Hi, I know that Seldon was quoted as talking about happiness - from what I know, I strongly suspect that this was substituted for 'resilience' as happiness is thought to be a more familiar term. To be honest, from listening to the teachers and educators ranting about the vast numbers of bulletins from the DoE, I think most of them would consider piano lessons to gerbils as being more relevant or important.
Wellington has excellent academic results - I expect these to continue, I would also expect the school children to pick up some very useful skills that will contribute to their well-being and success in later life.
tonyplant
June 16, 2006 - 16:59Hi, I know that Seldon was quoted as talking about happiness - from what I know, I strongly suspect that this was substituted for 'resilience' as happiness is thought to be a more familiar term. To be honest, from listening to the teachers and educators ranting about the vast numbers of bulletins from the DoE, I think most of them would consider piano lessons to gerbils as being more relevant or important.
Wellington has excellent academic results - I expect these to continue, I would also expect the school children to pick up some very useful skills that will contribute to their well-being and success in later life.
Tony Happystance
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