tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post114912064201082478..comments2024-03-28T00:28:06.035+13:00Comments on leading and learning: A new Era of Creativity for schools.Bruce Hammondshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07031065790535111400noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-1149630730153693562006-06-07T09:52:00.000+12:002006-06-07T09:52:00.000+12:00Great comment BruceI'll use that with StaffGreat comment Bruce<BR/>I'll use that with StaffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-1149560252034800172006-06-06T14:17:00.000+12:002006-06-06T14:17:00.000+12:00Amber -Lee. Change is confusing and difficult and ...Amber -Lee. Change is confusing and difficult and it is far easier to live within the comforts of the 'status quo'. But as President Reagan said,'The status quo, you know, is the mess we are in now'. Only the brave will inherit the future - it is a myth that the timid will inherit the earth. Or perhaps that's the second prize?<BR/>So go out on a limb - that where the best friut is!<BR/><BR/>Hope you enjoy our next e-zine.Out this week.<BR/><BR/>And my next 'blog' - when it arrives!Bruce Hammondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031065790535111400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-1149477717560328962006-06-05T15:21:00.000+12:002006-06-05T15:21:00.000+12:00Engaging a community in a meaningful way is really...Engaging a community in a meaningful way is really hard as many just don't care or are too busy. What makes it so hard too is the mixed messages we get from the MOE and other well meaning organisations. Focus on core business yep Numeracy and Literacy - no complaints from me there. but now there are so many Curriculum pressure groups all wanting their cause promoted. When asking parents for ideas on our core business and values etc. their responses are now so broad because of the complexity between achievement demands and social demands. This headache isn't going away.<BR/>The social demands on primary schools has changed hugely in the past 20 years. Obesity, environment, dog danger, Train safety, fireworks safety, if there's a social problem, .... lets just pay a consultant or get specialist to design a programme that we can get it into the primary schools.<BR/><BR/>Hell I'm confused now.....what is our core business??!!<BR/><BR/>Time given to this is time taken from that.<BR/><BR/>Design a holistic, well grounded curriculum that gives great kids a great time. <BR/>P.S. Fun has to be a value that is promoted too! Get the fun factor back into school..for staff and kidsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-1149463674919927832006-06-05T11:27:00.000+12:002006-06-05T11:27:00.000+12:00Be great if what you say is right.Be great if what you say is right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-1149408146594447172006-06-04T20:02:00.000+12:002006-06-04T20:02:00.000+12:00Knowledge as a verb not a noun is the future - the...Knowledge as a verb not a noun is the future - the ability to find and use new ideas is the 'capital' of the new age. The transmission of past knowledge is history.<BR/><BR/>We have to do the sixties again - but this time properly!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com