Awn San’s Inspiring Early Childhood Education Journey with NZTC
Meet Awn San — an aspiring early childhood teacher whose journey from Myanmar to Aotearoa is filled with courage, kindness, and a deep respect for every child’s potential.
Why Sensory Play Matters: Building Strong Foundations for Learning in Early Childhood
Sensory play is often described as messy, playful, and child-led — but its impact on learning runs far deeper.
Jacinta Hirst’s journey to leadership in ECE
When Jacinta (Cinta) Hirst welcomed her daughter into the world during the 2020 lockdown, she had no idea the experience would spark a life-changing passion for early childhood education.
Why Music and Movement are Fundamental to Early Childhood Learning
Music and movement together act as more than entertainment — they are powerful learning tools. Maddie Hendrie, lecturer at NZTC, argues that dance isn’t merely rhythmic motion paired with music, but a rich educational medium that supports children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional learning.
Key learnings from the ACA conference – from NZTC’s Health & Wellbeing programme leader Vaidehi Dave
Vaidehi Dave, Programme Leader for Health and Wellbeing, shared powerful insights from the ACA conference that not only reflect the evolving aged-care landscape, but also reinforce the core values behind NZTC’s own programmes.