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In 2005 a group of Northland early childhood teaching professionals identified a gap in ongoing engagement in professional learning from teachers within the early childhood sector in Te Taitokerau. They determined at the time that a Northland focused conference needed to be held that was both affordable and accessible to all involved in the wider ece sector in order to grow their professional know

ledge. From here the Celebrating Northland’s Tamariki conference committee was formed by this group of inspirational leaders within the early childhood community. The now biennial conference and all that goes with organizing it, is done so on a voluntary basis with representatives on the committee from the Ministry of Education, Northland District Health Board, Northland Kindergarten Association, Educare Early Learning Centers, Avenues Educare, Te Tari Puna ora O Aotearoa, Open Polytechnic of New Zealand, Toka Totoro is the conferences kaumatua. The aim of the biennial conference is to provoke learning and engagement with teachers in all aspects of their mahi (work) and it is with this in mind that we have chosen for this year’s theme, the three pillars of sustainability in an educational context.

09/10/2022

Thank you to all of participants at our conference this weekend “Reimagining your creative Self ‘ for making this day so successful. Thank you to our Keynote speaker Lisa Terreni, Seminar, and workshop presenters – you have all filled our bucket with provocations and new ideas that we will all take back to our ece services. Thank you to the amazing committee who worked so hard to bring this day to fruition, it’s our 9th Biennial conference – that’s over 18 years- how special is that. A special thank you to Kaumatua Michael Kake for your guidance throughout the day and for leading the Maumahara for Matua Toka. And finally thank you to all the helpers that may the day to so smoothly. We look forward to seeing you al in 2024.

03/10/2022

Only 5 sleeps to go until the Celebrating Northland's Tamariki Conference this Saturday.
Have you registered?
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21/09/2022

Back for this conference due to popular demand.

Touch Matters with PJ McCrea.

In this intimate workshop, you will explore how to implement infant massage into the ECE setting, supporting tamariki, and building empathy, and mind-body awareness.

Registrations are filling up fast. Secure your spot now
https://celebratingnorthlandstamariki.co.nz/registration

14/09/2022

Early Bird Registration closing 16 September
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13/09/2022

Another incredible workshop at our conference on Saturday 8 October.

Drumming with Ross Angell.

Ross started kit drumming at the age of 9 and warmed to the drums instantly. His teacher inspired him, and he loved the challenge of new rhythms and coordination even if it was
very hard work. In his late teens, he found the djembe and darbuka both types of hand drums. He travelled and always seemed to find drumming opportunities wherever he went. In 2008 when he studied and dedicated himself to learning west African drumming.

Ross has been teaching children’s classes and workshops since 2015. He has worked with young children from Oruaiti school, a
kindergarten in Kaitaia, a home school group for 5- to 8-year-olds, a playgroup, Doubtless Bay Kindergarten and also Kaitaia College.

To explore drumming and many more amazing workshops that will revitalise your sense of creativity register now. Early bird pricing is only available for a very limited time and will end on 16 September 2022.

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https://celebratingnorthlandstamariki.co.nz/registration

06/09/2022

Another of our amazing conference workshops.

Carpentry is a chance for adults to scaffold children’s knowledge and skills around tools and materials; it is a chance to extend children’s interests, and support children’s urge to create and
express themselves.

Peter will show you:
 How to support children’s use of tools and materials so that children can accomplish their
goals,
 Some child-friendly tools and materials
 how to create a rich multi-medium carpentry area
 how to create your own carpentry work of art

Bio
Peter has always loved to build and create. He grew up on a farm in Whanganui with easy access to a workshop with basic tools, materials galore and lots of neighbourhood friends and brothers to make huts and go-carts with. He has worked for ten years at the Campus Creche in Hamilton with all ages of children, then eight years as a lecturer for Te Rito Maioha in Christchurch, two years in a Kindergarten in Kaitaia and finally 11 years at Far North REAP as the ECE/Kohanga support person. He lives in Peria in his self-built earth house, tilling the land, playing music and making things.

Get your early bird registration here:
https://celebratingnorthlandstamariki.co.nz/registration

31/08/2022

Announcement!!!
Early Bird Registrations for the conference are now open!

Register Now: https://celebratingnorthlandstamariki.co.nz/registration

15/08/2022

Another exciting workshop confirmed for this year's conference.

Dramatic Play 101
Remember when you got lost inside imaginary games? How do you nurture that type of dramatic creative play in uninspired or reluctant children? What’s needed to bring a story to life? How do you get ideas flowing and build characters that you can step inside? The most important thing is to enjoy yourself.

By using simple drama exercises that build confidence and encourage spontaneity, Polly Greeks demonstrates ways for people of all ages to have fun with creative story-telling; creating plot, introducing action, incorporating dialogue and being courageous in a supportive environment.

10/08/2022

Introducing another one of your amazing workshop presenters for our upcoming conference in October!

Shadow theatre and taonga pūoro workshop with Gill Taylor.
Gill is an international storyteller who will be presenting a one-hour workshop intruding participants to taonga pūoro - ancient Māori instruments and shadow puppetry. This is an interactive workshop where the participants become the performers. The story performed will be a pūrākau from the Far North. Keep an eye out for early bird registrations opening at the end of this month!

05/08/2022

Early Bird Conference Registration Opens at the end of August!

02/08/2022

This year's Celebrating Northland's Tamariki Conference's theme is “Re-imagining Your Creative Self”
We are excited to announce, that this year's opening keynote speaker is Dr Lisa Terreni.

Lisa is a senior lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Education, School of Education teaching in the early childhood education degree programmes. She has been involved in early childhood education for many years—as a kindergarten teacher, a senior teacher, and as a professional development adviser for the Ministry of Education. She is also an artist.

Lisa's current research interests focus on exploring how visual art education can be used to enhance young children's thinking, communication, and literacy skills. Her master’s in education research focused on children's and teachers' use of an Interactive Whiteboard for visual art learning experiences in a kindergarten setting. She also has a keen interest in social and cultural diversity and how teachers can meet the needs of diverse communities.

Keep an eye out for posts about our other exciting speakers and workshop presenters

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