STOP PRESS - AMI 3-6 Assistant Certificate Course, 2015 now to be offered in Auckland!

Dear Maria Montessori Education Foundation Supporters

MMEF had to make the unenviable decision to change location for the forthcoming AMI 3-6 Assistant Certificate Course due to be held in Christchurch in September.

Owing to insufficient registrations from the South Island, the course will now be offered at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Northcote. The dates will remain the same Monday 28th September – Thursday 8th October (omitting Sun. 4th & Mon. 5th October).

MMEF did not make this decision lightly, we’re extremely disappointed particularly for the South Island schools who have registered staff.

We are now appealing to the Auckland Montessori community for billets –even a house-sit – to make it possible for the South Island teachers to still attend. If you have a spare room and could accommodate someone travelling from outside of Auckland for the 9-day duration please email mmef@ihug.co.nz ASAP. We thank you in advance for your consideration.

Go to mmef.org.nz and click on the link for course details and register on-line here http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/h959J3H1Nlcxtz7g

Existing registrations will roll over to the new location, unless you notify us otherwise.

Is Your First Aid Certificate Due for Renewal in February 2016?

We’re looking into the feasibility of arranging First Aid Training for our current AMI students.

If your first aid certificate is due for renewal in February 2016 why not join us for a half day re-certification course in Albany. Re-certification  must be completed within 3 months of your previous certificate expiring.

If this is of interest to you or your staff please email mmef@ihug.co.nz or call Carol on 021 111 4133 by July 21st.

All for now, stay warm, stay well!

Noho ora mai,

MMEF

AMI 3-6 Certificate Course in Christchurch–Mon 28th Sep to Thur 8th Oct

Dear Supporters of the Maria Montessori Education Foundation

You asked, and we delivered. On 28 September the first AMI 3-6 Assistant’s Certificate course is organised to kick off in Christchurch.

This Friday 19th June however, MMEF will make the call whether to go ahead in Christchurch.

Sadly, despite initial enthusiasm, at this time there are too few numbers to proceed with the course at this location.

But there is still time to register! So if you want to attend, and ensure Christchurch is on the map for future courses, then register now.

Rest assured this course will be going ahead somewhere in New Zealand starting 28 September. If you want it to go ahead in Christchurch, then register now.

Philippa Romig, AMI 3-6 auxiliary trainer, Switzerland is waiting to book her flights, the only decision is where, so please register on-line before Friday June 19th  to confirm. (Note that Early Bird Payment is not required until August 7th.) 

In short: you now have 5 days to let us know if you’d REALLY like the AMI 3-6 Certificate Course in the South Island!

Click on the link for the registration details http://mmef.org.nz/…/MONTESSORI-ASSISTANTS-CERTIFICATE-COURSE…

You can register online by clicking below http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/h959J3H1Nlcxtz7g

Julia Hilson AMI, Birth - 3 Assistant Certificate Course – April 2016, Auckland

We’re delighted to announce that the course details for the AMI birth – 3 Assistants Certificate Course are now on-line.  For the course brochure click on the link here http://mmef.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/AMI-assistants-programme-0-3-final-for-emailing.pdf 

Register on-line :- http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/fZ5lEg7r8z0x9cwF69J1fG2aQ.

Here’s snippet of what the course includes:-

• The importance of Order and Precision, with emphasis on the part Order plays in the development of the personality
• The Development of Movement and its significance for the child 0-3
• The Development of Language, also taking into account :
  • vocabulary—correct, precise, rich, scientifically exact
  • how to listen to and elicit language from children
• The Development of Independence:
  • physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, as conditions for interdependence
• Preparing the Environment:
  • home and Nido, Infant Community (the physical and the intangible)
• Understanding Freedom and Discipline
• Observation - technique and recording
• Music and Art

Who’s this Course for?

• Anyone working in a Montessori Nido or Infant Community, with children from birth – 3 years 
• Professionals working with young children under the age  of 3
• Parents of young children
• All those in support roles with families and whanua

All for now, stay warm, stay well!

