Media Release
19 May 2011
Premier Early Childhood Conference In Rotorua
Preparation Is Well Underway For The 48th Annual Nzca Conference & Agm, Which Is Set To Be The Premier Ece Professional Development Opportunity Of 2011 Says Te Tari Puna Ora O
Aotearoa/Nz Childcare Association (Nzca) Chief Executive Nancy Bell Who Expects A Turnout Of Over 400 Delegates This
Year.
“This Year, The Theme Of The Conference Is ‘Teachers And Learners – Exploring The Spaces In-Between ‘Ma Te Hono A
Hinengaro E Rite Ai Nga Whainga.’ We’re Very Excited About Our Programme This Year – It Is Our Biggest Ever Featuring
Four Inspirational Keynotes And 58 Unique Workshops From Over 80 Early Childhood Education Professionals And Academics.”
“Our International Keynote Speaker, Professor Iram Siraj-Blatchford From The University Of London Is A Leading Ece
Expert Who Is Sure To Provide Delegates With A Keynote Address That Will Not Be Forgotten. Iram Is A Principal
Investigator Of The Uk’s Major 15 Year Longitudinal Study On Effective Pre-School, Primary And Secondary Education.
Iram’s Work On Combating Disadvantage In The Early Years And Characteristics Of Effective Early Childhood Settings Will
Be Of Interest In The Current Policy Environment. Iram Is Also An Advisor To Uk Governments And Ministers On Early
Childhood.”
“2011 Is An Important Year For Ece, With The Ece Taskforce Report In June And The Election In November; Ece Is A Topic
Attracting A Lot Of Political Debate. The Conference Will Include A Keynote Address From The Minister Of Education Anne
Tolley And A Political Panel Including A Number Of Representatives From New Zealand’s Political Parties. This Will Give
Delegates The Chance To Pose Questions To Politicians About The Future Of Ece.”
“We Are Bringing Our Event To Rotorua Because It Is One Of New Zealand’s Most Desirable Conferencing Destinations. The
Three-Day Conference Will Be Held 22-24 July 2011 At The Rotorua Energy Events Centre, One Of New Zealand’s Newest
Conferencing Facilities. There Are A Large Number Of Early Childhood Services In The Wider Rotorua Region And We Like To
Make Our Location As Convenient As Possible For Delegates.”
“Rotorua Is An Ideal Location Because Of Its Cultural Heritage. The Conference In The Te Arawa Rohe Showcases Early
Childhood Education That Includes A Strong Maori Focus. Our Ongoing Relationship With Te Arawa Through Our Students,
Pouako/Lecturers And Kaiwhakahaere Add Value To The Event.”
“As Well As The Programme, The Conference Offers A Chance For Delegates To Network And Socialise With Their Peers. The
Iconic Blue Baths Will Be Host To A Glamourous Gala Dinner And A Forum Will Be Held For Members Of The Association
Providing An Opportunity For Updates And Feedback On Developments In Ece.”
To Register, Delegates Can Visit Www.Conference.Co.Nz/Nzca11. Early Bird Registrations Are Open Until 22 June And Offer
A Significant Discount On Registration Fees. All Early Bird Registrations Go In The Draw To Win An Apple Ipad2 Courtesy
Of Gen-I And Telecom - Nzca’s Telecommunications And Technology Partners.
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