tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post6254256098867785644..comments2024-03-29T00:11:30.648+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: We are the World Blogfest #54 – Emma Watson Gallery at Headington School … Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43321789807190176962021-11-04T07:45:46.933+00:002021-11-04T07:45:46.933+00:00@ Debbie – there's lots of ideas here for all ...@ Debbie – there's lots of ideas here for all of us to think about – and I'm sure you'll have enjoyed the video … <br /><br />@ Bazza – thanks so much for coming back and letting me know how the twins are doing … interesting campuses they've decided to enrol with – fascinating … while their subjects must be so interesting to hear about ...<br /><br />@ Lee – I'd love to visit some of those classes – but I guess visitors would be somewhat distracting! If I could I most definitely would … <br />Thanks for your support … <br /><br />@ Susan – yes … I've been impressed with the school – it seems to be very much a school in its times … <br /><br />@ Debbie – I so agree some of the words, sentences and phrases seem to embrace the needs of today … <br /><br />@ Jess – thank you … the future of the school seems to be well guided and led … <br /><br />@ Jen – yes … we are creative aren't we – I agree … I doubt you'd be able to read it, and most definitely not enjoy it … <br /><br />Great to see you all … thanks for your visit – cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74065021778000174852021-11-04T04:49:16.676+00:002021-11-04T04:49:16.676+00:00Creativity really is uniquely human. I read a coup...Creativity really is uniquely human. I read a couple paragraphs written by AI to imply that AI could even write novels. But, no, I could tell.JEN Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11223454346963493011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34317225150808122212021-11-04T02:36:10.763+00:002021-11-04T02:36:10.763+00:00I always love learning!
Such an interesting post...I always love learning! <br /><br />Such an interesting post. Thanks for sharing. :) <br /><br />Hope your week is fantastic!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77333095403492823562021-11-03T23:46:52.694+00:002021-11-03T23:46:52.694+00:00"Creativity is a uniquely human and future-pr..."Creativity is a uniquely human and future-proof skill." How wonderful that this ability are coming to the fore and that your school has recognized the need.<br />Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27663070741380252992021-11-03T23:13:25.261+00:002021-11-03T23:13:25.261+00:00Your alma mater seems to understand what the futur...Your alma mater seems to understand what the future will need from its students. I hope others will follow their example.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-78402530861013555912021-11-03T18:01:37.997+00:002021-11-03T18:01:37.997+00:00This was perfect! "Creativity is not just abo...This was perfect! "Creativity is not just about being artistic, it’s the ability to take risks, adapt, innovate, and to have the vision to make ideas a reality."<br /><br />Maybe you should revisit that alma mater of yours and sit in on some of those classes. It would be quite an experience. I've been sorely tempted to do that a few times. <br /><br />You've chalked up another great post, Hilary.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05614478740889477584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65542626213116221712021-11-03T10:51:01.577+00:002021-11-03T10:51:01.577+00:00Regarding the twins: One is very creative and is t...Regarding the twins: One is very creative and is taking a degree in computer game design at Falmouth; the other is high-functioning autistic with a highly-developed social conscience. He is studying criminology at Lincoln. bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45779264440118829642021-11-02T23:28:15.015+00:002021-11-02T23:28:15.015+00:00Thanks for sharing this wonderful initiative. Emma...Thanks for sharing this wonderful initiative. Emma Watson is setting a great example for the youngers. NOw I'm off to watch the video! Hugs xxD.G. Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292901895982357952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88874196872742520712021-11-02T10:42:45.014+00:002021-11-02T10:42:45.014+00:00@ Elizabeth – thank you … so glad you agree with ...@ Elizabeth – thank you … so glad you agree with me – so many opportunities can be offered to school children now – there's much more openness – which is brilliant for their future, and for generally helping new knowledge get out … <br /><br />@ Bazza – it must be so much fun watching the twins learn … and if I know anything (not much!) teach you at the same time... just wonderful to think about them … especially as they're at university level – presumably they have some of your artistic talent?<br /><br />@ Deidre – thank you … I've always tried to make my posts easily acceptable, and thus easily absorbed – appreciate it seems to be working. Like you … I most definitely am supportive of this type of creative learning – lucky kids!