It was a very proud moment for me as an older sister, when the media release appeared on Friday afternoon advising that my younger brother had signed his first A-League contract for Wellington … [Read more...] about Football – a family affair!
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The jobs we’ll lose to machines — and the ones we won’t
Next week we start a gaming technology project and as you may or may not know, I'm a fan of TED Talks. I listened to this talk recently by Anthony Goldbloom and it seemed timely with what the kids will be doing for the rest of the term in this project. Goldbloom is a 33 year old Aussie and the … [Read more...] about The jobs we’ll lose to machines — and the ones we won’t
Truth and Wisdom
"Obviously in the world of sports, you go through different ups and downs than in normal life. You might be on top of the world playing or you're sidelined with an injury. Your teammates see you through the good and the bad. They see where your foundation lies in those moments." Tobin Heath - USA … [Read more...] about Truth and Wisdom
Public Speaking – Valuable for Life
Entering a public speaking competition is one way in which students who benefit from extension can gain valuable experiences for life. Learning how to speak publicly is important in equipping students with the confidence to speak in front of any audience throughout their lives. Last month, two … [Read more...] about Public Speaking – Valuable for Life
My Olympic Connection
Rio 2016 holds a special place in my heart. My cousin Dario, who lives in Torino Italy, is part of the Italian Olympic team. He is a "maestro" of the Italian fencing team which has performed brilliantly, winning one gold and three silver medals. My cousin started fencing at the age of nine, when his … [Read more...] about My Olympic Connection
Winners focus on winning
With the Rio Olympics in full swing and daily examples of amazing achievement, this picture has been doing the rounds on the internet. It shows one of Michael Phelps’ competitors looking over at him mid-race to check on his progress and is accompanied by the quote, ‘Winners focus on winning. … [Read more...] about Winners focus on winning