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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 · 8d
My MW Secret Santa thread still reflects my tastes and aesthetic pretty well. #SecretSantaAoNZ
misspedagogue.bsky.social 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
misspedagogue.bsky.social
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I like to lean into the retro aesthetic with vintage teaspoons from obscure places in NZ. I have also amassed a number of enamel pins (they would be my most frequently worn accessory)
Philippa’s Brooch and pin collection. L to R. Kererū says Magestic AF around the top, Cat with petal earring, Erst Wilder pink rose cardigan chain brooch, enamel pin cats and coffee Starbucks style, punky pins paint pallet enamel pin, Erst Wilder Big Bird, Brooch made from a piece of green patterned plate, lara grey cat head brooch made from fimo and covered in resin, paper clay cat brooch painted with pink and black polka dots, enamel pin cream poodle, enamel pin yellow kōwhai flower, Erst Wilder Red Carnations in vase, All Right button (got in 2011 in chch), Pepper Racoon Nocturnal Natives pins (tuna and pekapeka, Pepper racoon manuka flower and bee (attached with chain), we are all immigrants button (got from NGV in Melbourne years ago), fabric brooch embroidered with ‘If music be the food of love play on’, Blue button ‘See how I prioritise Public education, Very mindful very demure very cutesy, Tranzalpine badge (bought as merch on a train trip years ago), Large blue button with purple mandala pattern, Rita Angus enamel pin. Vintage teaspoon collection
November 17, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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secretsanta.nz
Spread the word. Sign-ups close on the 19th
secretsanta.nz Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 8d
It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas,
With sign up going live!🎶🎵

So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
The Bluesky Mastodon Secret Santa Aotearoa New Zealand rules are: The FIRST RULE of Secret Santa is: Be kind, please. The SECOND RULE of Secret Santa is: Be excellent to each other. The THIRD RULE of Secret Santa is to closely follow these instructions: You must enter an up to date postal address (or PO Box) on the Secret Santa App. Your gift must be sent by Tracked Post / Courier by 5th Dec AND your tracking number loaded into the Secret Santa App. If your address changes after 19th Nov you MUST DM @secretsanta.nz If your situation changes and you can no longer play after the matches are assigned you MUST DM @secretsanta.nz If your gift is being sent to work, you must take it home as soon as you receive it in case covid/life gets in the way The FOURTH RULE of Secret Santa is you must post some hints for your Santa using the hashtag #SecretSantaAoNZ. Post likes/dislikes, hobbies, interests, current hyperfixations, allergies, sock size etc - important stuff. The more the better! Stuck on what to post? Check out what others are sharing on the hashtag. The FIFTH RULE of Secret Santa is: Put aroha into your gift and ONLY SPEND WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD. It's the thought that counts is very much the foundation and spirit of Secret Santa. The SIXTH RULE of Secret Santa is: Opening Day is 17th Dec when you will open your gift and post videos or photos and much excitement! If you cannot do this date, please post in advance and again on the day when you will be opening. We understand that life might happen. The SEVENTH RULE of Secret Santa is that if you are disappointed in your gift, please do not post it onto your account. Let @secretsanta.nz know why in a DM and we can go from there.
November 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
misspedagogue.bsky.social
The trees are up!
#SecretSantaAoNZ
A birch style christmas tree with lights built into the tree it is covered in gold foil. The lights are a warm yellow. It has a range of christmas ornaments on it including: a wooden laser cut star with a Dunedin fur seal inside of it (I got this from Port Chalmers Museum, a wooden yellow kōwhai flower from Abstract Design NZ, a small red felt heart with french knot flowers stitched into it, a small white plaster christmas tree shape that had branches pushed into it while it was still wet and green water colour applied along those lines, a cartoon angel wearing a red green and gold dress, a red blue and gold bird I got from a christmas cracker. an occasional table is underneath my TV. It has on it from left to right: A 30cm wooden cut out christmas tree brushed with gold and photo paint and rubbed back. A felted mouse and felted reindeer sit underneath the tree, they are wearing a knitted jersey and a knitted scarf respectively. There are two vases full of lego flowers. There is a card that says Happy Holidays on the front with an illustration of forest creatures playing musical instruments outside in the snow; the card plays ‘walking in a winter wonderland’. The card is several years old. I keep it for sentimental reasons. Gold tinsel weaves through this arrangement.
November 15, 2025 at 11:45 PM
misspedagogue.bsky.social
I am by all accounts an Autumn (clothing colours that best suit me). Green would be my favourite colour. I’ve a soft spot for retro prints - check out my timeline for my aesthetic. #SecretSantaAoNZ
witchnwords.bsky.social ☽✮..Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 3d
Today's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.
Getting to Know Ya What are your favourite colours? Red background with pohutukawa like holly across the top of the square. Text in white. Across the bottom are 6 cartoon versions of the Secret Santa team and the hashtag #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
misspedagogue.bsky.social
Today was a bit shit. Send funny memes my way.
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 AM
misspedagogue.bsky.social
My MW Secret Santa thread still reflects my tastes and aesthetic pretty well. #SecretSantaAoNZ
misspedagogue.bsky.social 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
November 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
misspedagogue.bsky.social
I’m all signed up for #SecretSantaAoNZ (I think)!
a cat is sitting in front of a christmas tree with the words merry christmas written on it .
ALT: a cat is sitting in front of a christmas tree with the words merry christmas written on it .
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November 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
misspedagogue.bsky.social
Post you from a different era

