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NewsKeeping you up to date with Montessori AMI training in New Zealand.MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-40622761709434843002023-12-10T21:22:00.000-08:002024-02-05T02:33:22.981-08:00MMEF Highlights to Close the Year & Opportunities for You in 2024<p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="106" data-original-width="640" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt44_BDENsL5puewflbI1r3doSKRFV_hW7zLBiEHEZ2HEyWht4HSpmAwA3BfLXCDfx-rG_WaAxDNnvK4j-8fzDL3rGhRu0YPhZXy_zJMYKZV3C3S3KH0cxH3-zEdZXMU1bMlv41ncrPbW8NiZNzjVHW-FzYA6qHEJ31eXvAIgMyA1xAeIRe-TP7UBZzk4s/w509-h84/Varied%20topics%20inc%20MMEF%20env%202010%20(40).jpg" style="font-size: x-large;" width="509" /></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p></blockquote></blockquote><span style="color: #990000;"><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b>Kia Ora Koutou MMEF Supporters,</b></span></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">As the year draws gradually to a close, we'd love to update you on some of the recent MMEF highlights and a look ahead to events tailored to you next year.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hasn't the year been an active one in the early childhood sphere? Challenging, eventful, and productive in somewhat unequal measures! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We hope you can soon enjoy a little time to pause, relax, reflect on the year that was, and look forward to a raft of new experiences in 2024.</span></div><div><br /><p><span style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2zcBFWBT2tGwISehxWbkMKXUldM5tJsERrVZUPN9DpT8D9WSB0dCV036Gs4eI0Vp8Ul1vCyByWwbQNCsVsl0YNr6iFmBekn-ohDtIzyFmBe4GS6TcmlYpKktBf3vF9ZhPSulD39bdA-8Y7-1Fg7CjwExMpfSmrFV1utidm2ttCOxm2pwsZ7xHOUvgib4J/s3171/1%20thousand.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3171" data-original-width="2807" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2zcBFWBT2tGwISehxWbkMKXUldM5tJsERrVZUPN9DpT8D9WSB0dCV036Gs4eI0Vp8Ul1vCyByWwbQNCsVsl0YNr6iFmBekn-ohDtIzyFmBe4GS6TcmlYpKktBf3vF9ZhPSulD39bdA-8Y7-1Fg7CjwExMpfSmrFV1utidm2ttCOxm2pwsZ7xHOUvgib4J/w182-h206/1%20thousand.jpg" width="182" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>The AMI 3-6 Diploma</b></span> is exactly halfway through now, and we'd love to thank all the 3-6 environments that have hosted our learners this year for observation and teaching practice placements. You have been invaluably supportive and encouraging; we could not do what we do without your support, and </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">we thank you enormously</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. </span></div><div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The next 3-6 Diploma module runs from January 8th until February 2nd, and we'll be traversing mathematics. Kia Kaha to our learners who are working tirelessly as part of their commitment to supporting the optimal development of young tamariki.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If any 3-6 Diploma holders would like a material refresher, you are most welcome to join us for a session or two during the next module. Simply email mmef3-6diploma@outlook.com, let us know which material you would like to see represented, and we'll book you in. </span></p><p><b style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;">MMEF Achieves NZQA Category 1 Status Again</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Every 4 years, a little like ERO for early childhood centers, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) evaluates all N.Z. tertiary providers (External Evaluation Review, EER). Two evaluators joined us for 2 days during our last module, and we're delighted to convey that MMEF received the highest outcome possible once again. NZQA rated us as '<i>Highly Confident'</i> in Educational Performance and Self-Assessment Capability. Thank you to our learners and stakeholders who were happy to be interviewed by NZQA; this is a fantastic high note on which to conclude the year. You can read the full EER report on our website <a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/">here</a>.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;">0-3 Orientation Certificate ONLINE - January 30th - March 1st, 2024</span></b></div><p></p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOq7zpSCNH35yWcGJkuqrgSQrNf-isds8UldAy0ar8uMlf_kGzCny3z4x2ZEf0xBJXNOS0VXLdAWsFq6IcvmOc-OQpwlHYluph_CRAOJF1k0sSA7EpbmrUOBZ75B0wYiGDa-GUuMI5CAJZq-mhF6zDAWwtQHf_SPem69wqlUX5jw6Y3nLgID5AtIHVlhJ/s2172/Julia%20Hilson.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2172" data-original-width="1878" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOq7zpSCNH35yWcGJkuqrgSQrNf-isds8UldAy0ar8uMlf_kGzCny3z4x2ZEf0xBJXNOS0VXLdAWsFq6IcvmOc-OQpwlHYluph_CRAOJF1k0sSA7EpbmrUOBZ75B0wYiGDa-GUuMI5CAJZq-mhF6zDAWwtQHf_SPem69wqlUX5jw6Y3nLgID5AtIHVlhJ/w109-h126/Julia%20Hilson.png" width="109" /></a></div></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you or anyone you know works alongside babies, infants, and little people under the age of three, the forthcoming AMI 0-3 Orientation Certificate starting in January is certainly one to register for! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It is perfectly suited to parents, whānau, and professionals working with tamariki under the age of three years. AMI 0-3 trainer Julia Hilson & AMI 0-3 trainer in training Carli Hausler will facilitate the course, focusing on supporting the phenomenal development during the first three years of life. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgar7xF5srWIVN9My9CdEKySELgdoPT3nasyLsmBsPVBwinEMdryidXiGYlJzivjBAmv5Xq4k8nqq_kEg_GNwCtWrjY8bhSfgEVUA_NeVoEeGQ30zc55beASDNi59LQybytcZqcD00yLtmMz1ygYgVyfPYqihI7W4yDnKgZrzb04SsUUCmMYaQV2K3_95MN/s320/Carli.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="214" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgar7xF5srWIVN9My9CdEKySELgdoPT3nasyLsmBsPVBwinEMdryidXiGYlJzivjBAmv5Xq4k8nqq_kEg_GNwCtWrjY8bhSfgEVUA_NeVoEeGQ30zc55beASDNi59LQybytcZqcD00yLtmMz1ygYgVyfPYqihI7W4yDnKgZrzb04SsUUCmMYaQV2K3_95MN/w107-h160/Carli.jpg" width="107" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The dates are <b><span style="color: #990000;">January 30th - March 1st, 2024</span>.</b> Evenings and Saturday mornings to suit those working via Zoom. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This a reminder to register for the next AMI 0-3 Orientation Certificate before </span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>January 8th</b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> and receive the early bird discount. Download the course brochure and register online <a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/ami-orientation-courses-2024/">here</a>.</span></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And seeing the photos of these two amazing wāhine toa, they are currently together for the AMI 0-3 Diploma Course in Melbourne. The face-to-face module extends throughout January. Kai kaha to you both and to the learners embarking on this life-changing experience!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVmFWxy4ay-C27MWpd-LF_EnwZjmxUk9vJfkSY7hMxYwNggzYWaqrlTO2kFxFSljL_PAFJZmIfO8To61wws2mKlk54cMKkwEDyL7QvQD9sAmEWpuWCAWOuM94l897_7yoDngS_iWxlQTPn7rbm-ZMgP4FzWehu9qLWD90M1DK0ny5htzgrzV0UYbwq2L5/s500/Montessori-Bells.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="500" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVmFWxy4ay-C27MWpd-LF_EnwZjmxUk9vJfkSY7hMxYwNggzYWaqrlTO2kFxFSljL_PAFJZmIfO8To61wws2mKlk54cMKkwEDyL7QvQD9sAmEWpuWCAWOuM94l897_7yoDngS_iWxlQTPn7rbm-ZMgP4FzWehu9qLWD90M1DK0ny5htzgrzV0UYbwq2L5/w163-h131/Montessori-Bells.jpg" width="163" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><blockquote><b style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Calling all AMI 3-6 & 6-12 Alumni - '<i>Leading to Melodies & Compositions - The Bells', </i>Workshops</b></blockquote><p> "<i>Because no one language is rich enough to give expression to the gushing life within...he speaks, he writes, he draws, he sings like a nightingale in the springtime."</i> </p><p><span style="font-size: small;"> ~ Montessori, Adv. Montessori Method Vol. 11, pg. 295</span> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo courtesy of Forest Bluff Montessori School</span> </p></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><p>Pairing, grading, and introducing the language of the bells are wonderful experiences in the 3-6 environment, wouldn't you agree? Did you know there is much more we can introduce sensorially with this exquisite material, like the staff boards, the note names, and the placement of notes thus gradually leading our musically inclined tamariki to compose their own melodies and read simple musical compositions? How much fun could that be?!</p></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">MMEF is thrilled to offer these further extensions of <span style="color: #990000;">Writing & Reading with the Bells</span><i> </i>next year via workshops in two locations<i>.</i> AMI alumni have frequently asked for this, as these extensions are not always included in the 3-6 Diploma but rather offered via workshops later. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Note - AMI 6-12 Alumni, this could also be a wee refresher for you.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">MMEF will offer two short and sweet 1/2-day workshops next year. </span></div><div><b style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica;"><br /></b></div><div><b style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica;">- Wā Ora Montessori School, Lower Hutt, Wellington on Sat.9th March, 9-12.30p.m.</b></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>- St John's Montessori School, Saint Johns, Auckland on Sat. 25th May 9-12.30p.m.</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The online registration form is available </span><a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/workshops/" style="font-family: helvetica;">here</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />And finally, thank you for your ongoing support of MMEF during the year ~ kia</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> ora rawa atu.</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And to all </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">those who will be extremely thankful to farewell 2023:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>'Kia ekengia te waka i runga i te moana pukepuke - the sea may be rocky, but it can still be navigated.'</i></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Wishing you all a peaceful, joyful, healthy Christmas and </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">a purposeful, productive, and fulfilling 2024.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01_ctxVUZSfEpR4K3U0lO1eR-WtDK7zLZoAfLHRb2eB8cBvnpNy2pX21GhoOVt4EFrS49n-15yaYG55owvBV36bQ0Ldu8GNEc6HoUDKyXHM3fvPmAX3o1eGWQPG3Jk-N7Ykm9tzCvfiLGwvHcsRC7fTuABtjtdbfk6yD1vlORcnkgAtk5eWtq0j43WJT4/s561/Seasons%20Greetings.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="560" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01_ctxVUZSfEpR4K3U0lO1eR-WtDK7zLZoAfLHRb2eB8cBvnpNy2pX21GhoOVt4EFrS49n-15yaYG55owvBV36bQ0Ldu8GNEc6HoUDKyXHM3fvPmAX3o1eGWQPG3Jk-N7Ykm9tzCvfiLGwvHcsRC7fTuABtjtdbfk6yD1vlORcnkgAtk5eWtq0j43WJT4/w140-h140/Seasons%20Greetings.JPG" width="140" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Ngā manaakitanga,</b></span></div><div><span style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>MMEF</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-small;">Photo courtesy of Glendowie Montessori Preschool</span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">M.M.E.F. 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The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-34182402258591011272023-08-24T22:56:00.001-07:002023-08-26T16:51:17.129-07:00Workshops and More 2023 - 2024<p><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghHZ8AisJ602HuJ-3M7VmYX1n-UIvB0OK9I7I7WfIEPJyQj-4Wj2mKA6NAYmr-LbGzCnODG3k66x2r5C4N4qvGrYdyAI7ukI2c8rVuwJvzeSvXlQH4uJ-qKjsifYOzOgw2SCnAft8oniEHSMACaY3ollJoX8Sxuw-2OGCLEhMDAcs32A_f4fh-AoPVQ/s1019/Varied%20topics%20inc%20MMEF%20env%202010%20(40).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="1019" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghHZ8AisJ602HuJ-3M7VmYX1n-UIvB0OK9I7I7WfIEPJyQj-4Wj2mKA6NAYmr-LbGzCnODG3k66x2r5C4N4qvGrYdyAI7ukI2c8rVuwJvzeSvXlQH4uJ-qKjsifYOzOgw2SCnAft8oniEHSMACaY3ollJoX8Sxuw-2OGCLEhMDAcs32A_f4fh-AoPVQ/w640-h106/Varied%20topics%20inc%20MMEF%20env%202010%20(40).jpg" width="640" /></a></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>Kia ora Koutou MMEF Supporters,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Isn't it delightful to see a little sunshine - hopefully, the countrywide long-term forecast is correct on this occasion, and Spring really is on its way! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">With a spring in <i>our</i> step, we're delighted to let you know about a few workshops fast approaching this year and dates for the next AMI Orientation Certificates in 2024. </span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #990000;">'Marvelous Movement' Workshop with AMI 0-3 trainer Sara Brady</b></div><span style="color: #990000;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>September 30th @11.00 -1.00p.m.via ZOOM.</b></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSxDCzCf9VBBskuEgUdxt407syTdeUpetDnDEZ1QPKQcBoS-I6MaZHCx97mLk4gMpgzKmdMwu87Euke9SJQQsT0zvjBDd3z5jqO5VptkN0yfam7b1ZZ3HFZ5Td8TKdodgJQoa0i7XPjCLxComfRd9M2n5GqCow66aO42N7tj00BzLBydGxwNuGYSq3DeKm/s320/Sara.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="213" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSxDCzCf9VBBskuEgUdxt407syTdeUpetDnDEZ1QPKQcBoS-I6MaZHCx97mLk4gMpgzKmdMwu87Euke9SJQQsT0zvjBDd3z5jqO5VptkN0yfam7b1ZZ3HFZ5Td8TKdodgJQoa0i7XPjCLxComfRd9M2n5GqCow66aO42N7tj00BzLBydGxwNuGYSq3DeKm/w133-h200/Sara.jpg" width="133" /></a></div>There’s still time to register for the 0-3 MANZ/MMEF workshop as we explore the stages of equilibrium and the milestones that lay the foundations of MARVELOUS MOVEMENT! <br />Don’t miss the myriad of practical ideas for preparing the optimum physical and psychological environment required for society’s youngest.<br />MANZ & MMEF are thrilled to be bringing you this engaging workshop as we explore movement opportunities during the first three years of life and how to avoid becoming an obstacle to development. <a href="https://www.montessori.org.nz/professionals/events/pld-0-3-years-marvellous-movement?fbclid=IwAR0IoDt3V7B8k0m9zuEZrCkNEn5cyjvam-Ie8EQCiK0b9FuM_PrMAoEeTq8">https://www.montessori.org.nz/.../pld-0-3-years...</a></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><i>We were not born to think. We were born to move. Human creative ideas are nothing in the absence of the manual dexterity that allows tools to be made, complex architecture to be constructed, art to be created, and instruments to be played.</i> ~ Koziol, et al, 2012.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;"><b>Fabulous Fractions - Thursday, October 5th 6.00- 8.30p.m.</b></span><b style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;">via Zoom</b><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKVb6EMutW0AGBuB9rvce42Nisr2trqJvXbR8gaUHqOs6cBY4kI5udTBmLjuAtG_-6PzkCZS08ZMEHDu-WIOzpvJv4XjWX_ZLJ3RQ1N-Ox9eufyagpQavLDTzHdlN1tRzEa0bZVWZOolZ_YGzcHNysqxCw3c69vEvSLKMRc6m8tYYrsdx8Eet_BMMrw0KZ/s2889/IMG_8580.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2889" data-original-width="2500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKVb6EMutW0AGBuB9rvce42Nisr2trqJvXbR8gaUHqOs6cBY4kI5udTBmLjuAtG_-6PzkCZS08ZMEHDu-WIOzpvJv4XjWX_ZLJ3RQ1N-Ox9eufyagpQavLDTzHdlN1tRzEa0bZVWZOolZ_YGzcHNysqxCw3c69vEvSLKMRc6m8tYYrsdx8Eet_BMMrw0KZ/w173-h200/IMG_8580.jpg" width="173" /></a></div>This enticing and engaging piece of material can often be underutilised in the 3-6 environment - join us as we explore the span of experiences that can be offered with the </span><b style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #990000;">Fabulous Fractions.</span></b><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">This event may well serve as a 'taster' for those interested in the next AMI 3-6 Diploma. It will also be a refresher for our MMEF Alumni, plus a hearty thank you to our tireless supporters who have helped us to set up the Montessori training environment for each module. Yes, we finally made this happen! </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">To read more - visit the MMEF website </span><a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/workshops/" style="font-family: verdana;">here</a> <span style="font-family: verdana;">and to register online, click </span><a href="https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/W5p5a1B9jiN" style="font-family: verdana;">here</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Montessori 101 - What You Need to Know - November 1st, 8th & 15th 6.30-8.30p.m. via Zoom</b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #990000; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HSUZUlQWMg_-HA7yfE-bXZOZ_I0PbstfuWraPySzcHrQ7p1MbJ0jGIGk7qoQ9SmOSwVJvVAhXT9P-De_sg-wtxSns0wnqMQFUONO4E3ct0x7n72UOTIHLePZY564IEx_-i25ULyCi_XCRNSa6pB8a8LS5GeeCClSxuD0RwgjQ-cDhWdpzpXmQfdcAd0J/s4032/IMG_8171.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HSUZUlQWMg_-HA7yfE-bXZOZ_I0PbstfuWraPySzcHrQ7p1MbJ0jGIGk7qoQ9SmOSwVJvVAhXT9P-De_sg-wtxSns0wnqMQFUONO4E3ct0x7n72UOTIHLePZY564IEx_-i25ULyCi_XCRNSa6pB8a8LS5GeeCClSxuD0RwgjQ-cDhWdpzpXmQfdcAd0J/w200-h150/IMG_8171.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div>Following our conversations with many of you at the Montessori Aotearoa Conference in July, we're offering this trilogy of workshops once again in November. </div></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Spanning three sessions, we will explore:<br />• <i>Montessori Principles – Aids to Development<br />• The Prepared Adult<br />• The Prepared Environment (focusing on 2.6 - 6 years)</i></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">These workshops have been designed for:<br />- E.C.E. kaiako working in a Montessori environment <br />- parents, whānau & professionals collaborating with those 2.6 - 6 years<br />- and anyone considering AMI training in the future. <br />Register online <a href="https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/hXta2e4J7Ws95">here</a>. </span><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><b style="color: #990000;">Dates for Your Diaries - 2024</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The next AMI 0-3 Orientation Certificate with AMI 0-3 Trainer Julia Hilson & Trainer in Training Carli Hausler is scheduled for <b><span style="color: #990000;">3</span></b><span style="color: #990000;"><b>0th January - 1st March 2024</b></span>, 1-2 evenings per week plus some Saturday mornings - via Zoom. The registration form will be available soon.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The next AMI 3-6 Orientation certificate with AMI 3-6 Trainer Carol Potts - <span style="color: #990000;"><b>13th August - 15th September 2024</b></span>, 2 evenings per week via Zoom. Please more the dates.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>Ngā manaakitanga,</b></span></div><div><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;"><b>MMEF </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">M.M.E.F. 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The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-88856167553746924672023-01-19T16:09:00.007-08:002023-01-22T16:48:43.106-08:00<p><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85)" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghHZ8AisJ602HuJ-3M7VmYX1n-UIvB0OK9I7I7WfIEPJyQj-4Wj2mKA6NAYmr-LbGzCnODG3k66x2r5C4N4qvGrYdyAI7ukI2c8rVuwJvzeSvXlQH4uJ-qKjsifYOzOgw2SCnAft8oniEHSMACaY3ollJoX8Sxuw-2OGCLEhMDAcs32A_f4fh-AoPVQ/s1019/Varied%20topics%20inc%20MMEF%20env%202010%20(40).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="1019" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghHZ8AisJ602HuJ-3M7VmYX1n-UIvB0OK9I7I7WfIEPJyQj-4Wj2mKA6NAYmr-LbGzCnODG3k66x2r5C4N4qvGrYdyAI7ukI2c8rVuwJvzeSvXlQH4uJ-qKjsifYOzOgw2SCnAft8oniEHSMACaY3ollJoX8Sxuw-2OGCLEhMDAcs32A_f4fh-AoPVQ/w640-h106/Varied%20topics%20inc%20MMEF%20env%202010%20(40).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" dir="rtl" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>Kia Ora Koutou MMEF Supporters</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We hope you've had a little time to play, read, sing, or whatever brings you joy, plus reflect on your achievements of 2022. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Amidst the challenges of last year, there were certainly highlights too, professional and personal, and we hope you've taken a moment to relive these, albeit for some, during your relatively short break.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now looking forward - a new year, new information, and many new learning opportunities to consider!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><b>AMI 3-6 Diploma Information Eve. Tuesday 7th February @ 7.00p.m (NZDT) on Zoom.</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9W4T0M-ozfp6rE8kf-JTRcZOeO4aTsg3tzm5ZWr2PdYzYgRwF8heJJrIHI6ABoEXrhk6egyN2yVV-089EAlalV-vFUbdF8UFVC9rR-A1jGSbmp9U164gydBJBs-GvLN6jUdOgCqg50NwOhTcT7nSRGjF-PpPGUwbXg1fiAyLhCCXc1nyW-YziUgOGyg/s2724/file13-1%20(2).jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2724" data-original-width="1879" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9W4T0M-ozfp6rE8kf-JTRcZOeO4aTsg3tzm5ZWr2PdYzYgRwF8heJJrIHI6ABoEXrhk6egyN2yVV-089EAlalV-vFUbdF8UFVC9rR-A1jGSbmp9U164gydBJBs-GvLN6jUdOgCqg50NwOhTcT7nSRGjF-PpPGUwbXg1fiAyLhCCXc1nyW-YziUgOGyg/w117-h170/file13-1%20(2).jpeg" width="117" /></a></div>Are you considering studying for the Association Montessori Internationale </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">(A.M.I.)</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Diploma</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> starting April 3rd, in Auckland? There is still time to apply! </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Join </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Carol Potts, Director of Training to find out about the course details. Past students will also join us, to share their </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">experiences and tips for study success. </span><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Meeting ID: 821 8592 1235. Passcode: 838001. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">By way of RSVP, please text your name and centre/school name </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #990000;">to MMEF 021 111 4133.