https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:26:17 +0000 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:11:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=39804 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1365810&title=hippy-programme#1365810 Author: Nikki
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Posted: 21 July 2011 at 9:11pm

Being "out west" we may have spaces available too (we are right next to the area running it, so our address must be in their catchment for her to come out and see me) so I'm still hoping to get in. I guess it will depend on spaces available and who applies. They did say my DH's lack of education will help! Fingers crossed! ]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:11:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1365810&title=hippy-programme#1365810 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1365770&title=hippy-programme#1365770 Author: Kellz
Subject: 39804
Posted: 21 July 2011 at 8:11pm

Living in Gisborne- low socio-economic town with high maori poulation we get in reguardless of criteria cos they must have more places available per poulation, or maybe more spaces cos less "at risk" families use the service.]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:11:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1365770&title=hippy-programme#1365770 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1365728&title=hippy-programme#1365728 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 39804
Posted: 21 July 2011 at 7:27pm

That is really interesting Nikki, the friend who is doing it is ECE trained, her hubby does earn a decent amount, so I'm not sure how they've got to do it. I will ask her when school goes back.
]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:27:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1365728&title=hippy-programme#1365728 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1365638&title=hippy-programme#1365638 Author: Nikki
Subject: 39804
Posted: 21 July 2011 at 4:05pm

Don't get me wrong I do think they are targeting the right group. I just wish these sorts of things were open to people like me too, who are also interested in getting some help. I'm sure he will do fine (because I will make sure!). But he is a typical boy who is not in the least bit interested in writing, where all the girls in my coffee group his age can write their name already. Even my two year old DD has been holding the pencil correctly since 14 months but he still doesn't.

And just being smart myself doesn't mean I know how to teach him - I'm not qualified in ECE!]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:05:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1365638&title=hippy-programme#1365638 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1365585&title=hippy-programme#1365585 Author: Bobchannz
Subject: 39804
Posted: 21 July 2011 at 1:58pm

I think the programme is appropriatetly targeted. If you are well motivated and have heaps of resources then you can prepare your son well for school. There are a couple of good local books that will give you some tips. If your son is going to kindy, getting lots of reading and exercise time etc then he will be fine.
]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:58:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1365585&title=hippy-programme#1365585 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1365582&title=hippy-programme#1365582 Author: Nikki
Subject: 39804
Posted: 21 July 2011 at 1:37pm

Well we had the interview last week so will find out if we get to do the HIPPY programme after the holidays. But I highly doubt we will get in :( I don’t think DS is “at risk” enough. I really didn’t think about my responses when she was filling out the application, and about the type of person they are trying to help ... So thinking about it now my (honest) answers would not be what she was looking for. For example – does he have any books – yes heaps. Do I have any trouble getting him to kindy – blank look while asking if she meant driving him up the road? (she explained that for some people its not that simple with no access to cars etc). I was also in the highest income bracket on just my part time wages alone (which was very low by the way). And my degree plus post grad education will work against me for sure. The only saving grace I have is my uneducated hubby!! Lol.

Someone like me probably doesn’t need help getting my son ready for school (as far as they are concerned, I’m sure).

Its not fair that these programmes are out there for some “disadvantaged” people, and some of us who are really trying to do the right thing (my son is not good with writing etc and I want to learn how to help him – this was not taught during my time at uni studying science!) there is nothing like this available. And I am the sort of person who would see the programme through to the end and turn up to meetings, do the work with DS each day etc too!! Oh well. We’ll see in a couple of weeks, but not holding my breath!
]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:37:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1365582&title=hippy-programme#1365582 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1358010&title=hippy-programme#1358010 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 39804
Posted: 05 July 2011 at 2:13pm

A person I know does it & it prepared her kids for school really well, I'll be doing it when mine are older.]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:13:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1358010&title=hippy-programme#1358010 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1357998&title=hippy-programme#1357998 Author: jazzy
Subject: 39804
Posted: 05 July 2011 at 1:50pm

oh yes I have heard of that, did not know the name. One of the mums from kindy did it. She went & worked with parents to get their kids ready school. I remember it sounded quite good when she was telling me about it. I never did it as I had 1 at school already.]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:50:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1357998&title=hippy-programme#1357998 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1357931&title=hippy-programme#1357931 Author: Nikki
Subject: 39804
Posted: 05 July 2011 at 12:14pm

A getting ready for school programme for 4 and 5 year olds where they come out and give you activities to do with your child. Thats about all the info I really have!]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:14:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1357931&title=hippy-programme#1357931 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1357916&title=hippy-programme#1357916 Author: jazzy
Subject: 39804
Posted: 05 July 2011 at 11:39am

what is it????
]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:39:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1357916&title=hippy-programme#1357916 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39804&PID=1357875&title=hippy-programme#1357875 Author: Nikki
Subject: 39804
Posted: 05 July 2011 at 10:23am

Hey – has anyone done or are currently doing the HIPPY programme? I’m not sure if I’ll be able to do it due to working 3 days but I’m just waiting to hear back on when the meetings in my area are. What do you think of it? Whats it all about? It is very time consuming?
Thanks
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