Michael (right) attends a special program for advanced learners. Their project this term was to develop an understanding of small business. The young entrepreneurs had to develop, market and sell their own products. Michael and his friend made fudge and fairyfloss, which they sold today for a profit of more than $100 at a “small [...]
Remote car opener
I’ve had an automatic car opener for a decade or so now. Strangely though, I was walking to my car this morning and for the first time I pondered if pressing my button might also open one of the other vehicles in the car park. I mean, how do these things work? We take them [...]
Mathemagic Computer Tutor
We had a visit today from a salesman for the Australian Institute of Mathematics who demonstrated the company’s Mathemagic computer tutor software for children. When Juliet told me about the appointment I understood it was a government program to test children at maths, so I was immediately wary and defensive when I learnt it was [...]
PR political correctness
Friday, May 4 is Walk Safely to School Day : a noble cause that’s worth supporting, to be sure. Indeed, it is “a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment” (their inappropriate capitals, not mine). Like many newspapers across Australia, the Kalgoorlie Miner is pleased to help promote this [...]
Gifted and talented students
Western Australia has a program to address the special learning needs of gifted and talented children in years 5, 6 and 7. It’s called Primary Extension and Challenge (PEAC). I’m proud to say young Michael was selected for the program last year and again this year. Today I met with a year 7 group preparing [...]
