Blog Feed: Home Education Foundation

Red Cross Book fair begins tomorrow at 10:00am

Published on 2012-05-23 23:59:55

Red Cross Book Sale Barber Hall, Palmerston North, 25 May – 27 May When: Friday 25 May, 10:00am – 8:00pm Saturday 26 May, 10:00am – 6:00pm Sunday 27 May, 10:00am – 2:00pm Where: Barber Hall, Palmerston North The countdown is on as the Palmerston North Red Cross Book Sale is almost ready to kick off for [...] > read more

Home School Heartbeat: Raising Real Men

Published on 2012-05-22 18:30:29

If your home is full of noise, energy, dirt, and adventure, you’ve probably got boys! So what do you do with them? Hal and Melanie Young say, raise real men! Parents of six boys and two girls, Hal and Melanie join Mike Smith to discuss how to encourage manliness and appreciate the virtues on your [...] > read more

HSLDA: Poetry Contest Deadline Approaching

Published on 2012-05-22 18:18:48

Do you love to express yourself through poetry? We have a contest just for you! The HSLDA poetry contest is going on right now. You will need to hurry, but it’s not too late to enter! We will accept entries postmarked no later than Friday, June 1, 2012. For contest details and entry form >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [...] > read more

How to Avoid the Worst Kind of Socialization

Published on 2012-05-22 18:15:31

Mike Smith HSLDA President While academic and teacher qualification objections to homeschooling are pretty much a thing of the past, the age-old question of “What about socialization?” continues to increase. Just as we should be prepared to give an answer for the hope that is within us, we should also have an answer to the [...] > read more

A Letter to the Subscribers of Keystone and TEACH Bulletin

Published on 2012-05-22 04:43:35

Dear Subscribers, UPDATE ON THE HOME EDUCATION FOUNDATION In July 2011 we wrote informing you of Craig’s brain tumour and saying that we wouldn’t be doing anything with the Home Education Foundation (“HEF”) for at least the remainder of 2011. Craig died on 30 September 2011 and we are now ready to give you an [...] > read more

ADHD Drug Use In Kids Cause For Concern

Published on 2012-05-20 17:43:15

MEDIA RELEASE 21 May 2012 ADHD Drug Use In Kids Cause For Concern Family First NZ is alarmed at the number of children being prescribed drugs for hyperactivity and says that better diagnosis with second opinions and treatment of underlying problems should be the highest priority. “The prescriptions for ADHD drugs have almost doubled in [...] > read more

Bigger class sizes announced

Published on 2012-05-19 03:50:46

JOHN HARTEVELT > read more

Fonterra Science Roadshow

Published on 2012-05-19 03:28:54

A visit to the Fonterra Science Roadshow is an exciting and entertaining learning programme of live demonstrations and hands-on exhibits that broaden students knowledge of science and technology and the world around them. Your visit to the Roadshow… A school visit to the Roadshow lasts for 80 minutes and is divided into three sections: Demonstration [...] > read more

HSLDA: Single Parent Resources

Published on 2012-05-18 19:02:02

The HSLDA knows that single parenting is a challenge, and they would like to help. > read more

Making Education History: Beyond the Status Quo

Published on 2012-05-18 04:22:58

5.14.12MakingEducHistoryfinal.docx 19K   View Download If you can’t read this post then click on “view” or “download” 5.14.12MakingEducHistoryfinal.docx 19K   View Download ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From the Smiths: http://hef.org.nz/2011/craig-smith-26-january-1951-to-30-september-2011/ Updated 25 March 2012: Life for Those Left Behind (Craig Smith’s Health) page 6 click here ***** Needing help for your home schooling j [..] > read more

Sex offender teacher jailed for four years

Published on 2012-05-18 02:16:00

Sex offender teacher jailed for four years KIRSTY JOHNSTON GRAHAME COX/Fairfax NZ JAILED: Te Rito Henry Miki. A sex offender who lied his way into working at six schools will spend four years in jail. Te Rito Henry Miki, 40, was sentenced today by Judge Claire Ryan at the Auckland District Court after he was [...] > read more

Home Schooling discussion groups

Published on 2012-05-15 18:13:26

Email and Facebook discussion groups in New Zealand .Christian Classical Home Educators (ccednet) .Christian Home Educators (chednetnz) .Diana Waring History Alive (dwha) .Home Education Foundation (hefnetnz) .TEACH-eForum Auckland – East (East Auckland Home Educators) Auckland South Home Educators Auckland unschoolers CMandFriends-ANZ · Australians, New Zealanders-Down-Under Facebook: Far North Homeschoolers Facebook: Gisbornehomeschoolgroup Facebook: Harvest-Curric-Swap-New-Zealand Facebook [..] > read more

Double Celebration for Rosie Boom

Published on 2012-05-14 23:23:16

An email from Rosie Boom Hello everyone! I’m emailing to let people know that my latest book, Where the Crickets Sing, has just been published! For more information and to buy the book you can look on my website www.rosieboom.com Where the Crickets Sing > read more

Release of “Where Lions Roar at Night” as an ebook. Will you help??

Published on 2012-05-14 17:19:02

Hi all, The following is a message from Rosie Boom, home schooling mum, writer, singer, inspirational speaker and all round wonderful woman about her first book “Where Lions Roar At Night” now available as an ebook. If you’ve read her books, and loved them, tell the world by writing a review; if you haven’t read [...] > read more

Vatican Tells U.N. All Parents Have Right to Homeschool

Published on 2012-05-12 05:07:13

Home Education is our Christian Duty, not a human right, or even a God-given right.  “Rights” are not Biblical Speak.  The Bible talks of duties/responsibilities (render to Caesar, love the brotherhood, etc) and privileges but not rights. That said it is interesting to read the Vatican’s stand on home schooling: Ben Johnson : May 8, [...] > read more

Truancy and the CBD area of towns

Published on 2012-05-10 03:39:36

AHE Statement on Truancy Below is the AHE statement on Truancy. It may or may not be revelant to your area: Please ensure your Auckland based support group has this message posted on its email loop. This issue affects us all. Auckland Home Educators has become aware of incident in which a 13 year old [...] > read more

Southern Heart Retreat

Published on 2012-05-07 17:50:37

Date: 20-22 July 2012 Venue: Glenroy Camp, Sleemans Road, Canterbury Contact Details: southislandheart@gmail.com Pdf of the 2012 conference brochure: Heart 2012 Brochure.pdf 4241K   View Download > read more

Heart Retreat Matamata 22-24 June 2012

Published on 2012-05-07 16:19:32

Date: 22 – 24 June 2012 Venue: Totara Springs Christian Centre, Taihoa North Road, Matamata Website: http://heartretreat.wordpress.com/ General inquiries: absclan@slingshot.co.nz Registrations: aheadfamily@gmail.com Pdf of the 2012 conference brochure: 2012 Heart.pdf 600K   View Download ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From the Smiths: http://hef.org.nz/2011/craig-smith-26-january-1951-to-30-september-2011/ Updated 25 March 2012: Life for Those Left Behind ( [..] > read more

Cambridge Exam Registrations for 2012

Published on 2012-05-06 16:39:53

A reminder from Erena and Judith: Hi all Just another reminder for those wishing to sit Cambridge Exams in the November session this year that registrations close on the 31st May, 2012. Payment must be paid in full by the 22nd June, 2012. To register, go to http://www.acsnz.org.nz/privatecanRegistration.cfm and fill in the online booking forms [...] > read more

TEDxManhattanBeach – John Bennett – Why Math Instruction Is Unnecessary

Published on 2012-05-04 19:00:31

Talk title: Why math instruction is unnecessary John is a teacher of math and a homeschooling parent who offers a radical-sounding proposal: that we cease to require math instruction in middle and high school. He came to this point of view over a number of years, as he attempted (and failed) to convince students that [...] > read more

Levin’s centre out of bounds for truants

Published on 2012-05-03 22:54:57

The below article talks about truants in Levin being banned from the CBD during school hours. Our home educated children are not truants. This is the schools way to try to deal with truants. We need to be proactive and not react to this. I think we all need to prepare our children for being [...] > read more

Baxter’s pressure point a hit online in US

Published on 2012-05-01 23:40:20

Front page news at the Baxter’s pressure point a hit online in US Katie Holland | Wednesday, May 2, 2012 11:04 WHIZZ KID: Rotorua’s Baxter Johnson is a finalist in an international online science fair. > read more

School at Home vs Homeschool

Published on 2012-04-30 20:33:25

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From the Smiths: http://hef.org.nz/2011/craig-smith-26-january-1951-to-30-september-2011/ Updated 25 March 2012: Life for Those Left Behind (Craig Smith’s Health) page 6 click here ***** Needing help for your home schooling journey: http://hef.org.nz/2011/needing-help-for-your-home-schooling-journey-2/ And Here are a couple of links to get you started home schooling: http://hef.org.nz/getting-started-2/ and http://hef.org.nz/exe [..] > read more

Southern HEART retreat

Published on 2012-04-27 19:28:03

Click on this link to see the full brochure: http://hef.org.nz/2012/southern-heart-retreat/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From the Smiths: http://hef.org.nz/2011/craig-smith-26-january-1951-to-30-september-2011/ Updated 25 March 2012: Life for Those Left Behind (Craig Smith’s Health) page 6 click here ***** Needing help for your home schooling journey: http://hef.org.nz/2011/needing-help-for-your-home-schooling-journey-2/ And Here are a couple of links to ge [..] > read more

Kiwi in Science Fair finals at Currclick

Published on 2012-04-27 00:57:35

Baxter Johnson of Rotorua, is a finalist in the CurrClick Earth Day Science Fair and there are 7 days left for voting. Baxter is the only New Zealander in the finals. CurrClick Science Fair students from all over the world have been working hard on their Science Fair projects and video taped them just for [...] > read more

