Cathy-Ann Scoon - Blenheim's Page

There were only 5 schools represented at ouor seminar but had great discussion around SSCA and WWorkforce Strategy. Some were concerned that if our SSCA expires would we loose our benefits of our current SSCA. There was also a general concern as to how we were going to have schools briefed on the Workforce Strategy that were not in attendance at the seminar.

Back on site talking with my colleagues the idea of the WFS did not go down as I thought it would. SS were given the info on the WFS… Continue

Report on visit to Colin King MP Kaikoura Electorate (Meeting held in Blenheim)



Well the signs were made, the balloons were blown up, the cars were decorated and the colour pink was dominant. Off we went to meet Colin King.

The following were in attendance at the meeting, including a reporter and photographer from the Marlborough Express.

Outside we were supported by approximately 12 more people and members of the public who were busy “horn… Continue

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I attended our BOT meeting last night to encourage them to sign the pledge posters. The support was great and they all signed. The chairperson is also writing to the MOE to show their support for Support Staff in schools and the contribution they make to kids learning outcomes. Also he went as far to say that “schools cannot operate without Support Staff” …….really heartening eh. My principal said I was very professional, so don’t worry Gay I wasn’t… Continue

OMG we had such a blast gathering signatures for our "Fair Deal" posters to present to Colin King on the 7th of August!! WE are back out there again tonight so who knows what will happen. Putiputi has really inspired me!!!!



There is a HUGE amount of support out there for Support STaff in schools. The number of people who were aware of what SS contribute to education as a whole was heartening. Comments such as "my mum was a teacher aide", "my wife is a teacher aide", "I have been on… Continue

We had an absolutely awesome day at Bohally Interemediate - the teachers and principal managed to cope without us for an hour and a half while we went to lunch. Last night we joined other Support Staff from other schools in Marlborough for dinner and the local community paper was present as well. We shared stories of our day - from schools sending their support staff to lunch in a stretch limo to having half a muffin for afternoon tea. MMM some were not as lucky as others but in true support… Continue