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Whanganui a Tara |
Whanganui a Tara Is run by a local committee who organises a monthly professional learning programme. They also work with national efforts to advocate for early childhood, children and whānau through networks and information sharing. Each year the committee chooses a theme relevant to early childhood education on which to focus. A range of speakers and workshops are organised ensuring there is a mix of practical and theoretical topics. Some past themes have included; Sustainability, Strengthening our Whāriki and Advocacy. Our professional learning series is held at Te Rito Maioha/NZ Childcare Wellington Teaching Base, 191 Thorndon Quay, 6.00pm-7.30pm with light refreshments provided. All people are welcome.
Our Rōpu group:
Gwen Davitt (National Executive Liaison)
I have an extensive background in early childhood education and facilitating adult teaching and learning. Gwen is passionate about integrating theory and practice, the pedagogies of teaching, learning and leadership and leading change for best practice. Gwen is an active researcher and learner. Gwen has been with OMEP Wellington for 15 years contributing in a variety of roles.
I have an extensive background in early childhood education and facilitating adult teaching and learning. Gwen is passionate about integrating theory and practice, the pedagogies of teaching, learning and leadership and leading change for best practice. Gwen is an active researcher and learner. Gwen has been with OMEP Wellington for 15 years contributing in a variety of roles.
Amanda Higgins
I have had a variety of roles in early childhood education through-out my 30 years of teaching. Most recently I am working at Storypark as a professional learning and development trainer, which brings together my passion for children’s learning, ICT, and supporting teachers. I completed my Masters of Education in 2015 and am now enjoying spending time with my two mokopuna who are the centre of my world!
I have had a variety of roles in early childhood education through-out my 30 years of teaching. Most recently I am working at Storypark as a professional learning and development trainer, which brings together my passion for children’s learning, ICT, and supporting teachers. I completed my Masters of Education in 2015 and am now enjoying spending time with my two mokopuna who are the centre of my world!
Norma Roberts
Over my nearly 50 years in ece, including training I have been a teacher, head teacher, senior teacher, leader of senior teacher team and general manager and have worked primarily in kindergarten but also parttime for six years in childcare. This has provided me with insight of what its like to be both a practitioner and manager. I have loved supporting young children and teacher to reach their full potential and hope to continue to do this for some time yet. I am currently General Manager Professional Services Hutt City Kindergartens
Over my nearly 50 years in ece, including training I have been a teacher, head teacher, senior teacher, leader of senior teacher team and general manager and have worked primarily in kindergarten but also parttime for six years in childcare. This has provided me with insight of what its like to be both a practitioner and manager. I have loved supporting young children and teacher to reach their full potential and hope to continue to do this for some time yet. I am currently General Manager Professional Services Hutt City Kindergartens
Our events
To find out what workshops are coming up please visit our facebook page where we post about our monthly PD sessions
https://www.facebook.com/OMEPWellingtonChapter
https://www.facebook.com/OMEPWellingtonChapter