COVID19 - Lock-down Diary of Events
LOCK-DOWN - Day 37 to 39 Tuesday 28th April to Thursday 30th April
Back to School!
Tuesday was spent organising and planning with other teaching staff for students returning to school under Alert level 3.
Wednesday & Thursday at school with some staff and a small number of students at school. The seven students and two teachers are in one small bubble. The remaining number of our students are at home, learning on line.
School and teaching has not been the same for many weeks and have enjoyed connecting with the students from my class online. Going to enjoy returning to school under Alert level 2 and seeing all the students from Wesley and hearing their stories during lockdown.
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Friday, April 24, 2020
COVID19 - Lock-down Diary of Events
LOCK-DOWN - Day 34 Saturday 25th April
Anzac Day!
Stand at dawn ... a different feeling as I stood at the top of my driveway this morning to commemorate Anzac Day.
Apart, but together as one!
LOCK-DOWN - Day 34 Saturday 25th April
Anzac Day!
Stand at dawn ... a different feeling as I stood at the top of my driveway this morning to commemorate Anzac Day.
Apart, but together as one!
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| View of the Sky tower from the top of the driveway |
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| Sunrise - Anzac Day - Alert Level 4 Lockdown |
Thursday, April 23, 2020
COVID19 - Lock-down Diary of Events
LOCK-DOWN - Day 29 to Day 33 Tuesday 21st April to Friday 24th April
Week 2 of Home Learning
Enjoying catching up with the students from the class using Google Meet daily. Students are engaged and participating in the home learning tasks.
Still maintaining my daily routines in and around the house and ensuring my daily fitness of riding the bike and running.
I have also enjoyed catching up with other staff members of school and making contact with them using technology under these difficult times in lock down.
Trying to relax! See the photo below ...
LOCK-DOWN - Day 29 to Day 33 Tuesday 21st April to Friday 24th April
Week 2 of Home Learning
Enjoying catching up with the students from the class using Google Meet daily. Students are engaged and participating in the home learning tasks.
Still maintaining my daily routines in and around the house and ensuring my daily fitness of riding the bike and running.
I have also enjoyed catching up with other staff members of school and making contact with them using technology under these difficult times in lock down.
Trying to relax! See the photo below ...
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| Enjoying downtime and relaxing! |
COVID19 - Lock-down Diary of Events
LOCK-DOWN - Day 28 Monday 20th April
Celebrating my 50th birthday TODAY!
It feels awkward celebrating my birthday in lock down. It is times like this to appreciate and understand what is important. Gifts, money is not important, friends and family are the biggest gift you can receive at times like this.
The neighbours surprised me this morning when they gave me the best gift you can receive in lock down the celebrate my 50th!
LOCK-DOWN - Day 28 Monday 20th April
Celebrating my 50th birthday TODAY!
It feels awkward celebrating my birthday in lock down. It is times like this to appreciate and understand what is important. Gifts, money is not important, friends and family are the biggest gift you can receive at times like this.
The neighbours surprised me this morning when they gave me the best gift you can receive in lock down the celebrate my 50th!
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| Sign from the neighbours - Happy Birthday |
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Distance Learning
e-learning Wednesday 15th April 2020
T'was the night before distance learning when all through New Zealand schools, not student's were singing, not even a teacher(s). The Chromebooks were charging overnight, in hopes that classroom teachers soon would be there.
On the morning of the 15th April at 9:30 the students of room 7 will have their first Google Hangout. Students of Room 7 will find their distance learning 'gift' on the distance learning site. Follow the instructions on the site or alternatively watch the video for instructions on accessing the Google Hangout. Our reindeer's and Teacher Nik are ready for this online learning at home.
The site for distance learning is below:-
https://sites.google.com/wesleyprimary.school.nz/room-7/distance-learning/term-2
Watch the short little video of your teacher welcoming you to this new learning opportunity.
e-learning Wednesday 15th April 2020
T'was the night before distance learning when all through New Zealand schools, not student's were singing, not even a teacher(s). The Chromebooks were charging overnight, in hopes that classroom teachers soon would be there.