Craig honoured, this morning, by a new Dad as he named his first son

Published on 2012-04-23 17:25:18

This morning my wife, Daena,  and I named our firstborn son. His name is Levi Andrew Craig Moore. > read more

Are you thinking about sending your children back to school…

Published on 2012-04-20 05:35:53

then please read this blog first: The following is from a homeschool dad who watched IndoctriNation during Colin Gunn’s tour of Washington State. We pray his testimony will bless you and your loved ones. I am a homeschooling father of seven who recently viewed IndoctriNation with my family; it truly confirmed our experience.  We have [...] > read more

Home Education Awareness Week 15 to 20 October 2012

Published on 2012-04-17 23:35:13

Home Education Awareness Week (HEAW) 15 to 20 October 2012 Home Educators all over the country use this as an opportunity to do something special to raise their profile locally and develop a bit of positive public relations. This helps in gaining the movement a bit more credibility, especially when applying for grants or discounts [...] > read more

An in depth radio interview with Chris Johansson regarding the abduction of his son

Published on 2012-04-17 16:58:54

An in depth radio interview with Chris Johansson regarding the abduction of his son. > read more

Celebrating Cloth Nappy Week

Published on 2012-04-16 01:03:27

From Kiwi Families: When I was pregnant with my first baby, I found it really tough to get my head around the idea of what the baby might wear or sleep in… but I knew she’d need nappies! Somewhere along the way, I was introduced to Modern Cloth Nappies and was just blown away by [...] > read more

Cambridge Exams for Home Educators (Private Candidates)

Published on 2012-04-15 21:27:39

Here is an email from Erena about the Cambridge Exams for Home Educators Hi all Just a note to advise that Janine from the Association for Cambridge Schools NZ is going to be away from the office for the period of 19 April to 28 May. Consequently, it would be appreciated it if as many [...] > read more

Manawatu Home Educators: Activities

Published on 2012-04-13 03:26:40

Activities April — Westend Swimming April — Freyberg Swimming April — Biology Dissection Classes April — MHE Annual General Meeting May — Graham Braddock — Workshop 7 : How to Draw Sports Figures in Action May — Tawhiti Museum, Hawera May — Laser Tag June — Laser Tag July — Advance Notice for Term 3 [...] > read more

HSLDA – Getting It Right from the Beginning: An Interview with Ken Ham

Published on 2012-04-11 16:48:43

How important is the historicity of Genesis, anyway? And what about scientific discoveries? Does the Bible hold up? This week on Home School Heartbeat, Ken Ham, founder and president of Answers in Genesis, joins Mike Smith to unpack the importance of a biblical world view. Program Listing: Click on a program title to listen online [...] > read more

Mentoring in Action

Published on 2012-04-11 16:12:16

Tuesday, May 1, @ 8:00 p.m. (USA ET)—“Mentoring in Action” Vicki Bentley Your homeschool students are grown up and starting to educate their own children. How can you stay involved in your support group as a veteran home-educating parent? Get the details from HSLDA Toddlers to Tweens Consultant Vicki Bentley in the live e-vent “Mentoring [...] > read more

Difference between School and life?

Published on 2012-04-11 04:44:04

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From the Smiths: http://hef.org.nz/2011/craig-smith-26-january-1951-to-30-september-2011/ Updated 30 March 2012: Life for Those Left Behind (Craig Smith’s Health) page 6 click here ***** Needing help for your home schooling journey: http://hef.org.nz/2011/needing-help-for-your-home-schooling-journey-2/ And Here are a couple of links to get you started home schooling: http://hef.org.nz/getting-started-2/ and http://hef.org.nz/exe [..] > read more

Learning curve

Published on 2012-04-10 21:56:12

ROBERT KITCHIN/Fairfax NZ HAUORA: Disciplined lines of seats, competitive children, darkened classrooms to cut back on distraction. Sporty kids like to learn this way. Man behind the model: Feilding Intermediate School principal Stu Trembath. His philosophy is to get the kids engaged with school. If they want to come to school, they’ll learn. If they [...] > read more

Schools blind to bright Maori

Published on 2012-04-09 05:37:49

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The secret story of violence in schools

Published on 2012-04-09 05:28:16

A teacher is punched in the face, another is shoved in the chest and their lunch stolen, one is regularly verbally abused while another has their car vandalised.  But at the schools’ request, none of it is reported to police. Post-Primary Teachers Association president Robin Duff called the situation “intolerable”. He said, in the PPTA [...] > read more

Teenagers sentenced for brutal attack

Published on 2012-04-07 04:00:48

Two New Zealand high school students have been sentenced to four months’ juvenile detention after breaking a girl’s neck during a brutal attack. The attack on the 14-year-old victim in November at Flaxmere College in Hastings was filmed on a cellphone. Three girls were expelled from the school following the attack. Two teenage students were [...] > read more

HSLDA – Getting Colder: An Update on Homeschooling in Sweden

Published on 2012-04-03 21:37:10

The weather isn’t the only chilly aspect of the climate for homeschoolers in Sweden! Mike Donnelly, HSLDA’s director of international relations, joins host Mike Farris this week on the program to survey the history of homeschooling in Sweden, give an update on recent developments, and explain how we can support homeschooling families there. Program Listing: [...] > read more

Cambridge Primary or Pre-Cambridge

Published on 2012-04-03 17:09:51

Below is some information for those of you who are interested in  Cambridge Primary. This includes a list of resources that Pinehurst School use – they have kindly provided this to the ACSNZ to pass on to home educators. Home educators can print out and follow the primary curriculum for English, Maths and Science (no [...] > read more

Katikati homeschool team wins first prize in BOP wide school competition

Published on 2012-04-02 16:11:26

Solid Impact with Ultrafast Fibre CEO Maxine Elliott — at Bongard Centre Tauranga. Four homeschoolers from Katikati, Saul Boyd, Amber Boyd, Steven Bruining and Quentin Quaadgras spent last weekend at the BOP polytechnic competing against high schools from around the Bay of Plenty in a mashup competition. If you have no idea what a mashup [...] > read more

Interesting Website…

Published on 2012-04-01 19:56:52

This graphic illustrates the state of America’s public education and the rise in homeschooling. http://www.collegeathome.com/homeschool-domination/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From the Smiths: http://hef.org.nz/2011/craig-smith-26-january-1951-to-30-september-2011/ Updated 30 March 2012: Life for Those Left Behind (Craig Smith’s Health) page 6 click here ***** Needing help for your home schooling journey: http://hef.org.nz/2011/ne [..] > read more

The EF-Factor Youth Enviro Film competition

Published on 2012-04-01 18:10:13

Hi everyone, Victoria from Reel Earth Environmental Film Festival would like us all to know about this competition which has some fabulous prizes and is a great opportunity for budding film-makers out there to get your stuff noticed! Competition closes 4th May so it’s the perfect school holiday project! Read the attached flier and talk [...] > read more

Homeschool reading/writing for boys

Published on 2012-04-01 16:01:56

A note from Joe Novara I’ve dedicated a free blog site to reading and writing for homeschooled boys. A published author currently teaching college writing, I believe it’s necessary, at times, to go around a fixed curriculum in order to discover the way back in for some reader/writers. It may take a variety of exercises [...] > read more

Home-schooled actors tell a tale

Published on 2012-03-27 16:19:12

STEPHANIE FAWCETT > read more

Soviet Sweden? Parents Villainized Over Home-Schooled Son

Published on 2012-03-22 04:50:09

Soviet Sweden? Parents Villainized Over Home-Schooled Son Swedish Home-School Family ‘Broken to Pieces’ Three years after Swedish authorities took Christer and Annie Johansson’s son for the “offense” of home schooling, some are likening the nation to the Soviet ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From the Smiths: http://hef.org.nz/2011/craig-smith-26-january-1951-to-30-september-2011/ Updated 24 February 2012: Life for T [..] > read more

Schools ban children making best friends

Published on 2012-03-21 18:33:36

Pals … but kids told to form groups By HARRY HAWKINS Published: 19th March 2012 TEACHERS are banning schoolkids from having best pals — so they don’t get upset by fall-outs. Instead, the primary pupils are being encouraged to play in large groups. Educational psychologist Gaynor Sbuttoni said the policy has been used at schools [...] > read more

HSLDA: Global Pressure on Parental Rights Mounting

Published on 2012-03-21 04:01:31

Global Pressure on Parental Rights Mounting Parents are threatened globally as Sweden persists in its hardline crackdown on homeschoolers and Canada prepares to pass a bill that would severely diminish homeschool freedom. Read more >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From the Smiths: http://hef.org.nz/2011/craig-smith-26-january-1951-to-30-september-2011/ Updated 24 February 2012: Life for Those Left Behind (Craig Smith’s Health) page 6 [..] > read more

On Demand—“Poetry: Part of a Complete Education”

Published on 2012-03-21 03:41:22

On Demand—“Poetry: Part of a Complete Education” Kathy Weitz What is one of the most foundational aspects of writing that classical writers like Chaucer, Dante, and Milton understood from a young age? How has this skill been lost, and more importantly, how can it be restored? Classical writing expert and homeschool mom Kathy Weitz will [...] > read more

Swedish home education leader goes into political exile: “The dangers for the family were too great.”

