ELP Events

Waiata and Ukulele Workshops - Central and South Auckland
2021-06-02 18:30 - 2021-06-16 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Auckland
WAIATA & UKULELE
For beginners

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
To increase teachers repertoire of waiata, kupu/words and basic kiwaha/phrases that enhance children’s identity, belonging and wellbeing.
Presented by Maria Sydney in CENTRAL and SOUTH Auckland.
Only $180.00pp for the series of 3 workshops!

Click Here to download a flyer for printing

This series of three workshops will be an opportunity to build your confidence in using te reo Māori, while raising cultural awareness through learning the tikanga and pūrakau associated with waiata.

Having a particularly strong interest and passion for te reo Māori herself, Maria will weave te reo Māori and matauranga Māori (i.e karakia, waiata and ideas to support bicultural practice) throughout the workshops and be available for support with pronunciation and tips as well.
A safe, relaxed and fun learning space will be provided to ensure that all akonga have ample time and support throughout the workshops where needed.

Waiata can have deep symbolic meaning and can be used to reflect whakapapa, purakau/ stories, identity and cultural values.

Learning (outcomes) for tamariki:

Waiata are fun for tamariki and enhances mana, creativity, language acquisition, participation and so much more!
Supports awareness of sounds, words, rhythm and rhyme
Ability to be creative and expressive through learning and singing waiata
Using actions that accompany waiata can help with co-ordination skills too.
The use of te reo and tikanga Māori support tamariki to connect with their identity as Māori and strengthens their sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Brought to you by Maria Sydney.
$180.00 per person
A CHOICE OF LOCATIONS: All 6:30pm-8:30pm
Saint Columba Centre, 40 Vermont Street, Ponsonby on Tuesdays
Part One: 18 May 2021
Part Two: 25 May 2021
Part Three: 1 June 2021
Our Kids Early Learning Centre, 208A Church Street, Onehunga on Wednesdays
Part One: 2 June 2021
Part Two: 9 June 2021
Part Three: 16 June 2021
Attendees will need to borrow or purchase a ukulele to bring with them.

A holistic approach to teaching and learning in a supportive and fun learning environment, this is an opportunity for kaiako (all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities) to come and enjoy learning a new skill that can be used to support interactions with tamariki, whanau and beyond!

Maria is also available to come to your setting during daytime hours to support your team privately. Dates are limited so please get in touch to secure support for your team. For more information including costs, contact admin@elp.co.nz

With respect and aroha, Maria is available to come in to your service and work alongside kaiako and tamariki (where appropriate) to offer extra support for centres using a role modelling and tuakana/teina approach. She can provide kaiako with inspiration of how to best support te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in their service including support with values in practice i.e Aroha, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga and much more to enhance teachers competence and understanding of te ao Māori.

A Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers - Auckland
2021-05-10 18:30 - 2021-05-24 20:30 | St Colomba Centre, 40 Vermont Street, Auckland, New Zealand
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All workshops will be held at Saint Columba Centre, 40 Vermont Street, Ponsonby
Presented by Anita Homewood

A Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers: Nurturing Mindfulness and Respect
Monday 10 May, 6:30-8:30pm
The first three years of life for a child is one of the most rapid in terms of learning and development. Within this time, each child is gathering data and making sense of their world; most of this learning occurs in partnership with trusting relationships with knowledgable and wise adults. We will look at the Principles of Respect, the foundation for Educaring® as developed by Magda Gerber, and how they weave beautifully with the Principles, Goals and Strands in Te Whāriki. We will look at examples of environment and practice that may nurture our youngest learners.
It’s only natural…
Monday 17 May, 6:30-8:30pm
Infants are born ready to learn, driven to explore, motivated to make sense of their world. Infants learn and grow holistically – mind, body and spirit – and when allowed to do so in their own way and in their own 8me, mind, body and spirit remain in synch. So how do we create an environment which supports their natural development? Where does that leave us in our role as kaiako? We will look at the natural development of infants and toddlers, and at creating an environment to support infants and toddlers to be able to follow their inner drive. We will also examine our role in nurturing infants and toddlers, and in making this learning visible. NB: wear something comfortable!
Follow me!
Monday 24 May, 6:30-8:30pm
Te Whāriki is founded on the vision that children “are competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body, and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society.” When we keep this at the forefront of our minds, it causes us to rethink our image of infants and toddlers – seeing them as leaders in their learning. What does this look like and how do we capture the learning in action? Can we trust our youngest learners to take the lead? How do we plan for this? This workshop will unpack a curriculum for infants and toddlers where they take the lead and navigate their learning. We will go through noticing, recognising and responding to this learning.

