Bay of Plenty Homeschoolers Expo

Last chance for anyone wishing to register an entry (or seven…..) into this Expo – the closing date for registrations is this Friday (3rd June).  It will not matter if you don’t end up entering on the day, but we do need to finalise numbers this week.  We have decided to make a few changes to the payment/registration process – you will need to register as an entrant by this Friday, you will need to confirm (by making payment) your entries (which may well have changed by then, you may wish to retract from some categories, enter into others, swap some, etc.) by Friday 17th and, if required, have your work ready for pre-judging (Composition – Story only at this stage) by Monday 20th.  All other entries will need to be left at the hall by 10:00am Friday 24th.  All work must be of the entrant’s own doing, and must have been completed during the preceding 12 month period.

Email us at blair.family@xtra.co.nz to be put n the Expo mailing list.

We have received 175 entries so far, and the categories are as follows:

Art – Collage
Art – Drawing
Art – Mosaic
Art – Open
Art – Painting
Art – Printing
Art – Sand Picture
Art – Sculpture
Carving – Bone
Carving – Hebel, Stone or Similar
Carving – Soap
Carving – Wood
Composition – Open (prayer, short play, speech, etc.)
Composition – Poetry
Composition – Science Project
Composition – Song
Composition – Story
Construction – Electronic Circuit
Construction – Kite
Construction – Lego/Mecanno/etc. – Electronic/Mechanised/Robotic
Construction – Model Making
Construction – Open
Construction – Origami
Construction – Paper Plane
Construction – Pre-Determined (comes with instructions and parts) Lego/Mecanno/Kinex/Other Construction System
Construction – Recycled Material
Construction – Robotics
Construction – Wood
Cooking – Biscuit or Slice Baking
Cooking – Cake Baking
Cooking – Confectionery
Cooking – Open
Craft – Card Making
Craft – Crochet/Tatting
Craft – Cross Stitch
Craft – Doll Making
Craft – Embroidery
Craft – Hand Sewing
Craft – Knitting
Craft – Needle Felting
Craft – Machine Sewing
Craft – Paper
Craft – Soft Toy/Teddy Bear Making
Craft – Weaving
Craft – Wool
Creation – Aqua Jar
Creation – Board Game
Creation – Ceramics/Pottery
Creation – Diorama
Creation – Fashion
Creation – Flower Arrangement
Creation – Free Form Lego/Mecanno/Kinex/Other Construction System
Creation – Graphic Novel/Comic Strip
Creation – Hair Style
Creation – Jewelery
Creation – Natural Materials
Creation – Lapbook/Scrapbook
Creation – Plant Pot Garden or Landscape
Creation – Plasticine, Fimo, etc.
Creation – Playdough
Creation – Radio Variety Show for Children
Creation – Sand Saucer
Creation – Trash to Fash
Creation – Vegetable Sculpture
Decoration – Cake
Decoration – Ceramics/Pottery
Decoration – Flowerpot
Decoration – Hat
Decoration – T-Shirt/Pillowcase
Design – Eco/Sustainable House
Design – Fashion
Design – Graphic (Bay of Plenty Homeschool Support Group Logo)
Design – Jewelery
Design – Menu, Meal Plan and Shopping List for a Family of Five on a Budget
Design – Sustainable or (Semi)Self-Sufficient Lifestyle Block
Design – Website Innovation/Invention – Disability Assistance
Innovation/Invention – Open
Movie Making – Claymation/StopMotion
Movie Making – How-To Demonstration Video – Cooking, Skill, Dance, etc.
Movie Making – Short Film
Music – Acoustic Recording
Music – Composition
Music – Computer Generated
Music – Other
Photography – Black and White
Photography – Open
Photography – Digitally Manipulated (Photoshop, etc.)

Kind regards,
Debbie

Auckland Home Education Conference: Saturday 11 June 2011

STOP PRESS

  • You asked: We listened.
  • You said you wanted more information about home educating
  • You said you wanted a wider variety of topics
  • You said you wanted the option of attending other workshops running at the same time as the main speaker

 

That seemed rather a tall ask only two weeks out from a major conference BUT, with the generous help of a number of volunteers, we have done it!