Noho Ora Mai, MMEF

AMI 3-6 Certificate Course–Christchurch - Mon. 28th September–Thurs. 8th October, 2015

Dear Supporters of the Maria Montessori Education Foundation

On Friday 19th June MMEF will make the call whether to pursue with the South Island AMI 3-6 Assistant Certificate Course in Christchurch, this September.

At present, sadly there are insufficient numbers to proceed with our planned location - though there’s still time to register!

Philippa Romig, AMI 3-6 auxiliary trainer, Switzerland is waiting to book her flights, therefore please register on-line before Friday June 19th – early bird payment is not required until August 7th. 

So you now have 5 days to let us know if you’d REALLY like this AMI 3-6 Certificate Course in the South Island!

Click on the link for the registration details http://mmef.org.nz/…/MONTESSORI-ASSISTANTS-CERTIFICATE-COURSE…

You can register online by clicking below or insert the following url in your  browser. http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/h959J3H1Nlcxtz7g

Julia Hilson AMI, Birth - 3 Assistant Certificate Course – April 2016, Auckland

We’re delighted to announce that the course details for the AMI birth – 3 Assistants Certificate Course are on-line now.  Click on the link here http://mmef.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/AMI-assistants-programme-0-3-final-for-emailing.pdf  for the course brochure.

And click on this link for the on-line registration form http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/fZ5lEg7r8z0x9cwF69J1fG2aQ.

Here’s snippet of what the course includes:-

• The importance of Order and Precision, with emphasis on the part Order plays in the development of the personality
• The Development of Movement and its significance for the child 0-3
• The Development of Language, also taking into account :
• vocabulary—correct, precise, rich, scientifically exact
• how to listen to and elicit language from children
• The Development of Independence:
• physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, as conditions for interdependence
• Preparing the Environment:
• home and Nido, Infant Community (the physical and the intangible)
• Understanding Freedom and Discipline
• Observation - technique and recording
• Music and Art

Who’s this Course for?

> Anyone working in a nido or infant community with children from birth – 3

> Professionals working with young children under the age of 3

> Parents of young children

> All those in support roles with families and whanua

All for now, stay warm, stay well!

Noho Ora Mai, MMEF

AMI 3-6 Certificate Course-South Island-Mon. 28th September-Thurs. 8th October, 2015

Dear Supporters of the Maria Montessori Education Foundation 

Over the past few weeks we've received many enquiries asking when the next AMI 3-6 Certificate course will be held in Auckland.


Well in short, it's likely that the next one will not be for a couple of years - hence we would encourage you to support the Christchurch economy and join us at Nova Montessori School, New Brighton this September! 

Philippa Romig, AMI 3-6 auxiliary trainer and bi-lingual Montessori school owner, Switzerland is waiting to secure her flights, therefore please register on-line by Friday June 19th - early bird payment is not required until August 7th.

So folks you have 3 weeks to let us know if you'd REALLY like this AMI 3-6 Certificate Course in the South Island! 

Here's what graduates of a recent AMI 3-6 Certificate Course said...

The AMI Assistants Course was an intense nine days during the school holidays but I came away with ideas and resources that I could use as soon as I returned to school.
The course was packed full of information, I felt that I came away with a much better understanding of the Montessori philosophy, in particular how everything links together, for example; the physical and the psychological -
I feel like a have a much better understanding of what holistic actually means. I found the practical side very beneficial and now feel confident in pulling groups of different ages together.
One of the highlights of the course was the camaraderie of the group and being able to share ideas.
I recommend the course to anyone wanting to find out more about the Montessori philosophy, or who needs a refresher and rejuvenation!

Options to reduce costs:

• share accommodation with others travelling from North Island. We can happily put you in contact with other attendees.
• look for a grab a seat flights to Christchurch http://grabaseat.co.nz

 
The dates are Monday 28th September-Thursday 8th October (This is a nine-day course; note that Sunday 4th & Monday 5th will not be study days).

Click on this link for the registration details:
http://mmef.org.nz/.../MONTESSORI-ASSISTANTS-CERTIFICATE-COURSE... 

You can register online by clicking here or insert the following url in your internet browser. http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/h959J3H1Nlcxtz7g

Noho Ora Mai, 
MMEF