Published on 2012-03-12 13:38:01

Riksföreningen för Hemundervisning i Sverige – Rohus “In the end, the safety of my family could no longer be guaranteed. The threats from Uppsala municipality were too many, too brutal, and every invitation to dialogue was turned down. The actions of the Uppsala local government could hardly be interpreted in any other way than as [...] > read more

Court fight looms over rights of disabled

Published on 2012-03-11 15:51:02

LANE NICHOLS � KENT BLECHYNDEN/Fairfax NZ DIFFICULT STRUGGLE: Vanessa O’Sullivan with her two sons, James, 9, and Trent, 12. The boys are autistic and James also has intellectual disabilities and needs more teacher aide hours to learn at school. Mrs O’Sullivan raised $10,000 to get James an assistance dog called Andy. Human Rights Commission lawyers [...] > read more

Kiwi kids miss out on vital play time

Published on 2012-03-11 15:22:32

Kiwi kids miss out on vital play time Lucien Perez, 7, is helping his body and brain to develop as he enjoys some unstructured play time on the swing at Wynyard Quarter in Auckland. Photo / Sarah Ivey New Zealand children risk weight and brain development issues as a new study shows nearly half of [...] > read more

Help Stop Law Requiring Homeschoolers to Teach “Tolerance!”

Published on 2012-03-09 02:51:25

J. Michael Smith is president of HSLDA. He has been an advocate for homeschooling for more than 30 years. Read more >> J. Michael Smith says in the HSLDA E-lert HSLDA of Canada is asking for our help! Our homeschooling brothers and sisters to the north (Alberta) are facing the possibility that they will be banned [...] > read more

‘Quit school’ ad blooper on bus

Published on 2012-03-08 21:58:36

Quit school’ ad blooper on bus PALOMA MIGONE Last updated 19:20 07/03/2012 ‘EPIC BLOOPER’: The Health Sponsorship Council isn’t planning to take the ad down, despite the message. “We see the sense of humour in it,” spokesman Iain Potter says. An advertising blooper has seen a smokefree advertisement turn in to a call to quit [...] > read more

Information Session on Home Schooling (Tue 13 Mar, 7pm)

Published on 2012-03-08 02:53:53

Here are all the details for the next public home education information session on Tue 13 Mar at Greenlane. These sessions are run by volunteers of Auckland Home Educators Inc and are a great way to kickstart research into the viability for families who are looking at the option. There are currently some places left. [...] > read more

Association for Cambridge Schools NZ: Meeting for Christchurch Private Candidates – 3 April

Published on 2012-03-07 23:38:39

From the Association for Cambridge Schools NZ. The ACSNZ is the organisation which now processes all the Private Candidate registrations for Cambridge Exams right throughout the country. Feel free to forward to anyone around the Canterbury region (or willing to travel) who is doing Cambridge Exams. There is a required RSVP so make sure you [...] > read more

Spiders after floods in Australia and Pakistan

Published on 2012-03-07 15:04:41

Great project for children: Spiders and floods Australia http://news.ninemsn.com.au/glanceview/219098/wagga-spiders-spin-fields-of-webs.glance Pakistan http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/03/pictures/110331-pakistan-flood-spider-trees-webs/#/pakistan-floods-drive-spiders-into-trees-adult_34026_600x450.jpg ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From the Smiths: http://hef.org.nz/2011/craig-smith-26-january-1951-to-30-september-2011/ Upda [..] > read more

NZ Association for Gifted Children & Explorers Auckland

Published on 2012-03-06 13:45:08

� One Day Conference and NZAGC AGM Saturday March 17th 2012, Rangitoto College, Auckland. http://www.giftedchildren.org.nz/agm12/agm12.php ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From the Smiths: http://hef.org.nz/2011/craig-smith-26-january-1951-to-30-september-2011/ Updated 24 February 2012: Life for Those Left Behind (Craig Smith’s Health) page 6 click here ***** Needing help for your home schooling journey: http://hef.org.nz/2011/needing-he [..] > read more

Yoghurt grows on trees, say Aussie students

Published on 2012-03-05 14:27:38

By Kathy Marks Many children nowadays are divorced from rural life Australia once rode to prosperity on the sheep’s back, but nowadays children are so divorced from rural life many believe yoghurt grows on trees. A survey by the Australian Council for Educational Research found 27 per cent of Year 6 pupils – and even [...] > read more

World Leading Neurosurgeon Dismisses Anti-Smacking Law

Published on 2012-03-04 18:32:25

MEDIA RELEASE 5 March 2012 Dr. Ben Carson, M.D. Dr. Carson’s success and contribution to Johns Hopkins Hospital has been phenomenal. He has received much recognition for performing and mastering ground-breaking surgical procedures. Dr. Carson uses his dedication and God-given talent to take on seemingly impossible operations, giving children hope for a second chance at [...] > read more

Convicted teachers are flouting the system

Published on 2012-03-04 16:12:16

CATHERINE WOULFE When it came to light that a sex offender teacher has been using aliases to keep teaching, the new Education Minister, Hekia Parata, was very quick to launch an inquiry. I urge her to broaden that inquiry to examine the system itself, not just the way in which this man flouted it. The [...] > read more

Science Courses and Science Kits for Hire

Published on 2012-03-02 02:54:50

New Zealand Home Educator Science Courses and Science Kits for Hire This website’s aim is to help home educating families throughout New Zealand with resources and ideas for their science curriculum. Some of our services are also available in Australia They run science courses and workshops in different locations around New Zealand and Australia where [...] > read more

Free Flashcards in English, French and Spanish

Published on 2012-03-02 02:37:54

Website with flashcards with audio in English, French and Spanish. We (http://www.myfreeflashcards.com/about/) developed this library of free resources to provide you with flashcards, eBooks and activities that make a difference. After listening to teachers and parents involved in special education and ESOL, we realized there was a need for high-quality resources that were easily accessible [...] > read more

Ideas Have Consequences

Published on 2012-03-01 22:28:00

Ideas Have Consequences Public schools must deal with random school shootings as a result of their humanist ideologies and the breakdown of family relationships.  What must Christians do when the humanist education system imposes an anti-Christian, pro-homosexual agenda on homeschools?  The Alberta government is considering a law that would require homeschools to teach that homosexuality is [...] > read more

Introducing… a Creativity Contest??!!

Published on 2012-03-01 15:19:51

From Diana Waring at: http://www.dianawaring.com/ Introducing… a Creativity Contest??!! We believe that a key component of Relational Education is allowing your child to express the things they are learning through creative methods that are best suited to their learning style.  Each of your children has unique abilities and giftings. We want to honor those giftings and we want to provide a place for them to [...] > read more

William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale

Published on 2012-02-29 18:24:12

This production is being advertised outside the home educating community so secure your tickets now!  Details also at www.eventfinder.co.nz/2012/william-shakespeares-the-winters-tale/auckland/papatoetoe From the group of home educators who brought you, Julius Caesar, Twelfth Night and an outdoor promenade of Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Shakespeare Group now present their abridged production of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. Directed by [...] > read more

12 seater van for sale

Published on 2012-02-28 19:13:03

A great deal for a large home educating family � Grant and Karen are selling their 12 seater Toyota Hiace Van through Turners Auctions in Penrose (Auckland). The auction is Thursday lunchtime as in tomorrow the 1st of March 12.30pm . They also have online bidding if anyone can’t make it to Auckland and is [...] > read more

Home Schooled student honours his parents

Published on 2012-02-28 14:32:30

Here is a home schooled graduate who praised his parents. They “received the MSOE Very Influential Person (VIP) Award based on his nomination. Bonnie and Wilson Gill Jr. are the first home-school educators to receive the award typically given to a high school teacher.” Wonderful to see a son honouring his parents in this way. [...] > read more

Govt: Sex offender has been working in schools

Published on 2012-02-27 19:55:21

This is one of the reasons I am glad that we chose to home school. If we had left our children in school then our two oldest boys would have been molested by a very popular school teacher. This teacher in now behind bars.  The problem is you cannot have full confidence that your children [...] > read more

Parents prop up schools to tune of $250m

Published on 2012-02-26 15:30:46

Home Schooling is not so expensive after all: SARAH HARVEY AND IMOGEN NEALE � MARTIN HUNTER/Fairfax NZ COSTLY BUSINESS: Parents of these Christchurch six-year-olds will pay thousands for their education. New Zealand parents are forking out a quarter of a billion dollars a year in school “donations” to help prop up schools. With an average [...] > read more

TVNZ: Free range kids

Published on 2012-02-21 14:05:25

“The Ultimate Luxury of Education” Jane Higgison � Click here to view Free range kids or here http://tvnz.co.nz/sunday-news/free-range-kids-video-4073333/video 8:15PM Sunday March 20, 2011 View all video results for “Free Range Kids” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From the Smiths: http://hef.org.nz/2011/craig-smith-26-january-1951-to-30-september-2011/ Updated 30 January 2012: Life for Those Left Behind (Craig Smi [..] > read more

Free Range Kids – Unschooling

Published on 2012-02-21 13:59:46

So many adults are still searching for their passion in life. The message I constantly get is to live your dream, be true to who you are and do what makes you happy (your passion). � This is the underlying philosophy that forms the basis for my parenting and naturally for unschooling. There is no [...] > read more

Too cool for school

Published on 2012-02-20 15:46:19

ROBERT KITCHIN/Fairfax NZ DOWN TIME: Hannah, 13, Ollie, 11, and Charlie, 8, play in the backyard of their home. Letting home-schooled children choose whether they play or study is a teaching philosophy an Ashhurst mother swears by.  Allowing children to be themselves, learning only what is relevant to them is the basis of ‘unschooling’. Jessica [...] > read more

THE NEW AMERCIAN: Homeschool Leader Flees Swedish Persecution

Published on 2012-02-19 13:42:56

Homeschool Leader Flees Swedish Persecution Written by Alex Newman Friday, 17 February 2012 09:38 As the government intensifies its persecution of homeschoolers in Sweden, the president of the Swedish Association for Home Education (ROHUS) has finally been forced into exile with his family in neighboring Finland. The battle for human rights and homeschooling in the [...] > read more