</span> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">In the meantime, click </span><a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/" style="font-family: verdana;">here</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> for course dates, venue & application details, and follow us on Facebook.</span></div><p><b style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Montessori 101~What You Need to Know</span></b></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">'<i>Montessori 101~ What You Need to Know </i>' comprises three 2-hour sessions online in February 2023 with 3-6 trainer Carol Potts.</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHgkG7jYyh7-C_rGrIY8X0p07UFIYSfA6YErL3mcx8rszmoEtqa5ZnILXYLse6onqM1Gt3POigpBALT4fYONLswnNxMgEBgjT2yqmka48NpGLzytUctYr325mjaOTwFnK-gflI2-PcE2P9Zffeyoe29ewcwLxRvosh66lzzL0_sLg5lYjVhyuPizRB1Q/s3979/IMG_4951%20(2).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3014" data-original-width="3979" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHgkG7jYyh7-C_rGrIY8X0p07UFIYSfA6YErL3mcx8rszmoEtqa5ZnILXYLse6onqM1Gt3POigpBALT4fYONLswnNxMgEBgjT2yqmka48NpGLzytUctYr325mjaOTwFnK-gflI2-PcE2P9Zffeyoe29ewcwLxRvosh66lzzL0_sLg5lYjVhyuPizRB1Q/w276-h209/IMG_4951%20(2).jpg" width="276" /></a></div>These short, pithy sessions have been designed for those </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">new to Montessori and ECE kaiāko working in a Montessori environment. Also, parents and whānau seeking more understanding about this unique approach to development.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Professionals, including centre managers and admin staff, and those profoundly interested in development during the first six years of life would gain from this, plus anyone considering studying for the AMI 3-6 Diploma.</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #990000;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Wednesday, February 8th, 15th & 22nd @ 6.30-8.30p.m. via Zoom.</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cost: $100 (inc., all three sessions); each one will build on the previous session.</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Click </span><a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/workshops/" style="font-family: verdana;">here</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> for more information and register online </span><a href="https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/hXta2e4J7Ws95" style="font-family: verdana;">here</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">.</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHHUREb8GXYhIeb0XDYW2zmuMb5Mr-zDayATHPB4TcjiSOeJ0qI-oRUY9dT_Opl1d5Sbnx5n0gEOHq9WL_YlNZv-7EtOVz-7Et5O18kp_xkdY4_yBt0JBu-mk37N-_RlRdFQMLmtjEkfImTzg3mVigTAjl9-FW-s-gOxrQRMvpqUj1YiJjXSEjUnynlw/s2250/Cooking2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1688" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHHUREb8GXYhIeb0XDYW2zmuMb5Mr-zDayATHPB4TcjiSOeJ0qI-oRUY9dT_Opl1d5Sbnx5n0gEOHq9WL_YlNZv-7EtOVz-7Et5O18kp_xkdY4_yBt0JBu-mk37N-_RlRdFQMLmtjEkfImTzg3mVigTAjl9-FW-s-gOxrQRMvpqUj1YiJjXSEjUnynlw/w129-h171/Cooking2.jpg" width="129" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">0-3 Orientation Certificate, February - March </span></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bravo, for those of you who have already registered for the next 0-3 Orientation Certificate with AMI 0-3 trainer, Julia Hilson. This course will now be 100% online, and the good news is - there are still places available!</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Visit the MMEF website </span><a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/ami-orientation-courses-2023/" style="font-family: verdana;">here</a> <span style="font-family: verdana;">for full course details and to register online <a href="https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/8f08JdnP3754a9pBQb7yuv">here</a>.</span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkEXT2qqLqU7iuwyTndNKOO-umD638Sls65KBSpMab9U5vVCIiNlnOQo7kRVz3eP3b5rEuWrfluEB648WcrOZRl-Ol3rPywm5yG2oBnUuCANNYzafrACXTElzhSZMx6XMNNW1pEXkl8bGajBPZ_dT2yTNHh4yojZlICEfKU6lCR-zjqj1Hs5laf9b0A/s640/Poetry%20Anthology%20Samples.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkEXT2qqLqU7iuwyTndNKOO-umD638Sls65KBSpMab9U5vVCIiNlnOQo7kRVz3eP3b5rEuWrfluEB648WcrOZRl-Ol3rPywm5yG2oBnUuCANNYzafrACXTElzhSZMx6XMNNW1pEXkl8bGajBPZ_dT2yTNHh4yojZlICEfKU6lCR-zjqj1Hs5laf9b0A/w177-h133/Poetry%20Anthology%20Samples.jpg" width="177" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">3-6 Orientation Certificate, May </span></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">The next 3-6 Orientation Certificate will be offered <span style="color: #990000;">May 8th-31st early evenings plus two Saturday mornings </span>with 3-6 trainer, Carol Potts. The course will follow an online format and at a time to suit those working - please save the dates now!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">This course is suitable for those seeking a further understanding of the Montessori approach to tamaiti development plus Montessori centre owners, administrators, and ECE-trained kaiako/teachers in a Montessori setting. Also, for parents, whānau, nannies, carers, and professionals working with young tamariki. For anyone considering studying for the 3-6 Diploma in the future, this course offers the ideal pathway. </span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Download the course registration form </span><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/1dxua1bsxc8qz12/Registration%20Form%203-6%20Orientation%20Certificate%20May%202023%20ONLINE%20Format.pdf?dl=0" style="font-family: verdana;">here</a> <span style="font-family: verdana;">and register online </span><a href="https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/bbz31WsaoTG8bXZu7J80eM983" style="font-family: verdana;">here</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">. Ensure to register before <span style="color: #990000;"><b>April 21st, 2023</b></span>, to be eligible for early bird registration.</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2YSmp3wK2_UHHKTzOsqRqOkDT5VcneXtGCYesxuG6D7lXXxFJEO_PSu-HOMybQHGGmpV_pz_P2Mri4-RzG-WUp5C3zgxpMB-lukKMSXT6U3PUug9_ccxApKjR8GYG4anCEdl-y8CC9PxlGBByK4gXaYjEgLk72U25t873BOm2VxCY1z070DRkiZA_iQ/s320/Sar%20Brady.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2YSmp3wK2_UHHKTzOsqRqOkDT5VcneXtGCYesxuG6D7lXXxFJEO_PSu-HOMybQHGGmpV_pz_P2Mri4-RzG-WUp5C3zgxpMB-lukKMSXT6U3PUug9_ccxApKjR8GYG4anCEdl-y8CC9PxlGBByK4gXaYjEgLk72U25t873BOm2VxCY1z070DRkiZA_iQ/w133-h200/Sar%20Brady.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><b>'<i>Marvelous Movement</i>' Workshop with 0-3 trainer Sara Brady~ Sept. 30th ONLINE</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><blockquote></blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana;">“<i>We were not born to think. We were born to move. Human creative ideas are nothing in the absence of the manual dexterity that allows tools to be made, complex architecture to be constructed, art to be created, and instruments to be played</i>.” ~ Koziol, et al, 2012.<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">MANZ & MMEF are thrilled to bring you this engaging workshop as we explore movement opportunities during the first three years of life and how to avoid becoming an obstacle to development. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Click </span><a href="https://www.montessori.org.nz/professionals/events/pld-0-3-years-marvellous-movement/" style="font-family: verdana;">here</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> for further details and to register online.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;"><b>All the best for a peaceful, purposeful and productive 2023,</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;"><b>Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manua nui</b></span><b style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;">,</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>MMEF</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">M.M.E.F. 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The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-6737819550937838042022-12-03T20:58:00.030-08:002022-12-06T13:53:15.133-08:002023: Become the Montessorian You Want to Be! <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxfxVz27KFJgiP_4OPcYeFtOmr7x8oZTgbILPgJLpo42U2DOk6RKAj0Lnb38a3ZxIK_KV7CKX4o2L2hsaZPLrOQ0CbQ5yWGi8Tuf2-u_xN0gpo-OzkIyeAbHLVQUoJQGgcmB0Zp6cD1Ez-c9b71QGGz8_vVdtt5GihNNPRydwN2Z7cQq_3qy7NfJrCPQ" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="98" data-original-width="520" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxfxVz27KFJgiP_4OPcYeFtOmr7x8oZTgbILPgJLpo42U2DOk6RKAj0Lnb38a3ZxIK_KV7CKX4o2L2hsaZPLrOQ0CbQ5yWGi8Tuf2-u_xN0gpo-OzkIyeAbHLVQUoJQGgcmB0Zp6cD1Ez-c9b71QGGz8_vVdtt5GihNNPRydwN2Z7cQq_3qy7NfJrCPQ=w640-h120" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>Kia Ora Koutou MMEF Supporters</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">It's been quite a year, hasn't it? </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We sincerely hope, as 2022 draws slowly to a close, that you all manage to spend some time with loved ones, family & whānau over the end-of-year break. Relaxing, reflecting, rejuvenating, and engaging in whatever brings you joy. We've all jolly well deserved it! </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">This </span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: medium;"><b>MMEF News</b></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;"><b> </b>brings you a range of events to look forward to and add to your calendars for 2023. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><b>MMEF 3-6 Diploma Update</b></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #444444;">Resilience, tenacity, and flexibility are necessary elements in today's world. With a few unexpected obstacles to navigate, the next </span><span style="color: #990000;"><b>AMI 3-6 Diploma</b></span><span style="color: #444444;"> will now commence in </span><span style="color: #990000; font-weight: bold;">April 2023 </span><span style="color: #444444;">rather than January</span><span style="color: #444444;">. The silver lining for our currently enrolled students, who exuded all the above qualities and more, is additional time to enjoy the summer plus more time for Montessori reading!<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #444444;">Please see the new 3-6 Diploma course dates <a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/3-6-diploma-course-dates/">here </a>and the new enrolment documents <a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/enrolments/application-pack-downloads/">here</a>. <br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #444444;">MMEF will offer the next </span><b><span style="color: #990000;">3-6 Course Information Evening on Tuesday, Feb. 7th. at 7.00p.m.</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> via Zoom. Find out more about the course and join some of our past students as they share their tips and tricks for study success! </span></span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">Keep an eye on the MMEF Facebook page in the New Year for the Zoom details.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Haere Rā Jane, Nau Mai Magdalena - Introducing our New C<b>ourse Administrator</b></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXy4M6ePkBmEyyAeGo4tSbAVvTf0jwJ7GpgJN_l6vVASf8ZD7-ujs_mGG0ZrQ6p8k8E74yR9bPXnJlNkHPtSSzj-IXC0fzVvl9r134PhQnU4scwzdb3wERpi01Z3FIV1c0UcEe77bCjxe2LwuMAF0rYkb8odaGkWSwLC-ZtJ_4dPUyiCMLbf-i2gsHQ/s365/Course%20Administrator%20(2).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="365" data-original-width="354" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXy4M6ePkBmEyyAeGo4tSbAVvTf0jwJ7GpgJN_l6vVASf8ZD7-ujs_mGG0ZrQ6p8k8E74yR9bPXnJlNkHPtSSzj-IXC0fzVvl9r134PhQnU4scwzdb3wERpi01Z3FIV1c0UcEe77bCjxe2LwuMAF0rYkb8odaGkWSwLC-ZtJ_4dPUyiCMLbf-i2gsHQ/w157-h161/Course%20Administrator%20(2).jpg" width="157" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><p style="text-align: left;"> Earlier this year, we bade a fond farewell and said kia ora rawa atu to Jane Watson, who has been our treasured taonga and 3-6 Course Administrator since 2018. <span style="text-align: center;">Jane used to say,"</span><i style="text-align: center;">I do all</i><i style="text-align: center;"> the things </i><i style="text-align: center;">that Carol doesn't want to do</i><span style="text-align: center;">!" however, her skills, creativity and sheer level- headedness extended much further establishing systems and policies, not to mention traversing a deep dive into the robust NZQA requirements.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;">And so it will continue, as we say Nau Mai and a very warm welcome to Magdalena Urbankova (pictured left with her son Filip [you'd never guess they are related, would you;)]. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Magdalena joins us with a wealth of Montessori and administration experience. Being a recipient of pastoral care as Tangata Titriti, this plus Magdalena's artistic bent will be put to very good use in her new role. We certainly look forward to another Diploma with this Academic team. </p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Professional Learning Development - 2023</span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: medium;">Montessori 101~What You Need to Know </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span lang="EN-NZ">MMEF receives numerous requests for a '<i>Montessori 101</i>' overview, and here it is! Comprising of <b><span style="color: #990000;">three
2-hour sessions </span></b></span></span><b style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-NZ"><span style="color: #990000;">online</span></span></b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"> </span><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;">in <b style="color: #990000;">February 2023 </b>with 3-6 trainer Carol Potts. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;">These short, pithy sessions have been designed for:</span></p><p></p><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Those new to Montessori – ECE
kaiāko working in a Montessori environment.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Parents and whānau seeking more
understanding about this unique approach to development.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Professionals, including centre
managers and admin staff, profoundly interested in development during
the first six years of life.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Anyone considering studying for
the AMI 3-6 Diploma.</span></li></ul><p></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span lang="EN-NZ"><span style="color: #990000;">When?</span> </span></b><span lang="EN-NZ">Wednesdays 8<sup>th</sup>,
15<sup>th</sup> & 22<sup>nd</sup> @ 6.30-8.30p.m. via Zoom.</span></div></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: verdana;"><span lang="EN-NZ"><span style="color: #990000;">Cost:</span> </span></b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family: verdana;">$100 (inc. all
three sessions); each one will build on the previous session.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-NZ"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;">How to Register? </span></span></b><span lang="EN-NZ"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Click <a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/workshops/"><span style="color: #257c9b;"><span style="color: #257c9b;">here</span></span></a> for
more information and register online </span><span style="color: #257c9b;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/hXta2e4J7Ws95" moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="color: #257c9b;">here</span></a>.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: medium;">0-3 Orientation Certificate, February - March 2023</span></b></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">AMI 0-3 Trainer - Julia Hilson</span></b></b></p></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZpCvh4MSEGgC5JjIeJNeqcjr31cNUYzFvcBU5lcfU3mLqmwsPmhZkfrxzBG7HtmRRYH8RyEKco5j42jCWQM73qwKgaA6X9RxbQwwn_Evc6uasA_twuc_KXxxB7UJQfF-Iqg4lQ3IO03_Oz32VDH5y-OxxvGrMM6teLiSeRRNYVJO0olNl-tnC5wNpw/s2172/Julia%20Hilson.png" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2172" data-original-width="1878" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZpCvh4MSEGgC5JjIeJNeqcjr31cNUYzFvcBU5lcfU3mLqmwsPmhZkfrxzBG7HtmRRYH8RyEKco5j42jCWQM73qwKgaA6X9RxbQwwn_Evc6uasA_twuc_KXxxB7UJQfF-Iqg4lQ3IO03_Oz32VDH5y-OxxvGrMM6teLiSeRRNYVJO0olNl-tnC5wNpw/w168-h194/Julia%20Hilson.png" width="168" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">We hear that many of you have missed the camaraderie of face-to-face events; we'll be exploring a blended format for the next 0-3 Orientation Certificate. </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">It will be mostly online in the evenings to accommodate those working, plus a weekend onsite in Auckland to complete the hands-on components of the course. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Visit the MMEF website </span><a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/ami-orientation-courses-2023/" style="font-family: verdana;">here </a><span style="font-family: verdana;">for full course details and to register online. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Enrol before </span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;"><b>January 8th</b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> to secure the early bird fee.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: medium;">3-6 Orientation Certificate, May 2023</span> </span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChLiQtVafeHRMLbfzvz7CQAiMtwGuyeMBgq61yAhhQu5z93kWlUby3HthH0cRzW9Btylu7XRxa56oT0ry-hkwNHW9LTLpic9AVO6NLfIb5npOMxlZnvYswjmtAdnBh6hpNixqfmfB3MwoaTR3HdA-83aVywKJrgN4TIrZavO8svBYcw9StPR7SlBYuw/s226/Cp%20.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="226" data-original-width="159" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChLiQtVafeHRMLbfzvz7CQAiMtwGuyeMBgq61yAhhQu5z93kWlUby3HthH0cRzW9Btylu7XRxa56oT0ry-hkwNHW9LTLpic9AVO6NLfIb5npOMxlZnvYswjmtAdnBh6hpNixqfmfB3MwoaTR3HdA-83aVywKJrgN4TIrZavO8svBYcw9StPR7SlBYuw/s1600/Cp%20.jpg" width="159" /></a></div><b style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">AMI 3-6 Trainer - Carol Potts</span></b></div></b><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">To conclude the trilogy of workshops and short AMI courses being offered by MMEF in 2023, the next 3-6 Orientation Certificate will be offered <span style="color: #990000;"><b>May 8th-31st evenings plus 2 Saturday mornings</b></span>. The course will be <span style="color: #990000;"><b>fully online</b></span> - please save the dates now!</span></p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;"><b>Who is this Course for?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This course is suitable for those seeking a further understanding of the Montessori approach to tamaiti development. </span></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">ECE-trained kaiako/teachers in a Montessori setting. </span></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Parents, whānau, nannies, carers and professionals working with young tamariki. </span></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you are considering studying for the 3-6 Diploma in the future. </span></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Further, the course may provide essential information for Montessori centre owners and administrators.</span></li></ul><p></p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;"><b>Registration Details</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Download the course registration form <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/1dxua1bsxc8qz12/Registration%20Form%203-6%20Orientation%20Certificate%20May%202023%20ONLINE%20Format.pdf?dl=0">here.</a> Register online <a href="https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/bbz31WsaoTG8bXZu7J80eM983">here</a>. Ensure to register before April 21st, 2023 to be eligible for the early bird registration.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ojAmPW6hy9_YZ00EF3AFU8pRl36e5uVy6nC08CuvK-O9BUy41F1aFM9dUXCqfpZRli9lxSUwcP6Suyo3gSWs9FT_DdDnn7W508gaCoAnWyZ5uYl3R3PmWPCWnOaC-3EGrQJ_0zR_Isr6hq3ybk7RLriypkJq7hL5OeVzPJrfr3TMmqxhqXX51d2UKw/s500/stars.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="468" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ojAmPW6hy9_YZ00EF3AFU8pRl36e5uVy6nC08CuvK-O9BUy41F1aFM9dUXCqfpZRli9lxSUwcP6Suyo3gSWs9FT_DdDnn7W508gaCoAnWyZ5uYl3R3PmWPCWnOaC-3EGrQJ_0zR_Isr6hq3ybk7RLriypkJq7hL5OeVzPJrfr3TMmqxhqXX51d2UKw/w139-h148/stars.jpg" width="139" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Hari rā Hararei/Happy Holidays however you each choose to celebrate the end of 2022 and the advent of 2023.</span></div></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">"<i>These very children reveal to us the most vital need of their development, saying: "help me to do it alone!</i>".</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;">MMEF</span></span></b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"> Montessori, Childhood to Adolescence</span></div><h2><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-small;">(image: courtesy of Totara Hill Montessori)</span></div></h2></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">M.M.E.F. 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The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-90395730583687505802022-10-06T11:31:00.010-07:002022-10-09T15:17:15.421-07:00MMEF News So Much to Update, Where to Begin?<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFDhva2mSkGLuKFShLZLtQ-UiFWmvg7mdrj6VWj4MwxrRckcqWVycd5oEeDS-F1c4OAn612F7WYnEwn34qPFx5hsG8SULH8X-QQyIwtuR76ynHH2Gwh9GqxuFLF2MGCuU_uE7g8HC3xb0bJGKWMdiZAQLyuZGTaAqUBx67gFlJ9XVKHgCHlaXV95tVQ/s600/mmef_logo_thumb.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="113" data-original-width="600" height="98" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFDhva2mSkGLuKFShLZLtQ-UiFWmvg7mdrj6VWj4MwxrRckcqWVycd5oEeDS-F1c4OAn612F7WYnEwn34qPFx5hsG8SULH8X-QQyIwtuR76ynHH2Gwh9GqxuFLF2MGCuU_uE7g8HC3xb0bJGKWMdiZAQLyuZGTaAqUBx67gFlJ9XVKHgCHlaXV95tVQ/w527-h98/mmef_logo_thumb.webp" width="527" /></a></p><p><span style="color: #990000; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><b>Kia Ora Koutou MMEF Supporters,</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>We have many exciting updates for you in this month's MMEF news...</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>0-3 Assistants to Infancy Diploma - Brisbane</b></span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFaksJ1d5jlUFfbLHXdIR-gvXC8Gwpc5oeKeH_YMQcL009e5YzbDjzVtSbAclAdE8U9hhLUtJsfOKLooxOcySwcF-KSo6t71ULSsjGLwvXEDpLNdpOdgcw6oaHWbNMrWirlFRU5jWZOZIYSCBbEukm1zQbJO4CIpN_YYNy7XCWD_oDMw71L3NVO93sDQ/s1500/0-3%20Sept.JPG" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; font-family: arial; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1124" data-original-width="1500" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFaksJ1d5jlUFfbLHXdIR-gvXC8Gwpc5oeKeH_YMQcL009e5YzbDjzVtSbAclAdE8U9hhLUtJsfOKLooxOcySwcF-KSo6t71ULSsjGLwvXEDpLNdpOdgcw6oaHWbNMrWirlFRU5jWZOZIYSCBbEukm1zQbJO4CIpN_YYNy7XCWD_oDMw71L3NVO93sDQ/w285-h214/0-3%20Sept.JPG" width="285" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;">The students have just completed their second face-to-face module and look extremely refreshed </span><span style="font-family: arial;">if I might add considering how hard they've all been working.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">During this module, they covered the communities (infant and toddler)