On the morning of the 15th April at 9:30 the students of room 7 will have their first Google Hangout. Students of Room 7 will find their distance learning 'gift' on the distance learning site. Follow the instructions on the site or alternatively watch the video for instructions on accessing the Google Hangout. Our reindeer's and Teacher Nik are ready for this online learning at home.
The site for distance learning is below:-
https://sites.google.com/wesleyprimary.school.nz/room-7/distance-learning/term-2
Watch the short little video of your teacher welcoming you to this new learning opportunity.
COVID19 - Lock-down Diary of Events
LOCK-DOWN - Day 23 Tuesday 14th April 2020
Getting ready for the online learning on Wednesday. Spent the first part of the morning having a long 2 hours and 30 minutes with other colleagues. Really enjoyed the meeting and catch-up and was very productive. The afternoon was spent meeting with another colleague to prepare for our very first online lesson with our students. This is history in the making, not only with the pandemic but more importantly the first online learning at home with the students from school. Looking forward the journey and learning experience. I'm excited and watch this space for more details.
So exhausted ` from the long day, I did not complete my scheduled daily fitness routine since my cold ... 'man flu' some weeks ago.
LOCK-DOWN - Day 22 Monday 13th April 2020
Easter Monday!
The weather still not good and spent most of the morning indoors. Took Lola for a drive around the neighborhood, trying to make sure both vehicles do not cease up! Another day spent moping around the house and enjoyed looking forward to my daily scheduled fitness in the afternoon.
LOCK-DOWN - Day 21 Sunday 12th April 2020
Easter Sunday!
Trying to stay warm and dry ... weather has turned nasty and the first real sign of Autumn. Still trained in the afternoon and did my 20-minute bike ride and 20-minute run up and down the drive way.
LOCK-DOWN - Day 23 Tuesday 14th April 2020
Getting ready for the online learning on Wednesday. Spent the first part of the morning having a long 2 hours and 30 minutes with other colleagues. Really enjoyed the meeting and catch-up and was very productive. The afternoon was spent meeting with another colleague to prepare for our very first online lesson with our students. This is history in the making, not only with the pandemic but more importantly the first online learning at home with the students from school. Looking forward the journey and learning experience. I'm excited and watch this space for more details.
So exhausted ` from the long day, I did not complete my scheduled daily fitness routine since my cold ... 'man flu' some weeks ago.
LOCK-DOWN - Day 22 Monday 13th April 2020
Easter Monday!
The weather still not good and spent most of the morning indoors. Took Lola for a drive around the neighborhood, trying to make sure both vehicles do not cease up! Another day spent moping around the house and enjoyed looking forward to my daily scheduled fitness in the afternoon.
LOCK-DOWN - Day 21 Sunday 12th April 2020
Easter Sunday!
Trying to stay warm and dry ... weather has turned nasty and the first real sign of Autumn. Still trained in the afternoon and did my 20-minute bike ride and 20-minute run up and down the drive way.
Sunday, April 12, 2020
COVID19 - Lockdown Diary of Events
LOCKDOWN - Day 20 Saturday 13th April 2020
Easter Sunday!
The Easter Bunny made a hop and a jump at the house delivering some yummy chocolate.
The rest of the day was spent playing computer games and watching some movies.
Still trying to remain positive and looking forward to resuming some normality!
LOCKDOWN - Day 19 Saturday 11th April 2020
Easter Saturday!
Running out of jobs to do around the house.
The morning began with taking the family for a drive in the car and talking our Lola for a walk. She was very excited and we all maintained the 2 metre distance with other walkers and animals.
Returned home from a 60 minute walk and mowed the lawns.
LOCKDOWN - Day 18 Friday 10th April 2020
Good Friday!
Relaxing at home and only completing my daily exercise routine of a 20 minute bike ride and a 20 minute run with the confines of property.
LOCKDOWN - Day 20 Saturday 13th April 2020
Easter Sunday!
The Easter Bunny made a hop and a jump at the house delivering some yummy chocolate.
The rest of the day was spent playing computer games and watching some movies.
Still trying to remain positive and looking forward to resuming some normality!
LOCKDOWN - Day 19 Saturday 11th April 2020
Easter Saturday!
Running out of jobs to do around the house.
The morning began with taking the family for a drive in the car and talking our Lola for a walk. She was very excited and we all maintained the 2 metre distance with other walkers and animals.
