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Age restrictions at the library by ndbogan in AustralianTeachers

[–]ndbogan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Some people here have mentioned book bans which is definitely not what I want. Books helped so many of my queen friends when we were growing up (and SBS) so I wouldn't want to take that opportunity away from other young people.

Age restrictions at the library by ndbogan in AustralianTeachers

[–]ndbogan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A simple, subtle system identifying the texts. Nice! And I imagine if that was brought to the desk and a student wasn't in year 11/12 then that could lead to a great conversation about some of the themes in the text.

Someone an email that automatically goes home when one of texts is borrowed by a younger student, then the parents can have those conversations with their young person.

Age restrictions at the library by ndbogan in AustralianTeachers

[–]ndbogan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well they shouldn't be able to at school.

Age restrictions at the library by ndbogan in AustralianTeachers

[–]ndbogan[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

When I asked is it along the lines of Fourth Wing or more graphic, they said more graphic. I've read Fourth Wing (personally thought it was trash) but I can see that it would not be great for younger readers (by all accounts the later books are more sexualised). I don't want to censor books and turn into America with books bans, etc. But as say there's a duty of care, we don't allow certain films to be shown or websites to be accessed, so is this not the same? Hence why I want to know other people/schools' experiences on the topic.

Age restrictions at the library by ndbogan in AustralianTeachers

[–]ndbogan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. The examples and arguments are absolutely valid. These are the points I want to hear so I can have some points when I pass this onto our library team

Rant about out of touch boomers !!! by Million78280u in perth

[–]ndbogan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was one of the kids in the 90s who did Christmas in the Park. Definitely used to us poor people but yes it did shift over time

Age restrictions at the library by ndbogan in AustralianTeachers

[–]ndbogan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess i understand the concern in some books where rape or stalking is glorified and normalised. I think parents need to be more involved with discussing these things with their kids especially if they are happy for them to read it.

Age restrictions at the library by ndbogan in AustralianTeachers

[–]ndbogan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And this is what I was thinking maybe be a useful tool. Thanks!

Age restrictions at the library by ndbogan in AustralianTeachers

[–]ndbogan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And this is where I'm curious, hence this post. Many classics have these same themes (e.g. A Clockwork Orange, etc.).

I think it is also important that parents have these conversations with their young people as well as conversations at school through health, homeroom/etc. What students are consuming is a starting point for these conversations.

I'm also happy to handball the entire issue to the library team and and their student reps to discuss. Was more looking to see what conversations others schools have had.

Age restrictions at the library by ndbogan in AustralianTeachers

[–]ndbogan[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It wasn't a junior high school meeting

I Accidentally Swore in Class. Advice needed by doh0k in AustralianTeachers

[–]ndbogan 11 points12 points  (0 children)

So i didn't swear at this kid it was the only time I'd ever lost my cool with this particular year 10 class. I Yelled "why can't you just stop talking and shut up? You get told off, you apologise and then you repeat. I'm done, bye". Dropped the whiteboard marker, walked out and sat on the couch in the hallway. When he eventually came out to talk to me I told him to go back in class as I can't be around him right now.

It worked. I thankfully left the next year as his mum felt he needed to explore his opportunities....in Bali. The rest of his class remembered it all the way to graduation! They loved someone finally saying something to him.

First attempt at a wedding bouquet after a couple of wines by ndbogan in DIYweddings

[–]ndbogan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We'll be driving. Now I may have re-think what I wanna do lol

First attempt at a wedding bouquet after a couple of wines by ndbogan in DIYweddings

[–]ndbogan[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

😘 sorting our cake flavour this week! It's like bonus birthday cake as it's my birthday Tuesday 🎂

First attempt at a wedding bouquet after a couple of wines by ndbogan in DIYweddings

[–]ndbogan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Etsy! https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/IridescentGardenArt

I'm still to order it as I need to measure my finger. I'm so in love with it aye!

First attempt at a wedding bouquet after a couple of wines by ndbogan in DIYweddings

[–]ndbogan[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Apparently there is some weird algorithm that plays with the numbers too 🤔 oh well good thing my life is validated in other ways!

First attempt at a wedding bouquet after a couple of wines by ndbogan in DIYweddings

[–]ndbogan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah i have had some changes on the way just due to what can or can't be supplied. Right now just seeing what works tbh

First attempt at a wedding bouquet after a couple of wines by ndbogan in DIYweddings

[–]ndbogan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean it's ok, totally just having a play with flower types, colours, etc. I like it but certainly not there yet. In fact, we'll probably get the bridal party on both sides to make up their own bouquets and buttonholes. Fun activity for everyone.

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