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Philippa of Māwhera

@misspedagogue.bsky.social

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She/her. Cis. Creative. Art/Art History Teacher & Geek. Teaches online some of the time. West Coast, Aotearoa NZ.

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · Apr 11

Kia ora Santa,
Who am I? I’m an art teacher who loves retro fabric prints, enamel pins, good espresso coffee, vintage teaspoons and much much more. Some of the photos on my timeline indicate my tastes and aesthetic #MWSecretSantaAoNZ

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 15h

They have followed with two equally cynical offers (on 5 Sept & 10 Oct), both with unacceptable clawbacks which will worsen our working conditions /7

Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 15h

As for the timing of the collective actions, this is on the government. The PPTA initiated bargaining in early May. We didn’t get the an offer back from the govt until 16 July. It was a deeply cynical offer low balling us at 1% and full of clawbacks no member would willingly accept /6

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 15h

Not to mention, the govt wants to remove of teachers’ eligibility to claim actual and reasonable expenses for attending call-back days (e.g childcare). /5

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 15h

This means that we could be asked to be at school AT ANY HOUR before 8:30 am and after 4:30 pm with no limits on the frequency of this. This shows little respect or regard for teachers /4

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 16h

With no more restrictions on employers requiring teachers to attend school outside of 8.30 am- 4.30 pm during term time. Naturally we’re not thrilled about this /3

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 16h

The govt’s offer is full of clawbacksE.g., call back days. Currently schools can use up to 5 admin days & 5 PD call back days. Admin days are commonly used for parent teacher interviews, prize giving etc. The govt offer would require call back days to only be used in term breaks /2

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 16h

mountaintui.substack.com/p/breaking-j...
Why are secondary teachers striking on Thursday? While the pay offer is not great, this is only one of the reasons govt. offers have been rejected to date 🧵 /1

BREAKING: Judith Collins' Dirty Politics Before Mega-Strike

The senior National Party Cabinet Minister has penned an "Open letter to the people of New Zealand" on the New Zealand Government's official website

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 20h

And the idea is to make a point to the politicians.

Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 21h

I’m a teacher and a PPTA member. This letter just seems … odd. Not to mention very easy to disprove. A lot of what she mentions is nowhere in our collective agreement claims. It’s just spin to distract.

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 2d

Feeling swish in my new dress.

Philippa is wearing a navy blue dress with a blue flower and deer print on it. It is from Dangerfield.

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 2d

I feel like a werewolf in comparison.

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Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · 3d

New Zealand education About an hour ago #NZPol
Hundreds of principals urge minister to halt 'rushed' rollout of new curriculum
17/10/2025
Lauren Crimp, Reporter
[email protected]

Hundreds of principals urge minister to halt 'rushed' rollout of new curriculum

About 650 principals say the changes are too much, too fast, and come without enough support.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 3d

If you think Art History should remain as a stand alone subject in NZ secondary schools, please sign this student lead petition. petitions.parliament.nz/a1acf19a-72f...

Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.

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Sea Senor 🇳🇿 @seassenor.bsky.social · 4d

Can't stop thinking of this from yesterday

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 7d

The rest will keep. I think it took me a full 6 months to unpack the boxes in the garage.

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 10d

Jane wanted to follow the couple and argue with the man.
She wanted to insist that he was wrong. Instead, she turned to the silver-haired man beside her and said, I think art saves people all the time.'
The Museum of Modern Love
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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 11d

Red tulips in pink glass vase on bench top.

Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks Jim.

Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 13d

It was my birthday today. I had to be at work, but it turned out to be a nice day with lots of treats. And I came home to make lego flowers I was given this morning.

Vase containing Lego Petit Bouquet, Lego tulips, and Lego Lotus flowers.

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 15d

My birthday is next week. Because the govt shifted term lengths this year, I get to be at work for my birthday 🙄 😒 instead of being a lady of leisure for the day.

a man in a suit and tie sitting at a table

ALT: a man in a suit and tie sitting at a table

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 16d

The pickle looks like fun.

Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 16d

Mmm. An argument that they’ve used for canning AH is relatively low participation numbers (for students studying 14+ credits- & don’t get me started on cherry-picking of numbers). Pray tell what are the numbers/modelling for AI and Megatronics? Very cynical NeoLib ideology driving decisions.

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 16d

I am surprised that they thought we could be placated with the idea of Art History being integrated into other subjects, when every secondary teacher I have spoken to sees through it in a split second.

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 16d

Exactly.

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Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 16d

Congratulations! When us move in day?