album and the foundation of the personality development album. This meant a lot of
practice hours in the model environment as they created presentations for all the
wonderful experiences that can be offered to infants and toddlers. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Paper writing and
material making too were intense as they steadily prepared for their next module of
exams. Kia kaha pēnei Maramatahi/go well in January!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Staying with the 0-3 theme, we've received a few inquiries about the next 0-3 </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Assistants to Infancy </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Diploma in the region - click </span><a href="https://www.montessoritrainingcentre.com.au/courses/ami-montessori-0-3-diploma/" style="font-family: arial;">here</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> for details of the next one being offered in Sydney with 0-3 trainer Sara Brady, commencing December 2022 - January 2024. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;">3-6 Diploma - Auckland</span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2JSkqdJlM5cbzqaVqr4yYiXHTfSyhXQ3i15eUQcZd76as-6i3Ym4UQRRl0_mJV9zNDrOM9YdIvMs_lFw4P8iiStpP4Si2L1bwrmhrkxrYnmpHXZwB1a43D6HC-TJjh798EmLR5_NHdlY3rGTiSmT4Rv7yIlQZvnYGUXskE437dFBwo2FKStc_EVgizQ/s4032/Sabrina%20with%20Carol.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2JSkqdJlM5cbzqaVqr4yYiXHTfSyhXQ3i15eUQcZd76as-6i3Ym4UQRRl0_mJV9zNDrOM9YdIvMs_lFw4P8iiStpP4Si2L1bwrmhrkxrYnmpHXZwB1a43D6HC-TJjh798EmLR5_NHdlY3rGTiSmT4Rv7yIlQZvnYGUXskE437dFBwo2FKStc_EVgizQ/w188-h251/Sabrina%20with%20Carol.jpg" width="188" /></a></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A few late applications for the AMI 3-6 Diploma, commencing in January 2023 have resulted in extending the deadline for application submissions to <b><span style="color: #990000;">November 1st. </span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We've been thrilled with the applicants so far and thank you all for spreading the word. If you, or anyone you know that has a profound interest in the development of young tamariki, please direct them <a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/enrolments/application-pack-downloads/">here</a> to download the application pack today! </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #990000; font-weight: bold;">Accommodation - Can You Assist? </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;"> </span>MMEF will have international students and others joining us from the regions outside of Auckland; if you know of anyone who may be able to assist with accommodation for our students, we would love to hear from you at mmefnz@outlook.com. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Click </span><a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/3-6-diploma-course-dates/" style="font-family: arial;">here</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> for the course dates. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Director of Training, Carol Potts visits San Lorenzo</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We wish Director Training, Carol Potts safe travels as she represents MMEF at the forthcoming 5-day trainer's meetings in Perugia, Italy later this month. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Carol will be spending time at the Maria Montessori Institute in London, plus imbibing Montessori's history with a visit to the first Casa dei Bambini in San Lorenzo,Rome. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Keep an eye on the MMEF Facebook page for reels and updates!</span></p><p><span style="color: #990000; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Montessori Opportunity - Whangarei</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Did you see this on the Montessori Aotearoa New Zealand and MMEF Facebook pages? </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Amazing Opportunity:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Are you an experienced ECE kaiako? </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Are you AMI 3-6 qualified <b>or</b> looking to be so? </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Are you interested in establishing your own Montessori 3-6 environment in Whangarei? </span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Support is being offered to someone that answers 'yes' to each of the above. All of the Montessori materials required to establish a 3-6 prepared environment are available for use plus an ongoing career opportunity is possible for the suitable applicant. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Please email sueandclaudezurich@gmail.com for further information.</span></p><p><b style="color: #990000; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Proposed AMI 0-3 & 3-6 Orientation Certificate Courses for 2023</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">MMEF has been liaising with trainers regarding the next AMI Orientation Certificates for 2023. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BvyX7R9qxVoI4ytml_8YaMCYxcgqF1FULrk6Wqjx1kEyrQD40PjElvgH7s0NVeAZGJDx1eoG4OeN19in1vJO1XAenyUm2aK6WVx5NqNY4zO8UXTH5EgoXTlMjquE1JOsz2xQmmdv8rlnd-FSCifXx66iN0QA6wRMBCBamaPfOB7ENEtv39fgphcqTg/s1440/file-3.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BvyX7R9qxVoI4ytml_8YaMCYxcgqF1FULrk6Wqjx1kEyrQD40PjElvgH7s0NVeAZGJDx1eoG4OeN19in1vJO1XAenyUm2aK6WVx5NqNY4zO8UXTH5EgoXTlMjquE1JOsz2xQmmdv8rlnd-FSCifXx66iN0QA6wRMBCBamaPfOB7ENEtv39fgphcqTg/w153-h204/file-3.jpeg" width="153" /></a></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">At this stage, we're proposing the next <span style="color: #990000; font-weight: bold;">3-6 Orientation Certificate</span> <span style="color: #990000; font-weight: bold;">in May ONLINE </span><span>format for the following:<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">May 8th - 13th & 22nd - 27th, 2023. <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">The format proposed will be four evenings per week - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Monday - Thursday </span><span style="font-family: arial;">6p.m - 9.00p.m. and Saturday morning 9-12p.m. (10 days) This will equate to 30 hours online plus 30 hours of independent study. <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">The week of the 15th-21st May will be allocated to students carrying out the required 9 hours of observation.</span></p><div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The dates for the </span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: arial;"><b>0-3 Orientation Certificate, proposed for the early part of 2023 ONLINE</b></span><span style="font-family: arial;"> are being finalised now and will be announced shortly.</span></p><p><b style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Stay well and ngā manaakitanga,</span></b></p><p style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b style="white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;">MMEF </span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p><span style="color: #990000; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">M.M.E.F. 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The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-57866812104734172832022-09-08T18:19:00.023-07:002022-09-08T18:39:30.860-07:00AMI 3-6 Diploma - October 1st Deadline for Applications<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFDhva2mSkGLuKFShLZLtQ-UiFWmvg7mdrj6VWj4MwxrRckcqWVycd5oEeDS-F1c4OAn612F7WYnEwn34qPFx5hsG8SULH8X-QQyIwtuR76ynHH2Gwh9GqxuFLF2MGCuU_uE7g8HC3xb0bJGKWMdiZAQLyuZGTaAqUBx67gFlJ9XVKHgCHlaXV95tVQ/s600/mmef_logo_thumb.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="113" data-original-width="600" height="98" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFDhva2mSkGLuKFShLZLtQ-UiFWmvg7mdrj6VWj4MwxrRckcqWVycd5oEeDS-F1c4OAn612F7WYnEwn34qPFx5hsG8SULH8X-QQyIwtuR76ynHH2Gwh9GqxuFLF2MGCuU_uE7g8HC3xb0bJGKWMdiZAQLyuZGTaAqUBx67gFlJ9XVKHgCHlaXV95tVQ/w527-h98/mmef_logo_thumb.webp" width="527" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div><b><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Kia Ora Koutou MMEF Supporters </span></b></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #990000; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Spring. New buds. New beginnings. </span></b></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #990000; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Time to think about your new </span></b><b style="background-color: white; color: #990000; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">beginning in a Montessori environment!</span></b></h2><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMNHHcj7hplnHJKibscq7gY_qNbQiN7msaKJVWAzVyt72gWhGId8dVIFz4WOSSY7y5OwjAQ96HRszFozm3gHygiwT_vrFYoyGOQuYmV24MlXVJ9YqUuzfFZhMVUMeNt_b2XqoUcz4MjfjrLDFXIQVoZ4Mu7uenCAiL8ZHkIBpVRt7ydUEsSnyJyihRVQ/s960/flowers.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMNHHcj7hplnHJKibscq7gY_qNbQiN7msaKJVWAzVyt72gWhGId8dVIFz4WOSSY7y5OwjAQ96HRszFozm3gHygiwT_vrFYoyGOQuYmV24MlXVJ9YqUuzfFZhMVUMeNt_b2XqoUcz4MjfjrLDFXIQVoZ4Mu7uenCAiL8ZHkIBpVRt7ydUEsSnyJyihRVQ/s320/flowers.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>We've thoroughly enjoyed meeting new faces during our regular MMEF Information Evenings; please pass on the information about our next one </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">to anyone considering studying for a Montessori qualification soon. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Join us on </span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;"><b>Tuesday, September 13th at 7.00p.m.</b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> via Zoom and use </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>Meeting ID 828 5933 2499 & Passcode 770312. We look forward to meeting you!</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Interviewing</span></b> is now underway for the forthcoming AMI 3-6 Diploma commencing in January 2023. For those of you still considering applying, please submit your applications ASAP. Applications take time to process, don't delay! All applications plus the required enclosures must be received by no later than <span style="color: #990000;"><b>October 1st.</b></span> </span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>Montessori Students Seeking Accommodation </b></span></h2><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">MMEF has received a few requests from potential students outside of Auckland who are seeking accommodation close to the AMI training centre in Albany, Auckland during the AMI 3-6 Diploma modules - see <a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/3-6-diploma-course-dates/">here</a> for course dates. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Dear Aucklanders - do you know of anyone with a spare room who may be willing to assist one of our students? Please email us at mmefnz@outlook.com with any likely possibilities. </span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Montessori Environment Seeking Relieving Staff</span></b></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you know of qualified staff seeking Montessori relieving work, MMEF could happily put them in contact with a centre that would dearly love to support a staff member to study next year. Sim</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">ply email mmefnz@outlook.com for further details.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>Here's a delightful example by composer Vivaldi for you all. </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope you enjoy his rendition of new buds, new <span>life, a</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">nd new beginnings, entitled <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntMzK0VLMAo. ">Spring</a>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div dir="auto" style="color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b style="color: #990000; white-space: normal;">Stay well and ngā manaakitanga,</b></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b style="color: #990000; white-space: normal;"><br /></b></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b style="color: #990000; white-space: normal;">MMEF </b></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">M.M.E.F. News
The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-79332988126044465202020-12-16T00:09:00.444-08:002022-06-02T17:35:32.000-07:00MMEF News Updates - 3-6, 0-3 & Te Papa! <p></p><br /> <img alt="MMEF_Logo" src="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo_thumb.jpg?w=600" /><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Kia Ora Koutou MMEF Supporters </span></b></h3><p><span style="color: #990000; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Congratulations to the Students of the 2020-2022 AMI Diploma!</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOalYTt8HPfeFHKmEI6YuVW5h9QyHRhxGDe3P-p0nqkQiw2HSDFWFpKOaDl8EyjWqXmNd2CNH5eqmhGgiE_aCt0MiGw-xFJ8DmJkLyKoUonOkbieroZgeEyvcVUWdn1TAH8GqoDnO58oSIg_Fbht5dKuvDZ9_aizbTM-yr93nh9gDNVhn6yslvvSfxw/s830/Group-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="830" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOalYTt8HPfeFHKmEI6YuVW5h9QyHRhxGDe3P-p0nqkQiw2HSDFWFpKOaDl8EyjWqXmNd2CNH5eqmhGgiE_aCt0MiGw-xFJ8DmJkLyKoUonOkbieroZgeEyvcVUWdn1TAH8GqoDnO58oSIg_Fbht5dKuvDZ9_aizbTM-yr93nh9gDNVhn6yslvvSfxw/w192-h143/Group-1.jpg" width="192" /></a></i></b></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial;">Another Diploma course concludes - one which will be affectionately referred to as the 'course of all courses' as the students traversed a blend of online and onsite course delivery and very often at a moment's notice.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial;">At the recent whakanui/graduation Director of Training, Carol Potts acknowledged the resilience, commitment, and sheer determination of the students as they studied tirelessly over the past two years - ultimately to champion the cause of tamariki and to apply Montessori principles to a wide range of experiences in the future [plus five students not appearing here].</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">AMI 3-6 Diploma ~ 2023 - 2024</span></b></h3><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial;">We are delighted to announce the new module dates for the next AI 3-6 Diploma:</span></div><div><span style="color: #990000; font-family: arial;"><b>2023 Module 1</b></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial;"> - Monday 16th January - Friday 10th February </span></div><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="text-indent: -354.4pt;" xml:lang="EN-NZ"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Module 2</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> - Monday 3rd April - Friday 28th April</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="text-indent: -354.4pt;" xml:lang="EN-NZ"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Module 3</b></span><span style="color: #444444;"> - Monday 26th June - Friday 21st July</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="text-indent: -354.4pt;" xml:lang="EN-NZ"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Module 4</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> - Monday 18th September - 13th October </span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="text-indent: -354.4pt;" xml:lang="EN-NZ"><b><span style="color: #990000;">2024 Module 5</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> - Monday 8th January - Friday 2nd February</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="text-indent: -354.4pt;" xml:lang="EN-NZ"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Module 6</b></span><span style="color: #444444;"> - Monday 22nd April - Friday 17th May <br /></span></span></span><span lang="EN-NZ" style="color: #544645; font-family: arial;" xml:lang="EN-NZ"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0cm; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="color: #544645; font-family: arial;" xml:lang="EN-NZ">Please visit </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/3-6-diploma-course-overview/">https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/3-6-diploma-course-overview/</a> for details and to download the course information.</span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #544645; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0cm; text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: transparent; color: #990000; font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></b></div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #544645; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0cm; text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: transparent; color: #990000; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Why AMI Training?</span></b></h3><div style="background-color: white; color: #544645; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0cm; text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: transparent; color: #990000; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial;">We often hear this question...</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #43404d; text-align: justify;">Montessori education
supports the development of the whole tamaiti and is an educational approach
that is offered in more than 140 countries across the world. The </span><span style="color: #990000;"><a href="https://montessori-ami.org/"><span style="text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: 100%;">Association
Montessori International</span><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: justify;"> (AMI)</span></a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #43404d; text-align: justify;"> offers diploma courses
that are respected worldwide. AMI is the association that Maria Montessori
founded to continue her work, and AMI teacher training courses are renowned for
their quality, integrity, and authenticity. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" data-uw-styling-context="true" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 7.5pt; margin: 7.5pt 0cm; text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #43404d; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">An AMI diploma can lead to a career as a kaiārahi/guide in a Montessori environment in N.Z. or around the world, a Montessori centre administrator
or owner, mentor, consultant or trainer. </span></span></p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLryYE8sBPyG4ahZOqhBriLbAyZrMFNcuaN7YDo0IyoLPoLTAdKqgxRQtNv21RM3Cbth7p4CXCVwKG8hm1Ojx-9cHHdfkwUs46orhqTcWEseOt_CuOhawGYG_V5LF_xCvsWE29U797isEV4umYn_tyFxUXnVk-Wi4jlYJhPxOk9AIwrVc0C3Xxn9uECA/s1024/0-3.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLryYE8sBPyG4ahZOqhBriLbAyZrMFNcuaN7YDo0IyoLPoLTAdKqgxRQtNv21RM3Cbth7p4CXCVwKG8hm1Ojx-9cHHdfkwUs46orhqTcWEseOt_CuOhawGYG_V5LF_xCvsWE29U797isEV4umYn_tyFxUXnVk-Wi4jlYJhPxOk9AIwrVc0C3Xxn9uECA/w140-h105/0-3.JPG" width="140" /></a></div>AMI 0-3 Diploma Update - Carli Hausler, Trainer in Training</span></b></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRuMd7H2ymlpJbq6L-aXs0pPmQAhLqac_yFO7SQjgkPMl4YLfmkOG2soXqXzIeXqeOhbuSzHMmy6A1U7FzWHZZja_9nGUqKp09BXoZdVtfEAf1TliBkfsDkVzTJ8wvlowky7vCmrk4Z7y19pItCqGe89yuqryLbg2M18fGwlfJrAgpyxxGmclH8VRYcg/s640/0-3group.JPG" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="482" data-original-width="640" height="111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRuMd7H2ymlpJbq6L-aXs0pPmQAhLqac_yFO7SQjgkPMl4YLfmkOG2soXqXzIeXqeOhbuSzHMmy6A1U7FzWHZZja_9nGUqKp09BXoZdVtfEAf1TliBkfsDkVzTJ8wvlowky7vCmrk4Z7y19pItCqGe89yuqryLbg2M18fGwlfJrAgpyxxGmclH8VRYcg/w147-h111/0-3group.JPG" width="147" /></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Wonderfully, we have 4 students from Aotearoa studying towards the AMI 0-3 diploma in Brisbane, Australia with Director of Training, Julia Hilson.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial;">In May, we had the opportunity of our first face-to-face two-week module. This time offered our students hands-on experiences with the materials as we looked closely at the aspects of working with tamariki in communities (toddlers and infants). </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial;">It was both illuminating and validating and ...there's a lot to do before we meet again in September - kia kaha! </span></p><div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">MANZ Conference July 2022 - Come & See Us</span></b></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #444444;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTHwxtddMAk0a5P4gDPJzd3T0w9c89h0JAICPNFvATtLCsXK8gTmF47KNfsY_BYLBhpRhztvyWU1c9SGiZjq3fxz0ZttX8UapUaYwL3z8VFcn0tr23LK6gZPLD-HTKlfFjpD8Yrrsa7oglf8W6LTpHKFyZ4JGPIE00m690Mmb6LYSA6xL83bv3fmKHeg/s1500/MANZ-3-2.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1500" height="82" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTHwxtddMAk0a5P4gDPJzd3T0w9c89h0JAICPNFvATtLCsXK8gTmF47KNfsY_BYLBhpRhztvyWU1c9SGiZjq3fxz0ZttX8UapUaYwL3z8VFcn0tr23LK6gZPLD-HTKlfFjpD8Yrrsa7oglf8W6LTpHKFyZ4JGPIE00m690Mmb6LYSA6xL83bv3fmKHeg/w244-h82/MANZ-3-2.png" width="244" /></a></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We look forward to seeing those of you attending the Montessori Aotearoa Conference in July at Te Papa, Wellington. This year's theme is 'Leaving No One Behind <i>He Waka Eke Noa</i>' - and there is still time to register! </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #444444;">On the MMEF stand, there will be books for sale, news of AMI courses, and a new piece of material for sale to complement your Culture areas. </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial;">Come and say kia ora!</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial;"> </span></p></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b style="color: #990000;">Mā te wā,<br /></b><b style="color: #990000;">MMEF </b></span></h4><div class="blogger-post-footer">M.M.E.F. News
