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Philippa of Māwhera

@misspedagogue.bsky.social

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She/her. Cis. Creative. Art/Art History Teacher & Geek. Teaches online some of the time. West Coast, Aotearoa NZ.

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · Apr 11

Kia ora Santa,
Who am I? I’m an art teacher who loves retro fabric prints, enamel pins, good espresso coffee, vintage teaspoons and much much more. Some of the photos on my timeline indicate my tastes and aesthetic #MWSecretSantaAoNZ

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 5d

If you think Art History should remain as a stand alone subject in NZ secondary schools, please sign this student lead petition. petitions.parliament.nz/a1acf19a-72f...

Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.

petitions.parliament.nz

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 1d

The process is largely run on the day by external contractors. Trust me, anything that the PN is responsible for will be squared away well in advance. We are professional organisers.

Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 1d

The minister’s comments about teachers & exams is a nonsense. Only 1 teacher is allowed in exams - the Principal’s Nominee. @ my school that’s me. If there was an exam running pm of the 5th I’d have applied for an exemption or delegated to SLT as I would if sick. www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

Minister says teacher strikes will impact exams. Teachers disagree. What’s the deal?

Following last week’s rolling strikes, high school teachers will be walking off the job on Thursday in a mega-strike set to involve 100,000 public sector workers.

www.stuff.co.nz

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 1d

I would have loved to see that.

Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 2d

They have followed with two equally cynical offers (on 5 Sept & 10 Oct), both with unacceptable clawbacks which will worsen our working conditions /7

Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 2d

As for the timing of the collective actions, this is on the government. The PPTA initiated bargaining in early May. We didn’t get the an offer back from the govt until 16 July. It was a deeply cynical offer low balling us at 1% and full of clawbacks no member would willingly accept /6

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 2d

Not to mention, the govt wants to remove of teachers’ eligibility to claim actual and reasonable expenses for attending call-back days (e.g childcare). /5

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 2d

This means that we could be asked to be at school AT ANY HOUR before 8:30 am and after 4:30 pm with no limits on the frequency of this. This shows little respect or regard for teachers /4

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 2d

With no more restrictions on employers requiring teachers to attend school outside of 8.30 am- 4.30 pm during term time. Naturally we’re not thrilled about this /3

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 2d

The govt’s offer is full of clawbacksE.g., call back days. Currently schools can use up to 5 admin days & 5 PD call back days. Admin days are commonly used for parent teacher interviews, prize giving etc. The govt offer would require call back days to only be used in term breaks /2

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 2d

mountaintui.substack.com/p/breaking-j...
Why are secondary teachers striking on Thursday? While the pay offer is not great, this is only one of the reasons govt. offers have been rejected to date 🧵 /1

BREAKING: Judith Collins' Dirty Politics Before Mega-Strike

The senior National Party Cabinet Minister has penned an "Open letter to the people of New Zealand" on the New Zealand Government's official website

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 2d

And the idea is to make a point to the politicians.

Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 2d

I’m a teacher and a PPTA member. This letter just seems … odd. Not to mention very easy to disprove. A lot of what she mentions is nowhere in our collective agreement claims. It’s just spin to distract.

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 4d

Feeling swish in my new dress.

Philippa is wearing a navy blue dress with a blue flower and deer print on it. It is from Dangerfield.

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 4d

I feel like a werewolf in comparison.

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Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · 5d

New Zealand education About an hour ago #NZPol
Hundreds of principals urge minister to halt 'rushed' rollout of new curriculum
17/10/2025
Lauren Crimp, Reporter
[email protected]

Hundreds of principals urge minister to halt 'rushed' rollout of new curriculum

About 650 principals say the changes are too much, too fast, and come without enough support.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 5d

If you think Art History should remain as a stand alone subject in NZ secondary schools, please sign this student lead petition. petitions.parliament.nz/a1acf19a-72f...

Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.

petitions.parliament.nz

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Sea Senor 🇳🇿 @seassenor.bsky.social · 6d

Can't stop thinking of this from yesterday

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 9d

The rest will keep. I think it took me a full 6 months to unpack the boxes in the garage.

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 12d

Jane wanted to follow the couple and argue with the man.
She wanted to insist that he was wrong. Instead, she turned to the silver-haired man beside her and said, I think art saves people all the time.'
The Museum of Modern Love
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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 13d

Red tulips in pink glass vase on bench top.

Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks Jim.

Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 15d

It was my birthday today. I had to be at work, but it turned out to be a nice day with lots of treats. And I came home to make lego flowers I was given this morning.

Vase containing Lego Petit Bouquet, Lego tulips, and Lego Lotus flowers.

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 17d

My birthday is next week. Because the govt shifted term lengths this year, I get to be at work for my birthday 🙄 😒 instead of being a lady of leisure for the day.

a man in a suit and tie sitting at a table

ALT: a man in a suit and tie sitting at a table

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 18d

The pickle looks like fun.