 

Firelight Saturday Workshops are all go!

It is the 11th of June, 2011

 

  • 15 new workshops, taking the total to over TWENTY (our largest number of workshops ever!)
  • A wide array of topics
  • A wonderful bunch of workshops speakers – including one lady travelling all the way from Timaru

 

The Workshops cover three main tracks:

  • PRACTICAL – the hands on nitty gritty and ‘how to’ info
  • SECONDARY/TERTIARY – how to be prepared for this crucial time plus some of the options are available (includes important Cambridge update re 2012)
  • SPECIAL INTEREST (my favourite!)  – this selection of goodies will be the clincher for you, covering everything from the Wholefood Revolution to Sensory Integration Therapies to Aspergers and much more

 

If you are home educating, this conference is now even more unmissable!
The workshops run parallel to all the Keynote sessions so you have the option of either hearing Dr Wile or attending any workshop that suits you.

As well as the workshops, the conference also features:

  • Spot prizes
  • FREE Variety Concert on the Friday night – come and support our fellow home educators
  • 11 Vendors – our biggest number ever!
  • Optional Kids’ Programme
  • FREE Morning and Afternoon tea
  • And so much more

 

Take a look here at all the workshop titles:

http://www.learnex.co.nz/Editable/conference/FirelightJayWile2011AucklandHomeEd.shtml or http://tinyurl.com/3fr99vg

 

You can also check out a complete description of all the workshops here:

http://www.learnex.co.nz/Editable/conference/FirelightWorkshops2011AucklandHomeEd.shtml or http://tinyurl.com/3eoa3pv

 

But wait, there’s more!

Because of all the new workshops, we have extended the Earlybird deadline until FRIDAY 3 JUNE to give you time to make the necessary arrangements.

Please pass this onto anyone you know who is home educating or thinking of it – newbies, old hands, support groups, preschool organisations, Christian, non Christian alike, mums, dads etc.

Let’s make this conference the best Auckland conference ever! We look forward to seeing you there.

Erena

On behalf of the Firelight Foundation:

A not-for-profit organisation which exists to light the fire of inspiration among home educating families*

URGENT: ACSNZ CAMBRIDGE EXAM APPLICATIONS – DEADLINE: TUESDAY 31st MAY


DEADLINE: TUESDAY 31st MAY

Final applications (not expressions of interest) are due at the ACSNZ office by 3:00pm on the above date.

There will be no other access to the Cambridge Examinations after this date.  So whether you are organising through St Peters College in Auckland or through ACSNZ please post off those exam applications by this week.

Thank you

Judith
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There will be no other access to the Cambridge Examinations after this date for this year.

Would be a shame to miss the cut off when CES, ACSNZ and the students have done so much work towards a successful outcome.

For more information and to join a yahoo group for discussion go to:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NZHomeEdCambridge/


Nelson: Science by Design Conference Sunday 12 & Monday 13 June 2011

“Science by Design” tour 

 

with

Dr Jay Wile

Back by popular demand! 

Dr Jay Wile

www.drwile.com

is an International conference speaker and the author of the popular “Exploring Creation with…” textbooks.

This will be Dr Wile’s second visit to NZ.

 

Nelson

Sunday 12th (evening) & Monday 13th June, 2011

Hope Community Church

Ranzau Road

Richmond, Nelson

Registrations: Charmaine Wratt charcol@orcon.net.nz

Enquiries: Gabrielle Blakemore  blakemorenz@gmail.com

Sunday 12 June

 

6.30pm Venue Opens for meet & greet and resource viewing
7.00pm “Creation versus Evolution: Religion versus Science or Religion versus Religion” 

