StephT

@marcuslush Heart of gold - was my fav

Could some kind Twitter soul please tell me what that is between the Eskimo pie and the joy bar. Thanks. (It’s got me beat)

@medickinson Wouldn’t it depend on how strong their core was? Perhaps the T-Rex has been to Pilates …. Or they’ve been doing their leg lifts … I wonder how they would’ve slept? Upright? On their side? Never? (Which would increase their grumpy level…) much to ponder….

Debate in the Nanogirl office today... With their very short and weak arms - if a T-rex fell over and landed on it's side or back, would it be able to get back up again?

Loved this metaphor that was shared today. @PeninaBarry @Sarah.hasman

@melulater You need to do the water test!

I've had three traumatic experiences with rotten eggs this morning. 5/12 eggs from this box were not optimal. I'm still traumatised and now can not face eggs.

@Primary_MissTY6 Full credit for the safety aspects of taping up the pointy bits! Quite clever!

A child made a bow and arrow out of scissors today. I don’t know whether to be scared or impressed.

@NicNicNZ I’m still playing Rona dodgeball! This despite hubby and 2 teens (different times) contracting it!

@ChameleonHead1 @Headingsomewhe1 You’re allowed to be human and vulnerable. You’ve got this!

@Headingsomewhe1 Thank you, today I offloaded to a member of SLT, i unprofessionally sobbed. Not a good look!

Yesterday I cried out for help on here, and nothing. Made me disappointed, I just needed a lift. Struggling.

@ChameleonHead1 Totally relatable … I find doing things that bring me joy help make the light at the end of the tunnel shine brighter! What makes your light burn brighter? Do more of that - and rest. Self care is critical in leadership otherwise the weight you carry can overwhelm us!

My brain won’t stop, today was too much. I’m actually struggling and don’t know what to do, how can I lead, how can I put on a brave face???

@sarahsapixie Yoga is ka pai for the soul!

@st3ph007 Awesome blog post Steph. Tbh I'm investing a lot of time into a yoga practice. I haven't told anyone this but I find singing kirtan/mantras soothing while driving home. No words I understand and can make mean anything. Its been good. So I'd say Krishna Das has been my go to.

its been ages since I published a blog post - I hope you are all finding some space to do the things that bring you joy-music is one of my leadership resilience factors - not a definitive list - just ten in my current playlist. What are your 'goto' songs? fourseasonsinonekiwi.com/2022/04/leader…

@stephen_PtC Naww you got mail! Maybe useful for a chair that’s got a wobbly leg?

@elliotjweir Perhaps they missed the memo?

Fonterra is having a Women's Day panel event and ALL THE SPEAKERS ARE MEN

@7Days_NZ the comedy is great and I like the new line up but for the aroha of comedy, bring back @daihenwood … Paul is great too but Dais my fav and it’s not the same….just saying

@teacherfeature2 Relationships are everything. Listen more than you speak, breathe, and remember that during the tricky moments that this too will pass (perhaps like a hall stone at times) and that you’ve got this! Ps don’t stop doing the things you get joy from - in fact, prioritise this!

Headteachers past/present I would love to lean into your wisdom. On Monday I start a very exciting journey as Head of School for the best school ever 🙌🏼(ok I may be a little biased!) What one piece of advice or wisdom would you share with me that you wished you had known on Day 1

Seriously @Vectorltd it’s been unchanged since 10:30am! No updates - I take that to mean you’re not on top of this - freezers getting a worry….any kind of updates better than nothing

@melulater I have huge concerns for my ldr colleagues - it’s not the easiest of times.

@st3ph007 They are. We are doing the best we can in the circumstances we are in. This will not last forever.

One of my colleagues was named as a close contact on Tuesday night. Hasn't been at school since Tuesday. Got a test Wednesday. Came back late Friday as Covid positive. She is sick as now. We've all had to get tests. After going through official questionnaire I'm a casual...

Massive wind gusts here in Tamaki - powers just gone off - was only a matter of time! You can feel the house shake with every gust - a smidge alarming…won’t lie!

@melulater It goes to show how transmissible this thing is - go well, be safe. I’m ka pai - been a very busy time since the Aug lockdown but we soldier on! Really awesome having our Ss back onsite (4 however long that lasts)-schs are lonely places without the Ss.

@st3ph007 Hey Steph, I hope you are well. I think 2022 is going to be another difficult year. Our SLT has done a pretty good job of communicating this weekend. School will be shut on Monday because we all had to get tests, and results may not come back until tomorrow. Gotta be safe.

There have already been some very high wind gusts recorded about northern and central parts of New Zealand. Winds are still expected to strengthen in a number of regions during the next few hours so keep up to date with your forecast bit.ly/metservicenz ^PL