“Mind Your Brain” Tour
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CHRISTCHURCH:
Wednesday 17/Thursday 18 March
Parklands Baptist Church, 180 Queens Park Drive, Parklands
Dawn sent this to a bunch of email discussion groups. (used with permission)
CHRISTCHURCH:
Wednesday 17/Thursday 18 March
Parklands Baptist Church, 180 Queens Park Drive, Parklands
Dawn sent this to a bunch of email discussion groups. (used with permission)
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“Mind Your Brain “ tour with
Terry Small |
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Terry Small a.k.a. “The Brain Man” http://www.terrysmall.com is a sought after International conference speaker who will leave you astounded at the wonders of the human brain while giving you practical tips to help your brain work more efficiently. We are thrilled to have Terry as our Keynote speaker.
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Christchurch
Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th March, 2010
Parklands Baptist Church, 180 QueensPark Drive, Christchurch
Queries: sihe@clear.net.nz
Registrations: Soesi Watson Ph (03) 541 9211
Childcare is avaiable
Please make own arrangements for lunch and dinner (fish and chips on site). Tea and coffee will be provided.
Contact Dot iew@clear.net.nz if you wish to contribute.
| Wednesday 17 March | |
| 1pm |
Venue opens for registrations and resource viewing |
| 1-5pm |
“Things we Wish We’d Known” Veteran homeschoolers share their thoughts |
| 5pm | Dinner break and resource viewing |
| 6pm |
“Homeschool graduates speak” Be encouraged by hearing from those who have ‘come out the other end’! |
| 7pm |
“Brain Boosting Secrets: 16 Things Everyone Must Know About the Brain” |
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8.30am |
Thursday 18th March Venue Opens for registration and resource viewing |
| 9am |
“Engaging the brain part 1″ Have you ever taught something only to discover that it just did not “stick” in the minds of your students? Research has a great deal to say about the brain and learning! It is possible to easily help students learn faster and remember more… and have more fun. You will learn many practical tips and strategies that you can use immediately. You will learn and discover: * how the brain processes information * the best way for students to take notes * why state and strategy are just as important as content * the top 10 Brain-Learning Principles * what students report is the #1 Study Technique * how music affects learning * how to boost attention * how to increase the capacity of one’s memory and much, much more! This workshop is divided into two lively, humorous, and interactive sessions. You will leave with new knowledge and many eye-opening ideas that will make this year different. |
| 10.30am | Morning Tea and resource viewing |
| 11am |
“Studying with the Brain in Mind” |
| 12.30pm | Lunch and resource viewing |
| 1.30pm |
“Laughing Matters” Learning increases with laughter! Brain research has a great deal to say about the role of humour in learning. |
| 3pm |
Afternoon Tea and resource viewing |
| 3.30pm |
“Engaging the Brain Part 2” |
| 5pm | Children’s presentation |
| 6pm |
Conference concludes |
A children’s programme and creche will be provided. Morning and afternoon teas will be provided but parents will need to provide lunch. Teens must be registered and attend the workshops.
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Venue: Parkside Baptist Church, 180 QueensPark Drive, Christchurch |
Email registrations: nsjswatson@xtra.co.nz
Queries: Dot Brown Ph 03 312 8790
Online Registration Form (recommended): http://www.learnex.co.nz/Editable/conference/MindYourBrainChristchurch.shtml
The “Excellence in Learning” Tour is brought to you in association with:
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Contact us today to discuss your requirements.
Phone: 64 9 269 3532, Fax: 64 9 269 3530 , Mobile: (027) 479 000 2
E-mail: enquiries@learnex.co.nz
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“Mind Your Brain” tour with Terry Small |
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Terry Small a.k.a. “The Brain Man” http://www.terrysmall.com is a sought after International conference speaker who will leave you astounded at the wonders of the human brain while giving you practical tips to help your brain work more efficiently. |
Palmerston North
Thursday 11th March, 2010
Palmerston North Please bring along a tin of
Thursday 11th March, 2010 baking for morning and afternoon tea. This
Reformed Church, 541 Ruahine Street, helps keep the price reasonable. Tea and
Palmerston North coffee will be provided.