In this seminar, Dr. Wile explores the complicated Creation Versus Evolution debate. He discusses Christian attempts to make the Genesis account compatible with the theory of evolution and shows how these attempts fail. He then proceeds to show that this is not at all a problem for someone who is both a Christian and a scientist. He discusses evolutionists attempts to explain away this data and how such attempts fail. Perhaps the most intriguing part of this seminar comes when Dr. Wile details some of the fantastic life forms on this planet whose existence can never be explained using the theory of evolution.
Followed by question time

8.30pm Supper

 

Monday 13 June

 

8.30am Venue Opens for registrations and resource viewing
9.00am “Ask the Beasts” 

In this seminar, Dr. Wile will talk about Job 12:7-10, which begins by commanding the reader to “Ask the beasts.” In his view, this Scripture is telling us that we must study nature to fully understand God. While God’s divine revelation (the Bible) is clearly more detailed and precise than His natural revelation (creation), both are necessary to have a full and complete understanding of God. He will give a bit of history to show you that this was the motivation for many of the great scientists of the past, and some great scientists of the present. He then draws from fields such as astronomy, microbiology, zoology, and botany to share at least a bit of what science tells us about God.

10.15am Morning Tea and resource viewing
10.45am “The Earth: Fearfully & Wonderfully Made”  

How does a poisonous gas make it possible for life to exist on earth? Why should we be reminded of God’s love for us every time we look at a compass? Because from the interior structure of the earth to its atmosphere, our planet has been designed by God so that it is the perfect place for us to live. In this talk, Dr. Wile discussed the various design features scientists find in the earth that make it very clear the earth was not the result of chance. This talk is a great way to finish our Auckland conference by marvelling at the intricacies of creation!

12.00pm Lunch an resource viewing 

Vendors: LearnEX

1.30pm “Ecohysteria” 

In this seminar, Dr. Wile discusses the facts related to the environmental debate that is currently raging in America. Because the hysteria related to global warming has become so rampant in the past few years, he spends most of his time on this hot-button issue. He discusses data related to global temperatures, climate models, glaciers, and polar bear populations to demonstrate that most of what you hear in regards to climate is simply not supported by science. In addition, he provides you with quotes from respected climatologists who are currently doing research in the field to show you that there is no scientific consensus on global warming. This is mostly due to our lack of understanding when it comes to very basic issues related to global climate. If you have been scared by what you have heard from the likes of Former Vice President Al Gore, you should definitely hear this talk!

3.00pm Afternoon Tea – Vendor stalls open for last opportunity to browse and/or purchase
3.30pm Conference concludes

 

Directions:

From the North
From the South
From the West
Take Highway 6 south from Richmond 4 kms, Turn right into Ranzau Rd, 1km on left is Hope Community Church. Take Highway 6 north toward Richmond. Turn left into Ranzau Rd, 1km on left is Hope Community Church. Take Highway 60 towards Richmond. Turn right into either Bartlett Rd or Pughs Rd. Turn left into Ranzau Rd. Hope Community Church is on your right

 

Choose the relevant attendance option:

Sunday evening only:
Family; $10
Teen not attending with family; $5

BONUS: Youth Group Discount – $45 for a group of 10 (Youth Groups must pre-register and prepay to qualify for the group discount)

Supper is provided

Full conference:

Family; $35
Teen not attending with family; $5

Morning and afternoon tea is provided for all conference attendees. Feel free to BYO lunch.

BONUS: Registering for the full conference entitles you to FREE attendance on Sunday evening

NB This event is pitched at teens upwards but it may also be suitable for very interested 11 & 12 year olds. Parents must take responsibility for their children at all times.

Childcare will be provided during the morning and afternoon sessions, but please make arrangements to collect your children over the lunch break.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU CLEARLY STATE IN THE COMMENTS FIELD AT THE END OF THE BOOKING FORM IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING THE FULL CONFERENCE OR JUST THE SUNDAY EVENING.

