2024 Workshop Information 

We have a wide range of workshops on offer throughout the middle block. Most sessions run for 55 minutes with a 10 minute break in between to find your next workshop and so our ECE colleagues can switch places.  

Amoné Botha, Teressa Ah Fook, Ministry of Education

Understanding Trauma in the Classroom

This session focuses on what trauma is and how it can look in the classroom.  Furthermore, it will introduce the theoretical framework regarding what happens in the brain.  It also aims to provide basic strategies that can be done to support tamariki within the classroom environment. Amoné is an Educational Psycologist and Teressa is a Special Education Advisor. 

Two Hour Session - Library

11am - 1pm

Lisa Watson, University of Auckland

Mana Model & Student Engagement

Students thrive at school when they are connected to their culture, feel a sense of belonging at school, and experience a synergy between their family, community, and school lives.  The Mana Model proposes that schools are an influential space to harness and transform students’ motivation, knowledge, skills, capabilities, and interests.

This workshop will introduce you to Melinda Webber’s Mana Model and how we might consider the components of the Mana Model in our teaching practice.

2 x Sessions - Year 8 Room

11am - 11.55am,

12.05pm - 1pm

Tania Coutts, Core Education

Using Digital Storytelling tools with Pūrākau

This workshop will explore local and Aotearoa pūrākau (stories), we will share digital pūrākau that our BBKA ākonga have created and explore the apps they have used.  We will then take time to delve into ways of utilising digital storytelling with your ākonga to retell pūrākau. 

2 x Sessions - Year 7 Room 

11am - 11.55am,

12.05pm - 1pm

Ari Carrington, Patuharakeke Taiao Unit

Te Tirohanga Māori through a Taiao Lens

In this workshop, teachers will delve into "Te Tirohanga Māori," exploring perspectives and insights from Māori worldview. Through a Taiao lens, participants will explore the interconnectedness between humans and the environment, examining traditional knowledge systems and their relevance in today's education. 

2 x Sessions - Lab 2

11am - 11.55am,

12.05pm - 1pm

Jo Irvine & Emma Staite, Ruakākā School

Tips and Tricks for Kaiāwhina/Teacher Aides

Jo and Emma will share some tips and tricks as well as provide an opportunity to share what works well, brainstorm ideas for any challenges. 

1 x Session - Lab 3

11-11.55am

Mel Marsden, Tara Uiese, Waipu School & Charlene Morunga, Ruakākā School 

Matariki

In this workshop, we will explore the significance of Matariki and its integration into classroom programs. Teachers will discover creative ways to incorporate teaching and learning about Matariki across various subjects, fostering cultural understanding and celebration among students. Participants will leave equipped with practical strategies and resources to integrate Matariki into their curriculum.

1 x Session - Lab 1

11-11.55am

Ariki Murrie, Ruakākā School

Using Maramataka in your Classroom 

Two years ago Ariki ran a workshop on the basics of Maramataka. This year he will recap this as well as adding some new information to the kete and showing you how he uses Maramataka to guide his practice and planning.

1 x Session - Room 19

11-11.55am

Tracey Scott, Bream Bay College

Integrating Literacy Across Subjects

Explore practical strategies for integrating explicit teaching of literacy into subjects beyond English, fostering deeper comprehension and engagement among students. Learn how to incorporate strategies to promote literacy development across the curriculum.

1 x Session - Room 20

11-11.55am

Melinda Butt, Art Designer/Therapist 

Collaboration through Creativity

How can we learn about collaborating with others in a fun and engaging way? Through various creative projects we can enhance our social skills when we have a collective goal. Join Melinda to explore hands-on strategies for engaging learners in creative projects as a way to foster collaboration and enhance listening skills crucial for their holistic development. Melinda is a local Waipu artist who also offers counselling/therapy to adults, adolescents, and young children. She is passionate about supporting positive mental health.

1 Session - Lab 3

12.05-1pm

Shirley Winters & Lianne Swann, One Tree Point School

The Learner First Maths - Facilitated Discussion

This session is a chance for Maths leads/interested kaiako from each school to get together and share examples of their Maths planning and resources and to discuss successes and challenges they are having. Please ensure at least one participant from each school attends this session (it would be great to have a junior and a senior kaiako from each kura attend)

1 Session - Lab 1

12.05-1pm

Phillipa McCarthy & Jess Buhr, One Tree Point School, Raewyn Perkinson, Bream Bay College

Te Reo Progressions Resources Website 

During this session you will have the opportunity to explore the website that has been created to collate many Te Reo Māori teaching and learning resources.  These resources are split into year group sections.  We will look at what is expected to be taught at each year level and how it builds on previous year levels.

Please ensure at least one participant from each school attends this session (it would be great to have a junior and a senior kaiako from each kura attend).

1 Session - Room 19

12.05-1pm

Rebecca Cook, Waipu School & Amber Porter, Ruakākā School

Garden to Table

In this workshop, teachers will learn more about the Garden to Table (GTT) program and how it enriches learning. They'll discover ways to support GTT in their school, and find useful resources on the GTT online portal for enhancing their teaching and promoting healthy eating habits in their classrooms.

Please ensure at least one participant from each school attends this session (it would be great to have a junior and a senior kaiako from each kura attend).

1 Session - Room 20

12.05-1pm