What a wonderful day!

Thank you everyone who attended the PD Hui at Malfroy School!

Apart from the rain, I have to say everything was thoroughly enjoyable, with Malfroy School providing a great venue for our hui.

The success of the day can be measured by the comments made by the group; whilst the list below isn't a full record of the sentiments of the group (there isn't enough space), the general positive themes were

• It was great to meet new people


• I enjoyed meeting other HPS schools


• Learning how to help OUR school


• I learned things to take back to my school


• Bonding with students from other schools


• Mixing with students from other schools


• Lunch - yum!! (featured on nearly every evaluation!!)


• Lots of examples of how HPS works


• I learnt more about HPS


• The guest speakers showed us how they improved their schools


• The speakers were cool


• HPS is more than just being healthy


• We felt valued for the work that is being done

Of course things can always be that little bit better - some of the dislikes were as follows (and we do listen to this feedback and will try to incorporate the student comments for the December hui)

• Sitting on the floor was uncomfortable


• Would have been nice to do more physical activities (common theme - it is noted that the facilitators promised a jump jam and didn't do this!!)


• Could more schools come?


• Shorter speeches


• Too much to take in/too much listening (which would equate with the need for more 'doing'?)


• Go outside for fresh air more often


• More small group activities needed


• Less adult talk


• Microphone or speaker system so we can hear speakers better


• Outside activities please.

For Donna and I the most impressive thing were the contributions made by the students via their group activities. In the morning the students were a little hesitant as they found their feet, but by the afternoon the barriers were down and the collaboration was high, and it was really evident that friendships had been developed.