<br /><br />@ Shannon – as the Consultant, Dominic Mahoney in the video, states … “creativity will be essential, as too critical thinking and seeing the connections between complex ideas – these are what we, as humans, can do uniquely”.<br /><br />Yes Emma Watson is being inspirational in her adult life … fascinating to watch her … <br /><br />@ Rosey – so much positivity will come from this Centre … but there will be robots – hopefully for all the 'grunge' jobs, but helping experts too to make jobs quicker to achieve.<br /><br />@ Damyanti - so good to see you ... Your idea of #WATWB is amazing - I learn so much from the various posts, and those I want to write about ... sometimes it's difficult to make a choice for each month. It'll be lovely having you back with us next year ... <br /><br />Your comment: "Creativity is not just about being artistic, it’s the ability to take risks, adapt, innovate, and to have the vision to make ideas a reality." certainly sums the post up - thank you ... <br /><br /><br />Thanks so much to you all for visiting and appreciating what Headington School is doing for its pupils and no doubt the world ahead … cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56467434784161279352021-11-02T10:37:13.578+00:002021-11-02T10:37:13.578+00:00Creativity is not just about being artistic, it’s ...Creativity is not just about being artistic, it’s the ability to take risks, adapt, innovate, and to have the vision to make ideas a reality.<br /><br />So true, Hilary. thanks so much for sharing, and for keeping WATWB going. I've dropped out for a while, but hope to reconnect again next year.Damyanti Biswashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12730222708740037475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65090099957123770032021-11-02T09:45:44.928+00:002021-11-02T09:45:44.928+00:00That's wonderful that they've opened up an...That's wonderful that they've opened up and allowed for creativity. Robotic learning was never quite my style.mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40144275440841074142021-11-02T09:31:18.588+00:002021-11-02T09:31:18.588+00:00With so many jobs eventually going to automation a...With so many jobs eventually going to automation and AIs, creativity will be what we humans are left with. That, and making the robots. This is an exciting look into the future, and I have a ton of respect for Watson.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37697306271212516962021-11-01T23:22:12.050+00:002021-11-01T23:22:12.050+00:00You always share such down-to-earth (as well as up...You always share such down-to-earth (as well as up-to-date) goodness in every nugget of information! Of all the "new" things being taught these days, this is something I would certainly support. Thanks for sharing! diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23765069219516083792021-11-01T15:29:27.410+00:002021-11-01T15:29:27.410+00:00I am so envious of my twin grandsons; both just st...I am so envious of my twin grandsons; both just starting their university careers. This post has reminded me of how much I enjoyed my school life!<br /><b><a href="http://todiscoverice.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> CLICK HERE for Bazza’s instantly intransigent Blog ‘To Discover Ice’</a></b>bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74284330674932251492021-11-01T10:01:39.350+00:002021-11-01T10:01:39.350+00:00How wonderful! Like you, I'd love to be back i...How wonderful! Like you, I'd love to be back in school these days and taking advantage of some of the wonderful opportunities out there!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23565730947700338512021-11-01T09:33:10.737+00:002021-11-01T09:33:10.737+00:00@ Lisa – she has used her talents very wisely … an...@ Lisa – she has used her talents very wisely … and it was great to see the school naming the Gallery after her … the lucky children at the school will really appreciate her approach to life … <br /><br />@ Susan – Excellent you watched the video … so I do hope the message spreads its wings. I so agree with you that there's a need for more people to think around the decisions that they make, which then get transferred to the children's way of life … <br /><br />@ Ray – curricula seems to be constraining doesn't it – without any freedom for thinking freely … and you'd understand being an ex teacher. Emma is one bright spark … <br /><br />@ Alex – Exactly … people need to think creatively and so often we follow along, without examining 'why' … and we need children to help us move forward … <br /><br />@ - thanks Pradeep … we need to be inspired as Emma is doing … <br /><br />@ Jo-Anne – thank you … <br /><br />@ Val – yes … Emma sets examples for many – and I was impressed with the head-teacher, as well as the other teachers and consultants advice in the video …<br /><br />@ Sue – Yes … it is a private school … whereas there is little extra money in the state school system here.<br /><br />I realise you've been teaching in a disadvantaged school … so always enjoy reading your posts … and appreciate that you really helped your pupils with all the outreach ideas you engaged with and were able to offer them.