Returned home from a 60 minute walk and mowed the lawns.
LOCKDOWN - Day 18 Friday 10th April 2020
Good Friday!
Relaxing at home and only completing my daily exercise routine of a 20 minute bike ride and a 20 minute run with the confines of property.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
COVID19 - Lockdown Diary of Events
LOCKDOWN - Day 17 Thursday 9th April 2020
Weather continues to be terrible and indoors catching up on school stuff.
I had a Google hangout with a colleague of mine this morning, joining into 2 hangout sessions and enjoying having a chat with him.
The rest of the day was spent organising and preparing for next week's 'Online Distance Learning' (ODL) with the students of Room 7. I have really enjoyed learning new skills and knowledge about e-learning and what that means for students, parents and teachers. Watch this space for further news and developments of ODL, DOL and any other acronym you wish to use!
LOCKDOWN - Day 16 Wednesday 8th April 2020
Weather terrible today and indoors.
Today we went to do the supermarket shopping early in the morning. We pack the family (my wife and our dog Lola for the trip). The plan was for the wife to go shopping while Lola and I went for a walk near the shopping centre at Westgate. Upon arriving just after 8:00 a.m. and driving into the underground car-park our dog barked loudly to inform us that the queue into the supermarket was about 1 kilometer long with each person keeping to the social distancing rule of 2 metres. The family decided to return home and come back later that afternoon.
NEWSFLASH! ... returning in the afternoon the queue was not as long, although with current rules and restrictions regarding shopping I waited for 1 hour until the wife returned with the groceries.
I have always hated shopping and today reinforced my values around shopping not being a enjoyable leisure activity. Under the current circumstances and the virus pandemic, I fully understand and appreciate the shopping in today's environment.
LOCKDOWN - Day 15 Tuseday 7th April 2020
Water blasting the property fence!
Today was spent water blasting the fence and finishing what was started some days ago. I have enjoyed doing this job around the property. The neighbours have commented on how well the fence looks now. Thanks to the neighbour we have borrowed their water blaster for over a week now. very happy and pleased at the time and energy spent cleaning and doing jobs around the house.
LOCKDOWN - Day 17 Thursday 9th April 2020
Weather continues to be terrible and indoors catching up on school stuff.
I had a Google hangout with a colleague of mine this morning, joining into 2 hangout sessions and enjoying having a chat with him.
The rest of the day was spent organising and preparing for next week's 'Online Distance Learning' (ODL) with the students of Room 7. I have really enjoyed learning new skills and knowledge about e-learning and what that means for students, parents and teachers. Watch this space for further news and developments of ODL, DOL and any other acronym you wish to use!
LOCKDOWN - Day 16 Wednesday 8th April 2020
Weather terrible today and indoors.
Today we went to do the supermarket shopping early in the morning. We pack the family (my wife and our dog Lola for the trip). The plan was for the wife to go shopping while Lola and I went for a walk near the shopping centre at Westgate. Upon arriving just after 8:00 a.m. and driving into the underground car-park our dog barked loudly to inform us that the queue into the supermarket was about 1 kilometer long with each person keeping to the social distancing rule of 2 metres. The family decided to return home and come back later that afternoon.
NEWSFLASH! ... returning in the afternoon the queue was not as long, although with current rules and restrictions regarding shopping I waited for 1 hour until the wife returned with the groceries.
I have always hated shopping and today reinforced my values around shopping not being a enjoyable leisure activity. Under the current circumstances and the virus pandemic, I fully understand and appreciate the shopping in today's environment.
LOCKDOWN - Day 15 Tuseday 7th April 2020
Water blasting the property fence!
Today was spent water blasting the fence and finishing what was started some days ago. I have enjoyed doing this job around the property. The neighbours have commented on how well the fence looks now. Thanks to the neighbour we have borrowed their water blaster for over a week now. very happy and pleased at the time and energy spent cleaning and doing jobs around the house.
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Distance Learning
e-learning Wednesday 15th April 2020
This is an invitation for the students of Room 7 for the upcoming distance learning opportunities that will commence next Wednesday.
Distance Learning
e-learning Wednesday 15th April 2020
This is an invitation for the students of Room 7 for the upcoming distance learning opportunities that will commence next Wednesday.