The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-90193918077457843282020-11-28T23:34:00.002-08:002020-11-28T23:34:56.637-08:00<p> <img alt="MMEF_Logo" src="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo_thumb.jpg?w=600" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Haere Rā to a Special Montessorian Jude Collings</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It is with deep sadness that we share the news that a dear Montessori colleague and friend Jude Collings passed away peacefully on
Saturday 28th November surrounded by her husband Bryce, her two sons Quinn and Mattie and her dad. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-PZdUj4hbCcsB2BIpVlm42szk4_D90_cHzomo1Wz1G86Dy6nrcxGN4UMVsNMfpu7HgYPE81aVOoKSWySiBKn9UAj1ReDAIvNLL8JIk0wiz5e457co6aiPSEBhtrSnLDnfGB0DND7jfk46/s1677/Jude+AMI+3-6+whakatau+-+course+opening+2018.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1677" data-original-width="1545" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-PZdUj4hbCcsB2BIpVlm42szk4_D90_cHzomo1Wz1G86Dy6nrcxGN4UMVsNMfpu7HgYPE81aVOoKSWySiBKn9UAj1ReDAIvNLL8JIk0wiz5e457co6aiPSEBhtrSnLDnfGB0DND7jfk46/w201-h218/Jude+AMI+3-6+whakatau+-+course+opening+2018.jpg" width="201" /></a>Jude put up a courageous fight when diagnosed with stage 4 cancer soon after completing her AMI 3-6 Diploma in February 2017. Her
family, friends, and colleagues, her love of nature, and her work with
tamariki gave her the strength to maintain an inspiringly optimistic sense of
life.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jude was a gracious, benevolent, and peaceful soul. She was a
joy as a Montessori student, her compassion for others, and her
dedication to the Montessori approach was palpable and genuine. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Jude was
greatly loved by her fellow students who frequently commented that she always
managed to make them laugh when the deadlines were imminent and the pressure
was on.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Jude continued to support MMEF as a Certificate Course
assessor. She was also a commanding yet gentle presence as the Kaikaranga when
offering the karanga, the call of welcome, for the new and graduating students
at the opening and graduation ceremonies of the AMI Diploma Courses.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Many of you will recall Jude
when she gave the karanga also to the attendees and guests at the MANZ
Conference Pōwhiri in Auckland in 2019. As kuia Mereana Moki Kiwa Hutchen said,
“<i>a good kaikaranga has a way about her, a charisma. She’s special and she
has heart</i>.”. This sums up Jude – our brave wāhine toa - perfectly.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jude pursued the role of 3-6 kaiārahi, a guide at Small Steps in Matakana and until very recently at Totara Hill
Montessori, Matakana. She thoroughly embraced her Montessori work – it was truly a sad day when she could no longer continue to do this with the friends whom she loved, respected, and valued enormously.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We knew this sad farewell was coming yet now our
thoughts, love, and heartfelt condolences are with her family and whānua.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Montessori community of Aotearoa has indeed lost an ever
bright and shining light…haere rā Jude.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIY8PllOkINja7pizP6An9MRxrrd8-cD1rtfC8Tj63yZswi_c-TeXUSqsOoPEwdqpmbwxlXAjFelt5cRuwNZdXVAgIy2rrjti0PHjIEPGWSzGnfAW7A8dofwkCcBZDxiYNm5Vd9QCwH9rB/s191/C.P_sig.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="191" data-original-width="185" height="79" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIY8PllOkINja7pizP6An9MRxrrd8-cD1rtfC8Tj63yZswi_c-TeXUSqsOoPEwdqpmbwxlXAjFelt5cRuwNZdXVAgIy2rrjti0PHjIEPGWSzGnfAW7A8dofwkCcBZDxiYNm5Vd9QCwH9rB/w77-h79/C.P_sig.jpg" width="77" /></a><br /><span style="color: #666666;">Carol Potts</span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="color: #666666;">Director of Training</span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #666666;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-75021687838254218982020-05-18T14:30:00.000-07:002020-05-18T22:32:37.153-07:00A.M.I. 0-3 & 3-6 Diploma News <span style="color: #990000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img alt="MMEF_Logo" src="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo_thumb.jpg?w=600" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">JUST LIKE YOU ARE, all of us at MMEF are delighted to be moving forward, now into Level 2, and trying to make it work! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">After the challenging few weeks globally and locally, and with </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">many environments welcoming back their tamariki this week, we are all eager to change to our 'new normal' and see how it will creatively and resourcefully unfold.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Because it's also something of a </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">"new different," isn't it. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">There will be excitement as the children reunite with you, their familiar surroundings, and their friends. There will be some anxiety as separations from family are made once again. The children will have new interests, and for many an increasing need to communicate: to regale stories, and to share experiences of their past few weeks. It's all part of their re-adaptation to the 'new different.' </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">We wish you all well as you move back to the environments that we have all missed so much!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>SO WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING in the meantime with MMEF....</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sometimes in surmounting challenges we discover something new. At the beginning of April, just as the lockdown started, we had been all ready to begin delivering the Montessori </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">3-6 Orientation Course (which used to be</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> known as the Assistant Certificate Course) </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">to a delightful new group of students. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">So what were we to do? Like many of us, and with the full support and encouragement of Association Montessori Internationale, we were able to make use of the tremendous online technology that has kept so many of us together in these trying times. After a very quick learning curve, MMEF were able to offer the <i>very first</i> on-line component of the 3-6 Orientation Course. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">And so, </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">during the Level 4 lockdown, </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">eleven gracious, patient, and flexible students honed their Zoom skills while discovering together Maria Montessori's tremendous insights into children's development. Uncannily, it did give a structure to the day -- as many students commented as we gathered on-line for three weeks of theory, discussions and much singing! (As you know, it's always hard to keep Carol from singing!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">And having embarked on the journey, it can now be concluded in August with two days of face-to-face delivery. We're all looking forward to it.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXaEAmVYZd-cQFpT7u0hb4chrG0qQM-YQK2tVaG3Po3R7r0hLKhhzEO43KZ7ogv08BSjqlPDU1HDjJF4arZx78KUQIf-KN8HHBfCHLhcLFM2gyyLyamY-MbXmyakN8WhmH4a7gSFyTbCZ/s1600/DSC_6668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1444" data-original-width="964" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXaEAmVYZd-cQFpT7u0hb4chrG0qQM-YQK2tVaG3Po3R7r0hLKhhzEO43KZ7ogv08BSjqlPDU1HDjJF4arZx78KUQIf-KN8HHBfCHLhcLFM2gyyLyamY-MbXmyakN8WhmH4a7gSFyTbCZ/s200/DSC_6668.jpg" width="133" /></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of the unfortunate casualties of Covid-19, however, has been a deferral to the start of the AMI 3-6 Diploma. With all the uncertainty and especially the uncertainties around visas and borders and gatherings, there was simply no other alternative -- and once again we thank our</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> extremely flexible and currently-enrolled students, who were notified that due to the delayed processing, by various agencies, and with our international students in mind, that a later course start date is now necessary.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">But this may contain a silver lining for some of you -- most especially anyone still seeking to enrol! W</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">hereas, before the Level 4 Alert, enrolments had closed, we will now be interviewing for the <i>new</i> start date. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">We are in discussions with our venue, with the appropriate government departments, with AMI and with all stakeholders. Once restrictions to international travel will be lifted, a new start will be announced.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>In the meantime, we can confirm that the first module will be offered on-line. We know that this will be a tremendous boon t</b></span><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">o </b><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">all student</b><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">s -- </b><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">especially the many of you from outside Auckland -- in reducing the cost of travel and accommodation and time away</b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">So don't delay. Act today!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Download the course application at </span><a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/3-6-diploma-course-overview/">MMEF.org.nz/courses/3-6-diploma-course-overview/</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Or email <a href="mailto:mmefnz@outlook.com">mmefnz@outlook.com</a>. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Both components have been scheduled within
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Waikato Montessori Education Centre will be the on-site venue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">After much consultation with AMI, and with our wonderfully supportive 0-3 trainer, Julia Hilson, we are delighted to announce that New Zealand’s inaugural AMI Assistants to Infancy Diploma now <b>scheduled to begin in January 2021</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is very exciting news for all of us, and will be a tremendous boost to the earliest years of Montessori here in New Zealand.</span></span><br />
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January 3rd - 28<sup>th</sup>, 2022, 4 weeks</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What a great start to the year, with AMI 3-6 Diploma students completing their course, passing their exams, and graduating. And what a celebration it was! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Honoured guests at the </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">graduation whakanui</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> were </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">AMI External Examiner Pamela Nunn and National Examiner Chitra Achar, alongside MMEF Trustees and staff, esteemed Montessori colleagues, and of course many friends and whanau of the graduating students. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Giving special thanks to the</span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> myriad of people, whanau and Montessori centres who </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">helped the students to reach this momentous juncture in their career </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Anna Mclean (MMEF Trustee) and (Carol Potts), Director of Training. Carol sent them on their way with a time-honoured saying:</span><span style="color: #444444;"> <i>Haere r</i></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>ā</i></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #444444;"> e hoa - m</span>ā te huruhuru, ka rere te manu</i> - with the feathers of knowledge, the bird[s] will fly.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When one course finishes, another is always ready to start! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">nterviews are </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">already </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">underway </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">for the <i>next </i>AMI 3-6 Diploma</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And with the news that the modules on each AMI 3-6 modules course will be reduced from seven to </span><i style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">six</i><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> 4-week modules, announced in our last newsletter, </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">we here at MMEF have been thrilled by the positive responses</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. The news was particularly well-received by potential students and from centres from outside of Auckland. They were very quick to see the benefits!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Keep those comments (and applications!) coming, we love to hear from you!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For those who of you still considering applying, we say<i> "Don't delay, the deadline is fast approaching!"</i> </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Remember, you must submit your applications to us by </span><b style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">10th March. </b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So if you or someone you know is applying, now is the time to put (virtual) pen to paper!</span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Don't wait: download the </span></i><i><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3-6 Diploma Course </span></i><i><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">information pack <a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/enrolments/downloads/">here</a>, </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">or </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">email </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:mmefnz@outlook.com">mmefnz@outlook.com</a> today!</span></i><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>More Professional Development Opportunities in 2020-2022</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Our popular </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">AMI 10-day Certificate Courses are also being offered this year, for two age groups: 3-6 year-olds, and 6-12 year-olds. (See</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"> the MMEF <a href="http://mmef.org.nz/courses">website</a> for your course details). </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">The 3-6 Certificate commences in Auckland in </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">March</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">2020</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> with our 3-6 trainer Carol Potts.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">And the 6-12 Certificate</span></span>, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">with </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">trainer Rebecca Dallam, will be underway </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">in </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">July 2020</span></b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">The MANZ/MMEF </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Adolescent Workshop</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> is also fast approaching in </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">April 2020</span></b><span style="color: #444444;">. For further information and registration details click </span><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.montessori.org.nz/professionals/events/adolescent-introductory-workshop/">here</a>.</span><span style="color: #444444;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">And to the most patient of our Montessori community - all </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">0-3</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> willing-and-eager would-be AMI students - 'music to your ears' news will be announced very soon!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">There's so much on offer...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Here's a short video to share with your parent communities about the Montessori uninterrupted work cycle. That priceless element of the day, of ideally no less than three hours, where the development of children's concentration is joyfully and purposefully supported. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Many of you may have seen this charming vignette; if not however, or like me you love seeing it again, here it is: a creative time-lapse of a 4-year old's work cycle in the 3-6 environment, and all in just over 4 minutes!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Shared with you all </span></span><a href="https://www.bergamoschools.com/montessori-basics-montessori-work-period-2/?fbclid=IwAR01un9YeYgyd-mRNlMWzwEezhl8yXywuiosKYcIkOzfJiX_U6WNOAQGsZE" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">here</a> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">courtesy of <a href="https://www.bergamoschools.com/montessori-basics-montessori-work-period-2/">the Bergamo Montessori School Blog</a> - which is also a great read.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Enjoy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kia ora rawa atu,</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">MMEF Trustees - </span><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Carol, Anna, Tia, Shirley & Maria</span></i></b></span><br />
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The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-48978725759231538702019-12-08T22:16:00.000-08:002019-12-10T14:44:32.111-08:00MMEF Retains Top Rating<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Kia ora Koutou MMEF Supporters</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #274e13;">We are very happy to tell you that MMEF will be closing the year on a high note!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #274e13;">Our recent External Evaluation Review (EER) summed up by two ratings of</span><span style="color: #444444;"> </span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Highly Confident</b></span><span style="color: #444444;"> </span><span style="color: #444444;">for </span><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;">Educational Performance</span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #274e13;">and</span><span style="color: #444444;"> </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;">Self- Assessment</span><span style="color: #444444; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><span style="color: #274e13;">resulting in the highest </span></span></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">NZQA</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> rating possible:</span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Category 1</b></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #274e13;">So we remain a Category 1 training organisation this time offering a Level 7 Diploma programme on the NZQA framework. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This means that students can study with MMEF with complete confidence.</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We are truly thankful to those of you who played a part in this outcome. We couldn't be happier! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #274e13;">And to celebrate, we have another training course all ready to go! Enrol now to book your place on the next 3-6 Certificate Course, delivered in March 2020. The early-bird special price will be available until </span><b style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">February 21st, 2020 - don't miss out!</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The course will be offered over 10 days (60 hours) with 9 hours of observation to be completed after the course. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- <span style="color: #444444;">ECE qualified kaiako working in a Montessori environment. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- Those in a supporting role, in a Montessori environment.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- School owners, administrators and parents.</span></div>
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seeking an understanding of the Montessori approach to child development.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- Anyone considering studying for the AMI 3-6 Diploma starting in
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You can download the course
brochure <a href="https://tiny.cc/6tyugz">here</a>. Online </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">registration is now available <a href="https://tiny.cc/hfxugz">here</a>. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Alternatively, email
mmefnz@outlook.com or visit mmef.org.nz/courses. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">"<b><i>Train not to teach</i>"</b></span> </span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- this caption from the Maria Montessori Institute, London really caught my eye! </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">W</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">hat a refreshing concept and one that truly </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">encapsulates the principles of the AMI 3-6 Diploma programme. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"</span><i style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">It is necessary to take this treasure and to cultivate it. … But in </i><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>true education, in real education, not only is there the child who </i></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>is educated, but also the adult undergoes transformation</i>".</span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Montessori India, 1939</span></span></span></blockquote>