NiE Newslinks One Country, Many Cultures

Published on 2012-02-16 19:58:54

NiE Newslinks One Country, Many Cultures is due to be released on the 21st February 2012! Order now to avoid missing out! The first issue of Newslinks for 2012 looks at how the ethnic and cultural background of New Zealand’s population has changed over the years and  explores the diverse range of cultures in New [...] > read more

NZ Outdoor Instructors Association

Published on 2012-02-16 19:12:18

And email from Natalie Mathews of the NZ Outdoor Instructors Association. If you are interested in her offer then please email me, barbara@hef.org.nz, then I will email you her email address. Hi, Natalie here from the NZ Outdoor Instructors Association. I am trying to develop contacts in the North Island for NZ homeschoolers. We run [...] > read more

HSLDA: Tell Sweden to Stop Persecuting Homeschoolers

Published on 2012-02-15 13:44:35

An email from Michael P. Donnelly, Esq. of the HSLDA Dear International Homeschool Leaders, I am writing to request your assistance on behalf of homeschoolers in Sweden.  Jonas Himmelstrand, president of Rohus, the Swedish Association for Home Education, has requested as many emails and calls as possible from all over. Please review the Call to [...] > read more

Free NZ history ebooks

Published on 2012-02-13 02:55:16

http://mebooks.co.nz/index.php?route=product%2Fcategory&path=39_41&sort=p.price&order=ASC&page=1 Some of the free New Zealand ebooks you will find in the above link New Zealand Wars Incidents of The Maori War With the Lost Legion in New Zealand The War in New Zealand Soldiering in New Zealand The Maori King A Sketch of the New Zealand War One of England’s Little Wars England [...] > read more

Hundreds of unfit teachers in class

Published on 2012-02-12 14:21:02

LANE NICHOLS Hundreds of teachers have criminal convictions and many are not fit to teach, newly released figures show. Teachers have been investigated for sexual misconduct, violence, drug and alcohol abuse, incompetence, dishonesty and viewing pornography in the past two years. The number of complaints has jumped by about half since the Teachers Council was [...] > read more

Return Domenic Johansson to His Parents!

Published on 2011-07-04 17:17:15

From July 3 through 10th, Swedish elected officials, journalists, and political activists will gather in Visby, Domenic Johansson’s home town, for a major “Festival of Politics.” Politicians will be making important speeches, and hundreds o > read more

Free Woodcock Johnson III IQ tests for children aged 7 – 14

Published on 2011-07-03 21:36:26

The following may be of some interest for those in the Manawatu area: Andrew Salisbury, a trainee Educational Psychologist, is offering free Woodcock Johnson III IQ tests for children aged 7 – 14.  The Woodcock Johnson III test returns a descr > read more

Home Education Awareness Week 31 October – 5 November 2011

Published on 2011-06-30 20:37:24

Home Education Awareness Week (HEAW) is later this year because the fourth term begins later – October 25. We have traditionally held HEAW in the first or second week of the fourth term, trying to miss Labour weekend. So this year the Home Educ > read more

Home Education Foundation now has an 0800 number

Published on 2011-06-26 20:27:50

Home Education Foundation Free Call 0800 100 692 > read more

CIE Private Candidate Process for 2012 onwards

Published on 2011-06-21 19:06:46

An email from Erena and Judith be sure to read the link to the ACSNZ Proposal from 2012 for the Private Candidate Process Hi Barbara ACSNZ Proposal from 2012 is a file supplied by the Association of Cambridge Schools NZ (ACSNZ) which outlines the pro > read more

Above Rubies Women’s Forums

Published on 2011-06-21 18:49:36

Above Rubies Women’s Forums Hi my name is Joe Goodale, webmaster for Above Rubies. On behalf of Above Rubies I’d like to invite you to join one of the 7 Forums available from Above Rubies. The Above Rubies on-line forums are an extension > read more

Christchurch Home Education Conference is still happening tomorrow

Published on 2011-06-13 02:18:22

Christchurch Tuesday 14 June, 2011 Conference Details Venue has been checked after the two earthquakes today and it has been deemed safe. Erena and Jay have arrived safely in Christchurch this evening. So all is ready for the conference to begin on t > read more

Updated info on the Dr Wile interview on Radio Rhema

Published on 2011-06-12 23:49:41

We have a day and time for Dr Jay Wile’s interview on Radio Rhema. According to the producer, it will be tomorrow at 8.10am on Aaron Ironside’s show. Not sure how tight their scheduling is. http://www.rhema.co.nz/ Listen live here: http://www.rhe > read more

Jay Wile on Radio Rhema 10:30 this morning

Published on 2011-06-12 16:52:11

Today at 10:30am Jay Wile is to be interviewed on Radio Rhema. http://www.rhema.co.nz/ Listen live here: http://www.rhema.co.nz/player/rhema-stream.html A note from Erena It seems the interview was pre-recorded for using at a later date. I will let y > read more

Educational Games

Published on 2011-06-10 02:31:15

for English, Maths, History, Geography, Economics, Science, Music, Art, Foreign Languages, and more. For more info, see Creation Ministries table at the Jay Wile conference. This 2 hour workshop is mostly hands-on, but also explains the principles be > read more

June Home Education Conferences

Published on 2011-06-09 08:15:18

Erena has sent me some of the feed back from the Palmerston North Conference over the last couple of days. It was fantastic. Everyone I spoke to loved all the talks and visiting with all the vendors. Not only that they loved talking with the other ho > read more

Auckland Home Education events 10th & 11th June

Published on 2011-06-06 15:25:37

Important Events coming up this week in Auckland: Homeschool Variety Show FRIDAY 10 JUNE 2011 Rehearsals continue, instruments are tuned, and voices warmed up all ready to go for the Homeschool Variety Show. These talented home educated young people > read more

Home Schooling Conferences in Palmerston North, Auckland, Nelson and Christchurch

Published on 2011-06-06 15:03:03

Begin today in Palmerston North Dr Jay Wile has landed in NZ and can’t wait to begin his tour! He says NZ is his absolute favourite place in the world – we like to think that has as much to do with us Kiwis as our beautiful countryside :- > read more

‘The education system is so bad’: Angelina Jolie on why her six children are better off skipping school

Published on 2011-06-03 18:34:25

‘The education system is so bad’ Angelina Jolie on why her six children are better off skipping school Read more:  http://hef.org.nz/2011/school-is-out-forever-for-the-jolie-pitt-kids/ > read more

School is out forever for the Jolie-Pitt kids.

Published on 2011-06-03 18:22:00

School is out forever for the Jolie-Pitt kids. Not only are they blessed with Hollywood’s most glamorous parents, they’re also lucky enough to have a mother who doesn’t like schools. The Oscar winning actress thinks that the education system is > read more

Anger, Disrespect, and Communication—Wisdom for Tough Subjects

Published on 2011-06-01 16:25:14

HSLDA Upcoming E-vents: Helping Your Wife Grow in Christ—Lou Priolo On-Demand E-vents featuring Author, Speaker, and Biblical Counselor Lou Priolo: How to Avoid Provoking Your Children to Anger A Crash Course in Biblical Communication Dealing with > read more

Firelight Home Education Workshops Topic List Auckland Saturday 11 June 2011

Published on 2011-06-01 00:35:54

Here is the full list of Home Education workshops for Auckland 11 June 2011: Workshop Rotation #1 Choose from: 1. Maths for 5-10 year olds with Dorinda Duthie 2. Fostering Music Appreciation with Erena Fussell 3. Recent News in Creation Science with > read more

Tae-kwon-Do world championships in North Korea

Published on 2011-05-31 17:25:47

� Johann Lankroon, special needs son of Peggy and Harry Landkroon from Hastings, has been invited to demonstrate Special Needs Tae-kwon-Do at the opening ceremony of the world championships in North Korea this September. It would be a world firs > read more

Bay of Plenty Homeschoolers Expo

Published on 2011-05-30 19:40:07

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 finalis > read more

Auckland Home Education Conference: Saturday 11 June 2011

Published on 2011-05-30 16:56:27

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 � > read more

Preschoolers and Peace

Published on 2011-05-29 20:38:20

Some great links from my friend Kendra at Preschoolers and Peace Hands and Hearts History Kits {pretty, funny, happy, real} Bass Lake Edition 3-Year-Old and 4-Year-Old Boys How a Big Family Can Afford to Go to the Fair Recording Books and Memories {p > read more

“History Revealed” – a non-traditional curriculum

Published on 2011-05-25 18:30:37

� Here is a non-traditional curriculum: Answers in Genesis has teamed up with Diana Waring, one of the most recognizable names in homeschooling, to bring you this unique and comprehensive world history curriculum—“History Revealed.” Whethe > read more

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

Published on 2011-05-24 18:43:29

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 > read more

Nelson: Science by Design Conference Sunday 13 & Monday 14 June 2011

Published on 2011-05-24 18:17:05

“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. T > read more

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

Published on 2011-05-24 17:34:34

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 > read more

Godliness Through Discipline

Published on 2011-05-24 05:11:02

Here is a practical booklet for anyone who wants to become a more godly person. In it Jay Adams shows clearly that, while there is no such thing as instant godliness, genuine and lasting holiness is indeed possible. $5.00 plus postage of $1.80 To ord > read more

Science by Design conferences – Only 15 days to go!

