You don’t need to be using AVKO to benefit from hearing Don McCabe.

He is a fantastic speaker, not to be missed!

According to Don McCabe, founder of the internationally renowned AVKO Educational Research Foundation, mistakes ARE opportunities!

As a dyslexic, Don knows this truth better than most. He suffered a number of early setbacks but instead of accepting failure and defeat, he used these as motivation to stubbornly pursue his dream of developing and publishing resources which would really help those with learning difficulties. Don’s story is truly inspirational. With a warm and quirky delivery style, you will be reminded of the importance of the important lessons in education and in life.

If you enjoyed Andrew Pudewa and Terry Small, don’t miss hearing Don while he is in NZ! Don McCabe is brought to you by the Firelight Foundation, a not for profit organisation which aims to light the fire of inspiration for Home Educators.

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CHRISTCHURCH – combined with Resource Fair

Thursday 28^th October

10am-3pm (Resource Fair begins at 10am)

Morning tea is provided

11.30am Session One –  Unconventional Success

Don shares honestly and about his background: when he was first diagnosed with dyslexia, how this affected him and the story of how he refused to let this define his life. Be shocked, enraged and amused at this inspiring story of one man’s refusal to give up on his dream.  This session would be suitable for anybody who enjoys hearing about someone who fought the system and overcame the odds; parents, teenagers or anyone involved in education at any level.

1pm  Session Two –  Literacy: Shattering the Myths

In this session, Don outlines some of his philosophies about learning, especially related to the teaching of reading and spelling. His unconventional approach is so refreshingly simple that you wonder why this method isn’t employed in all the schools in this country.  You will be saying, “Oh, I see. That makes sense!” more times than you can imagine during this fascinating session. A must for anyone involved in education at any level but especially suitable those with learning difficulties or teaching those who do.

Venue: Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church, 5 Downing Street, Hoon Hay, Christchurch

When: Thursday October 28^th10:00am – 3:00pm          Lunch approx: 12:15pm -1:00pm (Bring your own)

Price: $10.00 conference sessions and the curriculum fair    $ 5:00 curriculum fair only

Contact: Dot Brown (03) 312-8790 iew@clear.net.nz or Linda Gage 324-3329 gagetribe@xtra.co.nz

This is a joint event, organized by South Island Home Educators and Canterbury Home Educators.

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Please email or post your registration to Tina Frater with names, number attending and payment method.

Address: 37 Lowes Road, Rolleston, Canterbury 7614                     Email: tmfater@slingshot.co.nz

Cheques made out to South Island Home Educators may be sent to Tina or payment made by Internet Banking

Account details:  South Island Home Educators, 03-0674-0157258-00 please put ‘conference’ in the reference box.

Names of those attending (and ages of children):………………………………………………………………………………………..

Older children and teens, who wish to listen to Don’s sessions, may attend free with a parent.

A limited children’s program of games and crèche will be available. Please make your own arrangements if possible.

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AUCKLAND – Informal talk plus Q & A session

Sunday 31^st October (only day available)

1-4pm

Mistaken Opportunities Firstly Don shares honestly and about his background: when he was first diagnosed with dyslexia, how this affected him and the story of how he refused to let this define his life. Be shocked, enraged and amused at this inspiring story of one man’s refusal to give up on his dream. Then Don outlines some of his philosophies about learning, especially related to the teaching of reading and spelling. His unconventional approach is so refreshingly simple that you wonder why this method isn’t employed in all the schools in this country.  A must for anyone involved in education at any level but especially suitable those with learning difficulties or teaching those who do.

Be inspired by an international speaker, upskill, view a variety of educational resources and network with other home educators.

Venue:

10/20 Gladstone Road

Parnell

Auckland

http://www.barrycourt.co.nz/location.htm

THE AUCKLAND VENUE HAS STRICTLY LIMITED SEATING SO PLEASE INDICATE YOUR INTEREST ASAP.

Price: $10.00 adult; $5 teen; $35 family

Contact: Erena Fussell (09) 269 3590 or email firelight@learnex.co.nz

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Please email or post your registration to Erena Fussell with names, number attending and payment method.

Address: 50 Walpole Ave, Manurewa, Manukau 2102                      Email: firelight@learnex.co.nz

Cheques made out to The Firelight Foundation Ltd  or payment made by Internet Banking

-Account details:  The Firelight Foundation Ltd, 12-3032-0244986-00 please put ‘Akld AVKO’ in the reference box.

Names of those attending:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

****Sorry but this corporate venue is absolutely unsuitable for children but those 12 and older are welcome to attend if accompanied by an adult

These events start just over one week away so don’t be a homeschooler and leave it until the last minute. :- ) Book today!

Any enquiries, please email me off-list – fusfam@learnex.co.nz .