Pre-registration is encouraged for those who are attending the full conference

Register here

Auckland: Science by Design Conference Friday 10th & Saturday 11th June, 2010

with Dr Jay Wile

Proudly presented by 

Dr Jay Wile 

www.drwile.com

is an International conference speaker and the author of the popular “Exploring Creation with…” textbooks. This will be Dr Wile’s second visit to NZ

 

Auckland

Friday 10th & Saturday 11th June, 2010

Manukau City Baptist Church, 9 Lambie Drive, Manukau City

Registrations: firelightevents@maxnet.co.nz

Phone: (09) 269 3590

Group Discounts Available

NB Click here if you have all the information you need and just wish to register.

A children’s programme is available for Ages 5-12 year olds

NOTES:

  • All Keynote session are from a Christian perspective but anyone is welcome to attend.
  • Barista coffee will be available for purchase from ‘The Coffee Guy’ on the day. Tea and “standard” coffee will be provided.
  • There are a multitude of eateries and a supermarket within a short distance of the venue.
  • Breastfed babies are welcome but please make alternative arrangements for your other children or book them into our children’s programme. There is a mothering room available which has an audio link.
  • The Friday night Variety Concert is FREE for all conference attendees!
  • Plenty of car parking available onsite

 

Friday 10 June
5pm Venue opens for registrations and resource viewing 

Vendors: Auckland Home Educators, BetterWay Books, Christian Education Services, Creaky Corner, Creation Ministries International, Home Schooling NZ, LearnEXSimply Clever Toys Tisa Educational Services

Please support our vendors!

6pm Variety concert – something for everyone!  

The Variety Concert is FREE for all conference attendees.

Casual visitors are also welcome to attend the concert – gold coin donation

7pm Keynote Address #1 – Dr Jay Wile:  

Creation versus Evolution: Religion versus Science or Religion versus Religion”

In this seminar, Dr. Wile explores the complicated Creation Versus Evolution debate. He discusses Christian attempts to make the Genesis account compatible with the theory of evolution and shows how these attempts fail. He then proceeds to show that this is not at all a problem for someone who is both a Christian and a scientist. He discusses evolutionists attempts to explain away this data and how such attempts fail. Perhaps the most intriguing part of this seminar comes when Dr. Wile details some of the fantastic life forms on this planet whose existence can never be explained using the theory of evolution.

8pm Light Supper and resource viewing
8.30pm Keynote Address #2 – Dr Jay Wile:  

“The Bible: A Great Source of Modern Science”

In this lecture, Dr. Wile examines many of the rules and regulations found in the Old Testament and demonstrates how these rules are in perfect agreement with our most modern scientific knowledge. Dr. Wile shows how the rules regarding circumcision are based on medical knowledge that has only been uncovered within the last 30 years. He shows that the Bible knew about germs long before people know of them and that the Bible was the first document to contain modern ideas of sanitation. This lecture makes it clear that the Bible was NOT authored by men!

Saturday 11th June
8.15am Venue Opens for registration and resource viewing
9am Keynote address # 3 – Dr Jay Wile: 

“Recent News in Creation Science

The more we learn about nature, the more we see the scientific futility of evolutionary theory.  In this talk, Dr. Wile discusses some of the latest discoveries in science and how they affect the creation/evolution debate.  From soft tissue discovered in supposedly ancient fossils to the latest research in physiology, the most recent scientific advances support the case for creation and weaken the case for evolution.

10.30am Morning Tea and resource viewing
11am Keynote address # 4 – Dr Jay Wile:  

“Ask the Beasts”

In this seminar, Dr. Wile will talk about Job 12:7-10, which begins by commanding the reader to “Ask the beasts.” In his view, this Scripture is telling us that we must study nature to fully understand God. While God’s divine revelation (the Bible) is clearly more detailed and precise than His natural revelation (creation), both are necessary to have a full and complete understanding of God. He will give a bit of history to show you that this was the motivation for many of the great scientists of the past, and some great scientists of the present. He then draws from fields such as astronomy, microbiology, zoology, and botany to share at least a bit of what science tells us about God.

