Te Hiku and Kaikohekohe Symposium

A great, successful day! We didn't have to good of a start with arriving at 8 am to set up the power was off. As everyone was arriving and with us about to start the room was very dark and still no power. The power company was contacted and no time could be given as they were still trying to find the fault. With a chat with the big wigs and presenters we choose to go ahead with Fraser the keynote speaker to start in the dark. He was given permission to carry on over his time if the power was still off. Options where discussed to moving to Oruaiti school where the power was on. We decided to wait and be optimistic the power will come back on in time. So in true Northland style we laughed and carried on with hope. Someone was on our side with 10 minutes to go with the keynote speaker, the power came on. With a big cheer from our crowd of enthusiastic teachers the day was to go as planned. It was a fantastic day with great presenters and lots of learning happening. The conversations from the teachers was very positive and lots of thank-yous. The food for morning tea and lunch was also to a good standard and lots of it. When we packed up at the end of the day and everyone headed off home with their knowledge kete full. I have to admit I was relieved and exhausted. There is a huge amount of work and organsiation that goes to setting up a day like this for 155 teachers. You don't realise the pressure that is put on your shoulders for it to be successful. Then to add an extra stress I had to head home and get organised for a big dinner out for 15 people for my son's 21st dinner. I can admit I slept well that night.