Conference Secretariat
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PO Box 38951
Wellington Mail Centre
Tel: +64 4 384 1511
Email: kindergarten@confer.co.nz
Programme

DAY 1
8.30am - 9.00am Registration
9.00am - 10.30am Powhiri & Kai
10.30am - 11.30am Keynote Speaker:             Marcus Akuhata-Brown, Tukaha Global Consultancy Ltd
11.30am - 1.00pm

Workshops 1
Child Space C01


Transitions to school
 


Inclusion



Curriculum



Curriculum


Environments


Interpersonal Environments




Bi Cultural		 Nurturing Relationships Through Primary Care - Natasha Kibble
Bio and Abstract here

UPLC’s Transition to School Pilot Project   - Leanne Burrowes and Sandra Tukukino
Bio and Abstract here

Transition to School from Pacific Islands Services - Leautui'lagi Sauvao
Bio and Abstract here
 
From the Universe to Pluriverse: Placing the notion of transition at the heart of education - Diti Hill
Bio and Abstract here
Transition Tales - Julie Killick
Bio and Abstract here

Sustainability - Janice Tossman
Bio and Abstract here
Gateways for Strengthening Transitions: Utilising "Funds of Knowledge" From Parents and Whanau - Jeanette Clarkin-Phillips, Taitoko Kindergarten
Bio and Abstract here

Kapa Haka - Matiu Te Huki
BIo and Abstract here
1.00pm - 2.00pm Lunch, Trade displays
2.00 - 3.00 Keynote Speaker:   Anne Stonehouse
                               Babies & Toddlers - Amazing Learners
                               Bio and Abstracts here 
3.10-pm - 4.30pm

Workshops 2
Follow-up Keynote

Spreading Quality Across the Sector

Inclusion



Curriculum




Curriculum

Environments



Interpersonal Environments



Bi Cultural


ICT
Anne Stonehouse            

Kindergartens campaigning for the future - Lee Rowe
Bio and Abstract here

The Crossing Borders Project: Mutually interesting tasks, the bridge to relationships - Mangere Bridge Kindergarten
Bio and Abstract here

Social and Emotional Competence in Young Children - Helen Smithies
Bio and Abstract here

Transition Tales Continued - Julie Killick

Transitions from Sessional to Full Day, One Kindergartens Experience - Johnsonville Kindergarten
Bio and Abstract here
Change, Change, Change and Personality Type - Susan Handisides
Bio and Abstract here
Bi Cultural Outdoor - York St Kindergarten
Abstract here
ICT Project - Pukerua Bay and Sunshine Kindergartens
Bio's and Abstracts, Sunshine  here  Pukerua here
4.30pm - 5.15pm


5.15pm - 6.15pm

7pm		 Panel of Principals, Questions and Answers
A panel of Wellington Primary Schools principals discuss trasition to school from ECE service

Canapes - included for those who confirm they wish to attend.

Dinner - optional - $50 pay direct to restaurant on the night.   We have booked Dockside Restaurant for those delegate who wish to dine out together.   Please make your reservation on the registration form.  
The Dockside Restaurant & Bar is situated in the heart of Wellington’s Queens Wharf, and is housed in a historic waterfront shed with stunning views.
Dockside specialises in the best of New Zealand produce, offering the freshest of seafood and lamb.  click here to view


DAY 2
7.30am - 8.30am Optional Breakfast
An opportunity to share breakfast and discuss with other conference participants and workshop presenters about aspects of early childhood practice. Participants to pay on the day (approx $10).  Please indicate on the registration form if you plan to attend.
 
8.30am - 8.50am Visit trade displays
9.00am - 10.00am Keynote Speaker: Dr Sally Peters  
                              Building a Bridge to Support Transitions - Are relationships the key?
                              Bio and Abstrac here 
10.00am - 10.15am Morning tea
10.15am - 10.45pm Teacher Network and discussion 
10.45am - 12.15pm

Workshop 3
Follow up Keynote

Transitions to school


Transitions


Curriculum


Curriculum


Environments


Interpersonal Environments


Bi Cultural

Self Review		 Tools of Travel: Maps, backpacks and passports - Dr Sally Peters

It's the Relationships That Matter- Janice Jones
Bio and Abstract here

Special Education Services - Jackie Cozens
Bio and Abstract here

Men in ECE - Andrew Allan, Garth Armstrong
Bio and Abstract here

Perceptual Motor Skills - Gill Connell
Bio and Abstract here

Outdoor Environments - Mike Bedford
Bio and Abstract here

Transition from Study to Teaching - Kate Ord
Bio and Abstract here

One Kindergartens Journey - Carterton Kindergarten
Bio and Abstract here

Becoming Confident with Self Review - Norma Roberts, Annette Collings
Bio's and Abstract here
12.15pm - 1.30pm Lunch
1.30pm - 3.00pm



Workshop 4




Transitions to school



Inclusion



Curriculum



Curriculum

Environments


Interpersonal Environments


ICT


 Creating Environments for Successful Learning, a Secondary Teachers Perspective - Denise Johnstone
Abstract here

Using Video to Support Teacher Reflections on Practice  - Sue Cherrington
Bio and Abstract here

Communication Among Parents, Teachers and Early Intervention Specialists - Lesley Dunn
Bio and Abstract here

Learning Dispositions and Links to the NZ Curriculum -
Anne Masterton, Claire Jongepier
Bio's and Abstract here

Perceptual Motor Skills - Gill Connell  

Making Science Visible - Sue Smorti
Bio and Abstract here

I Want My Mummy! A Brainwave Presentation - Kathryn Berkett  
Bio and Abstract here
ICT: Making it Work for You in Transitions - Lynette Wray
Bio and Abstract here

The Brain in Transition - Miriam McCaleb
Bio and Abstract here
3.15pm - 4.15pm Keynote Speaker:              Lynda Boyd
4.15pm - 4.30pm Poroporake

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