Why 'The Firelight Foundation'?
The name 'Firelight' is based on the famous quote of WB Yeats, "Education is not filling a bucket but lighting a fire".
It has the idea of :
- the groups learning together around the home fires
- the spark of inspiration and learning new things
- kindling the desire for learning through teaching and inspiration
What is the Foundation?
The Foundation is an organisation run by group of individuals who feel passionately about providing opportunities for homeschooling parents to grow & learn, in turn, helping their own children to develop a lifelong thirst for learning. As time has gone on we have discovered that there are many other parents and teachers who feel this way!
What does the Foundation do?
The foundation aims to light the fire of inspiration amongst home educating families by bringing quality international speakers to NZ shores. The Firelight Foundation is not a profit-making enterprise but exists solely to support and encourage the homeschooling community. We also welcome other parents and teachers who share this passion.
What activities/speaking tours has the Foundation been involved with?
2005 - Steve Demme (Math U See www.mathusee.com) - Auckland & Christchurch
2006 - Dr Jay Wile (Apologia Science) www.drwile.com and Sally Clarkson (Wholeheart Ministries www.wholeheart.com) - Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch
2007 - Jim Weiss (Greathall Productions www.greathall.com) - Whangarei, Auckland, Hawke's Bay, Palmerston North, Christchurch
2008 - Andrew Pudewa (IEW www.excellenceinwriting.com) - Auckland, Palmerston North, Christchurch
2010 - Terry Small (Terry Small Learning Corporation www.terrysmall.com) - Auckland, Palmerston North and Christchurch
2010 - Don McCabe (AVKO www.avko.org) - Auckland, Palmerston North and Christchurch
2011 - Dr Jay Wile (Apologia Science www.drwile.com) - Auckland, Palmerston North, Nelson and Christchurch
Planned Conferences and Tours
March 2012 - Dave & Neta Jackson (Authors of the "Trailblazers" series www.daveneta.com) - Auckland, Christchuch and other centres TBA
Click here for further information
Oct/Nov 2013 - Pastor Tedd Tripp (Author: "Shepherding a Child's Heart" www.gfchazleton.org/staff.htm) - Auckland, Christchurch and Palmerston North
Further information to come
How can you help support the work of the Foundation?
- By volunteering to help with upcoming events
- Donations
- Event Sponsorship
For information about donating to the work of the Firelight Foundation, or becoming a sponsor, click here
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Contact us today to discuss your requirements.
Phone: 64 9 269 3532, Fax: 64 9 269 3530 , Mobile: (027) 479 000 2
E-mail: enquiries@learnex.co.nz
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