Contact & registrations: elliotts@xnet.co.nz
Thursday 11 March
| 8.45am | Venue Opens – vendor stalls open |
| 9.15am |
“Engaging the brain part 1 ” Have you ever taught something only to discover that it just did not “stick” in the minds of your students? Research has a great deal to say about the brain and learning! It is possible to easily help students learn faster and remember more… and have more fun. You will learn many practical tips and strategies that you can use immediately. You will learn and discover: * the top 10 Brain-Learning Principles This workshop is divided into two lively, humorous, and interactive sessions. You will leave with new knowledge and many eye-opening ideas that will make this year different. |
| 10.30am | Morning Tea – vendor stalls open |
| 11.15am |
“Studying with the Brain in Mind ” You can make this your child’s best year ever in school! Smart students have secrets. What does it take to be a superior student? The most important secret is a great study strategy! Terry Small’s student success system shows your kids how to take charge of their time and succeed! Parents and students attend this seminar together to learn proven strategies and study secrets that have helped 150,000 students to excel. Guaranteed: better grades, self-confidence, more free time, and fun learning! Good grades have never been more important than today. Come and learn how to get them! You will have fun and be entertained. The seminar is suitable for parents, teachers & students of all abilities in Year 5 to adult. Discover the 33 secrets of smart students. Here are the facts: Most students do not know how to study. Yet… knowing how to study is the most important factor in school success! This student success system shows you how to study smarter, not harder. You will learn how to: What makes this program different? |
| 12.30pm |
Lunch – vendor stalls open Vendors: Tisa, HEF, Geneva Books, CES and LearnEX |
| 1.30pm |
“Laughing with the Brain in Mind” Learning increases with laughter! Brain research has a great deal to say about the role of humour in learning. Laughter is a great gift that we can give to our students. Humour is an important skill that teachers can model. Laughter can make learning a joyous experience. It provides a valuable “state change” for students. The benefits include: In this highly entertaining seminar, many practical ideas will be presented. You will learn how to use humour and laughter to promote better, faster learning! |
| 2.45pm | Afternoon Tea |
| 3.30pm |
“Engaging the Brain part 2 ” |
| 5.00pm | Vendor stalls open for browsing |
| 5.30pm |
Conference concludes |
Registration: http://www.learnex.co.nz/Editable/conference/MindYourBrainPalmerstonNorth.shtml
The “Mind Your Brain” Tour is brought to you in association with:
Bookmark this page to keep an eye on what’s happening.
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Contact us today to discuss your requirements.
Phone: 64 9 269 3532, Fax: 64 9 269 3530 , Mobile: (027) 479 000 2
E-mail: enquiries@learnex.co.nz
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“Mind Your Brain” tour with
Terry Small |
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Terry Small a.k.a. “The Brain Man” http://www.terrysmall.com is a sought after International conference speaker who will leave you astounded at the wonders of the human brain while giving you practical tips to help your brain work more efficiently. We are thrilled to have Terry as our Keynote speaker. |
Auckland
Friday 12th & Saturday 13th March, 2010
Manukau City Baptist Church, 9 Lambie Drive, Manukau City
Registrations: firelight.events@gmail.com
Phone: (09) 269 3532
***STOP PRESS!***
Also attending the Mind Your Brain conference are:
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Graham Braddock
Talented NZ artist and art workshop coordinator |
Sylvia Bowden Author of the book “How to Stop Your Kids from Going Broke” |
and
The Balzat Family in Concert!

We are thrilled that this amazingly talented family are joining us on Friday night for a very special performance.
The Balzats are family of 9 from Albany who have been playing together for a long time. With a combination of 4 violins, 2 guitars, keyboard, flute, drums and a cello they have a varied repertoire of contemporary Celtic tunes, Bluegrass pieces as well as their growing number of original compositions. They have toured the USA and played in many local festivals, clubs, restaurants, schools, and private functions. As well as producing a DVD and a CD, they have appeared on TV One’s “Good Morning” show.
Search for them on YouTube and you’ll see what we mean!
A children’s programme is available for Ages 5-12 year olds
(see details further down)
NOTES:
| Friday 12 March | |
| 6pm |
Venue opens for registrations and evening programme. |
| 6.30pm | Balzat family concert |
| 7.30pm |
Keynote Address with Terry Small: “Brain Boosting Secrets: 16 Things Everyone Must Know About the Brain |
| 9.00pm | Light Supper |
| Saturday 13th March | |
| 8.15am | Venue Opens for registration and resource viewing |
| 9am |
Keynote address with Terry Small: “Engaging the brain part 1“ Have you ever taught something only to discover that it just did not “stick” in the minds of your students? Research has a great deal to say about the brain and learning! It is possible to easily help students learn faster and remember more… and have more fun. You will learn many practical tips and strategies that you can use immediately. You will learn and discover: * how the brain processes information * the best way for students to take notes * why state and strategy are just as important as content * the top 10 Brain-Learning Principles * what students report is the #1 Study Technique * how music affects learning * how to boost attention * how to increase the capacity of one’s memory and much, much more! This workshop is divided into two lively, humorous, and interactive sessions. You will leave with new knowledge and many eye-opening ideas that will make this year different. |
| 10.30am | Morning Tea |
| 11am |
Keynote address with Terry Small: “Studying with the Brain in Mind ” |
| 12.30pm |
Lunch |
| 1.30pm |
Breakout Sessions Session A “Laughing Matters” with Terry Small |
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Session B “How to Stop Your Kids Going Broke” with Sylvia Bowden (parents and teens) |
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| C) How to Draw Really Well art workshop with Graham Braddock (parents of 5-12 year olds) Graham Braddock is well known for his beautiful paintings, art prints and inspirational art seminars so we are very privileged to have him take this session for adults. Graham is well known in homeschooling circles for the art workshops he has done over many years. Graham will demonstrate techniques to bring the best out in your kids as well as give many tips and tricks. A great opportunity to learn from an artist of this calibre. NB Graham is also doing an art workshop during the children’s programme! http://grahambraddock.co.nz/ |
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| 3pm | Afternoon Tea |
| 3.30pm |
Keynote address: “Engaging the Brain Part 2” |
| 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 and consists of general activities and an art workshop with Graham Braddock . 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 $12 for BOTH sessions. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided during the programme but children need to be closely supervised over the lunch hour. There are many food outlets, shops and a park nearby. Very limited numbers so be in quick!
