Kōwhiti Whakapae - Strengthening Progress through Practice - Social and Emotional Competence

Come and join Te Riini and Deanna, Curriculum leads ECE with MoE, to explore laying the groundwork for learning and how this links to Te Whāriki principles, inclusion and nurturing identity, language and culture.

This workshop will explore how Kaiako can strengthen children’s growing social and emotional competence, engagement and learning

Mā te whiritaha, ka whakatutuki a ngā pūmanawa ā tangata - Together weaving the realisation of potential

This session will provide information, ideas and resources to help support ECE teachers in their knowledge and understanding of Kōwhit Whakapae with a focus on social and emotional competence.

There will be a break at 6.15pm and a light supper will be provided. Please RSVP by 26th October 2026 and let us know of any dietary requirements.

Host: Debbie Woolston

Senior Lecturer Pūkenga Matua, Te Rito Maioha

Debbie Woolston is a Pūkenga Matua – Senior Lecturer at Te Rito Maioha – Early Childhood New Zealand. Debbie’s early childhood career spans nearly 40 years in the kindergarten sector in both teacher/head teacher roles and now with Te Rito Maioha ECNZ.

Host: Shelley Shennan

Regional Education Leader, Te Rito Maioha

Shelley Shennan is Regional Education Leader in our Whangarei takiwa. Shelley is a dedicated and highly experienced practitioner, having worked in multiple roles throughout the Early Childhood Education sector in New Zealand and Australia.