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March 2010 – Home Education Happenings for us and our HHEG group!

Hobart Home Education Group

Well I must say that even though at times we – as a family – struggled to get into the swing of things as the calender ticked over to 2010, here we are all ready into the third month of the year!  And what a year it is turning out to be!

Our local home educators group have been looking for a new hall to be able to use for group get togethers. The only problem is that these days, the cost of sustaining the use of such a hall can be incredibly high and with a group like ours, that can spell disaster as the high costs often over shadow any benefits we receive on a regular basis. But as luck should have it, we have found the most wonderful  hall to use for our group. We can use it as often or as irregular as we like. The cost is great, which means we will probably use it as often as we can! and the best part about it all is that we are also helping those who are helping us. As they are trying to raise money to replace their hall, so it seems to be a win win situation for everyone concerned!

It is all just so exciting! Ever since we managed to secure the use of the use of the hall, members of our group have been busily thinking of all the possibilities it now opens up for us and our childrens learning. Our yearly calender of events , which is pretty full on already, just seems to have doubled in size with the possibilities! Our home ed group will be meeting next Friday to discuss possible activities, events and learning for the children.

I shall keep you posted on what we get up too! Because I am sure it will be worth discussing!

Art and Craft Time!

Today the girls spent alot of time doing some Art and Craft. I must admit that this has to be one of their favourite subjects. They love to be creative and to let their imaginations run wild. So today they spent time painting Calico bags. We had done some painted T-Shirts a little earlier in the year at my work, which the children enjoyed, so I decided to buy them some of their own paints and also Calico bag a week or so ago, so they could paint them. While purchasing this I also bought some Calico material which we will cut into smaller squares and paint, sew on and create miniature art expressions to them be sewn into a larger wall hanging and art piece further into the year.

So, the girls started out with pencil and paper and designed the picture for their bags, before then recreating their designs on the actual calico. Once the designs where replicated they took to painting then with the special fabric paint we had. Luckily Babcia was staying with us and could oversee the children’s work as I was too sick to do anything really. I had not been feeling well for most of the weekend, but yesterday everything just seemed to get on top on me. So much so that I have tried to get in to see the Doctor, but Wednesday morning is the earliest I can get an appointment.

Anyway,  enough about me being sick and more about my girls art work. The girls have created wonderful designs. NIK’s is all full of swirls and colours, which sums her up brilliantly, full of life and colour herself. JAHG’s is a little more tailored to her likes and dislikes, more refined and semetrical. She created a butterfly design as the main feature. Once the paint has dried, we need to iron the designs and then the girls intend to do some beading. They will be adding choice beads to the bag to enhance the overall feel, look and design. I am sure when they are finished they will look amazing.

Our trip to Port Arthur with Babcia

Today we utilised our ‘Ticket of Leave’ to visit Port Arthur with Babcia. She has wanted to go there every time she has visited with us, So today was her lucky day!

THEAC monitoring visit due soon.

Well we now have a date for our next THEAC monitoring Visit. The Monitoring officer contacted us to make arrangements to come out and visit. We are looking forward to this as we find it a great opportunity to show off some of the children’s work. The monitoring experience last time was a very casual affair and the monitoring officer was great. JAHG has already started to pick out what things she wants to show her and what work needs to be available to look at and on display. Roll on the 17th of February, we are ready, waiting and eager for this monitoring experience to occur – guess we better cook some cookies or cake to share on the day!

Settling in to home life again

Today the children spent the day with Babcia, while Tata went to work and Mum went to a THEAC meeting in Campbell Town. They enjoyed their time together immensely. The girls showed Babcia a lot of their school work and talked about the projects they have been doing such as their postcard collection, Exchange student Splash and other English, art and maths work.




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