Our website uses cookies

We are continually striving to enhance our website for our users. To do this, we use anonymous data provided by cookies to understand your interaction with our site.

By clicking “accept,” you agree to our use of these technologies for marketing and analytics purposes. See Privacy Statement

Track traffic patterns to our site.
Ensure that the most relevant content is being shown.
Allow you to enter certain site member services without logging in each time you visit.

If you prefer not to use cookies, you can disable them in your browser or delete them from your hard drive. You will still be able to access our sites.

Clear Saved Settings

A Day for Teachers: Honouring Practice, Honouring Mokopuna | He Rā Mō ngā Kaiako: Whakamanawatia ngā tikanga me ngā mokopuna - Christchurch

Name: A Day for Teachers: Honouring Practice, Honouring Mokopuna | He Rā Mō ngā Kaiako: Whakamanawatia ngā tikanga me ngā mokopuna - Christchurch
SKU: ADFTHPHMCH
Price: 90.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

$90

This professional development day offers three thoughtfully curated workshops that weave together sessions exploring infancy, working theories and social justice.

To Register and Pay - log in with your access details first, then once you have clicked on Qty1 for the number who are attending, please click on Time (under the date field), and the Buy Now option will appear.

Christchurch - Saturday 8 August - 9am-3pm

Join us for a rich and inspiring Saturday symposium designed especially for early childhood kaiako. This professional development day offers three thoughtfully curated workshops that weave together sessions exploring infancy, working theories and social justice. You will have opportunities to be hands on, collaborative and creative. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your practice, connect with colleagues, or build on your passion for teaching, this wānanga will leave you feeling empowered, grounded, and ready to embrace the complexity and beauty of early childhood education.

Whether you’re a tauira, a new graduate, an experienced kaiako, or a team leader, this is a chance to deepen your practice, share ideas, and build on your passion for teaching.

Day’s programme Morning

How Babies Brains Work
Exploring Working Theories

Afternoon

Integrating Social Justice and the Arts

A full synopsis of the workshops and full presenter profiles can be downloaded here Open the PDF

Presenter: Raewyn Penman - Regional Education Leader Kaiārahi Mātauranga ā-Rohe and Senior Lecturer Pūkenga Matua with Te Rito Maioha

Raewyn has a deep commitment to bicultural practice, curriculum innovation, and empowering kaiako across Aotearoa. With over 40 years’ experience Raewyn brings a rich blend of practical wisdom, academic insight, and cultural responsiveness to her work. Her passion lies in supporting kaiako to engage meaningfully with Te Whāriki, fostering environments where tamariki thrive and teachers feel confident in their practice.

Presenter: Daniel Lovatt - Regional Education Leader Nelson Kaiārahi Mātauranga ā Rohe Whakatū

Dr Daniel Lovatt has previously has worked as an engineer, early childhood teacher and curriculum leader. Daniel’s PhD explored ways children develop, and ways teachers support young children’s development of working theories about the STEM domains.

Presenter - Victoria Kees, Course Leader Kaiārahi Marautanga and Lecturer Kaiako

Victoria is responsible for overseeing two courses as well as teaching in the Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) and supports tauira to deepen their understanding of early childhood contexts. Her interests include leadership, curriculum, cultures of thinking, teacher wellbeing, culturally responsive pedagogy, and research on equitable access to quality early learning.

With over 25 years’ experience across home‑based and centre‑based ECE, she has worked in teaching, leadership, and professional learning roles.

Presenter - Hannah Lineham, Lecturer Kaiako at Te Rito Maioha

Hannah Lineham teaches in the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) and Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) programmes. With experience teaching in Māori medium bilingual settings in Ōtautahi, she brings a strong commitment to kaupapa Māori pedagogies and culturally responsive practice. Hannah’s work is grounded in real world teaching, with a focus on supporting kaiako to translate theory into practical, purposeful practice

PLD Traits

Delivery: In Person

Location: Christchurch | Ōtautahi

Topic: Pedagogy