Māori ECE | Early Childhood Education Support

Workshops

Art Studio

Monday’s Term 1 2025*

12.00pm - 2.00pm

Far North REAP, Kukupa Room

33 Puckey Avenue, Kaitaia

Age Groups: 2 - 4 years | 5 - 7 years | 8 - 11+ years

Come along and join in the fun - ALL WELCOME

*Please note: There is NO Art Studio on Monday 17 March 2025

Professional Development

About our service

Our Early Childhood Education team deliver a range of programmes and support to early childhood teachers, children, parents and whanāu in the following ways:

  1. Early Childhood teachers and Kōhanga Reo kaiako are supported with subsidised, quality, locally situated Professional Learning and Development.

  2.  Parents and whānau have greater understanding of early learning services available.

  3. Isolated support for ECE i.e., Playgroups and Puna Reo

  4. A sustainable healthy environment/taiao where children learn:

    to love the environment by playing in nature based outdoor areas

    to cultivate food

    about waste management and reducing waste

  5. Collaboration between health services, social services, and early childhood services/ kōhanga reo is supported.

  6. Ka Hikitia –Māori enjoying and achieving educational success as Māori.

  7. Child centered learning is available in early learning settings including music, dance and art.

  8. Transition to school support for early learning services and children.

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