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Partners Workshop Calendar

Our partners are very busy! Take a look at the full schedule of events that you can attend, presented by our expert partner whānau. 

  • Introducing Kōwhiti Whakapae
    Introducing Kōwhiti Whakapae
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 29 Apr
    Online Via Zoom
    29 Apr 2026, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    Explore Kōwhiti Whakapae. Strengthen intentional teaching, align with Te Whāriki, and build foundations for deeper curriculum inquiry.
  • Social & Emotional Learning in ECE
    Social & Emotional Learning in ECE
    Thu, 30 Apr
    The Link Community Centre
    30 Apr 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    The Link Community Centre, 4 Te Aroha Street, Claudelands, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand
    This in-person ECE PLD workshop delves into Social and Emotional Learning, exploring how tamariki build the competencies to form relationships, regulate emotions, and adapt to new situations. Grounded in te ao Māori perspectives, the session unpacks four key areas.
  • Early Literacy Essentials in Te Whāriki
    Early Literacy Essentials in Te Whāriki
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 30 Apr
    30 Apr 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    Strengthen early literacy foundations. Explore oral language, vocabulary, and intentional teaching in culturally responsive, language-rich environments.
  • Social & Emotional Learning in ECE ONLINE
    Social & Emotional Learning in ECE ONLINE
    05 May 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Online via Zoom
    This online workshop delves into Social and Emotional Learning, exploring how tamariki build the competencies to form relationships, regulate emotions, and adapt to new situations. Grounded in te ao Māori perspectives, the session unpacks four key areas.
  • Building Connections Between Whānau & Kaiako
    Building Connections Between Whānau & Kaiako
    Wed, 06 May
    Auckland Central East Location TBD
    06 May 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Auckland Central East Location TBD
    Build stronger partnerships with whānau through whakawhanaungatanga, effective communication, and culturally responsive practice in ECE.
  • Workshop 3: Online for Year 0-3 Teachers
    Workshop 3: Online for Year 0-3 Teachers
    06 May 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    Join us for the last of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. This workshop focuses on building strong literacy foundations for Years 0-3 learners, ensuring they can access Phase 1 teaching sequence skills.
  • Excursion Planning
    Excursion Planning
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 06 May
    Online Via Zoom
    06 May 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    Ensuring Risk Management & Participation. Plan safe, confident excursions. Understand HS17, HS18 & HS25 while strengthening risk assessment, ratios, and documentation systems.
  • Workshop 3: Online for Year 4-6 Teachers
    Workshop 3: Online for Year 4-6 Teachers
    07 May 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    Join us for the last of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. Designed for Years 4-6 educators, focusing on ensuring all learners have strong literacy foundations to access Phase 2 teaching sequence skills.
  • Leveraging Linguistic Diversity and "The Science of Reading"
    Leveraging Linguistic Diversity and "The Science of Reading"
    07 May 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Online via Zoom
    In this workshop participants will learn about the importance of "The Science of Reading" and effective teacher practice in early literacy and unpack the strengths that language diversity and language learning provides for tamariki.
  • Workshop 3: Online for Year 7-8 Teachers
    Workshop 3: Online for Year 7-8 Teachers
    08 May 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    This third and final workshop is designed for Years 7-8 educators, focusing on ensuring all learners have the strong literacy foundations needed to access Phase 2 and 3 teaching sequence skills
  • Building Whānau and Kaiako partnerships
    Building Whānau and Kaiako partnerships
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, 11 May
    11 May 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Takapuna Boating Club, 39 The Strand, Takapuna, Beach 0622, New Zealand
    This in-person ECE PLD workshop explores how oral language and early literacy can be powerful tools for supporting social and emotional learning. Kaiako will consider ways to integrate Te Reo Māori and children’s home languages into daily practice, valuing linguistic diversity beyond functional use.
  • Strengthening Leadership & Internal Evaluation
    Strengthening Leadership & Internal Evaluation
    Wed, 13 May
    Auckland Central East Location TBD
    13 May 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Auckland Central East Location TBD
    Strengthen strategic leadership in ECE. Learn internal evaluation cycles, planning tools, and how to build high-performance teaching teams.
  • Everyday Safety
    Everyday Safety
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 13 May
    Online Via Zoom
    13 May 2026, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    Strengthen hazard identification and risk management aligned to HS1 & HS12. Build safer environments through effective daily checks and clear documentation.
  • Empowering & Documenting Early Maths
    Empowering & Documenting Early Maths
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 13 May
    13 May 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    Discover how maths lives in play. Learn to notice, extend, and document children’s mathematical thinking across everyday early childhood experiences.
  • Early Literacy & Oral Language
    Early Literacy & Oral Language
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 14 May
    Online Via Zoom
    14 May 2026, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    Strengthen early literacy through oral language. Explore storytelling, rich conversations, and intentional practices that support children’s learning.
  • Early Literacy Foundations and a Language-Rich Curriculum in Te Whāriki
    Early Literacy Foundations and a Language-Rich Curriculum in Te Whāriki
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 15 May
    15 May 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Auckland Central East Location TBD
    Build early literacy through language-rich environments. Strengthen practice, planning, and internal evaluation aligned with Te Whāriki.
  • Planning, Assessment & Internal Evaluation
    Planning, Assessment & Internal Evaluation
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, 18 May
    Auckland Central East Location TBD
    18 May 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Auckland Central East Location TBD
    Strengthen planning, assessment, and evaluation in ECE. Build literacy, maths, and evidence-based practice aligned to Te Whāriki and licensing criteria.
  • Social & Emotional Learning in the ECE Environment
    Social & Emotional Learning in the ECE Environment
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, 18 May
    18 May 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    This online workshop delves into Social and Emotional Learning, exploring how tamariki build the competencies to form relationships, regulate emotions, and adapt to new situations. Grounded in te ao Māori perspectives, the session unpacks four key areas.
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