Spike@School v4.0 http://www.mockingbird.co.nz/1/testimonial_areas/1-testimonials.rss en-nz <p>You've done very well - you have the capacity to hear quickly what people mean with their comments and to respond in relevant ways. Thank you!</p> <p>Very informative and informal. I really enjoyed it. </p> <p>Q: What was done well? <br />A: Almost everything. </p> <p>I observed a sense of engagement... and positive outcomes. </p> <p>Q: What was done well? <br />A: The fact that you went around and answered questions to clarify misunderstandings. </p> <p><br><em>Wesley College - September 17th, 2009</em></p> http://www.mockingbird.co.nz/1/testimonial_areas/1-testimonials 1 <p>Highly organised.</p> <p>Every member was aware of the process.</p> <p>The process was thorough and transparent.</p> <p>It was easy to see from the beginning of the process what type/kind of person was to fill the principal's role.</p> <p>The appointments process was very clear, robust and fair. I felt very comfortable about the whole process and was pleased that we appointed an external advisor to manage the process. <br /><br><em>St Pius X BOT members - September 22nd, 2009</em></p> http://www.mockingbird.co.nz/1/testimonial_areas/1-testimonials 6 <p>Q: To what extent were you engaged and involved today? <br />A:I found it really useful to be able to question and debate ideas - it is the only this debate that will allow people to feel part of the process</p> <p>Q: What was done well? <br />A: Explanation of the key competencies. I understand them well now!!!</p> <p>On the subject of curriculum essence statements: <br />I really like how the KC are broken into sections and then the big ideas and context can be included. Makes it very easy to follow. </p> <p>Q: What was done well? <br />A: Delivery was professional. Varied tasks and practical activities <br /><br><em>Whagarei Intermediate School - October 23rd, 2009</em></p> http://www.mockingbird.co.nz/1/testimonial_areas/1-testimonials 7 <p>Q: To what extent were you engaged & involved today? <br />A: I enjoyed the whole day - stretched my thinking! Excellent presenter/excellent presentation. <br />A: Very engaged & lots of involvement in discussion etc. <br />A: I like that we weren't pressured to speak up. <br />A: ...I particularly liked the way you as the facilitator drew our ideas together in summary.</p> <p>Q: What was done well? <br />A: Clear! It was nice to have questions answered articulately & straight away. <br />A: Good...that the ideas were from the team. <br />A: Including & encouraging everyone to share. <br />A: Leon had a good knowledge of what he was presenting & guided us as a staff - he was supportive.</p> <p>Comment on the course manual: <br />[I] can take away & read anything we didn't have time for. <br />Good to have readings available to read over again later. <br><em>Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School - February 2nd, 2010</em></p> http://www.mockingbird.co.nz/1/testimonial_areas/1-testimonials 8 <p>Day well spent - I feel more informed about my role...on the BOT. Great opportunity to discuss & clarify certain issues.</p> <p>Real life examples of dilemmas helpful...</p> <p>A great, informative session that really opens one's eyes to the importance of having a BOT in place and the huge responsibilities that go with it.</p> <p>Well planned. Reading material is well organised.</p> <p>It's been a fruitful training...</p> <p>...extremely enlightening.</p> <p>I like the casual, informal approach.</p> <p>I became more aware of the vast array of NZ legislation that I need to know about...</p> <p>A shared understanding was definitely achieved. The pace of the day was well orchestrated...Thanks - a great day!</p> <p>Valuable - everything! <br><em>BOT Members - May 1st, 2010</em></p> http://www.mockingbird.co.nz/1/testimonial_areas/1-testimonials 9