<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Part of that transformation comes from the genuine belief that children are born with immense potential. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This fundamental understanding impels us to provide optimum environments and experiences to support the physical, intellectual and spiritual development during the first six years of life. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13;"> wee reminder to register for the <b>10-day Assistant-Certificate Course,</b> with 6-12 AMI Trainer Rebecca Dallam, </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">before the 21st February 2020. </span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: #274e13;">The course will be offered at </span><b style="color: #274e13;">Waikato Montessori Education Centre, Hamilton</b><span style="color: #274e13;"> from </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Tuesday 7th - Saturday 18th July 2020</span></b><span style="color: #274e13;">. This is directly following the MANZ Conference 2020, where Rebecca Dallam will be the 6-12 speaker. This course is ideal for:</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Montessori primary trust members.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">parents keen to understand more about the development of 6-12 age children</span>.</li>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13;">Download the 6-12 Course brochure</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b style="color: #cc0000;"> </b><a href="https://tinyurl.com/y2lhxudz" style="color: #cc0000;">here</a>.</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Please send the completed registration form plus a 50% payment by February 21st, 2020. You can register online </span><a href="https://tinyurl.com/y4jnn9nw." style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">here</a><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Membership to AMI is open to everyone. MMEF arranges an annual AMI membership for subscribers from Aotearoa, New Zealand. If you would like to support the work of AMI globally, please email mmef.alumni@gmail.com. </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Membership runs from January to December.</span><br />
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technology has transformed children’s media use, making it more flexible and
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Read <a href="https://montessori-ami.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7627ab6a72e73cb98e6187224&id=0cb9009acf&e=a60e59100d" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">the new article</a> in which Sierra Eisen
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Once again, </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">since our last newsletter, </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">it's been a very productive time here at the Maria Montessori Education Foundation!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">NZQA spent two days with us early this month to undertake their four-yearly External Evaluation Review (EER) of our organisation -- this is similar to the ERO visits that centres, have, only for training organisations. At the end, </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">we did feel well and truly EER'd, and now we eagerly await the outcome of their review.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A huge thank you to many of you with whom NZQA made contact with to seek your feedback. We heard back overwhelmingly that MMEF is crucial to Montessori in New Zealand. We really appreciated hearing it from you </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-- our stakeholders --</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> through them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of the essential mandates for establishing MMEF 13 years ago, was to offer AMI Diploma Courses and consequently to prepare adults to support children's development according to authentic Montessori principles -- here, face to face, and in Aotearoa, New Zealand. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our next AMI Diploma to guide 3 to 6-year-olds is due to start in March.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">From your recent communications, we hear there are many of you considering Montessori training with MMEF. Great news! And the time to get your application in for that forthcoming March Diploma course is <b>NOW!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Download your application pack </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/enrolments/downloads/">here</a> complete it, and then email it </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">to us with all required enclosures to mmefnz@outlook.com. Interviews for this next diploma course are already taking place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To school owners: we appreciate the Montessori kaiako (teacher) shortage and the impact this has on centres all across the country. But if we look at the political and educational climate, this situation is not going to change for the better quickly! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To uphold and maintain your centre's unique Montessori pedagogy, consider supporting one of your ECE teachers to study for the AMI 3-6 Diploma (NZQA Level 7) starting next year. The timing of the next course is perfectly suited to you resulting in you having a thoroughly prepared Montessori trained kaiako before the end of 2021! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We do require your applications to be with us by </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="color: #990000;">Friday, November 8th. </b>Please contact us ASAP if this is going to be a hurdle for you or your centre.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Centres who have our graduates already say: "<i>the rigour and quality of AMI Training is incontestable</i>." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And students who have graduated from the course tell us, “<i>It’s intense, it’s profound and it’s life changing!</i>”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So download the course brochure today at <a href="http://mmef.org.nz/courses/diploma-course-overview">mmef.org.nz/courses/diploma-course-overview</a>/ or email mmefnz@outlook.com.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The course will be offered at <b>Waikato Montessori Education Centre</b> from Tuesday 7th - Saturday 18th July 2020. This is directly following the MANZ Conference 2020, where Rebecca Dallam will be the 6-12 speaker. T</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">he course is open to:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To celebrate the power of <i>tamariki </i>to transform the world, Montessori environments are invited around the world to sing, play, record and share a song, entitled <i>My Hand in Your Hand by </i>Kate Oliver. Listen here: <a href="https://montessori150.org/participate/sing-my-hand-your-hand">https://montessori150.org/participate/sing-my-hand-your-hand</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And with the hands of our <i>tamariki </i>in mind, here's a closing quote,</span><br />
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<span style="color: #804040;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">For those ready for more Montessori learning – or to dip your toe in for the first time – there are several upcoming MMEF courses and workshops offering you that exciting opportunity. Read on to learn more!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The first course coming up is the <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>AMI 3-6 Certificate Course</strong></span> in Auckland from <span style="color: #804040;"><span style="color: #804040;"><strong><span style="color: #660000;">September 9th</span> <span style="color: #660000;">– 19th</span></strong><span style="color: #660000;">.</span></span></span><span style="color: #660000;"> </span>Ensure to book before <strong><span style="color: #804040;">Friday, August 2nd</span></strong> to receive the early bird discount.</span><br />
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</span><img align="left" height="250" src="https://www.montessori.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Pam-Staton.jpg" style="display: inline; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;" width="166" /><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Many of you told us how much you enjoyed last year’s 0-3 workshop with Sarah Breckenridge. Pam Staton was Sarah’s mentor, and she joins us to deliver this year’s workshop.</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Pam (left) comes with a wealth of experience: both from her years of mentoring teachers, and from her collaborations with parents and support of young children’s development. </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Pam is the mother of three Montessori children and five Montessori grandchildren. She joins us with <span style="font-size: small;">28 years of Montessori teaching experience—27 of those at Inner Sydney Montessori School during which time she established the under-3 programme for the school. Pam holds both AMI 0-3 and 3-6 qualifications, and we are thrilled to be welcoming her soon! <span style="color: black;">Register </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/goo.gl/VuiLbS" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a>: <a href="http://bit.do/eR7fz" title="http://bit.do/eR7fz">http://bit.do/eR7fz</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We will also have several insightful Montessori publications for sale, and a delightful new book called </span><em style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Little People Big Dreams – Maria Montessori</em><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, which (quite frankly) no self-respecting Montessori environment should be without. Also on the stand will be some inviting, affordable and functional Preliminary Practical Life materials. So do make sure you come and check us out! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The AMI 3-6 diploma is the qualification introduced by Dr. Montessori herself, which only MMEF is affiliated to deliver here in Aotearoa NZ. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Become immersed in the world of Montessori, and experience for yourself the transformative process that all our students say happens to them in training for their own AMI 3-6 Diploma—the Montessori diploma delivered here that is recognised worldwide.</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Research increasingly demonstrates that online study is incomparable to face-to-face learning—and this is so much more the case for the hands-on Montessori pedagogy. The AMI face-to-face course we offer (delivered over several 3- and 4-week modules so that you can work <em>and</em> study) allows you to get <em>hands-on</em> experience with the Montessori materials in a beautiful, supportive environment, while enjoying the camaraderie of your fellow students: to engage with, to be motivated by, and to reflect with. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: small;"><span style="color: maroon;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Visit <a href="http://mmef.org.nz/">mmef.org.nz</a> to download the course information for the next AMI face-to-face Montessori diploma delivered here in Aotearoa, New Zealand. </span><br />
<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">Students who have graduated from the course tell us, <em><span style="color: maroon;">“It’s intense, it’s profound and it’s life changing!”</span></em> – download the course brochure today at</span> <a href="http://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/diploma-course-overview/"><span style="font-size: small;">mmef.org.nz/courses/diploma-course-overview/</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">or email </span><a href="mailto:mmefnz@outlook.com"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">mmefnz@outlook.com</span></a>.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><em>We look forward to offering you your first considered steps on the Montessori adventure!</em></span><br />
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<strong style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: maroon; font-size: large;">PS: Calling all Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists MMEF is Seeking Premises</span></strong></span></span></span><br />
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Please c</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">ontact us at </span><a href="mailto:mmefnz@outlook.com"><span style="font-size: small;">mmefnz@outlook.com</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> if you have any ideas or for any further information about this, or about anything else in this newsletter.</span> </span><br /><span style="color: black;">
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The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-76682346414772120762018-12-11T00:08:00.001-08:002018-12-12T00:17:06.179-08:00New AMI Certificate & Diploma Courses for 2019–2020<a href="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo.jpg"><img alt="MMEF_Logo" border="0" height="126" src="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo_thumb.jpg" title="MMEF_Logo" width="633" /></a><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: maroon;"><strong></strong></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">With increasingly fewer centres closing for the Primary school holidays, to make it easier for both teachers and working parents, we are thrilled to announce that we will be offering the next AMI Certificate Courses also mid-term – <span style="color: maroon;"><strong><span style="color: #c0504d;">September 9th – 14th & 17th - 19th, 2019 (9 days)</span></strong> <span style="color: black;"></span></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaLLw-f87gZkxIJbI_V_O6rrg_9kbQrprekDpuMNCaO2SUKx5GKOPhm1EhOiOl9XwiHC9wzg2Ob6iZBFE92LbgbCFjDKiVuY1y0DupzQnVug87e5e2GuW1CmwZChaa8QZdlAY6S8pBJjlU/s1600-h/20180625-Montessori-School-www.tonesandharmony.com-119-720x430%255B1%255D"><img align="left" alt="20180625-Montessori-School-www.tonesandharmony.com-119-720x430" border="0" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu9hZhA1_L3Tq93AeHlCf3MLp4h9PgFL73uu7ui9vyJjkzVL25U6S4sST4AsI915_dIxY9n0U6AE_eOhqyiMl5VT-gIUXLHTlUOcegK4pSP8WKXdyokM0V5qy4P5Uxk-4pqN30lipWEoYu/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; display: inline; float: left; margin: 7px 8px 0px 0px;" title="20180625-Montessori-School-www.tonesandharmony.com-119-720x430" width="244" /></a><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">And very exciting news for primary teachers; the AMI 6-12 Diploma will be offered as a full-time course commencing March 2019, led by AMI Trainer Rebecca Dallam. (A prerequisite to the course is completion of the AMI Foundation Course, which is a 5-week full-time preparatory course run prior to the start of the 6-12 course.) This course will be run in February 2019, directed by AMI Trainers Carol Potts & Ruby Lau. <span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">For more information visit <span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.montessoritrainingcentre.com.au/">www.montessoritrainingcentre.com.au</a></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #c0504d; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: large;">Diploma, April 2020- October 2021 ****</span><br />
<span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><img align="left" alt="Associatation Montessori Internationale logo" height="112" src="https://i0.wp.com/castlemontessori.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ami-logo-600.png?fit=300%2C257" style="display: inline; float: left; margin: 5px 7px;" width="131" />The real foundation and your bedrock introduction to the Montessori world is the AMI 3 to 6 diploma course – for which we are now taking enrolments for the 2020 intake!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> Immerse yourself in the world of Montessori, and experience the transformative process that can happen with an AMI 3-6 Diploma.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;">With research increasingly demonstrating that online study is incomparable to face-to-face learning, in which you can enjoy the camaraderie of fellow students to engage, motivate and inspire, in the only face-to-face Montessori diploma delivered in Aotearoa, New Zealand. </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The next AMI 3-6 Diploma (modular format) will commence in</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 3-4 week </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">modules, plus 10 weeks of observation & Teaching</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">This format allows you to work <em>and</em> study, at New Zealand’s only accredited AMI Montessori training centre!</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The course brochure will be available in the New Year – email </span><a href="mailto:mmefnz@outlook.com"><span style="font-weight: normal;">mmefnz@outlook.com</span></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> for course dates.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #c0504d; font-family: "futura bk bt";">Membership for 2019?</span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">The benefits are endless:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">Support the Association Montessori Internationale, a global organisation, committed to preserving the legacy of Dr Maria Montessori and advocating for the rights of children worldwide. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">AMI membership is open to everyone, not only AMI Diploma or Certificate holders. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">As an AMI member, you are part of a growing Montessori movement, communicating and collaborating for the benefit of all children. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">You will receive digital newsletters and bulletins with news updates and events happening in the global Montessori community. (The latest AMI Journal is simply BURSTING with insightful articles, on everything from '”The Toddler and the Teenager” to ”Montessori’s Positive Psychology in an Expanding Universe.”</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">Email <a href="mailto:mmmef.alumni@gmail.com">mmef.alumni@gmail.com</a> to become a member before 31st December.</span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #c0504d; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: large;"></span></i><div class="blogger-post-footer">M.M.E.F. News
The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-56182807804320610732018-05-30T02:56:00.001-07:002018-05-30T02:56:18.350-07:00Why Not Study the Theory-only component of the AMI 3-6 Diploma?<p><a href="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo.jpg"><img title="MMEF_Logo" border="0" alt="MMEF_Logo" src="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo_thumb.jpg" width="633" height="126" /></a><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong></strong></font><strong><font color="#000000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><em>Kia Ora Koutou MMEF Supporters</em></font></strong></p> <p align="left"><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT">Study the Montessori theory-only component of the AMI 3-6 Diploma</font></strong></p> <font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">MMEF are thrilled to offer school owners and admin. staff (ideal for those non-Montessori trained) the opportunity to join  us for the basic Montessori theory (psycho-pedagogy) component of the A.M.I. 3-6 Diploma starting on July 2nd!</font></p> <font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">The dates will be <strong><font color="#800000">Monday July 2nd – Tuesday 17th July</font></strong> plus a few optional  theory lectures during the remaining 2018 & 2019 modules. </font></p> <font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Not only will this expand your understanding of Montessori’s approach to child development, enrolling in this theory component will:</font></p> <font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <ul><font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <li><font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Enable participants to better support staff to create the optimum learning environments for young children.</font></li> <font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <li><font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Offer guidance and further support to parents and whanau regarding children’s phenomenal potential from birth to six and beyond.</font></li> <font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <li><font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Guide policies, internal evaluation and assessment according to Montessori theoretical principles. </font></li> </ul> <p><font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Click on <a href="http://goo.gl/8mcpzN">http://goo.gl/8mcpzN</a> to download the course brochure and registration form here. <strong>Enrol before June 11th!</strong></font></p> <font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="4"><font color="#333333"><font color="#800000"><strong>Dates</strong>: <strong>Monday 2nd July – Tuesday 17th July</strong></font> plus a few optional days during 2018 & 2019.</font></font></font></p> <font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="4"><font color="#333333"><strong><font color="#800000">Venue:</font></strong> Lotus Sanctuary, Kawai Purapura Retreat, 14 Mills Lane, Albany.</font></font></font></p> <font color="#333333" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT">Introducing our 3-6 Course Administrator</font></strong></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="4"><font color="#333333"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJedDw1iXud3QcDSbeOCrCv1zCoL-f3BRMP6v34PI5Gxc-7ObXLJtgze_5Uv6u8gAYgcxsUA3viS1Ru4m9Z-x3CGveP146jgwMFiC4mXiA28nTsBr9C6QNqxdDhnqpAf4JfoXDUTyFy8td/s1600-h/Jane-copy4"><img title="Jane copy" style="margin: 0px 10px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Jane copy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG414qbf1joz9z7iClFydax7cwL2mGjJdVY3EISvkbK42botA_5aPQc6UZXUufDAl1pMCQlOnCW02KwyodfpqE4aDmckmwFugJrTwrbw7vwzPs9dMAQ9-5nTrMKbGVrXUzP-2t8hkhfj60/?imgmax=800" width="154" align="left" height="229" /></a>We are delighted to welcome Jane Watson as Course Administrator/Assistant for the 3-6 Diploma Course starting in July.