October is usually a crazy busy month for me.
It is my mum and dad’s birthday. In addition it is my youngest son’s birthday and also my birthday.
This October I have probably taken on far too much but because I have been in the world of education for 30 years, I know that sometimes it just gets like that and helps with the sprint to the end of the year for our New Zealand summer holidays. Plus it is the learning that ignites my education fire and I find it exciting and stimulating. I am passionate about teachers and their learning too. To help give you a bit of an overview, here is what my October looks like for me, without those important four family dates and all the practises in between.
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Dates
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Title
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Links
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30 Sept
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Minecraft Hangout
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Google Hangout
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1st Oct
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Launching CENZ
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Webinaire
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4th Oct
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TeachMeetNZ google Hangout
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Google Hangout
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9 Oct
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Present Ulearn with Wendy
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Presentation
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10 Oct
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Present Ulearn with Ginnie
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Presentation
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TBC
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Eduignite Citizenship
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Presentation
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20 Oct
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Complete my chapter on educator
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Blog Post
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28 Oct
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TeachMeetNZ /TMsydney
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Google Hangout
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31st Oct
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EdbookNZ
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Publish a book
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I am also aiming to complete my Flat Connections Global Educator Certificate with Julie Lindsay. Already I have learnt that I do not give enough opportunities for my teams to get to know each other with a handshake. I have immediately remedied that by setting up a padlet for my #TeachMeetNZ project.
In addition set up systems to support our RTLB with the next roll out of iPads for their teaching and learning with students. Currently I am reading around minecraft as I believe we need to explore this programme further.
Sometimes I am asked why do I take on the extra outside of my school life, however those of you in my PLN who read this, you will fully understand when I say all the extra benefits me, my learning and therefore benefits my school. How else do I know how to help our teachers create videos, help them with reflective blog posts, help them with their inquiries and presentations and know who to ask for help or call in to skype with our children and share their expertise. Ultimately this helps them This is because I am right in the middle of it all.
PS: I aim to visit Eden Gardens too these holidays and I hope to get my garden planted for the summer.
Sonya @VanSchaijik 
Sonya, we are delighted to have you in the Flat Connections course this semester with your energy and ideas! I believe busy people always achieve more – we get good at fitting things in between the cracks 😉
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