Professional Learning and Development Calendar Term 4 2014

Professional Learning and Development Calendar Term 4 2014
Kia ora Koutou,
Please see the full Professional Learning and Development Calendar for Term 4 (attached) for details of
all the PLD offered in Term 4.
The following are some relevant notes and details of new courses…. Please let me know if you have any
questions (lynette.wray@wmkindergartens.org.nz)
Please ensure that you enrol for all PLD workshops/courses/discussions/networks on HRNET – (Upper
Hutt and Wairarapa Teachers please email Alysha at Alysha.Nichol@wmkindergartens.org.nz ) this is
really important not only for hand-outs and catering purposes, but it ensures that details of all the
professional development you have attended are up-to-date (important for renewing your teacher
registration practicing certificate)
Ngā Mihi
Curriculum
Development
Dispositions in Action – Follow up 4 Nov (Wellington group) 26 Nov (Kapiti group)
Leadership
Norma, Jenny, Andy, Anne, Annette, Helen K, Helen S, Paula, Lyn and Lynette
Leadership Discussion Group: 23 October
These sessions are follow ups for the groups that have already attended the full workshop . We will continue
to discuss teacher practice that actively supports dispositional learning and what ‘progress’ means from a
dispositional point of view. Teachers are encouraged to bring examples and/or be willing to talk about what
they have been working on and thinking about since our last session.
We have decided to combine the two leadership groups into one for this term. Further details will be sent to
those who have previously attended.
Tikanga Māori – Horowhenua to be confirmed
Knowledge Acquisition
Learning and sharing. Please bring kai to share with the group!
Enviroschools at: Mungavin Kindergarten 13 November
This gathering is for teachers in the Porirua and Kapiti areas to get together and discuss
sustainability and environmental ideas. It will be facilitated by Arihia who works for Enviroschools,
alongside Paula, Helen or Lou. Come along and learn from each other about what the latest
thinking is, and how you and your community can contribute to sustainable practices.
Enviro-schools at: Sunshine Kindergarten 19 November
This gathering is for teachers in the Wellington area to get together and discuss sustainability and
environmental ideas. It will be facilitated by Paula, Helen and/or Lou using some of the knowledge
gained from being involved in the Enviro-schools programme. Come along and learn from each
other about what the latest thinking is, and how you and your community can contribute to
sustainable practices.
Carrying the Tapa – Success for Pasifika Learners: Upper Hutt 26 November
This workshop is to support non-pacific teachers to strengthen their teaching responses in their work with
Pasifika children and their families. It will explore how to effectively engage with families, to develop an
understanding of Pasifika values, and how to be a more effective teacher, understanding your role and
responsibilities in this area.
Community of Learners
Special Needs Cluster meetings: Upper Hutt (14 Nov) and Wairarapa (19 Nov)
These are the ongoing discussion meetings for ex Rimutaka teams, and ex WRFKA teachers are also
welcome to attend if your non-contact time permits. – contact Annette if you would like further details
(annette.collings@wmkindergartens.org.nz)
IPAD Coffee Discussions:
we are again offering two coffee chat sessions this term – one for more experienced users and one
for those teachers/kindergartens just starting with IPADs. If you have specific aspects or apps you
would like to discuss, please let Amanda know (amandah@wn-kindergarten.org.nz)
Joining He Whānau Manaaki
Experienced group – 22 Oct @ Mungavin
New users: 2 Dec NB date changed from PLD
Calendar
Meet and Greets
These are opportunities for teachers to meet staff from He Whānau Manaaki offices and ST’s – more details
to follow
Teacher Registration for ex Rimutaka PRTS: 7 November
This is for all Upper Hutt and Wairarapa PRT’s only
Teacher Registration for ex WRFKA teachers: 15 November
This is for all PRT’s and Mentors who are ex WRFKA