Published on 2011-05-23 05:47:53

[Please pass this along to your local homeschooling networks] Have you booked for the Science by Design conference yet? Only fifteen days until the tour starts! The Earlybird deadline for Auckland and Palmerston North is the 31 May so book now and sa > read more

Palmerston North: Science by Design Conference, Jay Wile – Tuesday 7th (Evening) & Wednesday 8th June

Published on 2011-05-22 21:48:13

Science by Design Conference, Jay Wile -  Tuesday 7th (Evening) & Wednesday 8th June Palmerston North REGISTER Below, early bird finishes 31st May.� http://www.learnex.co.nz/Editable/conference/FirelightJayWile2011PN.shtml � � F > read more

Home schooling highlights shortfalls in Taiwan’s education system

Published on 2011-05-21 01:10:32

Home-schoolers enjoy their group activity provided by U Theatre. On a sunny day in May, while most students were in school, 50 children and their parents were drumming and practicing martial arts with the renowned Taiwanese performance group U Theatr > read more

Appeal for “Kidnapped” Swedish Homeschooler Draws Supporters

Published on 2011-05-12 02:28:32

� As the now-infamous case of Swedish homeschooler Domenic Johansson (at left, with his parents) — seized by authorities because of homeschooling almost two years ago — continues to drag on through the judicial system, a group of the family > read more

Domenic Johansson: LVU case Wednesday

Published on 2011-05-11 00:01:31

The LVU case is coming up in Kammarrätten next Wednesday, May 11th. The time for the hearing is 10 o´clock and it might take the whole day. A silent and peaceful protest is planned to take place outside the courthouse for an hour or two maybe, so i > read more

Graham Braddock – How to Draw Cartoons and Animation

Published on 2011-05-10 23:34:11

� Cartoons and Animation Part 1 How to Draw Cartoon Faces Drawing faces and figures comes very naturally to almost all children (in many cases, prior to their learning writing skills). They can also discover the fun of acting and creating faces > read more

State of the Swedish child welfare address

Published on 2011-05-08 17:23:01

This is a 20-minute video presentation on the state of Swedish child welfare today, covering Domenic’s case and many other things. Feel free to spread this link around. See the Youtube description for assorted links. http://www.youtube.com/watc > read more

ANIMAL SCHOOL

Published on 2011-05-02 17:45:29

This story is going around the internet at the moment. I don’t know who wrote it so cannot supply a link. As home educators we can give our children a very specialised educated – suited to each individual child in our family. ANIMAL SCHOO > read more

Entrusted With Arrows: Entrepreneurial Homeschool Fathers

Published on 2011-04-29 17:45:35

Entrusted With Arrows highlights the efforts of a few Christian men who take extreme measures to directly train up their children in the way they should go. They do this by not only educating them at home, but by developing businesses which allow the > read more

Health Select Committee’s Inquiry into “How to improve [increase] immunisation [vaccination] completion rates” in New Zealand

Published on 2011-04-25 23:53:12

I have just received this email from Katherine Smith, the editor of The New Zealand Journal of Natural Medicine. Please read and ACT on this information. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Katherine Smith, editor The New Zealand Journal > read more

Nouthetic counseling books

Published on 2011-04-25 23:31:33

http://www.nouthetic.org.nz/� Biblical Principles of Sex……………………….$11.25 Big Umbrella, The………………………………..$26.50 Call For > read more

Domenic Johansson: next court hearing set for May 11

Published on 2011-04-25 17:11:01

From: http://friendsofdomenic.blogspot.com/2011/04/next-lvu-court-hearing-set-for-may-11.html Domenic, during his November 2010 time away from scocials and with his father. While the Swedish Family Court plans another hearing on the Domenic Johansson > read more

THE BOOM FAMILY N.Z Tour

Published on 2011-04-12 20:15:22

THE BOOM FAMILY N.Z Tour � Chris and Rosie Boom are singer/songwriters who have travelled NZ for the last 20 years, delighting audiences with their personal, heart felt and heart healing songs. Now, their six children join them on tour, sharing > read more

THE BOOM FAMILY N.Z Tour begins tomorrow Thursday 14 April 2011

Published on 2011-04-12 20:15:22

THE BOOM FAMILY N.Z Tour � Chris and Rosie Boom are singer/songwriters who have travelled NZ for the last 20 years, delighting audiences with their personal, heart felt and heart healing songs. Now, their six children join them on tour, sharing > read more

Dr Jay Wile: SCIENCE BY DESIGN tour, June 2011

Published on 2011-04-12 18:06:53

You are invited to hear Dr Jay Wile speak in the SCIENCE BY DESIGN tour, June 2011 Online Bookings open NEXT WEEK but you can also check here for a sneak preview, talk summaries and to see reviews from previous conference attendees: http://www.learne > read more

HOME GROWN – A LIFESTYLE CHOICE: tonight 11 April 2011 in Auckland

Published on 2011-04-10 19:11:51

A few spots left for tonight’s session …. Auckland Home Educators Inc’s next basic information session for those exploring the Home Education option will be … HOME GROWN – A LIFESTYLE CHOICE Monday 11 April 2011 (7.00pm-9.00 > read more

Earthquake affected families and Truancy

Published on 2011-04-08 15:15:19

At the time of the earthquake in Christchurch truancy was frozen. http://hef.org.nz/post-earthquake-schooling-options/ This week the MoE sent letters out to Schools telling them to begin following up all those who had not returned to school yet. It w > read more

Blenheim Home Educators Workshop Saturday, 9 April 2011

Published on 2011-04-07 14:55:21

South Island Home EducationTour 2011 Venue: 5 Merlot Place, Blenheim Contact: Reena 03 570 5143 tatts.family@slingshot.co.nz Cost: Morning free,  Afternoon donation Programme: 9:45am start for the morning with a continuous morning tea. Sessions for > read more

Getting Started in Home Schooling and keeping Going: Christchurch April 6 2011

Published on 2011-04-05 03:19:45

6 April all day Workshop in South Christchurch Opawa 7 April all day Workshop in North Christchurch Bishopdale 8 April half day workshop in  Kaikoura 9 April all day workshop in Blenheim Please click on the town to find out more information ab > read more

Timaru Home Educators Workshop: Tuesday, 5 April 2011

Published on 2011-04-04 05:35:33

5 April half day workshop in Timaru 6 April all day Workshop in South Christchurch 7 April all day Workshop in North Christchurch 8 April half day workshop in  Kaikoura 9 April all day workshop in Blenheim Please click on the town to find ou > read more

Netherlands: Home schooling to remain an option

Published on 2011-04-04 05:16:42

http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2011/04/home_schooling_to_remain_an_op.php Friday 01 April 2011 A majority of MPs has agreed to allow parents the option of schooling their children at home if there is no institution which meets their particular > read more

Oamaru Home Educators Workshop: Monday, 4 April 2011

Published on 2011-04-02 15:59:10

4 April half day workshop in Oamaru 5 April half day workshop in Timaru 6 April all day Workshop in South Christchurch 7 April all day Workshop in North Christchurch 8 April half day workshop in  Kaikoura 9 April all day workshop in Blenhe > read more

Dunedin Home Education Workshop: Saturday, 2 April 2011

Published on 2011-04-01 05:27:06

Christian Home Educators’ Conference Saturday 2nd April 2011 at Half Way Bush Presbyterian Church cnr Colinsay (off Taieri Rd) & Balmain Sts Dunedin Cost : $5 per family including grandparents (No Children’s programme) PROGRAMME: 10.00 am Reg > read more

Invercargill Home Educators Workshop 1 April 2011

Published on 2011-03-31 13:01:21

Venue: Rosedale Bible Chapel, corner of Bourke and Exmouth Streets, Invercargill Contact: Paula 03 213 0563 squizzees@xtra.co.nz Cost: $15.00 per family including grandparents, or $50.00 per session Creche: $5.00 per child with a $15.00 family maximu > read more

Te Anau Home Schooling Workshop: Thursday 31 March 2011

Published on 2011-03-29 14:58:12

Venue: Lakeside Presbyterian Church, Te Anau Terrace, Te Anau Contact: Alison 03 249 7208 or Nancy 03 249 8166 Cost: $5.00 per family including grandparents Programme: 1:00 Registration 1:15 2 Electives 1. Craig “Home Education: A Practical Approac > read more

Hokitika Home Educators Workshop: Tuesday 29 March 2011

Published on 2011-03-28 01:55:32

Contact: Sonya 03 755-5300  mcgarveys@xtra.co.nz Venue: 32 Providence Drive, Hokitika Cost: $10.00 per family – $5.00 per session Programme: 2.00pm   Viewing Resources 2.30pm   Workshop 1 “The Vital Nature of Reading Aloud” 3.30pm   Afte > read more

Kaikoura Home Education Workshop: 8 April 2011

Published on 2011-03-26 03:10:05

Contact: Jacqui 03 319 3310 jackielyn@clear.net.nz Cost: $5.00 per family including grandparetns Venue: Brethren Chapel Programme: 1:00 Registration 1:15pm Two electives 1. Craig  “Is it possible to Discipline children in our unDisciplined society > read more

Westport Home Education Workshop: Monday 28 March 2011

Published on 2011-03-26 02:43:56

Contact: Janette 03 789 6868,  sjhateley@connect.net.nz Venue: Union Church, cnr Queen & Wakefield Sts Cost: $5.00 per family including grandparents Programme: 1:00 Registration 1:15 2 Electives 1. Craig “Getting Started, dealing with MOE/ERO, > read more

Applying for an Exemption to Educate at Home

Published on 2011-03-24 14:54:14

Hot off the press $5.00 � To order do one of the following: send email to sales@hef.org.nz with visa number post cheque or visa number to PO Box 9064, Palmerston North fax: 06 357-4389 phone: 06 357-4399 Trademe (fees added):  http://www.tradem > read more