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| Distance Learning - click the link for access |
Distance Learning
COVID19 - Lockdown Diary of Events
LOCKDOWN - Day 14 Monday 6th April 2020
2nd week of the school holidays.
Starting to use this time to prepare for the upcoming distance learning commencing next Wednesday 15th April. Feeling comfortable and ready to work with the students from WPS for what will be a first in teaching and education. The experience and journey will be new and exciting for everyone and looking forward to the opportunity of e-learning. Watch this space for more information and details.
LOCKDOWN - Day 13 Sunday 5th April 2020
Water blasting our fence ... weather hot, sunny and enjoying what seems to be summer!
Enjoying the day, getting some work done around the house. Using the time available to give the house and the surrounding environment a makeover. So much energy was able to complete my daily exercise routine of a 20-minute bike ride in the garage and then a 201minute run-up and down the driveway.
LOCKDOWN - Day 12 Saturday 4th April 2020
Fully recovered from the common cold.
I was able to remove my self from the last two days on the couch and resume my daily exercise routine. Feeling like myself again and full of energy. A day of doing small jobs around the house. A very productive day and not being a couch potato. Trying to enjoy the lockdown, isolation and uniting against COVID10 by staying at home. New Zealand we can do this!
LOCKDOWN - Day 14 Monday 6th April 2020
2nd week of the school holidays.
Starting to use this time to prepare for the upcoming distance learning commencing next Wednesday 15th April. Feeling comfortable and ready to work with the students from WPS for what will be a first in teaching and education. The experience and journey will be new and exciting for everyone and looking forward to the opportunity of e-learning. Watch this space for more information and details.
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| Water blasting with a helper ... social distancing between me the fence and more importantly our dog! |
LOCKDOWN - Day 13 Sunday 5th April 2020
Water blasting our fence ... weather hot, sunny and enjoying what seems to be summer!
Enjoying the day, getting some work done around the house. Using the time available to give the house and the surrounding environment a makeover. So much energy was able to complete my daily exercise routine of a 20-minute bike ride in the garage and then a 201minute run-up and down the driveway.
LOCKDOWN - Day 12 Saturday 4th April 2020
Fully recovered from the common cold.
I was able to remove my self from the last two days on the couch and resume my daily exercise routine. Feeling like myself again and full of energy. A day of doing small jobs around the house. A very productive day and not being a couch potato. Trying to enjoy the lockdown, isolation and uniting against COVID10 by staying at home. New Zealand we can do this!
Friday, April 3, 2020
COVID19 - Lockdown Diary of Events
LOCKDOWN - Day 10 & 11 Thursday to Friday
Lockdown with the common cold!
Don't worry ... I have been relaxing and sitting on the couch thinking about life and how quickly the 1st week of the lockdown has passed. The symptoms of a running nose and the 'man flu' is nothing like or near the pandemic being faced by New Zealanders and those around the world with this terrible virus.
I am grateful and fully acknowledge life is pretty good at the moment able to spend time with my wonderful and supportive wife and our beautiful dog who has no idea why we are home so much at the moment.
Using the time to reflect and ponder is a valuable commodity and one we often take for granted when we are fully immersed in our busy working lives. The time in lockdown has allowed me to value the importance of being kind and truly placing the importance of relationships with those who we care and love.
Looking forward to Week 2 of the lockdown!
Keep safe and unite with your family.
LOCKDOWN - Day 10 & 11 Thursday to Friday
Lockdown with the common cold!
Don't worry ... I have been relaxing and sitting on the couch thinking about life and how quickly the 1st week of the lockdown has passed. The symptoms of a running nose and the 'man flu' is nothing like or near the pandemic being faced by New Zealanders and those around the world with this terrible virus.
I am grateful and fully acknowledge life is pretty good at the moment able to spend time with my wonderful and supportive wife and our beautiful dog who has no idea why we are home so much at the moment.
Using the time to reflect and ponder is a valuable commodity and one we often take for granted when we are fully immersed in our busy working lives. The time in lockdown has allowed me to value the importance of being kind and truly placing the importance of relationships with those who we care and love.
Looking forward to Week 2 of the lockdown!
Keep safe and unite with your family.
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