Author Archives: edwin bruce

Girls will be girls

Posted on September 21, 2019

A steel beam easily accessible to students is very tempting. Needless to say, some students did make use of the beam and signs/boardings hastily erected to manage the risk. Who could have predicted that? (Architects where is your common sense?) … Continue reading →

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Good to see some student humour…

Posted on September 15, 2019

its is good to see some students have a sense of humour… In a recent assessment that required a degree of self-assessment by the student in response to: Is the report easy to understand? The student wrote “I can understand … Continue reading →

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Digital Signage

Posted on September 7, 2019

A side benefit of the new WEGC main block construction included the implementation of a digital signage system. We have 9 screens placed around reception, cafe and over several floors in a central location. Unlike paper notices, emailed notices, WEGC … Continue reading →

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“Call us”, Yeah right

Posted on September 4, 2019

Every few weeks I try contacting IRD to deal with an estate. Every few weeks I give up. On their website “This can take 10 weeks.”…  I have been trying for 6  months. Time for an OIA request on responsiveness … Continue reading →

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Python in New Zealand

Posted on August 31, 2019

Interesting little publication that found its way to my desk at school. Not surprising given Python is now taught in many secondary schools, and from 2019 I started teaching it at Year 10. Most students prefer Python to Scratch even … Continue reading →

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My collection of Student ID cards

Posted on August 27, 2019

The stationery list for computer science students includes earphones. Out of 25 students, 9 did not bring them (36%). I allocate them providing I have a student ID card or Snapper card or even an EFTPOS card in one case. … Continue reading →

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Why do you want my DoB?

Posted on August 26, 2019

On several occasions when asked for details of my name, address, dob, etc… I have asked why? Employees reaction is typical “Because we have to collect this information”. I get the impression that staff think I am being rude, difficult … Continue reading →

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