Term 2 - Week 2 - Even Week

He aha te kai ō te rangatira? He Kōrero, he kōrero, he kōrero.

What is the food of the leader. It is knowledge. It is communication.

Week 2 8 Mei - 12 Mei (EVEN) Student voice - curriculum survey closes at 3.10 - Mon 8 Staff Yoga - after school Mon 8 10Sci visit to University of Canterbury - Mon 8 - Tues 9. LEF Reports due - Wed 10 13 Geo Trip (after school) - Tues 9 - Fri 12 Staff Flu Vaccinations - Tues 9 English 2.5 Speech Assessments - Thurs 11 - Fri 12	Week 3 15 Mei - 19 Mei (ODD) Late Start PD - Mon 15 Book week - Mon 15 - Fri 18 Author: Miranda Carter - Tues 16 (afternoon) CGHS Cross Country (p3 &4) - Tues 16 Parent Teacher Interviews - Tues 16 and 18. School finishes at end of P4 Winter Sports start - Wed 17 Book Day Mufti Day - Thurs 18 Eton Senior Maths Competition - Thurs 18 Stage Challenge - Fri 19
Assembly Nil	Assembly
Meeting  Tues 9: Student Support Thurs 11: Meeting re Mentoring at CGHS	Meeting  Tues 16th: NIL

Late Start PD

Our next late start for staff Professional Learning and Development is on Monday 15 May. The same format as the first late start will happen, with school starting with period 2 on the day.
Go to the Google Form to choose your option for the morning.

The options to choose from are:

1. The New Professional standards and Appraisal: This is for staff who are appraisers. We will look at the new draft Professional standards and code of ethics. This is also a chance to discuss what different Faculties and appraisers use to determine 'what is evidence' during appraisal discussions, to help achieve greater consistency across the school.

2. Personalized learning with Devices: An introduction to individualized learning activities using 1:1 devices (personalization) which encourages deep learning. We will look at concepts as well as activities so that you leave with some strategies to add to your pedagogical "tool kit".

3. Pastoral Systems at CGHS - the next steps. Creating the journey of what is needed for a successful, well rounded CGHS student. This session gives staff a chance to discuss what specific skills students should focus on at each year level so they have the necessary skills for the world beyond school.

4. Use of Te Reo and what it is like to be a Maori or Pasifika learner at CGHS. This session is a repeat of the popular first session.

5. Using OneNote: This session will be great for staff who have many of their resources available electronically. Learn how to make them usable in the OneNote platform which enables lesson planning to be more dynamic and flexible.

6. Breaking down the curriculum: We have an outside provider who will talk about the decisions and outcomes of creating an authentic cross curricular experience for students. Very timely as we start to think about possible changes to our curriculum moving forward.


Tech Tip:


Earlier this year, I sent out information on how to integrate the Kamar calendar into your google calendar. In the add calendar box - you are able to paste the link below.

https://christchurchgirls.mystudent.school.nz/ics/teacher_YxBh5Y3nLwqM.ics

What you can also do, if you are a google calendar user, is have your calendar displayed on the same page as your emails.

This is a very easy thing to do. When you are in your emails, click on the little 'wheel' (top right corner)

Then click on 'settings'

And you will see a number of headings across the top - the one you want is 'labs'

You need to find the 'Google Calendar Gadget' and click on 'enable' next to it.

Make sure you then go to the bottom of the page and click 'save'. 
When you go back to your emails, you will see your calendar.

Well-being:

As the staff get together to have their first yoga session on Monday - have a quick read of the blog post "Why teachers are so tired". Exercise is one way that can really help

Here is also a link to Radio NZ. It looks at a book written by Florence Williams about the benefits of getting outside. There is a written summary of the main points but also a radio interview with the author. The weather over the weekend is looking not too bad, so think about spending a little time outdoors!


Professional Development Opportunities

Core-Ed Breakfasts that could be of interest:

1. Mobilise my reo - moving on from mihimihi - 15 August. Registrations are now open.

2. Learner Agency for all - 12 September

3. Registrations are now open for ULearn 17. This year the conference is being held in Hamilton. See BLS if you are interested in attending.