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A Model of Human Performance and how to strive for personal excellence (Tohea)
I have shared this in previous years, but I believe that as we get deeper into term 1 and some tiredness starts to kicks in we need to be reminded of what works. It’s always about taking personal responsibility on a daily basis
HP = AMOD
- The first requirement needed to perform or create success is Ability; knowledge and skills. We all have these just in differing levels.
- You then need Motivation to perform.
- You need to be given an Opportunity to perform.
- You need a Direction; what is it that we are striving for.
You then mark this on a scale of 0-1. You can only give 0 or 1 for each component.
Remember we are only comparing ourselves to the best we can be.
| We all have Abilities, so I give that a | 1 |
| I was not Motivated today or for the week | 0 |
| I have the Opportunity to come to school and learn. | 1 |
| I have the Direction- Level 1, 2 or 3 with Merit/Excellence | 1 |
| Add them together | 3/4 |
So, you are working at 75 % of your potential. That would worry me because it’s not 100%
It is even more worrying when you realize that it is not an addition type equation but a multiplication or function.
The answer is 1x0x1x1 = 0
Talent and ability combined with opportunity and direction all present will provide no result. The difference creator for real success is motivation and a can-do attitude. Extrinsic motivation may get you started but what you are searching for as you move through school and life is intrinsic motivation. The internal fire and desire to be the best that you can be.
There will always be opportunities. A positive can-do attitude is the difference between zero and hero. It’s either 0 or 1, it is binary, there are no half measures. Perseverance and academic tenacity are the key to day-to-day progress and little steps toward the goals you set for yourself.
SchoolDocs - Policy Reviews for Term 1
Rutherford College subscribes to SchoolDocs for all policies and procedures. These policies are available to everyone including staff, students and whanau. You can also complete a review of any of the policies up for review in any given term.
To start reviewing, click on a topic name below, then click the Start your review button. If a link is inactive, our school doesn't have the topic.
In term 1 we are reviewing topics in the Health, Safety, and Welfare Policy section.
Log in to SchoolDocs - the username is (rutherfordcollege), the password is (kotuku).
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These are the topics specified on the review schedule. You can also review any topic that has a review button.
Reviewers who are not able to use the online review tool can use the Policy review form .
Rutherford Hall of Distinction - Nominations are open now
The Rutherford College hall of distinction is given to past pupils of the school who are at the top of their respective industries or specialty or have demonstrated a remarkable contribution to the Arts, Business, their Community, Sport and/or Public Service.
Nominations are open now - if you know someone who deserves to be honoured for their contribution to the community we would love to hear from you.
Have a good weekend
Gary Moore