</font> </font></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><font color="#333333">Jane holds an AMI 6-12 Diploma and joins us with a wealth of experience in the field of education. </font></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><font color="#333333">Piki mai, kaki mai Jane, welcome on board!</font> </font></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="5"><font style="font-weight: bold;" color="#800000">Noho ora mai - MMEF</font></font></font></font></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">M.M.E.F. 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The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-85014275131020918062018-05-14T18:43:00.001-07:002018-05-14T18:54:05.372-07:00AMI 3-6 Diploma–Still Thinking About Studying This Year?<p><a href="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo.jpg"><img title="MMEF_Logo" border="0" alt="MMEF_Logo" src="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo_thumb.jpg" width="633" height="126" /></a><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong><em></em></strong></font></p> <h3><font size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><em><font style="font-weight: bold;">Kia Ora Koutou MMEF Supporters</font></em></font></h3> <p><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>There’s Never Been a Better Time to Study!</strong></font></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0SzckRiB8ujI61iViEewZomhPtahUxKre0Lc1hKqNGXVSbfgpN8vfge2_B1wCKk2UapF3IfUyJWH4WvTSSo0ThjyEBw-99qJUBeiHZ-LqHNt_so0rYTbxmzBHSTZZyv6VLEWP4v0u_vHg/s1600-h/FullSizeRender-3"><font face="Futura Bk BT"><img title="FullSizeRender (3)" style="margin: 0px 10px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="FullSizeRender (3)" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9b4Q0vjjnT0_Z9UicF3BMX3ax75wH5B6-A_9gV6KLRJkY-XghyphenhyphenUUKWjPeGWANDxV2MkWG9aMnH1OBopkz7gCgAmg6wfb6qSFOxijLuVmpJtQNatB9HTc0VvAz653pgxM5RADr5m_JcPXi/?imgmax=800" width="117" align="left" height="154" /></font></a><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">A browse of the NZ Education Gazette will confirm the dearth of Montessori teachers in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Now you have the chance to study for the internationally recognised <strong><font color="#800000">AMI 3-6 Diploma</font></strong> <em>without </em>leaving the country. Gain a wealth of experience and then travel the world!</font></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="3"></font></font> <blockquote><font size="3"></font><font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">“<em>How much fuller and richer life would be if we saw this child in all his beauty, instead of focusing on all the little mistakes? …with this change in our hearts we will want to study [the child] in all his different phases, to study all his miracles…we must give this development, this miraculous force, the help it needs. It needs the warmth of the heart and it needs understanding. Let us call this help Education”</em>. Montessori, Maria.</font></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font></blockquote> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="3"><strong><font color="#800000" size="4"><strong><font color="#800000" size="4"><strong><font color="#800000" size="4"><font size="3"><font size="3"><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">Go to mmef.org.nz/courses for full course information or email </font><a><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">mmefnz@outlook.com</font></a><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="3"> today.</font> </font></font><font face="Futura Bk BT"> Interviewing now!</font></font></font></strong></font></strong></font></strong></font></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <h3><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Cross-Credits Gained Towards a B.Tchg. ECE with </font></font></h3> <h3><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Te Rito Maioha</font></font></h3> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">We’ve mentioned previously that students completing the new AMI 3-6 Diploma Level 7 will be automatically cross-credited 1/2 year of study towards the B.Tchg. ECE.  For anyone - without a generic ECE Diploma or Degree – who may be considering this, you don’t need to wait to complete the AMI Diploma first.  </font></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="3"></font></font> <p><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">Recent discussions between MMEF and Te Rito Maioha highlighted that students who are not working can study the remaining 1st year papers on-line from July 2018. Once the AMI Diploma is complete, so too is the 1st year of your degree. For more details contact </font><a href="mailto:mmefnz@outlook.com"><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">mmefnz@outlook.com</font></a><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT"> or </font><a href="http://studentservices@ecnz.ac.nz"><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">studentservices@ecnz.ac.nz</font></a><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT"> </font></p> <p><font face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p> <h3><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5XWHS6NGYuEucVBH3LaqKEZgwamvQM8xYB6QlK3yfaH8PKKGfNcE2fEJEAE_mNreVUIikigeH-JG7r8iSoKlhCxR9WdAjWhrJ4xDkb-wKF3qJZRoSNMmTpL9LM1nbjIK7ynfB3dgVoRO/s1600-h/Julia-Hilson3"><img title="Julia Hilson" style="margin: 0px 10px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Julia Hilson" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJYlz8bo-Fk_JAowqsJ5OMGsczZMcqMyFCMyslEjnMUASrB6leE0JgUieD2orGVQ5OmF60QvG8kd_tA4eZwDswRUednG2RTrTDVEews2J1IVoTH-wDqo75vnAXURmxjdAwEuWozGRyMhg/?imgmax=800" width="120" align="left" height="178" /></a></strong></font></h3> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font><font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <h3><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font style="font-weight: bold;">AMI Birth-3 Certificate Course – Auckland</font></font></h3> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font color="#800000" size="4"></font></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="3"><font face="Futura Bk BT">We are delighted to welcome back to New Zealand AMI 0-3 Trainer Julia Hilson in September to deliver the next <font color="#800000"><strong>AMI Birth -3 Assistants Certificate Course.  </strong><font size="3"><font color="#800000"><font color="#333333">Places will fill fast, we encourage you to book soon!</font> </font></font></font></font></font></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">This Course is an ideal foundation for anyone interested in Montessori’s respectful approach to the young child from birth to 3.  Equally suited to parents, grandparents, educators, school administrators and <em>anyone</em> involved with or passionate about the care and education of young children. </font></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">This 9-day course plus 9 hours of observation will explore Montessori principles while emphasising the importance of free movement and language development for infants and toddlers. Practical elements include; the art of observation,</font><a name="_GoBack"></a><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT"> how to support independence and establishing a framework for toilet learning and much more…</font></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">The course will be held at Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre, Albany from <font color="#800000"><strong>Monday 3rd - 7th & Tuesday 11th - 14th September 2018.</strong></font> Observation hours to be completed 8th-10th September. There’s accommodation on site too - </font><a title="http://kawaipurapura.co.nz/rooms/" href="http://kawaipurapura.co.nz/rooms/"><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">http://kawaipurapura.co.nz/rooms/</font></a></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">To download the course brochure click on </font><a href="http://goo.gl/u9LvKW"><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">goo.gl/u9LvKW</font></a><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">. To register on-line  click on the link </font><a href="http://goo.gl/WbRzxW"><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">http://goo.gl/WbRzxW</font></a><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="3">. Early bird discount applies until <strong>July 13th</strong>.</font> </font></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <h3><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font style="font-weight: bold;">‘</font><em><font style="font-weight: bold;">The Adult’s Role in Developing Communication and Language in the Bambini Community’</font></em><font style="font-weight: bold;"> - 0-3 Workshop </font></font></h3> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="3"><font face="Futura Bk BT">After the success of last year’s MMEF & MANZ 0-3 Workshop – we’re thrilled to be partnering with MANZ again to offer another 0-3 P.D. opportunity on <strong>October 27th & 28th</strong> this year. <strong>Save the date!</strong></font></font></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="3"><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="3">Sarah Breckenridge 0-3 Director at Inner Sydney Montessori School (ISMS), will be offering a weekend brimming with information and delight as we marvel </font>at the wonders of the child under three and the vast amount they learn in just 3 years! Explore how we adults can support and pave the way for rather than interfere with young children’s precious learning.</font></font></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p> <p><font size="3"><font face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>Venue: </strong>Glendowie Primary School, 217 Riddell Road, Glendowie. <br /></font></font></p> <h3><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong><font style="font-weight: bold;">Time</font>:  9-4 pm Saturday and Sunday.</strong></font></h3> <h3><font style="font-weight: bold;" color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Reflections of a 3-6 Certificate Course Student, May 2018</font></h3> <blockquote> <p><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">“I recently had the pleasure of attending the AMI 3-6 Assistants Certificate Course run by MMEF. It was a fantastic opportunity to explore the life and discoveries of Maria Montessori and to put some of those ideas into practice!</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">The course was full to the brim with all kinds of learning activities and opportunities to listen, observe, read, discuss and try out new concepts.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">We had a wonderful time exploring a very well laid out Montessori environment, teaching each other action songs, making three part cards and learning how to use them, and practising teaching Grace and Courtesy to each other! </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">Our trainer worked diligently to ensure that we had understood the implications of the absorbent mind in children between 0 and 6 and the role of the adult in supporting these children in their learning and in their discovery of the world around them. We learnt about how crucial it is for children’s attempts at independence to be honoured and valued and the importance of facilitating their learning through the use of specifically designed materials and child sized equipment. We learnt that adults working with children must act at all times with love and kindness knowing that “<i>within</i> <i>the child lies the fate of the future</i>.<i>”</i> Maria Montessori</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">We all spent long nights staying up late writing essays about what we had learned … and a lot of time running around following small children as we attempted to take note of their every word and action during our observations. Truly every moment of the course was fascinating and inspiring thanks to Carol Potts who spoke with passion as she shared her knowledge, her experience, kindness and enthusiasm!”</font> </p> <p><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">Hayley Motiño – Nelson Bays Montessori </font></p> </blockquote> <font size="3"></font> <p><font color="#800000"><font color="#800000"></font></font></p> <p><font size="3"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP9Bvwp4qk6zMKlyXnYVRe7hkpV_PpcCBwAUHidslcFVgCWC0IF7KlYfQJCKBnDPmG5JIniW15KQGDowaNuThRl5byirLHw0Hw5moDXV-ez99BTCAn4v2UV_rNObeulJ-VcxOrrQrTMZBR/s1600-h/group+photo%255B5%255D"><img title="group photo" style="margin: 0px 10px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="group photo" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLp78I778VQ3VA57lbsnORjqQRYZpxBdCopaQadGswZ5Dqbc70-nvBpYK3lSvaR6t2uUrGjQ8XVlXJGP1X8myEguf99mGJPGncSBR60F1rYQOcQx9duq3mgJGc5isHiSoMwKEGE6-B19K/?imgmax=800" width="214" align="left" height="117" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKpxalrcEv-k9z1fnahf4akAD6j9WG_Ob3lwx8qE_wgCA0Cyut9F1plpS2d2Ege8Kem4KDWSFBm4nzwKiW_FhblBU2v5Nab6WAYDbxmQ9rexQdTApTPGGjwi65fs3Rh0FrSX503l1h1O2j/s1600-h/DSC08274_preview3%255B2%255D"><img title="DSC08274_preview3" style="margin: 0px 10px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="DSC08274_preview3" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWRQdCODzcIH_OmT_sS1GYFT2VmgKTF4J2SLg0T8FKsOUikUX3VOC3kh-oNRFbJ_489KkTnGWbSRBhd6vQ6p_fTf_9Su0uqGaRZrq0Kux2Njn5RYD8Ktzdl6iTynWWPNeyooshxUFX4Xa/?imgmax=800" width="118" align="left" height="177" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRfWybFdW4evgRXTJwz8ZKCO4-QZ81rOdYTmZJzaMmU5nTQdIQ7ggxyLrr7wd9hyYW-l82XEhyX9k4lj0aeTa057qvHOsOcD8uB1vRQ_eaf2dBdIX20Cb30bnWyhiRWUK_3Alt4_Mqrw0h/s1600-h/DSC08297_preview2%255B3%255D"><img title="DSC08297_preview2" style="margin: 0px 10px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="DSC08297_preview2" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifEp497ufAaxMHuOGMoYUBLivb402_WxPCZv29CltLeCcVpXCJkuFRV-TRIeB_j9gX9kW2RmfOlpmsCS9WcknpPV_O6WfHLlgF28eP-ASwSQCJ6X4_p8nIJGZnIJuv4iBFUjpMY66aT9F1/?imgmax=800" width="193" align="left" height="129" /></a></font></p> <font size="3"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKpxalrcEv-k9z1fnahf4akAD6j9WG_Ob3lwx8qE_wgCA0Cyut9F1plpS2d2Ege8Kem4KDWSFBm4nzwKiW_FhblBU2v5Nab6WAYDbxmQ9rexQdTApTPGGjwi65fs3Rh0FrSX503l1h1O2j/s1600-h/DSC08274_preview3%255B2%255D"><font face="Futura Bk BT"> <br /></font></a><font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKpxalrcEv-k9z1fnahf4akAD6j9WG_Ob3lwx8qE_wgCA0Cyut9F1plpS2d2Ege8Kem4KDWSFBm4nzwKiW_FhblBU2v5Nab6WAYDbxmQ9rexQdTApTPGGjwi65fs3Rh0FrSX503l1h1O2j/s1600-h/DSC08274_preview3%255B2%255D"><font face="Futura Bk BT"> <br /></font></a></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font></font><font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="3"><font face="Futura Bk BT"></font></font></p> <p><font size="3"><font face="Futura Bk BT"></font></font></p> <p><font size="3"><font face="Futura Bk BT"></font></font></p> <p><font size="3"><font face="Futura Bk BT">Our latest cohort of 18 graduates from the April 3-6 Certificate course – prior to and during the closing <em>poroporoaki</em>. Kia kaha Tauira! </font></font></p> <p><font size="3"><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="3"><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="3">Nau mai & welcome to the AMI family.</font></font></font></font></font></p> <font size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong></strong></font> <h3><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="5"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Noho ora mai - MMEF</font></font></font></h3> <font size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">M.M.E.F. News
The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-11602456012898125302018-03-08T15:31:00.001-08:002018-03-08T15:48:05.839-08:00Announcing Dates: 9-day 0-3 AMI Certificate Course, Sept.<a href="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo.jpg"><img alt="MMEF_Logo" border="0" height="126" src="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo_thumb.jpg" title="MMEF_Logo" width="633" /></a><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: large;"><strong><em></em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">We are extremely disappointed given the interest that was conveyed amidst the preparation of making the AMI 0-3 training a possibility in New Zealand. <span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">We’ve really appreciated the encouraging communications we’ve had with centres and potential students though in the process. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">The course brochure <a href="http://goo.gl/u9LvKW">goo.gl/u9LvKW</a> and on-line registration form <a href="https://goo.gl/WbRzxW">https://goo.gl/WbRzxW</a><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"> is now available. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Visit </span><a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/" title="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/"><span style="font-size: medium;">https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/</span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"> for the AMI 3-6 Certificate; Diploma Course brochure, application form and further details.</span></span> <br />
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The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-15186999496371189592018-02-23T19:07:00.001-08:002018-02-23T19:23:44.643-08:00Early Bird Discount for AMI 3-6 Certificate Course ends March 9th - Don’t Miss Out!<a href="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo.jpg"><img alt="MMEF_Logo" border="0" height="126" src="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo_thumb.jpg" title="MMEF_Logo" width="633" /></a><strong><span style="color: maroon; font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: large;"></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;">The early-bird deadline for the AMI 3-6 Certificate Course is fast approaching. Register and pay before <strong><span style="color: maroon;">Friday, March 9th</span></strong> and qualify for the early-bird discount – don’t miss out! </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;">E.C.E. teachers working in a 3-6 Montessori environment who would like to gain an AMI Certificate</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;">administrators, trustees & ECE professionals with a profound interest in the 2.5 – 6 age child</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;">anyone considering studying for the AMI 3-6 Diploma.</span></li>
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<span style="color: maroon; font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicerHY4H7DGs7lCbqFtM4tBfnuel1wrLKRgGhFy96RA7dwpiZkH55xTYizxyCTuDpo-FY0jgB-lf-qNS82_g-50ey028giwG56KWztZjirLO0U8hfHUQATW2CQsYhvWKtBkBpoiB1ctEld/s1600-h/DSC_66705" style="font-weight: bold;"><img align="left" alt="DSC_6670" border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLVaPWXiNIRdBU3sMnQU_saROLAkhGxqOo5NIvEa_yV3dU6pxrD0KH33ftMrqSNn65MpoI0jOSUg9YiJxpvjXKbMPrVhIEyCYZof2WUrmtTzRH5gllQ_2a2ALdYaiIRzwF8Lfh8MXn_VB/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; display: inline; float: left; margin: 0px 10px;" title="DSC_6670" width="108" /></a><span style="font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: maroon;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Who By? </strong>AMI 3-6 Trainer – Carol Potts</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: maroon; font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;"><strong>When? </strong><span style="color: black; font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;">Tuesday 17th to Saturday 21st April, 24th & 26th – 28th April (9 days). This allows for time in between to complete the 9 hours of observation.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: maroon; font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;"><strong>Where? </strong><span style="font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;">Yarnton House, Royal Oak & Glendowie Montessori Pre-school.</span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="color: maroon;">How to Enrol?</span></strong> To download the course brochure – click on </span><a href="https://goo.gl/iyc5d5"><span style="font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;">https://goo.gl/iyc5d5</span></a><span style="font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;">. To register on-line click on the link </span><a href="http://goo.gl/umuejm"><span style="font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;">goo.gl/umuejm</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Futura Bk BT;"><strong><span style="color: maroon; font-size: large;">A Worthwhile View</span></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;">It’s around 8 minutes in length and well worth listening to:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5WKhc5PbQG1xorl777K2ahOMVa0LmX8K7y1B8J2PZ3mEhu0uRY90A8aa2tDKyUfmhwDrBQelBe-qC4PzBvPpIHM6AyVjN0CyDjQLIaFLNJ-ypAHJZloLYl1wDqv_sgz6n0LogzzaI_Px/s1600-h/Lillard.PhotobyTomCogill.2016.IMGL03%255B2%255D"><img align="left" alt="Lillard.PhotobyTomCogill.2016.IMGL0303.1sq" border="0" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4ejAjrWShnlsULbxankmORNrj-10KmXHO3fAms6IiTw7XPvwGKDJrvHE2KwVi2BGHqKcce4WEiOvskiESbaI-JwZHcavZl8-56utqLakMWEKfFWkkWdpL70imDMXdvQqOdwUZMm6JF1-/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; display: inline; float: left; margin: 0px 10px;" title="Lillard.PhotobyTomCogill.2016.IMGL0303.1sq" width="118" /></a>Dr Angeline Lillard, Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia and author of ‘<em>The Science Behind the Genius</em>.’ </span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: small;">“Dr. Lillard makes an important distinction between what authentic Montessori is and often what parents, educators and the public view as Montessori. Her research continues to support important outcomes in authentic Montessori”.</span></em></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/childdevelopmentlabs/videos/1540497069319741/" title="https://www.facebook.com/childdevelopmentlabs/videos/1540497069319741/">https://www.facebook.com/childdevelopmentlabs/videos/1540497069319741/</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: small;"><span style="color: maroon; font-size: large;"><strong>How do I find out more about AMI Training Courses in Aotearoa, New Zealand?</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Futura Bk BT; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Visit </span><a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/" title="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/"><span style="font-size: medium;">https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/</span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"> for the AMI 3-6 Certificate & Diploma Course brochures, application form and further details.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt";"><strong>Noho ora mai </strong></span><span style="color: maroon;">- </span></span><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">MMEF</span></strong></span><br />