APOLOGIES, THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO ON THE WAITING LIST FOR OUR NEXT SERIES, OR ARRANGE FOR A PRIVATE IN-CENTRE WORKSHOP PLEASE EMAIL admin@elp.co.nz

Heart-Motivated Leadership
2021-03-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Ellerslie Event Centre, 100 Ascot Avenue, Auckland, New Zealand
HEART-MOTIVATED
LEADERSHIP

A practical day for engaging with the many aspects of Kaihautū and Te Whakaruruhau (from the Te Ara Poutama resource).

Wednesday 10 March, 9:00am-4:00pm
Ellerslie Event Centre, Auckland
Goldstar Room on Level 5 of the Ascot Stand (the blue building)
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided

There is a lot to consider when thoughtfully implementing the regulatory requirements of an early childhood centre. We can centre the principles of Te Whāriki as a lens to look through for our vision, strategic planning, annual/action plan, internal evaluation, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH CYCLE, assessment, planning and evaluation, ensuring we do not loose sight of what is important: he tangata, he tangata, he tangata. We will talk about leadership from a te ao Māori perspective, knowing that the wisdom of old that has been passed down through pakiwaitara and whakatauki has stood the test of time and experience.
The day will provide you with time to reflect on what motivates you in your role. Leading with the heart to motivate and guide our work, taking the mundane and boring tick-box mentality out of what we do and move to creating a vibrant teaching and learning space for everyone – mokopuna, whānau and kaiako.

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Brought to you by Lynn Rupe and Maria Sydney

Centring Te Ao Māori in Your Place
2021-02-25 18:00 - 2021-04-22 20:00 | The Link Community Centre, 6 Te Aroha Street, Hamilton, New Zealand
Centring Te Ao Māori in Your Place
A series of Waananga coming to Kirikiriroa in 2021
Supporting kaiako with everyday teaching & learning connected to te ao Māori (the Māori world). Maria is passionate about creating spaces for kaiako and leaders in ECE, and beyond, that centre mātauranga Māori, indigenous knowledge systems and indigenous voices.
$60.00pp per workshopAll 3 workshops: $165.00 per person

Click here to download a flyer for printing and sharing with your team

“Understanding the role we have as 21st century leaders and practitioners in this process is crucial. Through unpacking our own biases and privileges, we will empower Māori to reclaim their power…”

All workshops to be held at The Link Community Centre, 6 Aroha Street, Hamilton East

Waananga 1: Looking back to look forward – what does this really mean?
Thursday 25 February, 6:00pm-8:00pm
He Rangi tā matawhaiti, he Rangi tā matawhānui | A person with a narrow vision has a restricted view, a person with a wider vision has a much greater view
Everyone is welcome to come and join us in this ongoing kōrero about our education system through a te ao Māori lens. Stories will be shared about the whakapapa/ historical journey of the education system and how those narratives still have so much much relevance in how we view education in the 21st century and in our role as kaiako in ECE services.
Waananga 2: Inspiration and ideas on how to competently deliver a bicultural curriculum
Thursday 25 March, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Everyone is welcome to come and join us in this ongoing korero about our ECE curriculum, Te Whaariki. We will waananga/ deliberate and discuss the notions of Te Whaariki as a bicultural document. We will korero about some of the challenges and milestones that exist in ECE and share ways that we can collaborate as active agents of change through brave and courageous conversation. Ko te kai a te rangatira he kōrero. The food of chiefs is dialogue. Let us create space for brave dialogue and be these agents of change.
Waananga 3: Kaupapa Māori Theory, what does this look like in practice?
Thursday 22 April, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Everyone is welcome to come and join us in a waananga/ deliberation and sharing of ideas of the concept of kaupapa Māori – theory and practice. What does kaupapa Māori mean in an education context? Why is it important? How can I use kaupapa Māori ways of teaching and learning, being and doing, to strengthen my bicultural practice? Explore how kaupapa Māori theory can fit in to all aspects of our role as a kaiako in ECE.