Erena

PS Information about Don McCabe’s AVKO research foundation can be found on his website: www.avko.org or search under “AVKO” on YouTube

PPS The AVKO tour is brought to you by The Firelight Foundation. The Firelight Foundation is the non-profit wing of LearnEX – www.learnex.co.nz

Stationery & Science Supplies

Dayspring has  Chemistry, Physics and Biology supplies, test tubes & more. Ask to view when you are visiting Dayspring. Please contact them for availability and current prices if there is anything you would like. Post or email an order.

http://manawatuhomeeducators.org/2010/10/stationery-science-supplies/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ManawatuHomeEducators+%28Manawatu+Home+Educators%29

(The AVKO tour is brought to you by The Firelight Foundation.

The Firelight Foundation is the non-profit wing of LearnEX – www.learnex.co.nz .)

According to Don McCabe, founder of the internationally renowned AVKO Educational Research Foundation, mistakes ARE opportunities!

As a dyslexic, Don knows this truth better than most. He suffered a number of early setbacks but instead of accepting failure and defeat, he used these as motivation to stubbornly pursue his dream of developing and publishing resources which would really help those with learning difficulties. Don’s story is truly inspirational. With a warm and quirky delivery style, you will be reminded of the importance of the important lessons in education and in life.

If you enjoyed Andrew Pudewa and Terry Small, don’t miss hearing Don in NZ! Don McCabe is brought to you by the Firelight Foundation, a not for profit organisation which aims to light the fire of inspiration for Home Educators.

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DUNEDIN – half day event

Wednesday 27^th October

Details To Be Advised – mark this day in your diary for now and register your interest off list – fusfam@learnex.co.nz

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CHRISTCHURCH – combined with Resource Fair

Thursday 28^th October

10am-3pm (Resource Fair begins at 10am)

Morning tea is provided

11.30am Session One –  Unconventional Success

Don shares honestly and about his background: when he was first diagnosed with dyslexia, how this affected him and the story of how he refused to let this define his life. Be shocked, enraged and amused at this inspiring story of one man’s refusal to give up on his dream.  This session would be suitable for anybody who enjoys hearing about someone who fought the system and overcame the odds; parents, teenagers or anyone involved in education at any level.

1pm  Session Two –  Literacy: Shattering the Myths

In this session, Don outlines some of his philosophies about learning, especially related to the teaching of reading and spelling. His unconventional approach is so refreshingly simple that you wonder why this method isn’t employed in all the schools in this country.  You will be saying, “Oh, I see. That makes sense!” more times than you can imagine during this fascinating session. A must for anyone involved in education at any level but especially suitable those with learning difficulties or teaching those who do.

Venue: Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church, 5 Downing Street, Hoon Hay, Christchurch

When: Thursday October 28^th10:00am – 3:00pm          Lunch approx: 12:15pm -1:00pm (Bring your own)

Price: $10.00 conference sessions and the curriculum fair    $ 5:00 curriculum fair only

Contact: Dot Brown (03) 312-8790 iew@clear.net.nz or Linda Gage 324-3329 gagetribe@xtra.co.nz

This is a joint event, organized by South Island Home Educators and Canterbury Home Educators.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Please email or post your registration to Tina Frater with names, number attending and payment method.

Address: 37 Lowes Road, Rolleston, Canterbury 7614                     Email: tmfater@slingshot.co.nz

Cheques made out to South Island Home Educators may be sent to Tina or payment made by Internet Banking

Account details:  South Island Home Educators, 03-0674-0157258-00 please put ‘conference’ in the reference box.

Names of those attending (and ages of children):………………………………………………………………………………………..

Older children and teens, who wish to listen to Don’s sessions, may attend free with a parent.

A limited children’s program of games and crèche will be available. Please make your own arrangements if possible.

WELLINGTON – Unfortunately this has had to be cancelled due to our helper being unavailable on the day. If you live in Wellington and know of a good, cheap venue and would like to help organise something (approximately 3 hours), please let me know offlist – fusfam@learnex.co.nz

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AUCKLAND – Informal talk plus Q&A session

Sunday 31^st October

1-4pm

Mistaken Opportunities Firstly Don shares honestly and about his background: when he was first diagnosed with dyslexia, how this affected him and the story of how he refused to let this define his life. Be shocked, enraged and amused at this inspiring story of one man’s refusal to give up on his dream. Then Don outlines some of his philosophies about learning, especially related to the teaching of reading and spelling. His unconventional approach is so refreshingly simple that you wonder why this method isn’t employed in all the schools in this country.  A must for anyone involved in education at any level but especially suitable those with learning difficulties or teaching those who do.

Be inspired by an international speaker, upskill, view a variety of educational resources and network with other home educators.

Venue: TBA in the next day or two but will be central Auckland

THE AUCKLAND VENUE HAS STRICTLY LIMITED SEATING SO PLEASE INDICATE YOUR INTEREST ASAP.