12.30pm Lunch and resource viewing
Breakout Sessions  

Choose From:

1.30pm A) “Where are they Now?” 

with Dr Jay Wile
Dr. Wile became involved in homeschooling because while he was teaching at the university level, his best students were homeschool graduates. Since then, he has expected homeschoolers to become the true leaders of their generation. To investigate whether or not his expectation is coming true, Dr. Wile tracked down several homeschooled students who are now adults and learned what they are doing. In this talk, Dr. Wile tells you what he learned. You will be amazed at what these young adults are doing and how they have already impacted the world. If you are wondering whether or not homeschool graduates can make a difference in the real world, you should definitely listen to this talk!

B) “Getting off to a Good Start ”  

with Dorinda Duthie

This popular seminar will include applying for an exemption and is perfect for those just starting out with homeschooling or those with young children. Dorinda’s seminar will be a down to earth and practical approach which will leave you with specific tips you can immediately implement in your homeschooling journey.

Dorinda is a former teacher, veteran home educator and literacy tutor well respected around the Auckland region and beyond..

C) “Goodbye Chaos, Hello Peace” with Cynthia Hancox
Are you struggling to keep on top of all the demands in your life? Is your house in a state of chaos? Are you overwhelmed or stressed-out? Feeling alone and in need of some encouragement and help? Cynthia is a homeschooling mum who has battled and overcome debt and depression. In this seminar, Cynthia will share her amazing testimony as well as give practical tips for getting on top of things again. 

Cynthia is a homeschooling mum who has touched the lives of many in NZ and overseas through her writings and resources.

D) Hands on Learning with Rachel Larkin 

Want to reinforce learning with hands on presentation? Rachel Larkin is an advocate of lapbooking as a way of sparking and maintaining interest in a subject while providing an enjoyable outlet for creativity. It also provides a non threatening method of informal assessment. And before you ask, lapbooking is not only for girls either! Rachel has successfully used this method with her own three lively boys so she will share tips and techniques on how lapbooking has worked for her family and how it could work fo you too. This workshop is equally suitable for homeschoolers or teachers.

E) Tackling the “isms”: Worldview Overview” with Joe Fleener 

This workshop covers a basic overview of the main “isms” with some comparisons and specific examples. Attendees will leave with a basic understanding of worldview, able to recognise particular worldviews and being made aware of some resources available for further investigation.

Suitable for all but particularly pertinent for educators, those planning on embarking or currently pursuing tertiary studies.
Joe is a homeschooling husband to Mandy and Dad to his three children. Joe is the Associate Pastor of Howick Baptist Church

3pm Afternoon Tea 

Last opportunity for resource viewing

3.30pm Keynote address 5: “The Earth: Fearfully & Wonderfully Made” 

How does a poisonous gas make it possible for life to exist on earth? Why should we be reminded of God’s love for us every time we look at a compass? Because from the interior structure of the earth to its atmosphere, our planet has been designed by God so that it is the perfect place for us to live. In this talk, Dr. Wile discussed the various design features scientists find in the earth that make it very clear the earth was not the result of chance. This talk is a great way to finish our Auckland conference by marvelling at the intricacies of creation!

5pm Conference concludes

 

Children’s Programme

A children’s programme will be provided for 5-12 year olds which consists of two half day sessions. The first session runs from 9am-12.30pm. The second session runs from 1.30pm-5pm and includes games, sports and a family friendly DVD to round out the day. The fee is $8 for BOTH sessions. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided during the programme but parents are responsible for their children over the lunch hour. There are many food outlets, shops and a park nearby.

Click here to register for the Children’s Programme

Limited numbers so be in quick!

Breastfed babies are welcome but please make your own arrangements for any other children not attending the children’s programme.

Teens must be registered and attend the workshops.


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Venue: 

Manukau City Baptist Church,
9 Lambie Drive, Manukau
Contact:

firelight@learnex.co.nz

or ph (09) 269 3590

Directions from the Southern Motorway  

Take the Manukau off-ramp. Turn right into Great South Road. Turn Left into Cavendish Drive and right into Lambie Drive.

The church is on the left hand side of the road (just past Faith City.) 

There is parking for 170 cars on the church property and plenty of parking on the street.

 

Click HERE for a conference brochure

and

HERE for a registration form