Hi all
BOP next cluster meeting has been rescheduled due to unforseen circumstances – Viv will now be joining us on 29th November at the Tauranga Rudolf Steiner School (Welcome Bay Road) from 4.30pm for a 5pm start in Class 1. Please bring some nibbles and your usual enthusiasm.
Thanks and regards
Jon
Hi all Mantelers
Just a reminder that Viv is coming over on Friday 23rd August (Maungatapu Primary School from 4.30pm for a 5pm start) – she is bringing her experiences from the MOTE conference in UK and sharing some insights into Commisssion Letters.
I look forward to seeing as many as possible there – don’t forget some light snacks for the table!
Cheers
Jon.
Looking forward to seeing whoever can make it to tomorrow’s Hamilton cluster meeting at 4.30pm at Knighton School.
And, for those available a little earlier at 3pm, there’s the chance to hear Gaenor Stoate presenting on her recent Master’s research. Gaenor’s study involved using Mantle of the Expert to teach devising at level 2 NCEA. The presentation is in Meeting rooms A-B, at the Faculty of Education, University of Waikato. Just turn up if you are interested.
Earlier today you will have received an email about the next Tauranga / Bay of Plenty cluster meeting.
Here’s one confirming details of the next Hamilton meeting, which is even sooner- 1st August.
Our hosts will be the enthusiastic bunch at Knighton Normal School and the session will be 1 August 1st: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Viv will share reflections on the “Heathcote Reconsidered” conference and we will have a go at crafting a commission letter – as a way to consider language, task boundaries and ‘givens’ in MOTE planning.
Bring a plate of nibbles – and a friend… All welcome – from first timers to old hands!
Hi All
Our next cluster meeting will be held at Maungatapu Primary School from 4.30pm (5pm start) on 23rd August.
Viv has returned from the Heathcote conference in UK reinvigorated (not that she needed any more energy for MOTE) and ready to share some more amazing insights into MOTE. She will be leading a workshop on Commission Letters, as well as our usual sharing and Q + A sessions.
I look forward to seeing you all there – enjoy your holidays in the meantime.
Cheers
Jon
On her recent flying trip to NZ, the lovely Pam Bowell shared a powerpoint all about a process drama / mantle she ran recently in a year 5 class. She has generously agreed to share it here.
But wait, there’s more….!
At the Waikato cluster meeting last night, we spent an engaging evening thinking of possible ways to adapt / rework this company, client and commission to suit a New Zealand context. It was a really useful exercise and I am hoping those who attended will respond to this post with some of the ideas we came up with… So check out the powerpoint AND check out the comments below
Over to you team….
Apologies for the mistake in the date in my last post. The next Hamilton cluster meeting is THIS Thursday (30th May) at 4.30 at Puketaha School. All other details as previously advertised. Sorry for the mix up and I do hope to see you there!
Viv
Our colleagues at Puketaha school are hosts for our next Hamilton cluster meeting, which is 4.30pm on Thursday 6th June.
Viv will bring a resource generously shared by Pam Bowell, and we will talk about ways we could adapt it for use in the NZ context.
A good session for absolute beginners – or more experienced mantlers….
All welcome.
Please bring a plate or drink to share. See you there.
Hi everyone.
Wow! What a passion and positive energy filled meeting we had last time we met.
Paula shared with us the Mantle she did with her Yr 3/4 class at Maunagatpu in T4 2012 – which we all helped her with at our previous meeting – the room filled with her positivity as she described a Mantle that ran for hours most days throughout the term with engaged and motivated kids that were producing amazing work – she promises a Blog about it soon!
Viv cunningly steered the group in helping three other teachers (groups), planning on upcoming Mantles, to clarify their intentions and how they were to be achieved – all went away with a glow of anticipation.
Our next meeting – 17th May – Mount Intermediate – 4.30pm for a 5pm start – PD from Viv – planning exercise focused on drama for learning and using the conventions – can’t wait!!!
Spread the word!
See you there.
Cheers
Jon
Greetings! A friendly reminder of two things: Thursday 11th April is our next cluster meeting – 4.30 pm at Hillcrest Normal School. All most welcome… The focus will be on use of Heathcote’s role conventions…. Also a reminder that if you have not already done so, now is the time to get your registration in for Te Kore – the Drama NZ national conference, 26-28 April at University of Waikato. The conference is three days of fantastic presentations and workshops on drama including a number specifically related to Mantle of the Expert. Process drama expert Pam Bowell is one of the keynotes. It’s a great opportunity and very reasonably priced – with special deals for students and day registrations also available Click here to download registration form