<br /><br />Creative writing is very difficult … and not easy as one has to let go of so much … I'd like to take a course one day. Great that your kids enjoyed your elective year … <br /><br />@ Liz – yes … it is strange how government thinks and thus how kids are taught.<br /><br />@ Belinda – yes … social media celebrity is a strange being – it will be interesting to see where we go with this … I do hope everyone isn't prevailed upon to follow suit – without any thought … Headington has changed from the time I was there … and appears to be setting parameters that inspire others and which can be learnt from … <br /><br />@ Hels – I'd forgotten about her role in the recent Little Women film …<br /><br />@ Nas – thank you … when your elders have looked after you through your life I felt it was essential that I was there for them in their last years … it was a very positive experience and was a great mental help for them – I would always be there for them.<br /><br />@ Donna – oh how wonderful you watched the video … especially as you were a retired educator – so I really appreciate your comment … and as you say – our children are our future.<br /><br />Thanks so much for all your comment and thoughts – it's encouraging to have them … cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16054226224750908152021-11-01T01:36:09.522+00:002021-11-01T01:36:09.522+00:00This is an awesome video, Hilary. Thank you for sh...This is an awesome video, Hilary. Thank you for sharing. As a retired educator I strongly echo the importance nourishing and expanding creativity for our students. It truly is the way of the future.retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58522588445546797322021-10-31T23:37:32.912+00:002021-10-31T23:37:32.912+00:00Wonderful post, Hilary. And I salute you for being...Wonderful post, Hilary. And I salute you for being a carer to your family. My father in law just passed away after a short illness and we cared for him at home for a couple of weeks. I now understand much more than I did. <br /><br />Love<br />NNashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64331443659520958262021-10-31T22:42:18.576+00:002021-10-31T22:42:18.576+00:00Little Women was beautifully written and so well a...Little Women was beautifully written and so well acted. Emma was a star.helshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792877540911251690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91502721921122596052021-10-31T21:18:48.122+00:002021-10-31T21:18:48.122+00:00I love that there are influencers like Emma, we co...I love that there are influencers like Emma, we could do with more like her and fewer Kardashians in media. I love that creativity which was overlooked in many of our schools. Creativity is going to be come important moving into the future and I am glad they are going outside the three R's. Thanks so much for posting this and for being a part of #WATWB. Wishing you a wonderful week! :)BWitzenhausenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02412474151406964951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55442584495350701912021-10-31T21:13:05.858+00:002021-10-31T21:13:05.858+00:00It is amazing, some of the things they do in schoo...It is amazing, some of the things they do in school nowadays.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57197382871821554412021-10-31T21:05:59.953+00:002021-10-31T21:05:59.953+00:00I assume Headington is a private school? Yes, they...I assume Headington is a private school? Yes, they can do things not possible in the state system here in Oz, because state schools are required to get through a set curriculum, and don’t usually have the money to set up a new Creativity and Innovation Centre, alas! <br /><br />I spent my career working in a disadvantaged state school. The kids are pretty much the same as anywhere else, and there are well organised procedures for handling problems and very good year level co ordinators to do it. I always wanted for my students to have some of the goodies private school kids had, so did what I could, wearing my library hat, to take them to writers festivals, start a lunchtime book club, do book launches, etc, anything I could do with my tiny budget. <br /><br />I did teach creative writing one year! The kids were mostly not very good at it, but they all thoroughly enjoyed my elective. 🙂Sue Bursztynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362273418897882971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21096027402297927172021-10-31T20:00:21.803+00:002021-10-31T20:00:21.803+00:00What a remarkable young woman and a marvellous ini...What a remarkable young woman and a marvellous initiative at the Hive. It's good to know there are inspirational people out there who can still make the world a place of hope and creativity.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42037212006992277062021-10-31T19:40:14.844+00:002021-10-31T19:40:14.844+00:00Such an interetsing and inspiring post Such an interetsing and inspiring post Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1078887223547827512021-10-31T18:27:03.087+00:002021-10-31T18:27:03.087+00:00Quite interesting and inspirational. People like E...Quite interesting and inspirational. People like Emma, who work selflessly to make this world a better place, are rare nowadays. Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.com