Price: $10.00 adult; $5 teen; $35 family

Contact: Erena Fussell (09) 269 3590 or email firelight@learnex.co.nz

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Please email or post your registration to Erena Fussell with names, number attending and payment method.

Address: 50 Walpole Ave, Manurewa, Manukau 2102                      Email: firelight@learnex.co.nz

Cheques made out to The Firelight Foundation Ltd  or payment made by Internet Banking

-Account details:  The Firelight Foundation Ltd, 12-3032-0244986-00 please put ‘Akld AVKO’ in the reference box.

Names of those attending:…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

****Sorry but this corporate venue is absolutely unsuitable for children but those 12 and older are welcome to attend if accompanied by an adult

These events start only two and a half weeks away so don’t miss out. Book today!

Any enquiries, please email me off-list – fusfam@learnex.co.nz . I will be emailing out the details for Dunedin (plus the Auckland venue) within the next two days.

Erena

PS Information about Don McCabe’s AVKO research foundation can be found on his website: www.avko.org or search under “AVKO” on YouTube

Faith & Family Seminar

Date: 16th October 2010

Venue: Covenant Presbyterian Churc, Rogers Road, Manurewa

Those from among you shall build the old waste places; You shall raise up the foundations of many generations; And you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, The Restorer of Streets to Dwell In. ~ Isaiah 58:12

‘Faith & Family’ is about encouraging a godly heritage for the Lord. We want to inspire parents with the marvellous plan and purpose that God has for the family.

The family is far more than just a place to live, eat, and sleep. It’s a place of Christian discipleship, hospitality, evangelism, education, and national influence. The battle isn’t outside our homes, it’s taking place inside. Fathers abdicating, mothers usurping, children idle and rebellious … this is where a fresh vision is needed. This is where fathers and mothers must dare to stand against the cultural attacks on the family. We live in times when the family is degraded, devalued, and often defeated. Let’s dare to believe God’s Word and be families that will influence and challenge the social and cultural norms that surround us.

Our family wants to encourage you to continue in all that you are doing with your family and inspire you with an even broader vision and give you practical ideas that can impact your family for generations to come.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Murray & Sharon Drinnan

About us

Murray has been married to Sharon for 26 years and they have eight children, one married and seven at home . Both come from non-Christian backgrounds and were saved in 1983 whilst living together unmarried. The Lord saved a work mate and one of Murray’s brothers, and brought them to speak into our lives, along with Murray’s praying mother (who had been saved 5 years earlier).

They have 17 years of homeschooling experience under their belt. Murray has a desire to encourage parents, particularly fathers, to get passionate about their families and to invest their energies into them.

They are ordinary parents just like you who want to encourage others in the raising of their families and in establishing a Godly heritage.

Faith & Family’s logo is a pomegranate tree. The pomegranate is a symbol of righteousness and fruitfulness.

Painting by: Maria Sibylla Merian ca. 1665

Saturday Programme:

8:30 Registration

9:00 Welcome

9:15 Session One – Get Thinking!

Murray Drinnan – Generational Thinking

Caring for the elderly, supporting the solo mum, the children’s education and instruction in God’s Word … Where does all this happen? THE FAMILY!

10:30 Morning Tea provided

11:00 Session Two – Get Purposeful!

Workshop Choices:

Murray Drinnan – The Family Altar

Resources and ideas for teaching scripture, doctrine, and wisdom.

Sharon Drinnan – The Family Traditions

Creative ideas for teaching spiritual truths within family traditions.

12:15 Lunch (not provided)

2:00 Session Three – Get Understanding!

Murray Drinnan

Understand the Culture – The New Tolerance

The meaning of the word ‘tolerance’ has changed and has a whole new application to our society.

3:15 Afternoon Tea provided

3:45 Session Four – Get Asking!

Questions & Answer session

4:30 Close

Enquires:

faithandfamily@farmside.co.nz

ALL ARE WELCOME but please note, talks presented from a Christian Worldview

Registration Form

Registration for:

Price:

Single Adult                          $ 20.00                                13-18 year olds    free

Couple                                   $ 30.00

Deposit enclosed                                $10.00

Balance to pay:_________

Method of Payment

Cheque  (payable to M & S Drinnan)

Internet Banking (preferred) – please enter your name followed by FF & seminar location in details & don’t forget to post your registration form

Bank Account: please email the Drinnans for the bank account details

Email

Note: Deposit is non-refundable

Upon receipt of your registration, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not have an email, please also enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope and we will post out confirmation.

We will accept registrations on the day of the seminar but it would be helpful if you could register sooner.

This is a seminar for parents. As such, there will be no facilities or provision made for children under 13 yrs. Please make your own arrangements. Breastfed babies welcome.

Please fill in form and send to

Faith and Family

353 Oruanui Road

RD 1

Taupo 3377

New Zealand