PLUS IN-CENTRE SUPPORT FOR YOUR TEAM!
In addition to this workshop series, Maria is available to visit, during centre opening hours, to work alongside and support kaiako and mokopuna in your setting. Maria can provide inspiration of how to best support te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in your service including support with values in practice i.e Aroha, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga and much more to enhance teachers competence and understanding of te ao Māori. As well as waiata sessions and karakia that is connected to every day learning and teaching.
Please get in touch to find out more about this option, including costs admin@elp.co.nz

Presented by Maria Sydney Professional Learning Facilitator, Educational Leadership Project
“As kaiako we have an integral role in ensuring the naturalisation and centring of Te Ao Māori in the education system, as part of recognising tāngata whenua and honoring Te Tiriti.”

Apologies, this event is now SOLD OUT. Maria is available to come to your setting during daytime hours to support your team privately. Dates are limited so please get in touch to secure support for your team (see below). For more information including costs, contact admin@elp.co.nz
With respect and aroha, Maria is available to come in to your service and work alongside kaiako and tamariki (where appropriate) to offer extra support for centres using a role modelling and tuakana/teina approach. I can provide kaiako with inspiration of how to best support te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in their service including support with values in practice i.e Aroha, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga and much more to enhance teachers competence and understanding of te ao Māori. As well as waiata sessions and karakia that is connected to every day learning and teaching.

Waiata and Ukulele Workshops
2021-02-09 18:00 | HubWest, 27 Corban Avenue, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand
Ukulele and Waiata Workshops for Beginners

To increase teachers repertoire of waiata, kupu/words and basic kiwaha/phrases that enhance children’s identity, belonging and wellbeing.
Presented by Maria Sydney in West Auckland.
Only $180.00pp for the series of 3 workshops!
Click here to download a flyer for printing and sharing with your team

This series of three workshops will be an opportunity to build your confidence in using te reo Māori, while raising cultural awareness through learning the tikanga and pūrakau associated with waiata.

Having a particularly strong interest and passion for te reo Māori herself, Maria will weave te reo Māori and matauranga Māori (i.e karakia, waiata and ideas to support bicultural practice) throughout the workshops and be available for support with pronunciation and tips as well.
A safe, relaxed and fun learning space will be provided to ensure that all akonga have ample time and support throughout the workshops where needed.

Waiata can have deep symbolic meaning and can be used to reflect whakapapa, purakau/ stories, identity and cultural values.

Learning (outcomes) for tamariki:

Waiata are fun for tamariki and enhances mana, creativity, language acquisition, participation and so much more!
Supports awareness of sounds, words, rhythm and rhyme
Ability to be creative and expressive through learning and singing waiata
Using actions that accompany waiata can help with co-ordination skills too.
The use of te reo and tikanga Māori support tamariki to connect with their identity as Māori and strengthens their sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Brought to you by Maria Sydney.
$180.00 per person
All 6:00pm-8:00pm at HubWest, 29 Corban Ave, Henderson
Part One: 9 February 2021
Part Two: 16 February 2021 (postponed until 23 February)
Part Three: 23 February 2021 (postponed until 16 March)
Attendees will need to borrow or purchase a ukulele to bring with them.

A holistic approach to teaching and learning in a supportive and fun learning environment, this is an opportunity for kaiako (all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities) to come and enjoy learning a new skill that can be used to support interactions with tamariki, whanau and beyond!

Apologies, this event is now SOLD OUT.

Maria is available to come to your setting during daytime hours to support your team privately. Dates are limited so please get in touch to secure support for your team (see below). For more information including costs, contact admin@elp.co.nz
With respect and aroha, Maria is available to come in to your service and work alongside kaiako and tamariki (where appropriate) to offer extra support for centres using a role modelling and tuakana/teina approach. I can provide kaiako with inspiration of how to best support te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in their service including support with values in practice i.e Aroha, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga and much more to enhance teachers competence and understanding of te ao Māori. As well as waiata sessions and karakia that is connected to every day learning and teaching.