Unschooling on Sunday – TVONE -7:30pm

Published on 2011-03-23 14:49:09

The SUNDAY current affairs programme was about two families who home school their children. But it was not home schooling as we might know it. It’s called un-schooling, where there is no set curriculum and what is pursued is driven by what interest > read more

Unschooling on Sunday – TVONE -7:30pm

Published on 2011-03-19 19:19:55

This week on the SUNDAY current affairs programme we talk to two families who home school their children. But it is not home schooling as we might know it. It’s called un-schooling, where there is no set curriculum and what is pursued is driven by > read more

South Island Home EducationTour 2011

Published on 2011-03-18 02:34:17

26 March all day workshop in Nelson 28 March half day workshop in Westport 29 March half day  workshop in Hokitika 31 March half day workshop in Te Anau 1 April all day workshop in Invercargill 2 April all day workshop in Dunedin 4 April half > read more

Te Anau Home Education Workshop

Published on 2011-03-17 18:21:16

Venue: Lakeside Presbyterian Church, Te Anau Terrace, Te Anau Contact: Kelly 03 249 7707 ‘wairauwhanau@maxnet.co.nz’ Cost: $5.00 per family including grandparents Programme: 1:00 Registration 1:15 2 Electives 1. Craig “Home Education: A Practic > read more

Oamaru Home Educators Workshop: 4 April 2011

Published on 2011-03-17 05:04:15

Venue: TBA Contact: Tani 03 434-9253 tani.newton@paradise.net.nz Cost: $10.00 per family including grandparents or $5.00 per session Programme: 1.00pm   Registration and Viewing Resources 1:15pm Welcome 1.30pm   Two electives 1. “Home Education > read more

Blenheim Home Educators Workshop 9 April 2011

Published on 2011-03-16 23:53:01

Venue: 5 Merlot Place, Blenheim Contact: Reena 03 570 5143 tatts.family@slingshot.co.nz Cost: Morning free,  Afternoon donation Programme: 9:45am start for the morning with a continuous morning tea. Sessions for those looking at homeschooling, or ju > read more

Christchurch Home Education Workshop: 7 April 2011

Published on 2011-03-16 18:37:53

Date: 7 April Venue: Bishopdale Reformed Church, 90 Highsted Rd, Bishopdale, Christchurch Contact: Barbara Phone 06 357-4399 email barbara@hef.org.nz Cost: $15.00 per family including grandparents, $5.00 per session Programme: 9:00am Registration 9:1 > read more

Getting Started in Home Schooling and keeping Going: Christchurch 6 April 2011

Published on 2011-03-16 18:22:04

Find out about Home Schooling and your children’s educational options at a workshop in South Christchurch. Come to the talks or come just to have a chat. Post earthquake schooling options:  http://hef.org.nz/post-earthquake-schooling-options/ > read more

HSLDA: Recording—“Give Me One Good Reason to Homeschool”

Published on 2011-03-16 03:10:27

Davis Carman Everyone’s reasons for homeschooling are different, but many of the myths about homeschooling are universal! If you’re looking for some encouragement—either as a first-time homeschooler or as a well-seasoned veteran—listen to Dav > read more

HSLDA: “Employable You: Preparing High Schoolers for the Job Hunt”

Published on 2011-03-16 03:06:53

Thursday, March 24 @ 9:00 p.m. (ET) Alan Hudson How can you help your kids stay on the cutting edge when it comes to seeking employment? When should your son or daughter begin building a resume? What are the pros and cons of having your children work > read more

TEACH Bulletin: January 2011

Published on 2011-03-15 20:32:40

If you have never read a TEACH Bulletin and would like to have one mailed to you then please leave a comment and email your address to: barbara@hef.org.nz Edited by Craig S. Smith � $9.00 for subscription, includes postage $1.00 for individual c > read more

The End of State Education: Resistance is Futile

Published on 2011-03-15 16:07:52

From Matt and Madeleine The litany of the forces arrayed against quality state education systems is long. We believe these forces make state education’s decline inevitable. Without a thoroughgoing reformation of the fundaments of Western society it > read more

Nelson Home Eduction Workshop 26 March 2011

Published on 2011-03-15 14:26:33

26 March 2011 Venue: Brightwater Anglican Church hall, 68 Waimea West Road, Brightwater Contact: Elaine hborger@xtra.co.nz. 03 5418802 Cost: $15.00 per family including grandparents, or $5.00 per session 9:00am Registration 9:15am Welcome 9:30am   > read more

Timaru Home Educators Workshop 5 April 2011 – updated information

Published on 2011-03-15 00:03:45

Home Education Foundation South Island Tour 2011 with Craig and Barbara SmithChristian Parenting Seminar Date:   Tuesday 05 April Cost :  $5 per session or $10 for the four sessions – per family  includes grandparents Venue:  (to be confirmed > read more

Afrikaans home-schooling parents have asked the Pretoria High Court to declare they are not bound by the national education curriculum or policy on religion

Published on 2011-03-14 20:36:39

� Independent Newspapers Picture: Masi Losi Lucia van Wyk at the Pretoria High Court with papers lodged by independent AfrikaansChristian schools and home schoolers taking on the education minister and arguing that they could not be forced to fo > read more

Earthquake affected children and truancy

Published on 2011-03-14 18:40:16

Please read this  press release: http://hef.org.nz/2011/post-earthquake-schooling-options/ Truancy is still frozen for Earthquake affected people. This is whether your old school has reopened or not. If your old school has reopened and you want to k > read more

Auckland University CIE entrance requirements

Published on 2011-03-13 19:42:22

Here is the link to the Auckland University CIE entrance requirements – http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/ae-cambridge-international-examinations The entry requirements for the other NZ Universities i.e. Waikato, Massey, Victoria, Canterbury and Otago > read more

Invercargill Home Educators Workshop 1 April 2011

Published on 2011-03-13 17:45:24

Venue: Rosedale Bible Chapel Contact: Paula 03 213 0563 squizzees@xtra.co.nz Cost: $15.00 per family including grandparents, or $50.00 per session Creche: $5.00 per child with a $15.00 family maximum Programme: 9:00am Registration 9:15am  2 Elective > read more

Timaru Home Educators Workshop 5 April 2011

Published on 2011-03-11 17:37:33

Contact: SC.Home.Ed@gmail.com Venue: Connect Community Church, 22 College Road, Timaru Cost: $10.00 per family including grandparents Programme: 1:00 Registration 1:15 Craig “Home Education From a Biblical Perspective” and “The Biblical Trustee > read more

Westport Home Educators workshop 28 March 2011

Published on 2011-03-11 16:51:38

Contact: Janette 03 789 6868,  sjhateley@connect.net.nz Venue: Union Church, cnr Queen & Wakefield Sts Cost: $5.00 per family including grandparents Programme: 1:00 Registration 1:15 2 Electives 1. Craig “Getting Started, dealing with MOE/ERO, > read more

South Island Home Schooling Tour 2011

Published on 2011-03-11 13:40:50

26 March all day workshop in Nelson 28 March workshop in Westport 29 March  workshop in Hokitika 31 March all day workshop in Te Anau 1 April all day workshop in Invercargill 2 April all day workshop in Dunedin 4 April all day workshop in > read more

Dunedin Home Education Workshop: 2 April 2011

Published on 2011-03-10 15:45:26

Christian Home Educators’ Conference Saturday 2nd April 2011 at Half Way Bush Presbyterian Church cnr Colinsay (off Taieri Rd) & Balmain Sts Dunedin Cost : $5 per family including grandparents (No Children’s programme) PROGRAMME: 10.00 am Reg > read more

Hokitika Home Educators Workshop 29 March 2011

Published on 2011-03-09 16:54:29

Contact: Sonya 03 755-5300  mcgarveys@xtra.co.nz Venue: 32 Providence Drive, Hokitika Cost: $10.00 per family – $5.00 per session Programme: 2.00pm   Viewing Resources 2.30pm   Workshop 1 “The Vital Nature of Reading Aloud” 3.30pm   Afte > read more

NCEA 1, 2 and 3

Published on 2011-03-09 13:06:30

The Correspondence School is providing online access to these resource files for NCEA 1,2 and 3 to help Christchurch students, this is open to everyone.  so you can download the workbooks while they are still on there. Level 1: http://www.correspond > read more

THE BOOM FAMILY N.Z Tour

Published on 2011-03-08 13:17:32

� Chris and Rosie Boom are singer/songwriters who have travelled NZ for the last 20 years, delighting audiences with their personal, heart felt and heart healing songs. Now, their six children join them on tour, sharing their own gifts and talen > read more

THE BOOM FAMILY April 2011 N.Z Tour: Palmerston North

Published on 2011-03-07 22:21:47

� Chris and Rosie Boom are singer/songwriters who have travelled NZ for the last 20 years, delighting audiences with their personal, heart felt and heart healing songs. Now, their six children join them on tour, sharing their own gifts and talen > read more

South Island Tour March-April 2011

Published on 2011-03-07 15:45:08

Tentative programme: 26 March all day workshop in Nelson 28 March workshop in Westport 29 March  workshop in Hokitika 31 March all day workshop in Te Anau 1 April all day workshop in Invercargill 2 April all day workshop in Dunedin 4 April  > read more

Parental rights documentary airing tomorrow, March 7 (8th in NZ)!!

Published on 2011-03-06 18:51:40

Tomorrow March 7 (8th in NZ), please plan to watch the parental rights documentary The Child: America’s Battle for the Next Generation, airing on the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) network at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT (2pm NZ time 8 March) a > read more

Homeschool robotics team wins!!!