Art School days.
November 8, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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witchnwords.bsky.social
#SecretSantaAoNZ
10th November: Sign-ups start 19th November: Sign-ups close 20th November: Matches announced 5th December: Last day to send 17th December: Opening Day Red background with pohutukawa like holly across the top of the square. Text in white Across the bottom are 6 cartoon versions of the Secret Santa team
November 3, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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secretsanta.nz
The story you are about to see has been told before. A lot. And now we are going to tell it again. But different.
This time, we're bringing Mastodon in for the fun.

Sign-ups open on November 10th.
Check out secretsanta.nz for more information
Red background with pohutukawa like holly across the top of the square. Text in white reads #SecretSantaAoNZ Coming to AoNZ Bluesky & Mastodon Sign ups open November 10th at secretsanta.nz Find all the info on how to play at secretsanta.nz Across the bottom are 6 cartoon versions of the Secret Santa team
November 3, 2025 at 3:18 AM
misspedagogue.bsky.social
I attended a family birthday gathering in the weekend. It was essentially 48 hours of socialising, with no downtime for this introvert. I was STRUGGLING today. 🪫 😵
November 3, 2025 at 2:16 AM
misspedagogue.bsky.social
We had senior prize giving tonight. I got to wear my regalia. It feels a bit special each time, as I never got to wear it in Autumn 2020.
Philippa is smiling. She is wearing a black Master’s robe with a Master’s hood over top. The hood is lined with brown silk and has a green and cream trim with a modern koru design running along the trim.
October 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
misspedagogue.bsky.social
One way of attaining the mythical 147K we are supposed to be on (According to J Collins) at the top of the scale. www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/3...
The Australian state where every teacher could soon earn at least $114,000
The offer includes better pay and reduced workloads.
www.stuff.co.nz
October 28, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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secretsanta.nz
😶👀 #SecretSantaAoNZ
A teaser of an announcement graphic. Red background with pohutukawa like holly across the top of the square. Text in white reads "Santa's Coming. Announcement coming soon." Across the bottom are 6 cartoon versions of the Secret Santa team Graphic by Jaide
October 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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thespinoff.bsky.social
Unions are made of workers
Unions are made of workers
The government’s disdain for unions and love for teachers, doctors and nurses is slightly confusing given unions are made up of teachers, doctors and nurses....
thespinoff.co.nz
October 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
misspedagogue.bsky.social
#Oct23Strike I couldn’t do this in person due to weather & power outages. So here are my speaking points & visual props. I’m the Principal’s nominee @ my school, this means responsibility for all things NZQA. This is often invisible but complex essential work - qualifications literally rely on it /1
redruary zuzo ouro Assessment aspect Role functions Skills and attributes Leadership Leading by enabling and empowering curriculum leaders and teachers to provide quality assessment of students for New Zealand qualifications. Respected Assessment knowledge holder Permission giver Influencer Communicator Change leader Quality assurance Monitoring and reviewing that effective practice of quality assessment for New Zealand Qualifications meets student needs. Regulatory Analytical Evaluative Assessment expertise Administration Checking that the administrative functions needed to assess for New Zealand Qualifications are accurately managed to meet agreed timelines. Attention to detail Accuracy Compliance and Control Functional Knowledge Rules and requirements: • NZQA Assessment Rules for Schools, TEOs assessing against Achievement Standards and NCEA Co-requisite Standards, and Candidates 2025 • Requirements for Consent to Assess (CAAS) Lengthy list of everything the PN is responsible for and categorised under Assessment Leadership, Quality Assurance, and Administration/Management 1/2 Lengthy list of everything the PN is responsible for and categorised under Assessment Leadership, Quality Assurance, and Administration/Management 2/2
October 22, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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#NZpol