Unpacking Te Whāriki 2017: A 3 part workshop series - West Auckland
2020-11-02 - 2020-11-16 | Te Manawa, Te Manawa (Westgate) Auckland Library, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
UNPACKING TE WHĀRIKI 2017

What does Te Whāriki say about Assessment, Planning & Evaluation?
WEST AUCKLAND
Te Manawa (Westgate), 11 Kohuhu Lane, Massey Part One: Monday 2 November, 6-8pm Part Two: Monday 9 November, 6-8pm Part Three: Monday 16 November, 6-8pm

Cancellation Policy: We acknowledge these are uncertain times. Should we have to cancel or postpone this event for any reason we will refund your full registration cost.

Click here to download a flyer to share with your team!

Part One: Assessment
Monday 2 November, 6-8pm
Key elements of assessment and learning stories. Te Whāriki (2017) writes of assessment being a “mana-enhancing process for all children, parents and whānau.” In this workshop we will look at the narrative approach to assessment through learning stories where we unpack and give heart to the formative assessment sequence of noticing, recognising and responding to valued learning.
Part Two: Exploring Dispositions
Monday 9 November, 6-8pm
A closer look at Learning Dispositions and the Language of Learning. We will focus on the analysis of learning as it relates to the narrative. We will discuss and develop reflective writing, shifts in children’s thinking and making teaching and learning visible. Along with a focus on dispositions and what learning is happening here we will also look at how we, as teachers, can support children’s view of themselves as learners through the conversations we have and language we use with children. We will be drawing on the work of Guy Claxton and Margaret Carr and look at how the language we use can help our children to build their learning power!
Part Three: Desigining our Curriculum
Monday 16 November, 6-8pm
Building complexity and continuity using learning stories, planning stories and evaluation. In this workshop we will be looking at planning for individual children as well as for groups of children. We will look at Planning Stories or Stories of Interest that draw together Learning Stories, teacher reflection and intentions, community involvement, child, parent and whānau voice. They enable us to break through the chains of the old ways of planning and build a community of learners.

Unpacking Te Whāriki 2017: A 3 part workshop series - Central Auckland
2020-09-28 - 2020-10-05 | St Colomba Centre, 40 Vermont Street, Auckland, New Zealand
UNPACKING TE WHĀRIKI 2017

What does Te Whāriki say about Assessment, Planning & Evaluation?
CENTRAL AUCKLAND
St Colomba Centre, 40 Vermont Street, Ponsonby Part One: Monday 21 September, 6-8pm Part Two: Monday 28 September, 6-8pm Part Three: Monday 5 October, 6-8pm

Cancellation Policy: We acknowledge these are uncertain times. Should we have to cancel or postpone this event for any reason we will refund your full registration cost.

Click here to download a flyer to share with your team!

Part One: Assessment
Monday 21 September, 6-8pm
Key elements of assessment and learning stories. Te Whāriki (2017) writes of assessment being a “mana-enhancing process for all children, parents and whānau.” In this workshop we will look at the narrative approach to assessment through learning stories where we unpack and give heart to the formative assessment sequence of noticing, recognising and responding to valued learning.
Part Two: Exploring Dispositions
Monday 28 September, 6-8pm
A closer look at Learning Dispositions and the Language of Learning. We will focus on the analysis of learning as it relates to the narrative. We will discuss and develop reflective writing, shifts in children’s thinking and making teaching and learning visible. Along with a focus on dispositions and what learning is happening here we will also look at how we, as teachers, can support children’s view of themselves as learners through the conversations we have and language we use with children. We will be drawing on the work of Guy Claxton and Margaret Carr and look at how the language we use can help our children to build their learning power!
Part Three: Desigining our Curriculum
Monday 5 October, 6-8pm
Building complexity and continuity using learning stories, planning stories and evaluation. In this workshop we will be looking at planning for individual children as well as for groups of children. We will look at Planning Stories or Stories of Interest that draw together Learning Stories, teacher reflection and intentions, community involvement, child, parent and whānau voice. They enable us to break through the chains of the old ways of planning and build a community of learners.
