Kōhanga Reo | Early Childhood
Education Support
Professional Development
He Hikoi Mahara | A Glimpse Into Tūpuna Practices
Facilitated by the Brainwave Trust Aotearoa
Tuesday 21 April 2026 | 4:00 pm
Workshops
Art Studio
Facilitated by Kylie Simeon
Term 1, 2026
Mondays - 12 - 2PM
Age Groups: 2 - 4 years | 5 - 7 years | 8 - 11+ years
Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult
This is a FREE play-based art studio for children to experience an environment where they can discover different
ways to be creative and expressive using their ideas with a range of materials and models for them to explore.
Watch this space for updates
ALL WELCOME
About our services
Our Early Childhood Education team deliver a range of programmes and support to early childhood teachers, children, parents and whanāu in the following ways:
Early Childhood teachers and Kōhanga Reo kaiako are supported with subsidised, quality, locally situated Professional Learning and Development.
Parents and whānau have a greater understanding of early learning services available.
Isolated support for ECE, i.e., Playgroups and Puna Reo
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
Collaboration between health services, social services, and early childhood services/ kōhanga reo is supported.
Ka Hikitia –Māori enjoying and achieving educational success as Māori.
Child centered learning is available in early learning settings, including music, dance and art.
Transition to school support for early learning services and children.
