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Learning Matters July Now On Line PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 22 July 2010 12:44

learning_Matters_Page_01The July edition of Learning Matters in now available .To read the magazine simply log in using your user name and password and go to the  Members tab and click on Magazine.  Next scroll down to July 2010,  the magazine is in two parts to make downloading quicker and easier, happy reading.

 

 
40 Hour Famine PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 15 July 2010 19:54

Global Youth Leadership Convention

40hWorld Visions Global Youth Leadership convention was aimed at increasing young people’s awareness of the global Food Crisis and its effect on people.  World vision ran an extremely well organized day during which participants took part in various activities and talks.

The talks were generally delivered via video and detailed the personal stories of children and/or families from third world countries, who are suffering from poverty and famine.  Seeing children live in really poor conditions really touched my heart, as we in Australia have so much.

We also played an economics game where students were divided into countries.  Countries such as China had 24 people, reflecting their large population, and Australia had four people.  Each country was given a bag of resources which were oil, food, technology and money.  The aim was to acquire enough oil, food and technology for each person in each country.  So each country "team" had to trade, barter or make their requirements.  The aim of the game was to see if we could change the past.  What if a bunch of teenagers could rewrite economic history and change the outcome for the future?  Interestingly, we didn't.  We made the same decisions our predecessors in real life made.

Why didn't we think outside the square, outside the guidelines of the game and work co-operatively with other countries, to ensure that all people had enough resources?  Perhaps it is human nature to look after ourselves first, perhaps we need to think and consider other people groups/countries, to ensure that no-one goes hungry.

So I have decided to do something to help the children of the world and participate in the 40 hour famine by holding a stall at the HBLN Swap Meet in September to raise money for World Vision.  Please visit my web site at www.40hf.com/hbln to learn more about what I am doing.

By Geraldine Wilson

 
HBLN Web Update PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 14 July 2010 08:10

web_update We have some new additions to the  HBLN web site,  welcome to our  new home based mum   "Newbie on the Block" who has put her hand up to blog her way through her first year.  To join her on the journey simply click on the Blogs Tab on the home page and choose  her from the list, and if you feel inclined leave a note for her in the comments field.  Please note to comment on blog entries you need to be a registered HBLN member.

We have also introduced a section for those who would like to become more involved in the organising of events and the life of HBLN, but don’t have the time for an ongoing commitment.  So if you're one of those who said at the conference "I want to help  and I am  happy to do  a one off situation" here's how you view what’s coming up:

  • Click on the Events Tab on the home page,
  • Place your mouse over current events,
  • Click on the Volunteers Positions pop up box on  the right

For those wanting to know more about HBLN's insurance for events:

  • Log in to the web site
  • Go to the  Events tab
  • Place your mouse over current events
  • Click on Insurance Information in the right hand side drop down box

In the upcoming months we will be introducing on line instructional movies and more for those just starting out.

 

 

 

 
Learning For Life Conference 2010 Round UP PDF Print E-mail
Written by HBLN President   
Sunday, 04 July 2010 19:38
We  came, we saw, we listened ,we laughed, we talked, we shopped,  we ate Fredo Frogs and turned in surveys, and judging from what you said, the committee of 2010 appear to have pulled it offLaughing

"Great to recharge my batteries in  such an accepting atmosphere"
"Teens Q & A brilliant and very insightful"
"Loved the variety  of workshops and speakers provided it was exceptional, well done can't wait for the next one"
Taking time out to reflect on what I do was time well spent, thank you ladies"
" My confidence has been boosted by sharing with like minded people"
"The true life stories of other home school families, was a real blessing, thank you"
"Fantastic, relevant, professional presenters, great topics in an informal atmosphere"
"Loved the Childrens craft room, and the young people in there  well done"
"Loved hearing the dads speak"

Thank you also again to all the voluntee.  We could not have done it without:
Kendal, Elsa, Judy, Charlie, Tom, and especially our younger team members Beth,  Sarah, Kaitlyn, Jacob, Rafe, Laird, Charlotte and GeraldineLaughing

Now for a few last house keeping notes.  For those who  signed up for Todd Hutchison and missed out, he has sent his profound apologies. One of his senior management team was in a severe car accident and he was with them  at the hospital. Todd has however kindly offered to run a presentation especially for you  as soon as we can organise it so watch this space for more info on when that will be.

If you send our events coordinator an email and don't get a reply  it's because her family have taken her computer and phone away and locked them in an unknown location for the next two weeks, but they have promised to let her have them back at the end of the two weeks if she plays lots of games with them.

Now for the info you really want for those who were not present  for the trade fair raffle draw.  The winning numbers are:

Blue 8, Blue 13, Blue 16, Blue 18, Blue 32, Blue 25, Blue 51, Orange 05, Orange 06, Orange 07,
Orange 10, Orange 12, Orange 13,Orange 18, Orange 19, Orange 28, Orange 50

If one of these is yours send an email to the president to make arrangements to pick them up.  Please give her two weeks to respond though.  Any prizes not collected by the end of July will be used as prizes in the upcoming sports carnival.

Lastly to all the speakers and delegates who attended, it was good to see  all our hard work benefit so many.  Thanks for coming and hope to see you again next time.

 
Wanted PDF Print E-mail
Written by HBLN President   
Saturday, 19 June 2010 06:52

Calling young aspiring writers - are you interested in writing a blog?

Well here's your chance.  We are looking for young people who would like to share their experience of what it's like to learn at home with all of us out there in cyberspace.

If that's something that interests you  and you want to give it a go contact  the president care of this site using the `contact us' tab.

 

 
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