Published on 2011-03-05 21:08:27

We have just heard that the  Home School Robotics team has won third year in a row.  (Albany Free Range team) Well done and congratulations. It’s just finishing on Stratos TV at present (just before 4pm). http://www.robotics.org.nz/ > read more

Books on Sella

Published on 2011-03-04 13:07:58

http://www.sella.co.nz/user/hef/display-80/ 60 listings, showing 1 to 60 Christian Modesty And the Public Undressing of America $19.00 Keystone Magazine only – 1 year Subscription $27.00 Teach Bulletin – 1yr Subsciption $9.00 Teach Bullet > read more

Dave & Neta Jackson February 2012

Published on 2011-03-03 04:35:19

Dave & Neta Jackson are authors of the hugely popular ‘Trailblazer’ books. They have agreed to come to New Zealand to run some student seminars on creative writing and the writing process as well as speak to parents and teachers. This > read more

Post-Earthquake Schooling Options

Published on 2011-03-02 00:23:31

� Some schools in both Islands can accommodate those extra students who can shift to another city. The Ministry of Education (MoE) will not consider any Christchurch students to be truant for the time being. All truancy operations are frozen. Th > read more

Helpful websites for those wanting to teach their children at home

Published on 2011-03-01 20:47:41

Teaching at home with Special Needs Children 3-step approach to treat autism Aspergers Syndrome – Understanding and Educating Autism Autism web Autism: academic instruction Brain Balance Center BrainSkills Christian naturopath mother of autistic ch > read more

Free Stuff on the Web for Home Schooling

Published on 2011-03-01 20:36:41

Maths Living math Math Games-Free Printable Math Worksheets Maths curriculum including resources posters..games etc Reading Burt reading test Free Reading A–Z Samples Homespun Bookslueths Learner’s Library LibriVox – free audiobooks Online > read more

Dr Jay Wile conferences in June 2011

Published on 2011-03-01 18:43:51

ADVANCED NOTICE: Mark your diaries!  We are giving you advanced warning so you can save up some supervisory allowance :- ) Dr Jay Wile (www.apologia.com) is planning  a visit to NZ this June. Dr Jay was extremely well received by adults and teens a > read more

Cambridge Exam (CIE) survey

Published on 2011-03-01 13:53:54

The link is the same as previously : http://tinyurl.com/4qz5glu This survey has been opened for a further  three days closing midnight Friday 4 March. Please note that if a line does not apply put a tick in the none column The Survey is focussed on > read more

NZ Home Education Cambridge: IMPORTANT UPDATE

Published on 2011-02-28 23:38:24

This email has just been received from Simon Higgins Senior Schools Development Manager for CIE. Please read it and forward it to anyone you know that is not on this loop or may have received information from other sources. N.B.  The information pac > read more

Christchurch earthquake

Published on 2011-02-28 22:38:20

All schools and early childhood services in Christchurch City must remain closed until further notice and follow Civil Defence advice about the conditions of the state of emergency. For more information keep an eye on: http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEdu > read more

Christchurch MoE

Published on 2011-02-28 18:09:41

The Christchurch Ministry of Education (MoE) office is closed at the moment. If you ring them you will be redirected to Wellington. In the meantime if you need to get an exemption please contact the Dunedin or Nelson Offices. Nelson 19 Haven Road Nel > read more

German Home Educating Dad needs work URGENTLY

Published on 2011-02-25 21:14:55

We have a German Home Schooling father here in New Zealand who desperately needs to get a job. This is what he sent me: Our claim for refugee status in New Zealand was declined, which was predictable. Now we have sent an appeal to the Immigration and > read more

LightHome Publications to help Home educators who have lost everything in earthquake

Published on 2011-02-25 16:52:59

LightHome Publications We here at LightHome would like to donate free home school e-books to any New Zealand home schooling families who have lost their home and/or belongings in the earthquake. If you are one of those, please send us a message on Fa > read more

Christchurch Earthquake

Published on 2011-02-25 02:17:43

Here is part of an email we received from CurrClick.com today: Hi Barbara, Greetings from CurrClick in America, I am the Marketing Director for CurrClick.com. First of all, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your homeschool members. We sincere > read more

ERO Christchurch

Published on 2011-02-23 18:00:39

We sent a message to Jenny Clark, PR person for the ERO, and to Rob Williamson, head of ERO’s home education unit, expressing relief at hearing that their colleagues in Christchurch have all been accounted for. Jenny sent this note in response. Fro > read more

New email support loop – NZ Home Educators using Cambridge

Published on 2011-02-17 02:33:03

Erena has created a new email loop specifically for those using or planning on teaching through the Cambridge examinations in the near future. It is an active group so see the aims below before deciding whether or not to join. Please send this link t > read more

CIE Home Educators Survey

Published on 2011-02-15 23:37:24

CIE Home Educators Survey Please read and forward to anyone you know currently studying towards Cambridge Exams or planning to do so in the next three years. This is the first step… Following up previous information, Cambridge Internationa > read more

Cambridge Exams (CIE) in New Zealand for Home Educators

Published on 2011-02-15 15:04:29

Message from Erena: Cambridge Exams (CIE) in New Zealand for Home Educators There is a major problem regarding Cambridge Exams (CIE) in New Zealand at present. A number of parents have been directly contacting schools and asking if they will ta > read more

Martha Peace e-vent: Helping women become Godly wives and mothers

Published on 2011-02-14 16:29:31

Live This Week Helping Women Become Godly Wives—Martha Peace Coming Up Next Week Helping Women Become Godly Mothers—Martha Peace Click for Bio Thursday, February 17 @ 9:00 p.m. (ET)—“Helping Women Become Godly Wives” Do you ha > read more

Craig’s Blog: Schools are time wasters

Published on 2011-02-08 12:31:30

Schools are time wasters When I talk to people about home education, you simply cannot help but compare and contrast with the alternate product, the one most people think to use first: the state schools. One point I make is that they are horrible was > read more

Craig’s blog: What does it mean by “Registered School” in the NZ Education Act?

Published on 2011-02-07 17:56:42

What does it mean by “Registered School” in the NZ Education Act? Because the NZ Education Act says that one who wants to home educate must “satisfy” the Ministry of Education that the child “will be taught at lease as regularly an > read more

Craig’s blog: Early Release Exemption

Published on 2011-02-06 20:14:52

Early Release Exemption “Hi Craig and Barbara We are a homeschooling family, and I’ve enjoyed reading your Keystone Articles over the last few years.  Thank you.  They so often confirm things to me, when I have my doubts. A query > read more

Craig Smith’s Blog

Published on 2011-02-03 15:02:24

Welcome to Craig Smith’s Blog Coming soon… > read more

Kiwis among best and worst readers: Our answer Homeschool

Published on 2011-01-28 19:28:18

Kiwis among best and worst readers Anahera Harris and Kimiora Nathan say books don’t appeal. Kiwi pupils are both some of the best and worst readers worldwide, an OECD report suggests. A 65-country study, comparing 475,000 15-year-olds on rea > read more

Is any reading good reading? Or is it dumbing down the student?

Published on 2011-01-28 19:14:27

Is any reading good reading? BOOKWORM: Teachers are using different reading materials to encourage young people to read. Here’s some news that will ease the minds of parents of even the most reluctant readers. If your child refuses to pick u > read more

World Vision resources

Published on 2011-01-27 16:25:30

World Vision resources Email from Don Benn of World Vision Hello, My name is Don Benn and I am a Schools Relationship Coordinator with World Vision.  In addition to schools we also try to engage with students in various other groups – including > read more

2011 school terms and holidays

Published on 2011-01-26 21:59:31

2011 school terms and holidays School terms and holidays for 2011 for state and state-integrated primary, intermediate, secondary and composite schools. It also provides Anniversary Day holidays for 2011. 2011 term dates From the MOE website Dif > read more

A Home Schooling success story

Published on 2011-01-26 21:49:59

Congratulations to Alexander Ducat who came first in the world in the Cambridge English exam. Read about it here: http://www.thebroadroom.co.nz/a-homeschool-success-story/ > read more

The Excellent Wife: A Biblical Perspective, Expanded Edition(10th Anniv. Ed.) by Martha Peace

Published on 2011-01-26 14:25:07

The Excellent Wife A Biblical Perspective, Expanded Edition(10th Anniv. Ed.) by Martha Peace Click on photo for a larger image Who is an excellent wife? What is she like? Using the woman in Proverbs 31 as a model, trusted Christian counselor Martha > read more

Johansson, Sweden: Judges blow off separated family’s plea for justice

Published on 2011-01-19 01:29:35

Christer and Domenic Johansson Johansson, Sweden: Judges blow off separated family’s plea for justice Judges at the European Court of Human Rights for more than six months have ignored a separated Swedish family’s plea for justice an > read more

15 Things Every Father Must Do With His Sons

Published on 2011-01-18 17:05:35

15 Things Every Father Must Do With His Sons By Craig Smith The main objective here is to help dads develop good personal relationships with their sons; to win their hearts and keep their hearts, so that the hearts of the sons will not as easily be > read more

HOME GROWN – A LIFESTYLE CHOICE: 24 January, Auckland

Published on 2011-01-12 14:45:33

Auckland Home Educators Inc’s next basic information session for those exploring the Home Education option will be … HOME GROWN – A LIFESTYLE CHOICE Monday 24 January 2011 (7.00pm-9.00pm) at Greenlane, Auckland (venue addres > read more

Review of Informal Learning by Dr Alan Thomas

Published on 2011-01-11 15:49:36

Informal Learning Dr Alan Thomas (Review by Craig Smith) In their book A Perfect Mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder, Eric Abrahamson and David Freedman show that moderately disorganized people and institutions are frequently “more efficie > read more

Kids and Teenagers with Focus/Attention Issues – What’s up? How to really help!

