Hello world It’s a hundred years today since the ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) landing at Gallipoli in one of the most regrettable episodes of the First World War. Here’s what I read to mostly friends at the War Memorial on Thursday: We have come here to remember the fallen of countries which … Continue reading
Author Archives: normaleducation
A few tips
Trying to be practical, for once in a way: Here are a few things I learned from our ERO review which might be helpful for others in the wars. 1) I made a list, an almost exhaustive list, of all the things the child does, from picking up the gumboots to playing with playdough. The … Continue reading
A big challenge
To continue from last time: These are the quotes I included at the end of my handout for the ERO visitors. I’ll put the quotes themselves in bold, and add a few comments suitable to this blog. In a country where all school-aged children are in school free of charge, for the full duration of compulsory … Continue reading
A little list
Following our interesting ERO review the other day (see previous post) I have much to say. The thing I most wanted to bring out in our discussion was that the meeting was proceeding on the basis of unjust and abusive state power, and, by the grace of God, that did actually come out very strongly, … Continue reading
A big apology
To my dear readers and followers… thank you so much for not giving up on me during my long silence. I have had a lot of computer and internet problems as well as life issues to deal with. Hopefully most of that is in the past now and I am looking forward to getting back … Continue reading
A little unease
I’ve just been reading the newsletter of NCHENZ (National Council of Home Educators New Zealand) and was very interested to read about the meetings they had had with the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Education Review Office. In light of the difficulties several of us have been having with the Dunedin office, I was … Continue reading
The perfect cup of tea
No gimmicks – this is my Mothers’ Day Special, and I really am going to tell you how to make the perfect cup of tea! Firstly, for the best product, you need the best raw ingredient: Dilmah Single Origin Pure Ceylon Tea. Make sure you get Loose Tea, not teabags, although it is a little harder … Continue reading