MAKE IT LOUD, AOTEAROA!

Let them know where we stand, it's what Aunty Helen would do if she were here on the #MegaStrike

"The Union forever defending our rights
Down with the blackleg, all workers unite
With our brothers and our sisters from many far off lands
There is power in a Union"

✊
A photo of former President of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions from 2007 to 2015, and basically all-round legend, Helen Kelly. Next to her is one of her many legendary quotes... "I really think there's theis narrative running through NZ, that you're lucky to have a job, don't bite the hand that feeds you, be grateful - the job creator is the charity giver and you're the charity taker, beneficiary vs benefactor, rather than this mutual relationship - a lot of employers will say to you: "Oh, lucky to have a job, they can quit if they don't like it", or whatever, you know, this sort of derogatory understanding of the economic situation... WE DON'T GIVE UP, WE PUSH BACK" RIP Helen Kelly 1964-2016 https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/77182217/obituary-union-leader-helen-kelly
October 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
misspedagogue.bsky.social
#nzmegastrike
misspedagogue.bsky.social Philippa of Māwhera @misspedagogue.bsky.social · 26d
Hokitika and Māwhera indoor rallies have been cancelled due to an extended power outage
NZEI FB group post STRIKE UPDATE 2 HOKITIKA AND GREYMOUTH events are cancelled due to power outage. Please share with other members. PPTA members page(FB post) Calling Grey/Hoki Teachers All strike action in Hokitika and Greymouth is canceled due the West Coast wide power cut. Please contact any union members to let them know. Westpower (FB page post) Westpower supply from the national grid has been lost, resulting in an outage affecting from Inangahua to Greymouth to Gladstone and everything in between. This maybe an extended outages due to the severe winds up north. Thank you for your patience.
October 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
misspedagogue.bsky.social
Power cut in Māwhera. Ominous start to the day.
October 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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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
mountaintui.substack.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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misspedagogue.bsky.social
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.
petitions.parliament.nz
October 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
misspedagogue.bsky.social
The minister’s comments about teachers & exams is a nonsense. Only 1 teacher is allowed in exams - the Principal’s Nominee. @ my school that’s me. If there was an exam running pm of the 5th I’d have applied for an exemption or delegated to SLT as I would if sick. www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Minister says teacher strikes will impact exams. Teachers disagree. What’s the deal?
Following last week’s rolling strikes, high school teachers will be walking off the job on Thursday in a mega-strike set to involve 100,000 public sector workers.
www.stuff.co.nz
October 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
misspedagogue.bsky.social
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
mountaintui.substack.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:10 AM
misspedagogue.bsky.social
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.
October 17, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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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
lauren.crimp@rnz.co.nz
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
October 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM