BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ELP Events - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ELP Events X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.elp.co.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ELP Events REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20270403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20270925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241204T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241204T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T102146 CREATED:20240221T005602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T021717Z UID:10000136-1733338800-1733344200@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Ko te kai a te Rangatira\, he kōrero – the food of the chiefs is dialogue DESCRIPTION:Ko te kai a te Rangatira\, he kōrero – the food of the chiefs is dialogueMaria Sydney\, Educational Leadership Project \nWednesday 4 December\, 7:00-8:30pm \nWe all know how important\, vital really\, it is to build and sustain respectful\, reciprocal relationships with whanau in our hapori. We all know how important it is to value parent/ whānau voice in our curriculum. But\, how do we make this happen when for example\, our whānau aren’t really contributing on Story Park? How do we make this happen when our we are having our whānau aspirations or parent voice forms left empty? On reflecting on the whakatauki “Ko te kai ā te Rangatira\, he kōrero – the food of the chiefs is dialogue” I think some of the solutions we seek are hidden in these kupu. Join us in a waananga that will aim to explore strategies that will help build and sustain whānau engagement and participation in your spaces. Mauri ora! URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/ko-te-kai-a-te-rangatira-he-korero-the-food-of-the-chiefs-is-dialogue/ LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.elp.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Title-Lecture-Series-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250514T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T102146 CREATED:20250410T050159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T032252Z UID:10000163-1747247400-1747252800@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Ngā ara ako mō ngā ākonga whaikaha - Learning pathways for learners with special rights DESCRIPTION:Ngā ara ako mō ngā ākonga whaikaha – Learning pathways for learners with special rightsEmma ParangiWednesday 14 May\, 6:30-8:00pmThis wānanga is an invitation to explore a Māori lens on neurodiversity and disability. The ingoa Māori (Māori names) for some of these ways of being are potential portals into a different perspective on how we can support all ākonga in their transitions within our care\, and onto their next learning experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXPLORE THE OTHER WORKSHOPS AS PART OF THIS SERIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please read our Terms and Conditions before purchasing. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/nga-ara-ako-mo-nga-akonga-whaikaha-learning-pathways-for-learners-with-special-rights/ LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.elp.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Living-Te-Tiriti-online-series-2025-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250514T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T102146 CREATED:20250410T053135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T103125Z UID:10000162-1747247400-1762977600@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Living Te Tiriti: Bicultural Practice in Early Childhood Settings (full series) DESCRIPTION:Discover insights from 6 inspirational speakers from across the sector\, who consistently place Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the heart of their practice.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download a flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click to book just this workshop $45.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngā ara ako mō ngā ākonga whaikaha – Learning pathways for learners with special rightsEmma Parangi\, Educational Leadership ProjectWednesday 14 May\, 6:30-8:00pmThis wānanga is an invitation to explore a Māori lens on neurodiversity and disability. The ingoa Māori (Māori names) for some of these ways of being are potential portals into a different perspective on how we can support all ākonga in their transitions within our care\, and onto their next learning experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click to book just this workshop $45.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Toitū Te WhārikiLynette TamarapaTumuaki\, Te Kōhanga Reo o Mana TamarikiWednesday 11 June\, 6:30-8:00pm \nIn a time where the Early Childhood education sector is being challenged by government regulation changes Toitū Te Whāriki is more relevant than ever. Te Whāriki MUST include Te Tiriti references\, join me in the conversation about how engagement with Māori as Mana Whenua benefits all cultures in an early learning environment\, the wider community and beyond.Understanding that through waiata (song)\, pūrakau (stories) and engagement with mana whenua (local peoples) Te Whāriki becomes a living and breathing bicultural curriculum document.Let’s choose what’s best for our education sector- Toitū Te Whāriki! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click to book just this workshop $45.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Te Whakapakari i te Tūāpapa – Strengthening the FoundationLeanne ClaytonPouarahi ā-rohe\, Te Rūnanga Nui o ngā KKM o AotearoaWednesday 13 August\, 6:30-8:00pm \nIn this powerful and timely online wānanga\, we gather to reflect deeply on the foundations of our practice in early childhood education. Te Whāriki offers us a whāriki manaaki\, a nurturing mat woven with purpose and care\, for our tamariki to grow\, flourish\, and take flight. But for this sacred weaving to be strong\, the tūāpapa beneath it must be steady\, intentional\, and resilient. \nTe Whakapakari i te Tūāpapa invites kaiako\, leaders\, and learning communities across the motu to pause\, wānanga\, and ask:· What is the state of our foundation now\, post-Covid?· Where is it strong? Where might it need healing\, re-strengthening\, or even courageous re-structuring?· How do we return to the heart of our kaupapa with renewed clarity and purpose? \nTogether we will explore how the strands of Mana Atua\, Mana Whenua\, Mana Reo\, Mana Tangata\, and Mana Aotūroa\, when truly grounded in ngā hononga\, whānau tangata\, kotahitanga\, and whakamana\, create not only a strong foundation\, but a launchpad. From this base\, tamariki can soar (kia rere arorangi te tamaiti)\, confident\, competent\, and standing tall in the world as rangatira in their own right. \nThis is a space for honest reflection\, reconnection\, and recommitment. Whether your foundation is in need of strengthening\, mending\, or re-imagining\, this workshop will offer inspiration\, insight\, and collective wisdom to support you on the journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click to book just this workshop $45.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Te Ōhāki – Our TaongaRoskill South Kindergarten teaching teamWednesday 10 September\, 6:30-8:00pmThis workshop will explore our journey to create a taonga that celebrates the people\, places\, and things valued and cherished by our kindergarten whānau\, past and present.Our vision to create a Pou was a collaborative project involving tamariki\, whānau\, kaiako\, the community\, and local iwi. It has captured the stories\, wairua\, and aroha from the past 50 years of our kindergarten whānau and celebrates the uniqueness of our place.Te Ao Māori was the kaupapa that guided this process\, and our links with our local maunga and iwi were strengthened. Storytelling was key to the creation of our taonga\, and this process strengthened community engagement\, brought cultures together\, and produced an artefact that fosters a sense of belonging and enhances the mana of the past\, present\, and future community. We will share Learning Stories\, Whānau Stories and Collaborative Community Stories to share our magical journey to create our Pou – Te Ōhāki. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click to book just this workshop $45.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Weaving Stories of Place\, Identity and BelongingRoberta SkeochWednesday 8 October\, 6:30-8:00pmThis kōrero explores how early childhood kaiako use indigenous knowledge and traditional stories to foster a sense of identity\, belonging\, and inclusion for mokopuna\, in diverse learning environments. Grounded in Sociocultural Theory\, Māori theories of learning\, and narrative assessment\, the session highlights research findings showing how Māori stories enrich the curriculum\, strengthen cultural identity\, and enhance engagement—especially for Māori learners. Through discussion and reflection\, participants will consider how culturally responsive teaching practices can support all children to connect with their place\, language\, and heritage. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click to book just this workshop $45.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n He Haerenga Mātauranga: Embracing Our Journey in Te Reo Māori and Te WhārikiBridget ChapmanHead Teacher\, Northland Kindergarten AssociationWednesday 12 November\, 6:30-8:00pmTe Whāriki is grounded in a bicultural framework that honours the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This kōrero invites kaiako to reflect on our shared haerenga ako\, our journey as learners and advocates of te reo Māori within the early childhood education context. Te Whāriki emphasises the importance of importance of identity\, language\, and culture\, affirming the unique heritage each mokopuna brings to their learning environment. As we walk this path together\, we acknowledge the wero (challenges) and embrace the opportunities that come with integrating te reo Māori into our everyday practice. \nOur commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi calls us to foster hononga (partnerships) that respect and uplift ngā tirohanga Māori (Māori perspectives)\, ensuring that te reo Māori and tikanga Māori are authentically and meaningfully woven into the fabric of our ako settings. By embracing a humble and aroha-based approach\, we create inclusive\, responsive environments where all tamariki feel seen\, valued\, and empowered. Join us as we explore practical strategies\, share experiences\, and deepen our understanding of how to honour our kawa\, our curriculum\, and our tino rangatiratanga as educators. Together\, we can continue to build a truly bicultural nation where the reo me ngā tikanga of every mokopuna are recognised and celebrated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book for the full series below for only $216.00!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please read our Terms and Conditions before purchasing. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/living-te-tiriti-bicultural-practice-in-early-childhood-settings/ LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.elp.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Living-Te-Tiriti-online-series-2025-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T102146 CREATED:20250218T074410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T223306Z UID:10000153-1748368800-1748376000@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Infant & Toddler ALL WORKSHOPS (Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland) DESCRIPTION:Infant & Toddler Workshop Series\n \n \n \n \n \n Three workshops presented by Anita Homewood\nHeld in Rosedale\, North Auckland & Mangere East\, South Auckland\n \n Click here to download a flyer to print and share!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 1: A Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers: Nurturing Mindfulness and respect\nThe 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 and Goals in Te Whāriki. We will look at examples of environment and practice that may nurture our youngest learners.\n \n \n \n \n \n North: Tues 11 March\, 6pm-8pm @ New Shoots Greenhithe\, 31 Chester Avenue\, GreenhitheSouth: Tues 29 April\, 6pm-8pm @ Little Feet Childcare\, 26 Yates Road\, Mangere East \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 2: The Leaderful Learner: Freedom to be\nOur image of the infant and toddler shapes how we support their learning. As kaiako we are guided by Te Whāriki vision that children already ‘are capable and competent learners and communicators…’ So what does this look like for our youngest learners? We will look at what it means to allow infants and toddlers to take the lead in their learning. We will look at our environments\, identifying schema or urges as learning\, and take time to look at what our role as a kaiako might be as infants and toddlers make sense of the ever-changing world around them.\n \n \n \n \n \n North: Tues 25 March\, 6pm-8pm @ New Shoots Greenhithe\, 31 Chester Avenue\, Greenhithe \nSouth: Tues 13 May\, 6pm-8pm @ Little Feet Childcare\, 26 Yates Road\, Mangere East \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 3: With a little love and understanding: Nurturing social competence\nWe are understanding more and more the importance of the first three years of life in laying the foundations for learning. Te Whāriki works beautifully to develop the whole child\, recognising the importance of nurturing social competence. So how do we create an environment where infants & toddlers are able to grow this learning? What about those challenging moments? Where does empathy begin? We will look at what we can learn from brain research about this vital learning for children. We will pay particular attention to how we can support toddlers to understand and work through these emotions – looking at examples of the rich learning that comes from creating emotionally safe spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n North: Tues 8 April\, 6pm-8pm @ New Shoots Greenhithe\, 31 Chester Avenue\, GreenhitheSouth: Tues 27 May\, 6pm-8pm @ Little Feet Childcare\, 26 Yates Road\, Mangere East \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $60 per person for one session only\n$160 per person for all three sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOLD OUT NORTH Auckland at New Shoots Greenhithe\, 31 Chester Avenue\, Greenhithele\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOLD OUT SOUTH Auckland at Little Feet Childcare\, 26 Yates Road Mangere East\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With Anita Homewood\,\nProfessional Learning Facilitator\, Educational Leadership Project \nClick here to read Anita’s bio… URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/infant-toddler-workshop-series-tamaki-makaurau-auckland/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.elp.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Infant-and-Toddler-Workshops-ELP-Web-thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250611T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T102147 CREATED:20250513T002958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T003015Z UID:10000166-1749666600-1749672000@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Toitū Te Whāriki DESCRIPTION:Toitū Te WhārikiLynette TamarapaTumuaki\, Te Kōhanga Reo o Mana TamarikiWednesday 11 June\, 6:30-8:00pm \nIn a time where the Early Childhood education sector is being challenged by government regulation changes Toitū Te Whāriki is more relevant than ever. Te Whāriki MUST include Te Tiriti references\, join me in the conversation about how engagement with Māori as Mana Whenua benefits all cultures in an early learning environment\, the wider community and beyond.Understanding that through waiata (song)\, pūrakau (stories) and engagement with mana whenua (local peoples) Te Whāriki becomes a living and breathing bicultural curriculum document.Let’s choose what’s best for our education sector- Toitū Te Whāriki! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please read our Terms and Conditions before purchasing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To go back to all events in the series click here. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/toitu-te-whariki/ LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.elp.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Living-Te-Tiriti-online-series-2025-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250712T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250712T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T102147 CREATED:20250520T233308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T071025Z UID:10000168-1752310800-1752337800@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Ministry of Education ECE Symposium: Rotorua 12 July 2025 DESCRIPTION:Click here to choose your workshop options\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click Here To Register!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Programme: \n8:30am-9:00am: Registration and coffee and tea on arrival\n9:00-9:30: Mihi Whakatau (welcome)\n9:30-10:30: Keynote by Miraka Davies\n10:30-11:00: Morning Tea provided\n11:00-12:30: Workshop Session One (4 workshops to choose from)\n12:30-1:15: Lunch provided\n1:15-2:45: Workshop Session Two (4 workshops to choose from)\n2:45-3:00: Break\n3:00-3:30: “Step into Joy” with Julie Killick\n3:30-4:00: Keynote by Wendy Lee\n4:00-4:15pm: Whakawātea (Farewell) URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/ministry-of-education-ece-symposium-rotorua-12-july-2025/ LOCATION:Rydges Rotorua\, 10 Tryon Street\, Rotorua\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.elp.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ECE-Symposium-12-July-2025-Flyer-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250813T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250813T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T102147 CREATED:20250714T043857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T232834Z UID:10000170-1755108000-1755117000@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Te Whakapakari i te Tūāpapa – Strengthening the Foundation DESCRIPTION:Te Whakapakari i te Tūāpapa – Strengthening the FoundationLeanne ClaytonPouarahi ā-rohe\, Te Rūnanga Nui o ngā KKM o AotearoaWednesday 13 August\, 6:30-8:00pm \nIn this powerful and timely online wānanga\, we gather to reflect deeply on the foundations of our practice in early childhood education. Te Whāriki offers us a whāriki manaaki\, a nurturing mat woven with purpose and care\, for our tamariki to grow\, flourish\, and take flight. But for this sacred weaving to be strong\, the tūāpapa beneath it must be steady\, intentional\, and resilient. \nTe Whakapakari i te Tūāpapa invites kaiako\, leaders\, and learning communities across the motu to pause\, wānanga\, and ask:· What is the state of our foundation now\, post-Covid?· Where is it strong? Where might it need healing\, re-strengthening\, or even courageous re-structuring?· How do we return to the heart of our kaupapa with renewed clarity and purpose? \nTogether we will explore how the strands of Mana Atua\, Mana Whenua\, Mana Reo\, Mana Tangata\, and Mana Aotūroa\, when truly grounded in ngā hononga\, whānau tangata\, kotahitanga\, and whakamana\, create not only a strong foundation\, but a launchpad. From this base\, tamariki can soar (kia rere arorangi te tamaiti)\, confident\, competent\, and standing tall in the world as rangatira in their own right. \nThis is a space for honest reflection\, reconnection\, and recommitment. Whether your foundation is in need of strengthening\, mending\, or re-imagining\, this workshop will offer inspiration\, insight\, and collective wisdom to support you on the journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please read our Terms and Conditions before purchasing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To go back to all events in the series click here. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/te-whakapakari-i-te-tuapapa-strengthening-the-foundation/ LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.elp.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Living-Te-Tiriti-online-series-2025-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250910T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T102147 CREATED:20250410T052801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T224434Z UID:10000164-1757529000-1757534400@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Te Ōhāki - Our Taonga DESCRIPTION:Te Ōhāki – Our TaongaRoskill South Kindergarten teaching teamWednesday 10 September\, 6:30-8:00pmThis workshop will explore our journey to create a taonga that celebrates the people\, places\, and things valued and cherished by our kindergarten whānau\, past and present.Our vision to create a Pou was a collaborative project involving tamariki\, whānau\, kaiako\, the community\, and local iwi. It has captured the stories\, wairua\, and aroha from the past 50 years of our kindergarten whānau and celebrates the uniqueness of our place.Te Ao Māori was the kaupapa that guided this process\, and our links with our local maunga and iwi were strengthened. Storytelling was key to the creation of our taonga\, and this process strengthened community engagement\, brought cultures together\, and produced an artefact that fosters a sense of belonging and enhances the mana of the past\, present\, and future community. We will share Learning Stories\, Whānau Stories and Collaborative Community Stories to share our magical journey to create our Pou – Te Ōhāki. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXPLORE THE OTHER WORKSHOPS AS PART OF THIS SERIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please read our Terms and Conditions before purchasing. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/te-ohaki-our-taonga/ LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.elp.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Living-Te-Tiriti-online-series-2025-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251029T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251029T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T102147 CREATED:20250518T230431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T192229Z UID:10000167-1761762600-1761768000@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:Weaving Stories of Place\, Identity and Belonging DESCRIPTION:Weaving Stories of Place\, Identity and BelongingRoberta SkeochNEW DATE: Wednesday 29 October\, 6:30-8:00pmThis kōrero explores how early childhood kaiako use indigenous knowledge and traditional stories to foster a sense of identity\, belonging\, and inclusion for mokopuna\, in diverse learning environments. Grounded in Sociocultural Theory\, Māori theories of learning\, and narrative assessment\, the session highlights research findings showing how Māori stories enrich the curriculum\, strengthen cultural identity\, and enhance engagement—especially for Māori learners. Through discussion and reflection\, participants will consider how culturally responsive teaching practices can support all children to connect with their place\, language\, and heritage. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please read our Terms and Conditions before purchasing. \n \n \n \n \n \n To see the other workshops in this series click here. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/weaving-stories-of-place-identity-and-belonging/ LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.elp.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Living-Te-Tiriti-online-series-2025-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251112T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T102147 CREATED:20250423T035156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T014143Z UID:10000165-1762972200-1762977600@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:He Haerenga Mātauranga: Embracing Our Journey in Te Reo Māori and Te Whāriki DESCRIPTION:He Haerenga Mātauranga: Embracing Our Journey in Te Reo Māori and Te WhārikiBridget ChapmanHead Teacher\, Northland Kindergarten AssociationWednesday 12 November\, 6:30-8:00pmTe Whāriki is grounded in a bicultural framework that honours the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This kōrero invites kaiako to reflect on our shared haerenga ako\, our journey as learners and advocates of te reo Māori within the early childhood education context. Te Whāriki emphasises the importance of importance of identity\, language\, and culture\, affirming the unique heritage each mokopuna brings to their learning environment. As we walk this path together\, we acknowledge the wero (challenges) and embrace the opportunities that come with integrating te reo Māori into our everyday practice. \nOur commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi calls us to foster hononga (partnerships) that respect and uplift ngā tirohanga Māori (Māori perspectives)\, ensuring that te reo Māori and tikanga Māori are authentically and meaningfully woven into the fabric of our ako settings. By embracing a humble and aroha-based approach\, we create inclusive\, responsive environments where all tamariki feel seen\, valued\, and empowered. Join us as we explore practical strategies\, share experiences\, and deepen our understanding of how to honour our kawa\, our curriculum\, and our tino rangatiratanga as educators. Together\, we can continue to build a truly bicultural nation where the reo me ngā tikanga of every mokopuna are recognised and celebrated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXPLORE THE OTHER WORKSHOPS AS PART OF THIS SERIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please read our Terms and Conditions before purchasing. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/he-haerenga-matauranga-embracing-our-journey-in-te-reo-maori-and-te-whariki/ LOCATION:ONLINE EVENT\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.elp.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Living-Te-Tiriti-online-series-2025-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260314T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260314T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T102147 CREATED:20250820T043653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T032516Z UID:10000171-1773478800-1773504000@events.elp.co.nz SUMMARY:The Stories We Weave: Te Whāriki at 30! DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2026\nWaipuna Hotel & Conference Centre\nTāmaki Makaurau Auckland\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A full day of presentations and networking opportunities!\nPlus 3 months of access to an exclusive online workshop suite developed from this event’s sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download a flyer programme to print and share!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on the button above to read about our amazing speakers! \nStep into a day of inspiration\, connection and possibility! Celebrate the power of storytelling and the heart of Te Whāriki to nurture curious\, confident and compassionate learners. Unite voices from near and far\, unlock fresh perspectives and reignite your passion. Dive deep into practice\, connect with kindred spirits and help weave a brighter future through every story shared. \nOur programme includes a professional learning experience with a difference – The (Inter)National Quality Framework – The Musical! written and performed by Dr Red Ruby Scarlet & Louise Dorrat. Get ready for an intellectual\, ironic\, engaging\, toe tapping\, hand clapping\, finger snapping interactive performance to reclaim the joy!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This year’s conference brings everyone together in one space\, rather than breaking into workshop sessions\, for a shared professional learning experience. You’ll gain insight from leading voices in early childhood education with opportunities to reflect\, discuss\, and apply new ideas\, united by our shared passion for mokopuna and their growth. \nLet’s come together to celebrate\, transform\, and nurture the incredible potential of every child through the shared power of stories and Te Whāriki. This is more than a conference\, it’s a movement. Join us!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation deals available – let us know upon registering and we will send you the info to book at the special conference price! \nTo book\, add the number of tickets to your cart and enter attendee and billing details on checkout. An invoice will then be emailed to you. If you have any problems booking\, email admin@elp.co.nz for help. URL:https://events.elp.co.nz/event/the-stories-we-weave/ LOCATION:Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre\, 58 Waipuna Road\, Auckland\, Auckland\, 1060\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.elp.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/The-Stories-We-Weave-Web-Banner.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR