Selwyn Times: June 07, 2016

SELWYN TIMES Tuesday June 7 2016 13
in our children
He said on a whole New
Zealand is doing “pretty well”
at teaching children morals
and values.
“Materialism is one of my
biggest worries, as materialism
undermines solid values.
But I think our children are
growing up in a different
world than what you would
years ago – if you take a hard
look its really not all doom
and gloom.”
Gilberthorpe School
principal Andrew Wilkinson
said the programme has
been great at reinforcing the
school’s focus on values.
“Having these young,
vibrant people back up our
messages is so helpful – they
can give practical examples
and it really resonates with
them.”
He said most schools are
doing their part in teaching
children morals and values,
it’s often the children’s
families that might let them
down.
“Backing up those values
at home leaves a lot to be
desired. Kids are at school six
hours a day, and home for 18.
It’s case-by-case of course, but
they need good role models at
home.”
The Kiwi Can integrity
teachings are being rolled out
across schools at the moment,
with the videos tailored to the
age groups viewing them, and
used
to prompt class discus-sion.
The programme was
dreamed up by a police officer
in Porirua who recognised a
need for values in schools, Ms
Allan said.
“It’s been in Christchurch
for four years now. We’re
helping our young people to
be strong, have a good set of
values and grow into awesome
adults.”
Community workshop
held for artists
ARTISTS THROUGHOUT the
area will get the chance to gain
more tips and ideas through a free
workshop.
The Selwyn District Council and
Selwyn Arts Trust are presenting
the workshop which is open to any
kind of artist living or working in
the area.
The workshop, ‘The Working
Artist – Key Tools for Success’,
is intended to help visual artists,
writers, sculptors, dance, craft and
others have more success through
marketing skills.
“The workshop is designed both
for artists who would like to turn a
hobby into a career, and for artists
who currently sell works but would
like to learn some tips on how to
boost their earnings through better
marketing, pricing and promotion
of their works,” said Selwyn Arts
Adviser Rachael Inch.
A variety of speakers from
around Canterbury will talk about
different topics, including how to
approach galleries, how to
reproduce works, running
exhibitions, social media and
website promotion and what arts
funding is available and how to
apply for it.
The event is being held on later
this month at the Lincoln Event
Centre.
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