30 May 2016

Newsletter Articles

Principals supporting Principals… Principals supporting Principles!

Kia Ora

Please find this week’s Monday Mailing below.

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Kind regards
Pat

Help – Teacher Needed!

Fairfield Primary

We are also looking for an experienced teacher for a fixed term junior school position for Term 3 and probably Term 4.

Contact is anne@fairfieldprimary.school.nz.

Te Uku School

Te Uku School is interested to hear from teachers who have some teaching experience and would like a fixed term position (Years 3 and 4), effective from 25th July 2016. This is a parental leave position.

Application Pack is available from the School Office: 07 8255815; rachela@teuku.school.nz. Applications close 4:00PM Monday 13 June.

WPA Dates

Other Dates

Rant

From Tony Grey at Te Kowhai…

TV3 Special on NZ Education

A superb watch not to be missed! Looks at some of the concerns with NZ education system (testing regime etc) and a strong endorsement of the future focused direction that many schools are taking. Was great to have such a well-constructed supportive programme.

Quiz Night May 31

Peachgrove Intermediate is holding a Quiz Night at The Cook on Tuesday 31st May. It would be great if your school can join us for a fun night. Please find attached a flyer with all the details.

Thank you for your support.

Kind Regards
Louisa Barham
PRINCIPAL

Retiring Principals

Do you know of any Principals retiring in terms 1 or 2? Please email their names to principal@deanwell.school.nz.

Computer Desks for Sale

Attached are two photos, one is of one of the 33 desks we have for sale and one is of a foot rest of which we have around 10. The desks are for sale for $50 each or less if more than one is purchased. The foot rests will just be included with each desk until all foot rests are gone.

The measurements are: 1200 wide, 1000 deep, 700 high. They are sturdy and in pretty good condition. There is a section in the front which can be raised up or down but I am not sure if they still work.

I can be contacted on 027-230-7888. We desperately need to get rid of them as they are surplus to requirement and thought of all the schools which could possibly want/need them.

Regards Brenda Kebbell
Kebbell Properties Limited
843 Puketaha Road
RD1
HAMILTON 3281
PH: 07-824 3638
Email: thekebbells@xtra.co.nz

Hmmm…

National Standards….

Hauora… Health & Happiness

Try three of these things each day, see if it makes a difference. DO NOT TRY NUMBER 20 AT WORK!!!

50 Small Things That Make Up A Perfect Day

Don’t you love when your day is just perfect? Everything falls into place and it didn’t seem like you had to worry about anything. Life is just working for you. I mean, literally! You might be thinking: yeah, sad it doesn’t happen very often…

Well, it can. If you pay attention to details… With simple actions, you can have a perfect day, every day.

1. Once you wake up, just stay in bed for a couple of minutes and relax.
2. Always have a book with you, we never know when boredom might decide to appear.
3. Set mood playlists on your device of choice.
4. Close your eyes and breathe deeply.
5. Smile to a stranger and see what happens!
6. Have a quick fresh shower first thing in the morning.
7. Show your love to someone else.
8. Before you go to bed, say thanks for everything you have and don’t have.
9. Connect to yourself, by using a journal: write, draw, make collages, let your mind wander.
10. On your nightstand, put something that makes you smile.
11. Take a walk in nature.
12. Do yoga.
13. Make a to-do list to help you achieve your main goal for the day. And stick to it.
14. Eat healthily and accordingly to your own taste.
15. Take an hour and do as you please.
16. Write 3 good things that happened to you and what you can do to see it happen again.
17. Put some fresh flowers in the room you spend time in the most.
18. Take a long and warm shower before going to bed.
19. Get out of the house and explore your neighborhood.
20. Sleep naked to feel sexier.
21. Boost your confidence by engaging in your favorite hobby.
22. Act crazy, put the music on loud and start dancing like there’s no tomorrow.
23. Take a 30 minute nap after lunch; as an alternative, engage in a different relaxing activity.
24. Giggle with your friends– make time for them in your day.
25. Read an inspiring quote and incorporate it into your day.
26. Declutter you life by asking “Do I really need this? Why?”.
27. Be kind anytime you can and don’t expect anything back.
28. Meditate and write down everything you’ve found out.
29. Learn something new, even if it’s just a different way of doing stuff.
30. Have some sweat and exercise. Do it mindfully by choosing an activity you enjoy.
31. Sleep a bit more if you feel tired or you’re in the middle of a situation that you can’t solve.
32. Smile. Smile. Smile. And smile some more.
33. Walk barefoot.
34. Experience flow by working at something you’re passionate about.
35. Make your surroundings a little bit better: declutter, reuse and recycle.
36. Plan a trip, even if you can’t travel right now.
37. Be aware of your emotions, but don’t control them: understand them.
38. Remember your accomplishments every time you feel like a failure.
39. Lower your expectations, little by little — most of them are unrealistic.
40. Be offline for as long as you can.
41. Enjoy the now.
42. Challenge yourself!
43. Don’t worry about your problems, but work toward a solution.
44. See everything as an opportunity to learn and grow.
45. Forgive yourself and forgive others.
46. Don’t quit: make baby steps.
47. Do your best.
48. Slow down.
49. Put everything you are into everything you do.
50. Follow your heart.

Leadership – Conflict

Managing Conflict in School Leadership Teams – some good ideas…

A Thought - Attitude

A Laugh

Answer phone message "....If you want to buy marijuana, press the hash key...."

Deja Moo: The feeling that you've heard this bullshit before.

A sandwich walks into a bar. The barman says "Sorry we don't serve food in here."

Two peanuts walk into a rather rough bar, not looking for any trouble. Unfortunately, one was a salted.

I went to the butchers the other day and I bet him 50 quid that he couldn't reach the meat off the top shelf. And he said, "No, you're right the steaks are too high."

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