Victoria, Australia

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Walking to school skirts up high Secretly changing once mother drives away Bag down low Pants too Talking loudly. Bags sprawled On the floor In front the doors Jumping through carriages Hair in your face and face caked Thinking this is it. Best time of your life. Making out Drinking passion pop Passing out. As good as it could ever get Dont dwell School life teaches you only half reality. It does matter a bit but When Reality hits You will see there is so much more. Some will be highly educated Some not so Do what you like No matter the trade Status update 10 year reunion Who is truly happy Is it education Clothing Cars Bags Or family and people Who has knowledge Who has skill What have you really learnt Is it theory Or books Dont dream of adventure Go Jump off roofs Learn to knit Go and fly Wine and dine Have a plan Or not Honestly, it will be all right As you grow You will change Constant learning Just be kind and smile. Taught someone to copy and paste. made them smile.

To sir with Love

I really enjoyed the movie To sir with love because it explored many differences. Throughout the movie he provided opportunities, inspired and taught believe in self-truth and purpose. The interactions between characters in the movie allowed for development and questioning to take place where everyone learns from each other in each scene. The following are a few key differences I took away from the movie: Social Status: The students were mostly rejects but because Thackarey has worked hard to obtain his education, he ended up giving it all to prepare his students for the future. He taught with love and much patience (though they really did test him and even punched him). He recognized and empathize with their social and economic status and used unconventional methods of teaching to build a bridge and create opportunities for his students where others had given up. Cultural Differences: There was only one black student in the film and most came from an anglo background (thought I saw another mixed student). Culture differences were shown strongly in the sense that that it was seen as forbidden to bring the wreath to a black students house. Thought this did make me question why the parents were quite accepting of having their children being taught by Thackeray. Gender Differences: On a high level, gender difference can be seen when Thackeray instructs the females to be called miss and the males by their last names. The way the female students were treated during the first dance scene and in the schoolyard also show dominance and masculinity. I enjoyed the movie, never would have watched it if not for this class as i'd never heard of it before. Thackeray encouraged the kids to stand up for what they believed and to think for themselves, that is what I believe education does...gives one options and information (which to me is a form of power). I did think the movie could be more realistic but overall I am glad I watched it.

Working with Difference

Educating Rita-I had never heard of this movie but when I saw that Michael Cain was in it drew my attention and then out of nowhere, Mrs Weasley pops in with pink hair! It actually took me awhile to understand her accent too. This movie shows how education can benefit someone, but knowing more doesn't always lead to greener pastures. Rita came from a low culture environment (compared to the "educated and elite") where she had a trade (hairdressing) and her husband basically wanted her to pop out children and she was considered abnormal for aspiring to more. The interactions between the characters also showed growth, trust and they learn from each other. It wasn't completely just about books and exams, but it included teaching each other about social class, expectations, and purpose. Rita saw education as a way to a different life, one that she thought was all glitz and glamour. Little did she know that the educated and higher class have just as many problems as everyone else (and if not more in some ways...too much of a good thing?). This movie led me to think of the following: The impact of this movie on education: Class and social status: Coming from a working class, Rita was not expected to do much with her life and certainly not attend Open University. She broke social norm and was rejected by her husband and others at a point becoming half-cast from both worlds. Each class has certain expectations and if you don't abide by the rules you are OUT! Perhaps at that time open university for "old, uneducated people" was newer? Accent: Rita's accent set her apart from everyone else as she did not have a posh educated england accent like the other students. She is judged by the way she talks at first and people expect her to be uneducated and surprised by her knowledge. Physical: How you look. Do you conform? Does dressing the part make you? From day 1, Rita dressed differently and she stood out from the crowd. The costume department gradually changed her dress style throughout the movie as it developed with her education. The above are just a few thoughts about the movie, I am glad I watched it.

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How important is an agenda and why should you have one?

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