Ngā mihi nui o te tau hou pākeha
The PLD Team is excited to be back after a fabulous Summer holiday with lots of sunshine, we are keen to get back into Centres and continue to offer support around Te Whāriki, Internal Evaluation and the NELPs.
I am delighted to announce the permanent appointment of Jean Yern within the PLD Team, she has brought a wealth of knowledge and passion to her PLD facilitating and we are excited to have her in this role.
Tēnā koutou, Ko Tainui te Waka, Ko Taupiri te Maunga, Ko Waikato te Awa, Ko Ngāti Tamaoho te Hapū, Ko Mangatangi te Marae, Ko Kieran taku hoa rangatira, Ko Olive rāua Ko Riley āku tamahine, Ko Jean taku ingoa, he Te Reo PLD kaiako taku tūranga, no reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.
Kia ora I’m Jean one of the PLD Facilitators based in the Waikato, and I have an interest in the ways kaiako and kohungahunga can be supported through their Tikanga me ona reo journey.
My approach to facilitating involves sharing traditional narratives and Māori creation stories (pūrākau) that can be used in our Playcentre kinaesthetic learning environments. My role is to share Te Ao Māori; the wonderful worldview, to achieve systemic change and help build confidence and cultural competency within Playcentre.
Online PLD in Term 1
We have two Iqualify courses starting on the first of March 2024. Please registar your interest on the below forms:
Safegaurding Tamariki/Child Protection https://forms.office.com/r/E8mNKrmfiL
Transition from ECE to Playcentre https://forms.office.com/r/AB9AikK0St
Some Play Set Up Inspiration Ready for Term 1
Quote -” Our flexibility and willingness to follow a child’s lead will allow remarkable things to happen, if we let them” Bev Bos
If there is something that you would like to see the PLD Team provide for your Centre or Region during this year, email a request to k.hart@playcentre and we will endeavour to support you.