Parent Support Seminars & Workshops

In 2024, Dorinda will be offering evening sessions only. These will be advertised via HASCA and details updated here when available. Enquiries welcome to hasca.nz@gmail.com or d.duthieteacher@gmail.com.

Throughout the year, Dorinda has run four sessions each term at the HASCA HUB; however, she will not be running any sessions daytime sessions in term 4 due to her busy schedule. In term 4, Dorinda will offer evening seminars at her home.

Please email or text Dorinda Duthie to register for any of her ‘Teaching the Basics’ support seminars. Contact Dorinda via email at d.duthieteacher@gmail.com or text Dorinda at 0274282007, indicating which seminar(s) you wish to attend.

These seminars will equip and encourage parents when teaching and supporting their own children at home. Dorinda’s experience, guidance, and care will enrich your homeschooling journey.

Teaching the Basics Seminars with Dorinda Duthie … for homeschooling parents of primary-aged children

NEXT SEMINAR:
Teaching Science – making it happen at your place!
Monday, Oct 30th, @7:30 pm, in Birkenhead

Science is a big topic (the whole world!), and sometimes it can be a challenge for homeschooling parents to figure out where to start and what to do.

At this seminar, we will be looking at an overview of Science topics for 5 to 12-year-olds and ideas for resources, both printed and experience-based.

We will also be putting together a unit study, “To Infinity and Beyond,” which will be centred around studying the Solar System.

On December 12th, scientists are predicting that a spectacular meteor shower will unfold over New Zealand skies when dust and debris from a well-known comet will collide with the Earth’s atmosphere. This will be a great opportunity to have a Science field trip in your own backyard. (Sadly, no space rockets are involved.)

The Unit Study will provide background study ideas for resources and recording information.

Date –
Monday, Oct 30th, starting at 7:30 p.m.

Location –
at our home, 163 Hinemoa St, Birkenhead. (Please park on the road. Our house is the white house on the corner of the driveway.)

Cost –
$5 internet account 12 3035 0732934 00 or pay on the night.

Registration –
please reply by email at d.duthieteacher@gmail.com or text via 0274 282 007 by Saturday, Oct 28th.

More seminars coming soon –
Teaching the Basics: Reading, Written Language and Maths

My background –
My husband and I homeschooled our son for seven years. I am a NZ-qualified primary school teacher. I currently work from home teaching remedial Reading and Maths to students of all ages on an individual basis.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Dorinda Duthie d.duthieteacher@gmail.com

Learn more about the HASCA Hub programme – classes and activities for homeschooled children HERE.