Philippa of Māwhera
@misspedagogue.bsky.social
She/her. Cis. Creative. Art/Art History Teacher & Geek. Teaches online some of the time. West Coast, Aotearoa NZ.
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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
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
My MW Secret Santa thread still reflects my tastes and aesthetic pretty well. #SecretSantaAoNZ
December 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
#SecretSantaAoNZ Which festive philosopher are you?
*Sorry, I am a terrible person with a very particular sense of humour.
*Sorry, I am a terrible person with a very particular sense of humour.
December 8, 2025 at 4:22 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ Which festive philosopher are you?
*Sorry, I am a terrible person with a very particular sense of humour.
*Sorry, I am a terrible person with a very particular sense of humour.
#SecretSantaAoNZ The parcel has arrived, dear Santa. I have whānau around so I’ll unbox the wrapped gifts later on.
December 6, 2025 at 1:29 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ The parcel has arrived, dear Santa. I have whānau around so I’ll unbox the wrapped gifts later on.
#SecretSantaAoNZCostume We had a dress up day at school today, me and my work besties dressed as Cindy-Lou Who. The second photo is me taking a selfie while waiting for my carpool buddy.
December 5, 2025 at 3:40 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZCostume We had a dress up day at school today, me and my work besties dressed as Cindy-Lou Who. The second photo is me taking a selfie while waiting for my carpool buddy.
40. I believe in you.
Actually, let’s make this interesting!
Who wants to win a tea towel? Quote post with your guess before 11 pm. Closest wins. If more than one person has the closest guess, names go in a hat.
Prize value: NZ$35
Can be sent to an address in Aotearoa or Australia (you may enter from elsewhere.)
Who wants to win a tea towel? Quote post with your guess before 11 pm. Closest wins. If more than one person has the closest guess, names go in a hat.
Prize value: NZ$35
Can be sent to an address in Aotearoa or Australia (you may enter from elsewhere.)
December 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
40. I believe in you.
I had an NZ Blood donation this evening. Two arm attempts but no dice 😢. I was so well hydrated too 🤷🏻♀️. #ONegative
December 2, 2025 at 4:56 AM
I had an NZ Blood donation this evening. Two arm attempts but no dice 😢. I was so well hydrated too 🤷🏻♀️. #ONegative
The petition to retain Art History as a L2 and L3 Subject in NZ Secondary Schools closes tomorrow (30 November).
Three days left to sign to petition to retain Art History in NZ Secondary schools. 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
November 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The petition to retain Art History as a L2 and L3 Subject in NZ Secondary Schools closes tomorrow (30 November).
Three days left to sign to petition to retain Art History in NZ Secondary schools. 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
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Three days left to sign to petition to retain Art History in NZ Secondary schools. petitions.parliament.nz/a1acf19a-72f...
Advent Calendar is sorted.
November 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Advent Calendar is sorted.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I am very tired from a big drive this afternoon, but I’m looking forward to finding out who Santa has matched me with.
I am very tired from a big drive this afternoon, but I’m looking forward to finding out who Santa has matched me with.
November 19, 2025 at 7:19 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I am very tired from a big drive this afternoon, but I’m looking forward to finding out who Santa has matched me with.
I am very tired from a big drive this afternoon, but I’m looking forward to finding out who Santa has matched me with.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I like to lean into the retro aesthetic with vintage teaspoons from obscure places in NZ. I have also amassed a number of enamel pins (they would be my most frequently worn accessory)
I like to lean into the retro aesthetic with vintage teaspoons from obscure places in NZ. I have also amassed a number of enamel pins (they would be my most frequently worn accessory)
November 17, 2025 at 4:22 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I like to lean into the retro aesthetic with vintage teaspoons from obscure places in NZ. I have also amassed a number of enamel pins (they would be my most frequently worn accessory)
I like to lean into the retro aesthetic with vintage teaspoons from obscure places in NZ. I have also amassed a number of enamel pins (they would be my most frequently worn accessory)
Reposted by Philippa of Māwhera
Spread the word. Sign-ups close on the 19th
It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas,
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
November 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Spread the word. Sign-ups close on the 19th
I am by all accounts an Autumn (clothing colours that best suit me). Green would be my favourite colour. I’ve a soft spot for retro prints - check out my timeline for my aesthetic. #SecretSantaAoNZ
Today's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I am by all accounts an Autumn (clothing colours that best suit me). Green would be my favourite colour. I’ve a soft spot for retro prints - check out my timeline for my aesthetic. #SecretSantaAoNZ
My MW Secret Santa thread still reflects my tastes and aesthetic pretty well. #SecretSantaAoNZ
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
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
November 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
My MW Secret Santa thread still reflects my tastes and aesthetic pretty well. #SecretSantaAoNZ
I’m all signed up for #SecretSantaAoNZ (I think)!
a cat is sitting in front of a christmas tree with the words merry christmas written on it .
ALT: a cat is sitting in front of a christmas tree with the words merry christmas written on it .
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I’m all signed up for #SecretSantaAoNZ (I think)!
Post you from a different era
Art School days.
Art School days.
November 8, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Post you from a different era
Art School days.
Art School days.
Reposted by Philippa of Māwhera
November 3, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Reposted by Philippa of Māwhera
The story you are about to see has been told before. A lot. And now we are going to tell it again. But different.
This time, we're bringing Mastodon in for the fun.
Sign-ups open on November 10th.
Check out secretsanta.nz for more information
This time, we're bringing Mastodon in for the fun.
Sign-ups open on November 10th.
Check out secretsanta.nz for more information
November 3, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The story you are about to see has been told before. A lot. And now we are going to tell it again. But different.
This time, we're bringing Mastodon in for the fun.
Sign-ups open on November 10th.
Check out secretsanta.nz for more information
This time, we're bringing Mastodon in for the fun.
Sign-ups open on November 10th.
Check out secretsanta.nz for more information
I attended a family birthday gathering in the weekend. It was essentially 48 hours of socialising, with no downtime for this introvert. I was STRUGGLING today. 🪫 😵
November 3, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I attended a family birthday gathering in the weekend. It was essentially 48 hours of socialising, with no downtime for this introvert. I was STRUGGLING today. 🪫 😵
We had senior prize giving tonight. I got to wear my regalia. It feels a bit special each time, as I never got to wear it in Autumn 2020.
October 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
We had senior prize giving tonight. I got to wear my regalia. It feels a bit special each time, as I never got to wear it in Autumn 2020.
One way of attaining the mythical 147K we are supposed to be on (According to J Collins) at the top of the scale. www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/3...
The Australian state where every teacher could soon earn at least $114,000
The offer includes better pay and reduced workloads.
www.stuff.co.nz
October 28, 2025 at 3:16 AM
One way of attaining the mythical 147K we are supposed to be on (According to J Collins) at the top of the scale. www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/3...
Reposted by Philippa of Māwhera
October 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Reposted by Philippa of Māwhera
Unions are made of workers
Unions are made of workers
The government’s disdain for unions and love for teachers, doctors and nurses is slightly confusing given unions are made up of teachers, doctors and nurses....
thespinoff.co.nz
October 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Unions are made of workers
#Oct23Strike I couldn’t do this in person due to weather & power outages. So here are my speaking points & visual props. I’m the Principal’s nominee @ my school, this means responsibility for all things NZQA. This is often invisible but complex essential work - qualifications literally rely on it /1
October 22, 2025 at 10:41 PM
#Oct23Strike I couldn’t do this in person due to weather & power outages. So here are my speaking points & visual props. I’m the Principal’s nominee @ my school, this means responsibility for all things NZQA. This is often invisible but complex essential work - qualifications literally rely on it /1