Published on 2011-01-11 03:29:52

There’s an upcoming free webinar from HomeschoolBlogger.com, which might be of interest to some. Please check it out below. Included is the registration link at the end of the email! They are also running free sewing seminars AND one by Jona > read more

Sanctifying Our Sons and Daughters-part 1

Published on 2011-01-10 18:31:44

Sanctifying Our Sons and Daughters by Craig Smith Listen Dads: we know our society today is saturated in sex and sensuality. It is simply evil. We need a wellthought strategy to help ourselves and our children survive with anything like a healthy > read more

Prolife NZ Tour 2011 – Creating a Prolife NZ

Published on 2011-01-10 16:17:09

The 2011 Prolife NZ tour aims to throw light on the issue of abortion here in New Zealand. Over 18,000 abortions take place each year. Their goal is to increase people’s awareness about abortion, and to train the next generation of pro-lifers to s > read more

A Home Educator’s Commentary on Finishing (the First Leg of) the Race

Published on 2011-01-09 19:38:43

A Home Educator’s Commentary on Finishing (the First Leg of) the Race By Craig Smith The Growing Smith Clan of Home Educators. L to R: Jeremiah Smith; Zach & Megan (nee Schneider) Smith holding Cheyenh Smith; Pete & Genevieve (nee Smit > read more

An Approach to the Teaching of Reading — Part 2

Published on 2011-01-05 22:59:24

An Approach to the Teaching of Reading — Part 2 by Craig Smith To review briefly: teaching reading is not like teaching a subject. Reading is a skill one must master thoroughly, whereas subjects such as history and geography and science are acade > read more

Shepherding Our Families as Trustees for God

Published on 2011-01-05 22:03:46

Shepherding Our Families as Trustees for God by Craig Smith There is a vision which, to the extent that this vision is thoroughly Biblical, we men must learn to see and then learn to embrace. Read on and see what you think. We are trustees, put > read more

An Approach to the Teaching of Reading – part 1

Published on 2011-01-05 19:02:16

An Approach to the Teaching of Reading by Craig Smith This skill is absolutely basic and foundational. It is not a “subject” one might choose to teach, such as the subjects of Science or History. It is more foundational than either of these su > read more

Psalm 1 and Home Education

Published on 2011-01-05 13:59:18

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_TnEyMAOz8&feature=player_embedded Israel Wayne explains why Christians need no more than the first few verses of Psalm 1 to see God’s will for the education of their children. > read more

How Do You Cope with “Emerging Teens”?

Published on 2011-01-05 03:21:22

How Do You Cope with “Emerging Teens”? Growing Smith Clan on Pete & Genevieve’s wedding, 16 February 2008. L to R: Jeremiah Smith 16; Zach Smith 26 & Megan Smith (nee Schneider, a pioneer home educator from the USA) and baby Cheyenh > read more

The desires of your heart

Published on 2011-01-04 23:06:25

Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart — Psalm 37:4 He will fulfil the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them — Psalm 145:19 A poor man had wanted to go on a cruise all his life. > read more

A Struggle with the Faith

Published on 2011-01-04 17:16:50

A Struggle with the Faith by Craig Smith I want to share a bit of my personal testimony, not to push our denominational bias down your throats, but to illustrate how struggle and patience in the struggle helps growth, both in ourselves as parents > read more

OVER TWO MILLION CHILDREN ARE HOMESCHOOLED in the USA

Published on 2011-01-04 15:41:55

OVER TWO MILLION CHILDREN ARE HOMESCHOOLED in the USA In a new study released today the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) estimates there were over 2 million children being homeschooled in the United States in 2010. “The growth o > read more

Introduction to Home Education in NZ – $1.00 reserve on Trademe

Published on 2011-01-04 15:12:19

Introduction to Home Education in NZ $1.00 reserve on Trademe only 2 day auctions http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=345064318&ed=true An Introduction to Home Education in New Zealand by Craig Smith – Updated What does it c > read more

Dr Jay Wile (Apologia Science) to visit NZ next June

Published on 2011-01-04 13:27:38

From the LearnEX Christmas newsletter: Well that hardly needs any explanation does it? Dr Wile was such a popular speaker last time that we were rather surprised when he asked if we would host him again. “Yes” we said! “Yes! Yes! Yes!” Furthe > read more

Stationery & Science Supplies

Published on 2011-01-04 13:15:10

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. > read more

The Excellence of Home Education

Published on 2011-01-04 01:25:43

It is time to remember… The Excellence of Home Education by Craig Smith “The homeschool parent who assumes the role of tutor is providing the best known, longest-tested approach known to educational history. That is the reason homeschool chi > read more

Feminist Dogma Debunked

Published on 2011-01-02 23:45:45

Feminist Dogma Debunked by Craig Smith L-R: Craig and Barbara Smith, Kaitlyn 6, Charmagne 20, Zach 25, Jeremiah 15, Alanson 23, Jedediah 9 and Genevieve 27. Absent: Grace 2 . . . . . . . For years elite opinion has maintained that women are happ > read more

A War Going On

Published on 2011-01-02 23:03:18

A War Going On by Craig Smith Last year sometime the NZ Race Relations Commissioner (did you know we had one? His name is Joris De Bres) called for submissions on a Draft National Statement on Religious Diversity. This statement was endorsed by the > read more

A Home Educator conquered Mt Cook almost 100 years since the first woman scaled the peak

Published on 2011-01-02 20:35:19

Well done, Cat, a home educator from the early days of home schooling in New Zealand. Cook proves peak experience Memorial climb: Cat Shand, pictured, nears the top of Aoraki-Mt Cook on an expedition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the firs > read more

Teaching Little Children Sign Language by Charmagne Smith

Published on 2011-01-02 16:27:40

Teaching Little Children Sign Language It all started when I read somewhere that children can learn to sign before they can even speak. “Hungry” I am a very hands-on person, and speaking with your hands really appealed to me. So, I enrolled in a > read more

“How Did You Stick At It?”

Published on 2011-01-02 14:18:39

“How Did You Stick At It?” We were convinced about home education from Scripture and the nature of the state schools. We stuck to it as pioneers by faith. Today we are thrilled with the results. More than that, we can see how much more effective > read more

Leading Our Children Towards a Sincere and Pure Devotion to Christ

Published on 2011-01-02 13:47:21

Leading Our Children Towards a Sincere and Pure Devotion to Christ by Craig Smith I feel a divine jealousy for you, for I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by h > read more

Fishing Expedition

Published on 2011-01-02 12:58:04

Fishing Expedition by Craig Smith Below is a story from the USA about their CYFsequivalent making false charges, being shown that they are false charges, then proceeding to file court orders to inspect the children privately away from the parents > read more

Having “The Discussion” with Our Children

Published on 2010-12-31 21:51:47

Having “The Discussion” with Our Children by Craig Smith This presents a real problem. Our society is drenched in sexual overtones Every form of media, entertainment, advertising, fashion, music and much else in daily social intercourse, such a > read more

Is It Sinful to Send Christian Children to State Schools?

Published on 2010-12-31 21:28:56

Is It Sinful to Send Christian Children to State Schools? by Craig Smith Something is really going to hit the fan in the USA soon. It promises to be so big, it will very likely splatter all the way over to New Zealand, Australia and the UK. The So > read more

What Is Your Stand with the State?

Published on 2010-12-31 21:08:36

What Is Your Stand with the State? by Craig S. Smith Gentlemen, the Lord is constantly and consistently calling us to higher ground. It means we need to claw our way “uphill” in a spiritual and behavioural and attitudinal sense, fighting the wo > read more

What Is Your Stand with the State?

Published on 2010-12-31 21:08:36

What Is Your Stand with the State? by Craig S. Smith Gentlemen, the Lord is constantly and consistently calling us to higher ground. It means we need to claw our way “uphill” in a spiritual and behavioural and attitudinal sense, fighting the wo > read more

Deciding if You Are a Humanist

Published on 2010-12-31 19:51:19

Deciding if You Are a Humanist by Craig Smith (The following in italics is from Humanism as the Next Step by Lloyd and Mary Morain, Humanist Press, Amherst, New York.) Have you been a humanist, perhaps without even knowing it? To help you make up y > read more

Compulsory Schooling is Not a Christian Concept

Published on 2010-12-31 18:13:19

Compulsory Schooling is Not a Christian Concept by Craig Smith Men, we need to understand many things in order to lead our families aright. Elijah condemned the Israelites of his day for faltering between two opinions (I Kings 18:21), and James con > read more

Limit the TV

Published on 2010-12-31 17:26:14

Limit the TV by Craig Smith When talking about this subject of limiting TV viewing, feedback from parents suggests that frequently it’s the parent who wants the TV on, not necessarily the children. Children are trained to watch TV so that parents > read more

How Can Home Educators Socialise an Only Child?

Published on 2010-12-31 16:32:47

How Can Home Educators Socialise an Only Child? by Craig Smith We have six children, so I cannot speak from personal experience. But I have talked to a few and read others and offer the following for your consideration. How much of what most of > read more

Taking Possession of a Forceful Political Statement

Published on 2010-12-31 15:34:40

Taking Possession of a Forceful Political Statement by Craig Smith The very act of keeping or bringing our children home to educate them ourselves is a rather forceful political statement. It is so contrary to “the way things are done”; it is su > read more

A Multi-Generational Vision for Home Education Is Shared Internationally

Published on 2010-12-31 05:50:33

A Multi-Generational Vision for Home Education Is Shared Internationally The Lord organised a wonderful opportunity for me (Keystone editor Craig Smith, C.S.) to fly off to Japan, Canada, the USA and Mexico from 1 August until 10 September where I w > read more