Early childhood education news

Submissions for the April 2024 He Kupu edition now open
Share your ECE research with a global community of early childhood professionals.

Academic Excellence Award winner’s harmony of work, study and family
Casey Scarlett shares her story of balancing studies while raising six children.

Graduate dedicated to Pasifika learning wins Values Award
Francis Silia Loto Nafo’i, was recognised for her commitment to Pasifika learning at NZTC’s recent graduation.

Celebrating excellence: NZTC graduation honours award winners
Special commendations were awarded to nine graduates.

NZTC celebrates 3,625 early childhood education graduates
Graduates, staff and guests came together for a special graduation event on October 18.

New He Kupu issue celebrates teacher leaders in early childhood education
Leadership trends and practices in the early childhood sector are explored in the latest issue out now.

NZTC presents at NZ-China Early Childhood Education Symposium
Advancing inclusiveness in early childhood education was the theme for this year’s symposium, attracting over 100,000 viewers.

From a lifelong love for children to becoming a qualified kaiako
ECE student, Robyn Holli Davel, is well on her way to fulfilling her career goals, and says NZTC’s wraparound support has played a big part

Caring for yourself while caring for others
Our Health and Wellbeing graduates share how they prioritise their personal wellbeing as we embrace Mental Health Awareness Week.

Embracing te reo Māori in early childhood education
In celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, NZTC graduate, Raewyn Moke, showcases the importance of te reo Māori inclusion in an ECE environment.