Registrations for the Children’s Programme are now being taken.
Places are strictly limited.
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.
Inspiring young women to live WHOLE heartedly for Jesus Christ
26-28 FEBRUARY 2010 – NGARUAWAHIA, WAIKATO
2 TIMOTHY 2:22 (ESV) So flee youthful passions and
pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with
those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
So if you’re a young woman over the age of 12 come for a weekend of inspiration…..
Our vision is to ignite a passion in young women to:
“Do not pray for easy lives, pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your work shall be no miracle, but you shall be a miracle”
As far as “The Inspire Team” goes, it consists of Sue Abernethy, her daughters Nicky and Kelly and then myself (Felicity Farnworth) helping out a bit on the side 😀
As for speakers – there’s Sue Abernethy, Nicky Abernethy, Rosie Boom and Katie Boom lined up – along with a few others.
Sue Abernethy is the lady who put this camp together -she has this amazing personality and a heart to inspire girls to live totally and completely sold out for Jesus! In Mrs Abernethy’s words: “Sue Abernethy is your regular run-of-the-mill Mum of 8 (ok, I admit that’s not really regular!!!) who wants to be willing and obedient (like Isaiah1:19 says) to the call of God on her life, to be a Godly wife, to raise children who love the Lord Jesus Christ because of how she loves Him, and wants to reach her hand out to the next generation and inspire them to live wholeheartedly for Jesus Christ.” Her daughters Nicky and Kelly have also helped organise the camp. You can contact both Mrs Abernethy and her girls at absclan@slingshot.co.nz or 07 886 0402
Rosie Boom, from all accounts is pretty amazing and has an passion for Jesus which reaches out to others. Rosie also speaks at HEART, as is a homeschooling mum of 6. Her website is www.rosieboom.com Katie Boom is Rosie’s daughter who dedicated a year of her life between secondary and tertiary education to serving her family. She’s currently studying in Hamilton.
FRIDAY: Arrive 6pm onwards (Dinner is not provided)
7:00 Welcome
Speaker: Rosie Boom – Loving God More Than Anything
9:00 Movie: Come What May
Check out this site: www.comewhatmaythemovie.com
A movie about choosing what is right, no matter the cost. Right is always right even if no one else is doing it. Wrong
is always wrong, even if everyone else is doing it.
11:00 Zzzzz
SATURDAY:
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Speaker: Sue Abernethy – Love God’s Word: Being Transformed By Getting It In!
10:30 Morning Tea
11:00 Workshops:
1) Purity
2) Modesty
3) Missions
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Craft & Free Time
4:00 Speaker: Katie Boom – Serving Your Family
5:30 Dinner
7:00 Evening Session: A Time of Blessing and Encouragement From Those Who Have “Walked the Walk”
10:30 Zzzzz
SUNDAY:
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Speaker: Rosie Boom – CHOICES: Choose You This Day Who You Will Serve
11:00 Morning Tea
11:30 Speaker: Nicky Abernethy – I Am Beautiful Because…
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Tidy up and HOME time
All the usuals. Plus bedding, bible, notebooks and pens
Cost:
$85 (2 nights accommodation, food and craft)
You can pay by internet banking or cheque. Please email us for the number
(Please put your first and last name in the reference, and email us your details at the.inspire.team@gmail.com )
Make cheque payable to “Inspire”
Post to:
Sue Abernethy, 14 Muirend Ave, Tokoroa 3420
Christian Youth Camps Inc
148 Waingaro Road, Ngaruawahia, Waikato cyc.org.nz
Coming from Hamilton: Go through Ngaruawahia, turn left onto Waingaro Rd (opposite Ngaruawahia Arts & Crafts).
Continue on Waingaro Rd, across the bridge and along until you reach Christian Youth Camps which will be on
your right.

