PLD Update – June 2025
June 16, 2025 | Shelley Buttenshaw
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa A highlight for us this term was bringing together the Playcentre PLD camp held at Aongatete Outdoor Education Lodge in the CNI Region. The weekend...Read More
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PLD Update – May 2025
May 19, 2025 | Shelley Buttenshaw
Kia ora and welcome to more PLD opportunities! We've had a fantastic response to our Centre Whānau PLD for the new Playcentre operational model, with strong engagement from members. It's...Read More
PLD Update – April 2025
April 28, 2025 | Shelley Buttenshaw
Change is underway! Many centres have signed branch agreements, Kaimahi are in place and being appointed, the Finance Team is well into transitioning finances. The new...Read More
PLD Update – March 2025
March 17, 2025 | Shelley Buttenshaw
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa The PLD team is excited to be completing some concentrated mahi in the BOP region supporting centres to Connect with te Whenua: build Playcentre whānau...Read More
PLD Update – December 2024
December 9, 2024 | Shelley Buttenshaw
What a busy year it has been for all of us! The Professional Learning and Development Team has been dedicated to delivering our assigned programmes. Facilitators have imparted new skills and...Read More
PLD Update – September 2024
September 16, 2024 | Playcentre
He aroha whakatō, He aroha ka puta mai If kindness is sown, then kindness is what you shall receive. The PLD team have been busy this term visiting Centres and supporting Playcentre...Read More
PLD Update – August 2024
August 19, 2024 | Playcentre
PLD Hui The PLD Team started the term with our annual hui at lake Karapiro Domain, a beautiful setting to come together support inspire and engage in many learning opportunities. Tikanga 10...Read More
Canterbury Playcentres – Weekend of Elements Nature Based Play
July 22, 2024 | Playcentre
Local Playcentres in Canterbury recently had the exciting opportunity for a nature-based play weekend as part of a MoE-funded Playcentre PLD cluster programme with Kim Tenebaum. Forty...Read More
PLD Update – July 2024
July 22, 2024 | Playcentre
The PLD Team hopes everyone has had a fabulous break and you are all ready to start Term 3. This month we are sharing some photos for inspiration, ideas and reference. Te reirei bon te...Read More
PLD Update – June 2024
June 11, 2024 | Playcentre
Pedagogy at Playcentre What is the difference between PLD and Education anyway? Professional Learning & Development PLD Playcentre PLD is primarily funded by Ministry of...Read More