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5 Simple Te Reo Pronunciation Tips

Do you want to use more te reo in your teaching practice? What’s holding you back? In my work as the author and publisher of Te Reo Singalong books, I meet many teachers who struggle with their pronunciation of te reo. This article introduces five simple tips to help you gain confidence with your pronunciation of te reo. First, let’s think about why we should make an effort to improve our pronunciation of te reo Māori. When I ask teachers in my workshops why they place importance on pronou...

Chairperson's Report - April 2019

Kia ora koutou At last years’ AGM we welcomed Melody Stuckey as our new National Co-ordinator. We were also pleased to elect four new Executive members- Liza IIiffe (Whanganui), Barbara Samson (Dunedin), Chris Reid (Christchurch) and Ena Drinnan (Kaitaia). Along with Phil Ozanne and Karyn Robertson (Tauranga), Jenny Te Punga Jurgens (Whanganui), Huhana Winiata and myself in Auckland, we cover much of New Zealand! As Chair I would very much like to thank Mel and the Exec Members for the work t...

NCO Report - April 2019

It is a privilege to be called into this role at this time.My first 6 months transitioning into the role has been largely about forming relationships and getting a sense of where CECEAA is at as an organisation. It has been great to reconnect with old colleagues as well as forming new relationships. Spending time with Thelma was helpful to identify the successful developments over the last few years as well as the current challenges from her perspective.  It has been exciting to see ho...

Melody Stuckey - National Coordinator

Melody StuckeyCECEAA National Coordinator(BEd, Dip Tch ECE) Melody has been working in the field of Early Years education for the last 25 years. She is an experienced Early Years leader, lecturer at BTI and teacher.  Melody has a background and passion for Christian Education and her international perspective has added to her ‘kete’ of knowledge in regard to best practice. Melody’s previous position was working in a large international school in China where she was Head of Early Years...

In The Best Interests Of Children

This book tells the inspiring account of the birth and growth of the very unique Christian Early Childhood Education Association of Aotearoa. It documents the history and the stories of those directly involved in its inception and continuation, and concludes with the current vision for the Association's future.An important book, it makes visible the contribution the Association has made to the New Zealand early childhood sector over the past 22 years.About the Author:  Cheryl Greenfield has...

Thriving Not Striving!

The notion of thriving has become a common theme in many circles, but what does it mean to me as a Christian Educator and Leader?  For me thriving is about finding joy in my current situation. It is believing my job is a calling rather than just a means to an end.  I was reminded of this in a significant way this week when I was explaining to my 9 year old Luke the meaning of his bible verse from school “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’...

Every child a taonga

The draft strategic plan is out. What are your thoughts? Make sure you register for a regional hui so you can have your say. ...

Better Together

I’ve been a pastor for 15 years now, and 20 years as a born again Christian. Before that I was a hypocrite - reading the Bible, but not living it in my life. The great thing is that every day on this road of sanctification I’m learning, growing and allowing the Holy Spirit to refine me.What I’ve realised is that consistency is a key. I’ve become more aware of this as I’ve joined the gym. You see gym is very similar to church life (fellowship). I’ll break it down using this imagery:If...

Introducing our new NCO

Melody has been working in the field of Early Years education for the last 25 years.She is an experienced teacher, lecturer and Early Years leader. Melody has a background and passion for Christian Education and her international perspective has added to her ‘kete’ of knowledge in regards to best practice.She has recently returned to NZ from working  in a large international school in China where she was Deputy Head of College and Head of Early Years.Prior to working in China, it was a ...

NCO Editorial 2018 Conference

Being Christian, Being Professional - Kia ū ki te Karaititanga, Kia mau ki te Ngaiotanga meetings - CECEAA shining as beacons of excellence in the Early Childhood arena. Having the privilege of attending the Early Childhood Advisory Committee and the Early Education Federation, having listened to and talked with many teachers, managers, parents and visited many services, I would like to share a few thoughts on what I have observed - which is an emphasis around the notions of Knowing, Being and ...

Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood

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CECEAA Membership

In accordance with the Privacy Act Regulations, all information given to CECEAA will be used only in conjunction with CECEAA, for the sole purpose of business administration.General Membership Information (Please read carefully) Membership (Limited to):A. Corporate Member: Separate legal entities that either own or operate early childhood services.B. Individual Member: Individuals working in or professional supporting early childhood education and care.C. Associate Member: Separate legal entitie...

Papua New Guinea update

Sherry has recently joined the team at the CLTC kindy as a teacher aid. CECEAA has generously given $1000 to make it possible for the kindy to employ her. Sherry is not new to working at the kindy. Employed there around 18 years ago, Sherry then had a break to raise her five children. Sherry and her husband Wanare have been at Christian Leaders Training College since the late 1990s. Wanare is the nurse at the centres   ‘haus sik’- medical centre. They both come from the Easter...

CECEAA STRATEGIC PLAN 2018/2020

This document is the guiding road map for the future direction of CECEAA....

Creative Ideas For Autumn

Here are  a few simple but creative ideas to help communicate the idea of Autumn to your children....

Mainly Music

At Easter and Christmas MM will provide CECEAA with a range of books and music relating to the season. MM will donate 10% of the total orders received to CECEAA. • CECEAA will distribute information about MM to their members and pass on any feedback to MM.• CECEAA members need to identify they are members when placing orders....

House Of Wonder

“Imagination points to all we might yet discover and create.”  – Albert There is nothing more beautiful in life than to create something which has not yet been created.Our imagination is the portal to dream of a better tomorrow and allow things which have not yet existed to make it’s way into reality. Without imagination we have no progress, no creativity and no diversity. In a sense it is what makes us truly human. When we dreamt about a place for children that inspi...

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

It’s not often I sit down and read a book in a single sitting ( interpreted only for breakfast!)I only wish I had read this and the other books by Patrick Lencioni years ago! It is such an easy read but profound in it’s messages.I am a fan of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People writer, Stephen Covey and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team reiterates and complements his writings.I love the way Patrick Lencioni writes - as a narrative, a story in which you can identify withpeople and situation...

Early Childhood Council

Where the intent is to speak jointly, the parties agree to work collaboratively. The parties agree to consult one another, and through their respective national bodies, consult on issues of joint interest with their respective memberships and support each other on matters of mutual interest....

Manna

• CECEAA members can register and log in for discounted member prices on books and other resources.• CECEAA will promote Manna Christian Stores and their specials through their mailouts and conference....

Awhi Babies

Nau mai. Awhi Babies in our community? It takes time! CBK continues to be alongside different initiatives in our Whanganui community and right now we are reviewing what we have been doing and where to next (a natural pause space has occurred with some personnel changes)? At the recent strategic mapping hui we were reminded that being in community is vital as we continue to look up and out! What did we discover from the hui? The current initiatives continue to be responsive to community need; the...

Parenting Place

• A 15% discount on all Toolbox parenting courses: Early Years, Middle Years, Teens and Tweens and Building Awesome Whanau.• Parties will support each other in finding the most efficient ways to deliver joint initiatives.• Parties agree to consult, promote and share information, and work together in the spirit of partnership....

NZ Catholic Education Office

• The CEO will support and encourage CECEAA membership and disseminate information through their services• CECEAA members can access and attend their Christian Curriculum training (based on Te Whāriki) but do not receive the certificate.• CECEAA will encourage and support and share information with the Catholic• Education Office.• The Deputy CEO and the person responsible for Early Education will receive invitations to attend CECEAA.https://www.nzceo.org.nz/...

Te Whariki

Initial findings of an investigation into New Zealand Early Childhood Teachers’  perspectives on Spirituality, Wairua and Teaching by Cheryl Greenfield, Manukau Institute of Technology. Te Whāriki, he Whaariki matauranga mo nga mokopuna o Aotearoa: Early childhood curriculum, includes an aspiration for all children, that they grow up "healthy in mind, body, and spirit" (Ministry of Education, 2017, p. 5), thereby, providing a clear acknowledgement that early childhood education services ...

Storypark

• 10% discount• receive one bespoke webinar exclusively for CECEAA members• CECEAA will exclusively promote StoryPark to their membership https://www.storypark.com/nz/...