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The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-63254995255041196752018-01-24T15:14:00.002-08:002018-01-24T15:21:36.424-08:00AMI 3-6 Certificate Course, April–Don’t Miss Out!<a href="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="MMEF_Logo" border="0" height="126" src="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo_thumb.jpg" title="MMEF_Logo" width="633" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: maroon; font-family: "Futura Bk BT"; font-size: large;"><em><b>Kia Ora Koutou MMEF Friends</b></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">T</span><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">his first newsletter of the year comes to you with wishes for a wonderfully productive and fulfilling 2018! </span><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">Hopefully, you’ve all had some time to recharge and refresh in preparation for what looks to be a purposefully engaging year.</span><br />
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<span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: large;">3-6 Certificate Course, Auckland – April</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">If you haven’t already – do send in your applications for the AMI 3-6 Certificate Course from April 17th – 28th - 9-day course. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">Due to high demand, we had to close applications for the last Certificate course, don’t miss out this time.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">Follow the links for AMI 3-6 Certificate Course brochure at </span><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/" title="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/">https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/</a> and </span><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">register online. </span><br />
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<span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: large;"><b>AMI 0-3 Diploma Deadline</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">In a previous newsletter, MMEF asked that applications for the 0-3 AMI Diploma Course be submitted before the end of 2017. Thank you to those of you who made it!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">At your request, we have extended the deadline to <b>Friday 23rd </b><strong>February latest.</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">At this time MMEF will decide if there is sufficient interest for the 0-3 Assistants to Infancy Training to proceed.</span><a href="file:///C:/Users/ASUS/AppData/Local/Temp/OpenLiveWriter2019590555/supfiles6061D/Fingers_Crossed2.jpg"><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><br /></span> <a href="https://akfreedomfighters.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/o-superstitious-person-crossing-their-fingers-facebook-1.jpg?w=1024&h=390&crop=1" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="305" data-original-width="800" height="121" src="https://akfreedomfighters.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/o-superstitious-person-crossing-their-fingers-facebook-1.jpg?w=1024&h=390&crop=1" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">The venue is booked, a highly sought after AMI 0-3 trainer secured, all that’s left to do is for you to submit your fully completed applications NOW! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">Here’s what previous 0-3 students have said of the course,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“<i>Thinking about studying for the 0-3 course could be a daunting experience, especially when you may need to be away from your friends and family for periods of time. Yet I made the decision and let me tell you, this course has completely changed my life!</i> “ </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>“There is almost nothing similar in a 0-3 environment when comparing it to a 3-6 environment. Every piece of material is used in a totally different way with the children in the first half of this plane of development. Nothing in my 3-6 training helped prepare me… I can say, hand on heart, there is no possible way I could run a successful 0-3 class with my 3-6 training such is the difference. </em></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>What I did get from the training was a deep and profound understanding of a totally different child</em>”</span> </blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: maroon;">AMI Course Information Evening</span><span style="color: maroon;">- Wednesday 21st February at 7- 8.30p.m.</span></span></span></h3>
<ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8AP32SJRMev1awxNnnMy3d0Faoh1p26POOlKfu76PNapjBXRbRUsvyj-xE7zKhl6LVinkWChchLxRwTMhk5N-hm_1pdy53UfbgAy5xBZRD1DLaeqRVt-hHWjnuq606cuXgsms6VpdO_zK/s1600/venue-lotus-2-kawai-purapura.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="381" data-original-width="544" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8AP32SJRMev1awxNnnMy3d0Faoh1p26POOlKfu76PNapjBXRbRUsvyj-xE7zKhl6LVinkWChchLxRwTMhk5N-hm_1pdy53UfbgAy5xBZRD1DLaeqRVt-hHWjnuq606cuXgsms6VpdO_zK/s200/venue-lotus-2-kawai-purapura.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<li><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">Would you like to know more about the Montessori </span><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">approach to child development?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">Are you considering enrolling for one of the AMI Courses commencing this year?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">Why is current neuroscience endorsing an approach to education that began over 110 years ago? </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">If you have an interest in child development and considering a career applying Montessori principles - join MMEF for this informal evening. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><strong>Venue address: Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre,14 Mills Lane, Albany, Auckland.</strong> Park in the public carpark on Mills Lane and follow the tree-lined path up the hill. </span><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">RSVP by </span><strong style="font-family: "Futura Bk BT"; font-size: large;"><span style="color: maroon;">Friday 16th Feb.</span></strong><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"> to </span><a href="mailto:mmefnz@outlook.com" style="font-family: "Futura Bk BT"; font-size: large;">mmefnz@outlook.com</a><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">.</span><br />
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<span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: large;"><b>AMI 3-6 Diploma starting July 2nd, 2018 </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="color: maroon; font-size: large;"><b>Interviews underway – apply today!</b></span></span><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"></span><br />
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<strong style="font-family: "Futura Bk BT";"><span style="color: maroon; font-size: medium;">Dates: </span></strong><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: small;"><b>2018 Module 1</b> - July 2<sup>nd</sup> to 27<sup>th </sup>– (4 wks.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><b>Module 2- </b>September 24<sup>th</sup> to 12<sup>th</sup> October – (3 wks.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><b>2019 Module 3 - </b>January 7<sup>th</sup> to 25<sup>th</sup> (3wks) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><b>Module 4</b> - April 8<sup>th</sup> to May 3<sup>rd</sup> (4 wks.) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><b>Module 5</b> - July 1<sup>st</sup> – 19<sup>th</sup> (3wks) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><b>Module 6</b> - September 30<sup>th</sup> to October 18<sup>th</sup> (3 wks.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><b>2020 Module 7 - </b>January 6<sup>th</sup> – 31<sup>st</sup> (4 wks.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: small;">Plus 3 weeks of Observations & 7 weeks of Teaching Practice.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: small;"><br /></span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqX6M6U2pIAe2DZesnJF9_t2rRixdAZVwmPY1f6AILXqppefpV5qgIVrx2vflvKITjDsJW8xU1tHyMpjmf_KMcvqV9T_98aWht7tD2Sgy58dHa1PMKS_NJa1RO88QfhIE9af9X9h5HFZcv/s1600/IMG_0432.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqX6M6U2pIAe2DZesnJF9_t2rRixdAZVwmPY1f6AILXqppefpV5qgIVrx2vflvKITjDsJW8xU1tHyMpjmf_KMcvqV9T_98aWht7tD2Sgy58dHa1PMKS_NJa1RO88QfhIE9af9X9h5HFZcv/s200/IMG_0432.JPG" width="150" /></a><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><br /></strong></span></span></strong></span></span> <span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Venue: </strong><span style="color: black;">Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre, Albany, Auckland – accommodation available on site.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: maroon;"><strong>Director of Training:</strong></span> Carol Potts – AMI 3-6 Trainer.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">Go to: <a href="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/" title="https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/">https://www.mmef.org.nz/courses/</a></span><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">for course brochure, application form and further details.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt";"><strong>Noho ora mai </strong></span><span style="color: maroon;">- </span></span><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt";"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">MMEF</span></strong></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">M.M.E.F. News
The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-2789835474062951312017-12-18T13:01:00.001-08:002017-12-18T13:02:55.919-08:00Credits for AMI 3-6 Diploma (Level 7) to B.Ed. Tchg. (ECE)<p><a href="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo.jpg"><img title="MMEF_Logo" border="0" alt="MMEF_Logo" src="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo_thumb.jpg" width="633" height="126" /></a><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>Kia Ora Koutou MMEF Supporters</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#008000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">As the year draws to a close MMEF are delighted to end the year on a high note. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4lkcqVC5NdtpccKhlr1mcpbrLwwLI7gAMGe-Sm1WsxcDXpoi6I_I8udvQoT956nwFT32g6V6gz8Ge7ROJzAOTZ-MHxrFPh_zxow2lP7kFNTGcGK30e97Ny4cuJtSas4vQmQWFwkBK-Jsh/s1600-h/jonge-jongen-die-een-trompet-blazen-68091784%255B4%255D"><img title="jonge-jongen-die-een-trompet-blazen-68091784" style="margin: 5px 5px 2px; float: right; display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="jonge-jongen-die-een-trompet-blazen-68091784" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBvEpEQkEjbiccYAjacMfBi6-n_Q_nKqvIpD5SUv0ga4PavEuahEdnQ4JJgX8VJAJAL6R8xYTsVx3UV6i-9caEzc2liyBdU-QH1k2G8We6pTZkTT4ZD4Jc3zmu7qf2D47ucLfIECq-iW5q/?imgmax=800" width="157" align="right" height="139" /></a></font></p> <font color="#008000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font color="#008000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">MMEF & Te Rito Maioha are delighted to announce - graduates of the AMI 3-6 Diploma (Level 7) will automatically receive Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for 2 papers towards a B.Tchg. (ECE). This equates to about half a year of study which will be credited. Exciting news indeed! </font></p> <font color="#008000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font color="#008000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Further details will be available early in 2018.</font></p> <font color="#008000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="4"><font color="#008000">And once again, wishing you all <i>Season’s Greetings - </i><i>Ngā mihi o te Tau Hou ki a koutou katoa</i><i>.</i></font></font></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>MMEF Team</strong></font></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">M.M.E.F. News
The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-60932644276195178642017-12-04T02:03:00.001-08:002017-12-04T02:17:53.113-08:00Staff Appraisals + Budget Setting + Future P.D. goals = AMI Training<a href="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo.jpg"><img alt="MMEF_Logo" border="0" height="126" src="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo_thumb.jpg" title="MMEF_Logo" width="633" /></a> <br />
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<em><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: large;"><strong>Kia Ora Koutou MMEF </strong></span><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: large;"><strong>Supporters</strong></span></em> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">We really enjoyed seeing many of you at the MMEF/MANZ 0-3 workshop recently, and from your feedback, you enjoyed the weekend too! </span> <br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">In fact, arising from many informal chats over that weekend MMEF came up with the idea for a new website page entitled <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) </strong><span style="color: rgb(51 , 51 , 51);">which we’ve</span> <span style="color: rgb(51 , 51 , 51);">devoted to</span> <span style="color: rgb(51 , 51 , 51);">answering your</span> </span>questions around training. </span> <br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">Do you have a question? Visit the FAQ page at <a href="http://mmef.org.nz/">mmef.org.nz.</a> and you may just have it answered. And do keep those questions coming. </span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: maroon; font-size: large;"><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuHHuQFaV9vYJBaFEwmEd6inLmEhMj7H1wWADfaKgzH6uyB2rG0g4IiRDQJQoNWavl9RDEsVteVbxwL812y09zPJ_z5jDd1lmZt6zPYMlv_5GLWDkPB6wbvBynjJ3PD6wFtbJLysSLQM92/s1600-h/Preview_AMI_logo_pantone%255B5%255D"><img align="left" alt="Print" border="0" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGpS0g_Q30KSoxYeIavXw1qX3AAy8EEwQuvNvRoU8Vd1cHfYBo4ZgSBkEVpImhEF0qdmfDnn_IBJgNalpziRnSNxJR_Ru8wD1qH4C5SDaJsu4XiQwFJEN1vg4RO5IQcuELg7dsiH0cnwAS/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; display: inline; float: left; margin: 0px 10px;" title="Print" width="110" /></a>AMI Professional Development 2018</strong></span></span> <br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As we approach the end of the school year – as many of us are winding up staff appraisal goals, considering next year’s P.D. and revisiting the budget for next year – don’t miss the following AMI courses:</span> </span> <br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: small;"> </span><strong><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: rgb(255 , 128 , 64);">AMI 3-6 Certificate Course – April 17th – 28th (9 days)</span> </span></strong> <br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">Download the course </span><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"> brochure here </span><a href="https://goo.gl/iyc5d5" title="https://goo.gl/iyc5d5"><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"></span></a><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://goo.gl/iyc5d5%C2%A0">goo.gl/iyc5d5</a></span></span></span></span> <br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">and register on line here <a href="http://goo.gl/umuejm">goo.gl/umuejm</a> </span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: rgb(255 , 128 , 0);"><strong>AMI (Assistants to Infancy) 0-3 Diploma Course starting in May 2018 with Director of Training – Julia Hilson</strong>.</span></span></span> </span></span> <br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you own, manage or spend your days in an environment with babies and infants under three – it will <strong>never be easier</strong> to access quality AMI Montessori training tailored to support the essential construction of the personality during the1st three years of life. </span></span></span></span></span> <br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Applications for the AMI 0-3 Diploma Course are required before <strong>Dec. 20th</strong> alternatively, to assist MMEF with its planning, please email </span><a href="http://mmefnz@outlook.com/"><span style="font-size: medium;">mmefnz@outlook.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> by this date if your application is in process. <span style="color: rgb(51 , 51 , 51);"><strong>Centre managers & owners</strong></span> – see the multi payment options for centres which have been especially aligned with funding payment dates. </span></span> <br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255 , 128 , 0); font-size: medium;">AMI 3-6 Diploma Course starting July 2018. Director of Training – Carol Potts</span></strong> </span></span> <br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Interviews are well underway for the 3-6 Diploma Course (Level 7) don’t miss out. Download the course information at </span><a href="http://mmef.org.nz/"><span style="font-size: medium;">mmef.org.nz</span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"> today!</span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: small;"><span style="color: maroon; font-size: large;"><strong>Are You AMI trained & Seeking a New Role in 2018?</strong></span><span style="color: maroon;"></span></span><span style="color: maroon;"></span> <br />
<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">MMEF is currently seeking a Course Assistant/Administrator to work alongside the Director of Training on the 3-6 Diploma course starting in July 2018. Download further details here </span><a href="http://goo.gl/ZRWhWf"><span style="font-size: medium;">goo.gl/ZRWhWf</span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"> or email </span><a href="mailto:mmefnz@outlook.com"><span style="font-size: medium;">mmefnz@outlook.com</span></a><span style="font-size: medium;">.</span></span> <br />
<span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: large;"><strong>AMI 0-3 &3-6 Course Information Evening – February 2018</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl7jBhe3PetQ_uTumesi3c9A3qHTC21mPNsRw7i1G3f2WnOqQ4KTaGeuwfYqrvooyRUujnwaVviIBQx23cxV966Wt9pec-sQxDRDNb91jtT6x4r9KdMxoPPyYkyy8Vg_Qxa3Ocp2TfrwFj/s1600-h/venue-lotus-1-kawai-purapura3"><img align="left" alt="venue-lotus-1-kawai-purapura" border="0" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8a8t5SOzPgzSUSQDIknCswcGpXAno7CwHThIvywCa7GQr_xeA_OTYy6hDgnxKm2xheU95LE6AmODCSBR4ZKJ8PCfZTgr6uiMY7LD4ztzHWJeCJqDt51uJoWO0ahtiS_8xBziUINq6fHKM/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; display: inline; float: left; margin: 0px 8px 0px 0px;" title="venue-lotus-1-kawai-purapura" width="204" /></a><span style="font-size: medium;">MMEF and friends will be hosting a joint <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>0-3 & 3-6 Course Information Evening</strong></span> in the Lotus Sanctuary at Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre, 14 Mills Lane, Albany on <span style="color: maroon;"><strong style="color: maroon;">Wednesday </strong><strong style="color: maroon;">February 21st at 7.00p.m. </strong>Join us as we explore '<i>Montessori -an Aid to Life'</i>. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">New email address</span> </strong></span> <br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">As many of you will be aware</span></span> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";">Vodafone discontinued their email services on November 30th, hence MMEF has a new email address. </span></span><a href="mailto:mmefnz@outlook.com"><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="font-size: small;">mmefnz@outlook.com</span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><a href="mailto:mmefnz@outlook.com"><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "futura bk bt";">Please remember your thoughts, ideas and comments are always welcome.</span> </span><br />
