Leading to Learn

Tui Te Hau, GM at Mahuki, Te Papa ·        What would be the one object – one idea that you would collect? ·        Culture tech – 75,000 museums on the world – important place in GDP around the world ·        What want ot eliminate – homelessness, etc ·        Create right inputs to enable future generations to shape what wil be required for them ·        Allow for magic – the unforeseeen, the unimaginable (example of rocket launch on east coast) ·        Guiding principles: o    Connected worlds – example of digital environment (NY)   - enduring curiosity and need to collaborate to succeed o    Exploratorium – science displays. Give and take table – what does it say to us as a community if bowl empty or full of trash. We borrow from our children – care f...

Sir Wira Gardiner, Chair, Local Government Commission ·        Three official languages – very few can speak more than one of them ·        Challenge – truly, deeply, fundamentally creative ·        Dreams – reflect what I want for own family – need to be somewhere own family want to come to ·        22 January 1840 – founding of Wellington celebrated, but Whanganui a Tara was founded in the 13th century ·        Cultural Fluency – o    Declare Wellingto the Te Reo Capital of NZ o    Many places in Wellingto could be anywhere in the world (airport, hotels, etc) o    Reflect cultural approach at Airport, street signs, greeting signs, shops and practice on streets ·        Tane Rore o    The genesis of haka and performing arts o ...

DK, Licensee, Sports Coach, Producer at TEDxWellington ·        BEST – statement ·        What would it take to be the best – important to say, “I don’t know” ·        Creativity as the process of having (and/or using) ideas that make a difference ·        City as a platform o    technology platform needs infrastructure o    Needs an operating system o    Coolest little capital (2011) – run dry. When travelling, people always want to know about: §   All blacks §   Lord of the rings §   I’ve always wanted to go §   (not - Creative connected and innovative) o    Disparity – youth suicide ·        Need to become more adaptable o    Intersections o    Brave o    Additive – add value before you extract it...

Hon Paula Bennett, Deputy Prime Minister ·        Population statistics point to smarts, workers, success in tech, tourism, Public Service success in Wellington ·        Is Wellington making the most of problem-solvers in the city? ·        Mobilise the public service to solve some of the problens / challenges of Wellington ·        Wellington should be the best connected city ·        Could be the first City to have noone on the unemployment benefit

Insert graphic re finance   Next 6-7 years: $53,000,000 to be released for work in schools over the next 6-7 years (due to qualitity founding agreement with MOE) Strategic Direction: An encounter with Christ Governance Finance Partnership - communication, guidance and support, celebrating success Evangelisation - schools supporting students, families, and parishes Formation - identifying leaders, supporting formation, identifying & recruiting leaders, and providing leadership -Working with NCRS - receiving Catholic school response to Special character Partnership - working with government, and givt agencies, advocating representing, informing Need to be dynamic, agressive, in their face - like Elim church

"An Era of Change or a Change of Era" Pope Francis, 2015 A few words can be powerful (eg Trump Twitter) Applying the discipline of a short message can help with clarity. Clear message from the Pope - we need a firm and perervering intention for the good of others - even when they are not to us. Pastors / leaders have plenty of opportunity to be become angry The Joy of Charity - and ability to expand our hearts The Francis Revolution: Messages for our Mission The greater our responsibility in serving the church - the more our hearts must expand according to the measure of the heart of Christ With responsibilty is power. Ted Talk in Canada -the more powerful you are, the more your actions will have an impact on people...importance of humility: https://www.ted.com/talks/pope_francis_why_the_only_future_worth_building_includes_everyone?language=en Power must be connected with humulty, tenderness and concreete love if it is to become a service , a force for go...

St Joseph's School New Plymouth Parishes, a rich fabric - and old worn duvet cover with lots of holes Bright Buttons - transition to school Every Wednesday - parent, grandparent, neighbour - mini classroom situation. First time many experience prayer, making the sign of the cross Very few have school visits, as so comfortable already Meal roster 40 families on the roster - on call if someone needs a meal Kept in freezer - staff, etc also benefit Young vinnies Relationship with St Vincent de Paul Seniors only (Year 5&6) - as something to look forward to Instilling a sense of pride - helping others - has to be in own lunch time - show commitment  Fundraisers, etc Communicate their works to the community - feeling valued St Vincent de Paul speech competition Learn about roles, like social workers, etc RE Fun Club Become a place for children sitting on the fringes Make bookmarks Make cards for resthome, etc Made up a liturgical dance for a Mass Present b...