Tuesday, July 1, 2025

New Course, Blended Format!

 


Kia ora Koutou MMEF Supporters,
It was uplifting and heartwarming to see many of you in Rotorua recently at the annual Montessori Aotearoa New Zealand Conference. Entitled Manaakitanga and Montessori ~ Nurturing Relationships and Caring for One Another, thanks to meticulous planning, there was truly something for everyone! 

Dynamic speakers, regulatory clarifications, and new learning to reflect on with colleagues and friends during the convivial breaks. What was abundantly clear was our need for face-to-face social interactions and collaboration;)

New AMI Course! 
Following your feedback, MMEF is pleased to introduce the new AMI 3-6 Diploma via Blended Delivery Format, starting in April 2026 and running through October 2027. This course will combine online learning with irreplaceable in-person modules in Auckland. Join us online and hear all about the course at our next Information Evening on Tuesday, 15th July ~ 7.00p.m.  MMEF alumni will also join us to share their tips and strategies for achieving study success.

Email mmefnz@outlook.com to RSVP and receive the Zoom details, or stay informed via the MMEF Facebook page. 

See the new 3-6 Diploma Course dates here and download the MMEF Information Pack here. We're excited to introduce new, accessible opportunities to our Montessori community. 

2025 ONLINE Professional Learning - Enrolments Now Open!

AMI 3-6 Orientation Certificate~August 19th–September 18th 
Register before July 25th for the early bird discountEvenings to suit those working with 3-6 Trainer Carol Potts. 

AMI 0-3 Orientation Certificate~September 16th-October 9th 
Register before August 22nd for the early bird discountEvenings and Saturday mornings, also to suit those working with the 0-3 Training faculty, Julia Hilson and Carli Hausler.
The renowned AMI Orientation Certificates Courses offer an in-depth overview of Montessori Principles, sprinkled with practical applications and current research. Perfectly suited for those ECE-qualified and working in a Montessori environment, as well as parents and professionals seeking a loving, respectful, and profound approach to child development. For details on these MMEF courses and to register online, click here.

The Creative Potential of the Young Child and Order- 0-3 Years ~ 6th September @ 4.00-6.00p.m. 
MANZ/MMEF are delighted that 0-3 AMI trainer, Kavya Chandrasekhar has creatively woven this online workshop to align with the Indian time zone. Consider it like a pre-dinner cocktail of ideas! Please register here.


Training Centre Venue - Do You Know of Premises for Rent?

Many of you heard of the fire at the venue of the AMI Training Centre earlier this year. We are safe, our materials are safe; however, we now seek approximately 120 square metres to establish the 3-6 Prepared Training Environment and student facilities. Our dream is to have a permanent home to facilitate the myriad of community, parent & kaiārahi/guide events that could be offered. Do you have space available, or do you know of any nearby facilities, schools, or rental buildings that we could approach? Sadly, Community Halls are not eligible due to the high frequency of their weekly users. Please contact mmefnz@outlook.com or call Carol on 021 111 4133 with any potential leads. 

As always, we welcome your suggestions, ideas, and comments.

Ngā manaakitanga/take care,

Maria Montessori Education Foundation