Kia ora e te Whanau o Whetukairangi
I left home and went to University when I was a mere 16...... thinking I knew it all (and found out quickly that I didn't!). All I knew was, I needed to get a degree where I would 'get a job'. Physiotherapy attracted me. It was more the cool looking pants suits and the title itself, I think, as my interest in the sciences at the time was fair to middling. The Careers Guidance Counsellor suggested Social Work or Teaching. I was keen on Social Work for a while but thought I may not have the life experience when I graduated at 20 to do a good job! So, I went teaching and have never looked back. I have worked in a variety of roles in different countries, both in the private and public sector, all education focussed. I was lucky. This career, almost by by default, has been a great fit.
But the world of work our children will be going into is very different from my experience. The conversations from Careers Guidance, as in pick 'a job' and train for it..... will be too! Last week I came across an article in the Guardian that reminded me of the Parent Workshop on Future Focussed Learning with Mark Osborne last year. Australian science agency, CSIRO, has charted 20 year trends in increasingly digitally focussed and automated Australian workplaces. Some key points:
- Science, technology,engineering and mathematics knowledge is used in 75% of the fastest growing occupations.
- A big rise in self employment and freelancing (in the US one in three workers is an independent contractor).
- Entrepreneurial skills are likely to be increasingly important.
- Education and Healthcare would continue to drive job creation "social interaction skills and emotional intelligence will become increasingly important".
For the full article: http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/feb/26/future-of-work-remote-controlled-vehicle-operators-in-demand-in-2035
It's always good to have a reminder that schools and education cannot look the same as what we may remember. It's a different world, requiring many different skills than what it once did.
Nga mihi.

PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS |
Saturday 5 March, Miramar Bowling Club, 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start. The Voluntary Contribution for 2016 is $285 per child if paid by the end of Term 1 (15th April) and $335 otherwise. Please pay $5.00 for the five week Football Programme by Friday 18 March. |
Subject | Sitting Date | Fees |
Digital Technologies | Tuesday 17 May | $12.00 |
Science | Tuesday 31 May | $12.00 |
Writing | Wednesday 15 June | $23.00 |
Spelling | Wednesday 15 June | $14.00 |
English | Tuesday 2 August | $12.00 |
Mathematics | Tuesday 16 August | $12.00 |
The closing date for entries is Thursday 24 March. Please pay via Wrap It Up. You'll find ICAS under Merchandise and you can select the subjects from the drop down box.
Fundraiser for Worser Bay School
Buy a copy of New Zealand's Backcountry Cooking: Great recipes for trampers, campers and the outdoors by Paul and Rebecca Garland. Potton & Burton will contribute $7.20 to our school.
This fantastic cookbook, hot off the press, is co-written by local parent Rebecca Garland.
Order now to receive the discounted price of $35.99 (RRP $39.99) and free delivery within New Zealand.
To contribute to this fundraiser, order your copy of New Zealand's Backcountry Cooking online at http://www.pottonandburton.co.nz/store/new-zealand-backcountry-cooking and enter the discount coupon WBS15 at the shopping cart.
Check out the display book in the office.
This fantastic cookbook, hot off the press, is co-written by local parent Rebecca Garland.
Order now to receive the discounted price of $35.99 (RRP $39.99) and free delivery within New Zealand.
To contribute to this fundraiser, order your copy of New Zealand's Backcountry Cooking online at http://www.pottonandburton.co.nz/store/new-zealand-backcountry-cooking and enter the discount coupon WBS15 at the shopping cart.
Check out the display book in the office.
Any queries, contact Autahi parent Kyla on 920 6622 or 021 208 2750.
* Offer expires at the end of April 2016.
A peek at this morning's Assembly:
https://youtu.be/iaPFDPjrmG0
Community Notices...
Seatoun and Bays Progressive Association
invites you to an evening for the future at the Seatoun and Bays' 7s:
Lyall Bay School Fair
A fun night out for the entire family. Take a night off cooking dinner and visit our many international food stalls. Spend your pocket money at stalls selling books, cakes, toys and clothes. Plus, there will be entertainment, raffles, silent auctions and games for everyone. Please come and support our fabulous school in our effort to fundraise for an upgraded playground. It's on rain or shine!
You will need to be competent with the songs or able to learn them in the next two weeks. Guitarist need to be able to play bar chords. All songs are attached.
The performance will be at 5pm until 7.30pm, Friday 11 March, Lyall Bay School. In front of the Dental Clinic, north end of the school next to the play ground.
Fair Link: http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/lyall-bay-school-fair/wellington
Contact:
Geoff Day
Director - Teaching Coordinator
The Rock Academy & The Singing Academy
021 565 750
www.therockacademy.co.nz
$20 a ticket & includes a free goody bag & glass of lemonade at the cinema.
Tickets available from Sonia on 388 5260 and sonia@musikgarten.co.nz
- Legal and Lightening Fast AGM - 7 highlights for the future, each for 7 action-packed, inspiring, heart-raising minutes.
- The Big Build Project - Worser Bay Boating Club
- Hall with a Heart
- Park Playground Action Group
- The Clubhouse - Seatoun Community Group
- Nature Nurture - Te Motu Kairangi-Miramar Peninsula Ecological project
- Future snap shots for other potential
Light refreshments provided and drinks available.
Dress code: It’s the 7s, you choose!
Any questions: seaprog9@gmail.com
Any questions: seaprog9@gmail.com
When: 7pm Tuesday 8 March
Where: Seatoun Bowling Club and RSA, Dundas Street
Where: Seatoun Bowling Club and RSA, Dundas Street
Lyall Bay School Fair
Friday 11 March 2016, 5.00pm - 7.30pm. At Lyall Bay School, Freyberg St, Lyall Bay.
A fun night out for the entire family. Take a night off cooking dinner and visit our many international food stalls. Spend your pocket money at stalls selling books, cakes, toys and clothes. Plus, there will be entertainment, raffles, silent auctions and games for everyone. Please come and support our fabulous school in our effort to fundraise for an upgraded playground. It's on rain or shine!A note from Geoff Day
We are looking for young singers, guitarists and keyboard players for a group acoustic performance at Lyall Bay School. (Guitarists would need acoustic guitars, singers just need the words, keyboard players will need battery powered keyboards.).
You will need to be competent with the songs or able to learn them in the next two weeks. Guitarist need to be able to play bar chords. All songs are attached.
The performance will be at 5pm until 7.30pm, Friday 11 March, Lyall Bay School. In front of the Dental Clinic, north end of the school next to the play ground.
Fair Link: http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/lyall-bay-school-fair/wellington
Contact:
Geoff Day
Director - Teaching Coordinator
The Rock Academy & The Singing Academy
021 565 750
www.therockacademy.co.nz
Musikgarten Foundation Family Movie Fundraiser
Musikgarten Foundation Family Movie Fundraiser 'Oddball', Sunday 20 March, 2016 at 5pm
Light House Cuba, 29 Wigan Street, Wellington City.$20 a ticket & includes a free goody bag & glass of lemonade at the cinema.
Tickets available from Sonia on 388 5260 and sonia@musikgarten.co.nz