Something I love about Pyes Pa...
We love in a semi rural area and the bird life is astonishing. Through the year we have kereru, pheasants, quail, colourful parrots, fantail, tui, Canadian geese, the occasional falcon, blackbirds, thrushes, etc etc. A smorgasbord that was only surpassed when I heard a 'morepork' and went outside to see him fly up near me and sit on our basket ball board. There he/she and I looked at each other for a few minutes while I 'called' the morepork cry. I then quietly dashed in to get my camera to get a photo which the obliging Chap allowed me to do. The flash would not work so you have a poor example of what I saw, but it remains an amazing memory to me. After another 10 minutes it noiselessly flew away.
That is what I love about Pyes Pa. And the neighbours are great, also.
Supporting children affected by suicide loss - for professionals
PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, COUNSELLORS, AND OTHER CARING PRACTITIONERS: We are proud to announce an enlightening workshop aimed at helping you to better support children affected by suicide. Hosted by renowned speaker Dr. Shelley Brunskill-Matson, this session promises invaluable insights and practical strategies drawn from over 20 years of experience in suicide postvention and support. See the event information through the link below.
Supporting children affected by suicide loss
PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: We are proud to announce an enlightening workshop aimed at parents to better support children affected by suicide. Hosted by renowned speaker Dr. Shelley Brunskill-Matson, this session promises invaluable insights and practical strategies drawn from over 20 years of experience in suicide postvention and support. See the event information through the link below.
Poll: Have you ever been bullied?
People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.
This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. People across the globe are now encouraged to wear pink on this day to take a stand against bullying and promote inclusivity.
Have you or your whānau ever experienced bullying? Share your thoughts on Pink Shirt Day below.
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79.8% Yes
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19.8% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below