, Erena Fussell, Dawn Headley, Katie Richards

AUCKLAND HOME EDUCATORS INC - http://www.ahe.org.nz
networking across Auckland’s region and beyond for current & prospective home educators

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Jun. 8, 2009

COMING EVENTS

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COMING EVENTS
Keep up-to-date here:
and here:
June:
20 June Home Education Workshop — Masterton
26-28 June HEART Retreat — Matamata
July:
July  Am I doing enough — Orakei, Auckland
September:
11-12 September Living, Laughing and Learning Diana Waring Conference—-Christchurch
15 September Living, Laughing and Learning Diana Waring Conference—-Palmerston North
16 September Living, Laughing and Learning Diana Waring Conference—-Hastings
19 September Living, Laughing and Learning Diana Waring Conference—-Auckland
October:
12-17 October Home Education Awareness Week



For more information on each event click on the link below:
Home Education Workshop Masterton
HEART Retreat
Living, Laughing and Learning Diana Waring Conference—-Palmerston North
Living, Laughing and Learning Diana Waring Conference—-Hastings
Living, Laughing and Learning Diana Waring Conference—-Auckland
Home Education Awareness Week
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Jun. 5, 2009

Home Education Awareness Week 12 to 17 October 2009

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Home Education Awareness Week 12 to 17 October 2009

Home Educators all over the country use this as an opportunity to do something special to raise their profile locally and develop a bit of positive public relations. This helps in gaining the movement a bit more credibility, especially when applying for grants or discounts with resource suppliers, or for admission to tertiary institutions or gaining help and advice from schools and perhaps even the use of some of their resources. And of course the benefits would be examined by more people, thereby bringing more people into the home schooling movement and your local support group.

For more information on HEAW go to: http://hef.org.nz/2007/home-education-awareness-week/

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Feb. 18, 2009

Pro-life group at Canterbury University

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Pro-life group at Canterbury University

“Back in September 2008, a group of interested young people (mainly home educators) had a meeting about the possibility of setting up a pro-life group in the University of Canterbury. We decided at that meeting that this was definitely something we wanted to pursue. University campuses are one of the best places to spread the pro-life message as there are thousands of young people at each campus, and the majority of women who have abortions are at campuses. Unfortunately, this is an opportunity that is not being used: there are no known pro-life groups in any campus in New Zealand at the moment, however we are hoping that our new group will be the first in a network of campus groups all over New Zealand.

Here’s a description of our new group:
We want to be a hub at the University of Canterbury for students who are pro-life, that is, valuing the preciousness of a baby’s life before birth. Also, we wish to help pregnant mothers by pointing them towards useful, caring counseling services. As well as having regular club meetings during term-time, we plan to run public forums and seminars at which we would present our views and welcome input. We believe this is a very relevant issue in today’s society and would like to help co-students understand better what abortion is.

- Lillian Hoyt, pro-life UC President

We have a site booked for each of the clubs days, running from the 23-25th February, where we will (Lord willing) have a stall, hand out brochures, talk with people about pro-life issues, and give away little hands gingerbread biscuits. :) If you’d like to get involved with our group or become a member, we’d love to hear from you - contact us at: prolifenz@gmail.com , or come along to the clubs days and have a chat to us there. If you’d like more information with what’s happening in New Zealand in regard to abortion, or you'd like to donate to the cause, look us up on http://www.prolife.org.nz where we have news updates, videos and links to other pro-life groups.  Please pray that there will be a lot of support for this group and its activities

See you there!

Lydie Moore”

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Aug. 9, 2008

MOTAT

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MOTAT

Recently I have met several home educating parents as they came through MOTAT with their children. So went to your website to see if what we have and do in the library might be of use to your home educators.
We have a MOTAT annual passholder homework club (for young onsite visitors) but are availabe via our website and the general Library email (library at motat.org.nz) to assist anyone with research and information needs with a transport and technology theme. We have a member of staff specifically employed to assist in making our archival, photographic, magazine and book collections accessible to all. We have a book collection specifically for school age children as well which can be used for reference.
I hope you will pass on this information to your members or use it on your website.
Thank you, kind regards
Megan Wishart and the rest of the library team.

Megan Wishart
Library Manager
Museum of Transport & Technology (MOTAT)
DDI +64 9 815 5810
Mobile 021 680 231

Email Megan.Wishart@motat.org.nz

http://www.motat.org.nz 

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Aug. 7, 2008

Auckland Area Coming Events

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Auckland Area Coming Events

Auckland Home Educators

Auckland Home Educators: Check out this link for up-to-date regular activities held in Auckland

Click on the heading above to make the link come alive

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