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The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-35499037650289386952017-10-28T21:19:00.001-07:002017-10-28T21:19:44.154-07:00AMI 3-6 Diploma Course 2018 –Venue Announced and More!<p><a href="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo.jpg"><img title="MMEF_Logo" border="0" alt="MMEF_Logo" src="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo_thumb.jpg" width="633" height="126" /></a><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>Kia Ora Koutou Maria Montessori </strong></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>Education Foundation Supporters</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">We are delighted to confirm that the venue for the </font><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">AMI 3-6 Course starting in July 2018 will be </font><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre, Albany. The </font><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Lotus Sanctuary with its tranquility, light and space </font><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">will be the predominant venue for the course.  </font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1yfwUbYgqEst223nyCRuuLiVb1eM-AJM__yrDS5n3Mu5F9E0pDxF4hsKCv7OHoyPDI1UkfgLbppv8kxuAGizQ__H0aZjSlwyDy01_VT4lRl6k_9fCXaVJTkIb73ApYOUlZNyqKGNBN6_w/s1600-h/venue-lotus-1-kawai-purapura3"><img title="venue-lotus-1-kawai-purapura" style="margin: 0px 8px 0px 0px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="venue-lotus-1-kawai-purapura" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2m6HrPmilwcy9HQsdh7TJX_SyXuVsmCcQfOwtPGpKLOD-Cs2z7D6p29YWBrbOjxVuhLwRJ_lvbT_1PCnm9i_yxs5yyUqf4nv4r46BcKMcVEvXCd5Weto1kVhRGeM2ZDyhba62t40YJ2p/?imgmax=800" width="203" align="left" height="143" /></a><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Ac</font><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">commodation is available on site too, contact the venue for the weekly accommodation rates.  </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><a href="mailto:retreataccommodation@kawaipurapura.co.nz">retreataccommodation@kawaipurapura.co.nz</a></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p> <font size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"></font><font size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="4"><font color="#800000" size="5"><strong>AMI 0-3 Course Dates Confirmed</strong></font></font></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Some of  you expressed a preference for the earlier  proposed dates for Module 3, 2019 and indeed we can now confirm your preference. Here are the complete course dates:-</font></p> <p><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="4"><font color="#800000"><b>2018 </b><b>Module 1</b> - May 14<sup>th</sup> – June 8<sup>st</sup> (4 wks.)</font></font></font></p> <font color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><b></b></p> <font color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="4"><font color="#800000"><b>Module 2 - </b>August 20<sup>th</sup> – September 21<sup>st</sup><b> </b>(5 wks.)</font></font></font></p> <font color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong></strong></font> <p><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="4"><font color="#800000"><strong>2019 Module 3 - Jan. 7th – Feb. 8th (5 wks.)</strong></font></font></font></p> <font color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="4"><font color="#800000"><b>Module 4</b> - May 13<sup>th</sup> – June 7th (4 wks.)</font> <b></b></font></font></p> <font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">*Dates may be subject to slight change</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Visit <a href="http:// mmef.org.nz">mmef.org.nz</a> to download the 0-3 & 3-6 Diploma course information. </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="5"></font></font> <p><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>AMI 3-6 Certificate Course, April 17th – 28th 2018 (9 days) in Auckland.</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84Z3856mFyfUFs9kbdkOu3tlsuYM-ID3DRm9giGtTjr6_bT7Ft0ie4HMYWI62kx4rv3T8vvC9QPBLpIyQqfvEz4gx8IJZBLC2dRAySVzgkY8XR5U3NWS3TLg-99Endcufy9hHjNdzP6Qa/s1600-h/DSC_66684"><img title="DSC_6668" style="margin: 0px 11px 1px 0px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="DSC_6668" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNiAntq7-TxHtxoEZ_BiNKH0pjZlsR4jOd-13gLrJrpOBmjIznZsQDy2W4JKKiq35P2aAsh78RjNzVNOTk1fw8VxoURx2lWkdRKArGHIkjyQso71f-BWVr91dMICCyzcl9PfsT2SHgyvz/?imgmax=800" width="110" align="left" height="163" /></a></font></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">The on-line registration form is now available – simply click on the link to register <a href="http://goo.gl/umuejm">goo.gl/umuejm</a> </font></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">To download the course </font><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"> brochure – click on </font><a title="https://goo.gl/iyc5d5" href="https://goo.gl/iyc5d5"><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">https://goo.gl/iyc5d5</font></a></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">AMI 3-6 Trainer – Carol Potts</font></p> <p><b><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Who is the Course for?</font></b></p> <ul> <li><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">parents of children aged 2.5 – 6years</font></li> <li><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">ECE teachers working in a 3-6 Montessori environment who would like to gain an AMI Certificate</font></li> <li><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">administrators and trustees with a profound interest in the 3-6 age child</font></li> <li><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">anyone considering studying for the AMI 3-6 Diploma.</font></li> </ul> <p><b><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">When is it?</font></b></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Tuesday 17th to Saturday 21st April, 24th & 26th – 28th April </font><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>(9 days). </strong>This allows for time in between to complete the 9 hours of observation.</font> </p> <p><font size="4"><font face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>Venue? </strong></font></font></p> <p><font size="4"><font face="Futura Bk BT">Yarnton House, Royal Oak & Glendowie Montessori Pre-school. See course brochure for full details.</font></font></p> <p><font size="5"><font size="4"><font color="#800000" face="Futura Bk BT">And finally, </font><font color="#800000" face="Futura Bk BT">He Waka Eke Noa – We’re All in This Together</font></font></font></p> <p><font size="4"><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt";"><strong>Noho ora mai, ra</strong></span> <br /></font></p> <span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt";"><strong></strong></span><font size="4"></font> <p><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><strong><font size="4">MMEF</font></strong></span></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p> <font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="5"></font></font><div class="blogger-post-footer">M.M.E.F. News
The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-22722377787905890512017-10-11T02:04:00.001-07:002017-10-11T02:04:51.774-07:00AMI 0-3 Diploma Course–Application Deadline<p><a href="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo.jpg"><img title="MMEF_Logo" border="0" alt="MMEF_Logo" src="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo_thumb.jpg" width="633" height="126" /></a></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong><em>Kia Ora Koutou Friends of MMEF</em></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><font color="#333333" size="4">Applications are now arriving for the Diploma courses starting in 2018. </font></font><font size="4"><font color="#800000" face="Futura Bk BT"><font color="#333333">As we all near the busy term of the year – this is a timely reminder for those of you considering applying <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcBhTBcE_Dzgh0ZrnqUlqLnv8CfkW80essMDXi_PzvxEu68g8CqeSKFfxNF9yNNQi7KfveSVPKP9P4QDAsTELMq3Suu6KVNcve428nSHPblfVIxiYBbKubBEHhKNfpTX-ZCxY4nXNO4WJJ/s1600-h/IMG_95593"><img title="IMG_9559" style="margin: 9px 9px 0px 0px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="IMG_9559" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTEu2U8Txzjh2JzhE_WLVc8-7RJFSjkIBB-Yo5XGJBLQJsyBs3bE-waSwtvWN8aFQs84WkElbO1TowTCiZsDBag3fFbIIpU26iWLGeBds8JtxZdK-YAOO7_ffewEIYWPNX5xEAwFfbViYo/?imgmax=800" width="136" align="left" height="180" /></a>for the <strong><font color="#800000">AMI 0-3 Assistance to Infancy Diploma.</font></strong> To assist with the course arrangements MMEF </font></font><font color="#800000" face="Futura Bk BT"><font color="#333333">require applications to be received by <font color="#800000"><strong>15th</strong></font> <strong><font color="#800000">December</font></strong>. </font></font></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" face="Futura Bk BT"><font color="#333333"><font size="4">Please contact Carol on <a href="http://mmef@ihug.co.nz"><font color="#0000ff">mmef@ihug.co.nz</font></a><font color="#0000ff"></font></font><font color="#0000ff" size="4"></font><font size="4"> <em>if</em> your application is in process yet is unable to be with us by this date. We acknowledge those of you who have already informed us. </font></font></font><font color="#800000" face="Futura Bk BT"><font color="#333333"><font size="4">Visit <a href="http://mmef.org.nz">mmef.org.nz</a> and download the course information <strong><font color="#800000"><u>today.</u></font></strong> Don’t miss out!</font></font></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="2" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>AMI 3-6 Diploma starting July 2018, Interviews Underway</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><font color="#333333"><font size="4">The first few interviews have been scheduled and the venue will be announced next week! Watch this space.</font></font></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>AMI 3-6 Certificate Course April 17th – 28th (9 days) in 2018</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">The previously muted dates for a Certificate course in January have been shelved and instead we are delighted to announce the dates of the <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2kk0hxCg3oc_WyK0dmYoIihJ7PPNVOs6smqAm-YLcKItfmITELqWSBjwfXXdPkYu8vN00yzVGoCxCds49eSblKHt6kp8C8kyGVuKwchNJtY3iILVcDmS3-LTdKFvBLwTjvJtzop58Y7Tj/s1600-h/receptacle3"><img title="receptacle" style="margin: 10px 11px 0px 1px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="receptacle" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTwzas7-Ree5MEsMm0A91vJligTJf1zHNpIKd1pvGwvqELYVn6fTWC3GXzPP-6J4Jvtzv8ED_4aJNwpJ81391gRp4k8J0aJoixZe9OsIjyyxBb7dNWiP7KOfRvDR_LN24ettV0ZClhVtNV/?imgmax=800" width="133" align="left" height="176" /></a>next 3-6 Certificate course: <font color="#800000"><strong>April 17th – 21st, 24th & 26th – 28th, 9 days in total.</strong></font> 3 days mid-course have been observed for completion of the 9 hours of observation as required.</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">The venue will be <font color="#800000"><strong>Yarnton House, Royal Oak, Auckland</strong></font> and <strong><font color="#800000">G</font><font color="#800000">le</font><font color="#800000">ndowie Montessori Preschool</font></strong><font color="#800000"></font> on the two Saturdays. The registration form will be available next week.</font></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>Visit the <a href="http://mmef.org.nz">mmef.org.nz</a> and download the course brochures for either the 0-3 & 3-6 Diploma Courses TODAY.</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4"><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt";"><strong>Noho ora mai, ra</strong></span> <br /></font></p> <span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt";"><strong></strong></span><font size="4"></font> <p><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><strong><font size="4">MMEF</font></strong></span></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">M.M.E.F. News
The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-72556764509515333682017-09-09T22:53:00.001-07:002017-09-09T22:53:09.133-07:00Level 7 AMI 3-6 Diploma & AMI 3-6 Trainer Celebrations!<p><a href="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo.jpg"><img title="MMEF_Logo" border="0" alt="MMEF_Logo" src="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo_thumb.jpg" width="633" height="126" /></a><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>AMI 3-6 Diploma accepted by NZQA as a Level 7 Qualification</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">MMEF is delighted to announce that the AMI 3-6 Diploma will remain on the NZQA framework though now as a <strong>new Level 7 Diploma</strong>. We are extremely pleased with this outcome!</font></p> <font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">In a nutshell – what does this mean?</font></p> <font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"> - The AMI 3-6 (Level 7) is acknowledged by NZQA as meeting the rigour and quality of a Level 7 qualification. </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">- MMEF can accept international students on the AMI 3-6 course (Level 7) starting in July 2018.</font></p> <font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">- AMI 3-6 Course (Level 7) graduates (without a BTchg (ECE) will be able to gain cross credits towards the BTchg (ECE) with the Early Childhood Education Institute Te Rito Maioha. We are currently communicating with the tertiary provider to finalise exactly what this will look like for our students. </font></p> <font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="4"><font face="Futura Bk BT"><strong><font color="#800000" size="5">AMI 3-6 Trainer – from Aotearoa, New Zealand</font></strong></font></font></p> <p><font size="4"><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font color="#800000"><font color="#666666"><font color="#333333"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0p7GfeNvOwWdGK0u2UoxnsFUTBWq3mY1KSudtbEPS04FySIQ1ipEwdbHyZCaQekJZAUgaz2K7q8UmABS5iunaEO1XAObpjjpfH9ickEK_cOwK2OiKFoub_e7yKIzIY5vSsLPvAmSd_39j/s1600-h/IMG_2522-25"><img title="IMG_2522 (2)" style="margin: 4px 5px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="IMG_2522 (2)" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-aQ16EdA_5WG94LTIbluXx2XyivtPti02pImxhJPAW_ubjEV21Vz2fP4NBGlkpCECVjKU8b0SbyUj0sW0sZxjxl4QsM1gu0gIvTZ1OrhtEm1UgMJAACqKOiC0CPuHQu9XRVQKwYfEKQte/?imgmax=800" width="132" align="left" height="175" /></a>Close on the heels of our success with NZQA, Carol Potts became New Zealand’s first AMI 3-6 Trainer. </font></font></font></font></font></p> <p><font size="4"><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font color="#800000"><font color="#666666"><font color="#333333">We congratulate Carol for her sheer persistence! This whakatauki seems to be most befitting…</font></font></font></font></font><font size="4"><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font color="#800000"><font color="#666666"><font color="#333333"><font color="#800000"><em>Te Toia Te Haumatia</em> </font>– <em>Nothing can be achieved without a plan, work and a way of doing things.</em></font></font></font></font></font></p> <p><font size="4"><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font color="#800000"><strong></strong></font></font></font></p>       <p><font size="4"><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="5"><font color="#800000"><strong>AMI Assistance to Infancy, 0-3</strong></font> <font color="#800000"><strong>Diploma Course Venue</strong></font></font></font></font></p> <font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4SWMwKjXVpGlE5M4kdiEktd_bl1RNqVFBcnEieEoiGSvzWcAeXQT5a5uRMqiqfNfY8EzDUwg0rQ8xb3HIN68rhUIziFYbcowVfc0ChM7KiHh5piK-3Ojplst7P5dpdpHL-D3jfr6H6ZWP/s1600-h/venue-lotus-1-kawai-purapura2"><img title="venue-lotus-1-kawai-purapura" style="margin: 0px 10px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="venue-lotus-1-kawai-purapura" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgyxdP_pQ30UJUSb3r597qvR16mnbKPK2dvrlmYypRDKmgOU9T9v7lIQiLFiPHNpxP3xbHI0YkcyQZGIfsXGS4YQxQ0jpi-ybo-XNuTkP_Lv19vWsWDC9oJkvPry26RiC5nNszKXkYSnpl/?imgmax=800" width="244" align="left" height="172" /></a>We’re thrilled to announce that the venue for the 0-3 Diploma course starting in May, 2018 will be Lotus Sanctuary, Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre, Albany, Auckland. </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">This peaceful, tranquil setting received glowing reviews from the attendees of the 0-3 Certificate Course last year. We cant wait to transform it into a home environment and infant community next year!</font></p> <font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Kawai Purapura also offers accommodation on site – please visit their website for further details on accommodation. It is highly recommended to book early <a title="http://kawaipurapura.co.nz/rooms/" href="http://kawaipurapura.co.nz/rooms/">kawaipurapura.co.nz/rooms/</a></font></p> <font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">We can also confirm the dates of the modules:-</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong><strong>2018 </strong>Module 1</strong>: May 14th - June 8th (4 wks)</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>Module 2</strong>: August 20th - September 21st (5 wks)</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong><strong>2019 </strong>Module 3:</strong>  TBC soon: Either Jan. 7th – Feb. 8th <strong><font color="#800000">or</font></strong> Jan. 28th – March 1st </font><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">(5 wks). </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>Module 4</strong> : May 13th - June 7th (4 wks)</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Dates may be subject to slight change. Some Saturdays will be included to make up for public holidays. Visit mmef.org.nz for the course brochure and application form.</font></p> <p><font size="4"><font face="Futura Bk BT"><font size="5"><strong><font color="#800000">Dates for next AMI 3-6 Certificate Courses</font></strong> – <strong><font color="#800000">book the dates and send your feedback!</font></strong></font></font></font></p> <p><font size="4"><font face="Futura Bk BT">Due to the high level of interest in the AMI 3-6 Certificate Course, the next Certificate course has been confirmed for  April 2018 during the school holidays. </font></font></p> <p><font size="4"><font face="Futura Bk BT">The dates are17th April – 21st April & 24th -28th April - 9 days (ex. Anzac day 25th April). Further details will be out very soon.</font></font></p> <font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong><font color="#800000">Proposed AMI 3-6 Certificate</font></strong> <font color="#800000"><strong>Course</strong></font> – in response to several enquiries e.g. “<em>Do MMEF offer the AMI Certificate Course outside the school holidays</em>?”. We are proposing to offer the 60 hour course in a different format, this time over 6 days from 15th – 20th January and 3 additional Saturdays 17th & 24th February & 3rd March in Auckland <strong><em> if</em></strong> there is sufficient interest. </font></p> <font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">Please let us know by end of <strong>6th October</strong> if this format is of appeal to you or your team.</font> </p> <p><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>Don’t miss out 0-3 Workshop hosted by MMEF & Montessori Aotearoa, NZ</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">There’s still time to register for the 0-3 workshop with Ferne Van Zyl, Australia – <strong>October 14th & 15th, Auckland</strong>. </font></p> <p><font size="4"><font face="Futura Bk BT"><em><strong>'Supporting Freedom, Self-Discipline & Language'</strong></em>  is a must weekend tailored for teachers, parents, whanau and anyone with a profound interest in the development of young children. <br /></font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">Here’s a snippet of what to expect:</font></p> <ul> <li><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">Learn how to communicate with children to support and develop self-discipline – how to talk so that the young child will listen.</font></li> <li><font color="#800000" size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">Discover practical strategies to establish routines, expectations and provide tamariki the ‘freedom with limits’ necessary for them to thrive.</font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">Support the natural development of the child by understanding the principles of Montessori for those under 3: including; </font><font color="#800000"><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">movement, c</font><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">ommunication, i</font><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">ndependence & s</font><font size="3" face="Futura Bk BT">elf-discipline.</font></font></li> </ul> <p><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"> Register at </font><a title="http://www.montessori.org.nz/professionals/manz-professional-events/3-workshop-kaiako-teachers-parents/" href="http://www.montessori.org.nz/professionals/manz-professional-events/3-workshop-kaiako-teachers-parents/"><font size="4" face="Futura Bk BT">http://www.montessori.org.nz/professionals/manz-professional-events/3-workshop-kaiako-teachers-parents/</font></a></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>And finally…</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"><strong>Visit the mmef.org.nz and download the course brochures for either the 0-3 & 3-6 Diploma Courses TODAY!</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4"><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt";"><strong>Noho ora mai, ra</strong></span> <br /></font></p> <span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt";"><strong></strong></span><font size="4"></font> <p><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><strong><font size="4">MMEF</font></strong></span></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Futura Bk BT"></font></strong></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">M.M.E.F. 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The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098730955385306346.post-1458270651463608682017-07-07T01:21:00.000-07:002017-07-07T01:21:00.056-07:00Latest News – 2 AMI Diploma Courses Starting in 2018!<p><a href="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo.jpg"><img title="MMEF_Logo" border="0" alt="MMEF_Logo" src="https://mmef.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/mmef_logo_thumb.jpg" width="633" height="126" /></a> <br /><strong><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);"><em><span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;"><font color="#804040">Kia Ora Koutou Friends</font> </span></em></span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 255); font-size: large;"><strong>Assistants to Infancy (0-3) Diploma course will begin in May 2018 with Julia Hilson – Director of Training.</strong></span></span> <br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><font face="Futura Bk BT">At MMEF we’re still pinching ourselves to be offering training at the 0-3 level in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The demand for AMI training internationally is high yet being able to secure an AMI trainer at the 0-3 level was no mean feat!</font></span>   <br /><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="color: maroon; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;">Julia Hilson, <span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="color: maroon; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;">0-3 AMI Trainer, h</span></span></span>as been juggling her commitments and has confirmed dates for the first and last modules, the 2nd and 3rd module dates will be finalised shortly. </span></span></span> <br /><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="color: maroon; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;">Julia said, “<em>I’m delighted to be able to strengthen the understanding of the importance of the first 3 years of life, in this part of the world</em>”. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="color: maroon; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;">We are delighted too!  </span></span></span> <br /><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="color: maroon; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;">The 0-3 course will be offered over four 4-5 week modules (18 weeks in total, face to face delivery) plus observations, starting in May 2018 and concluding June 2019. </span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "futura bk bt";">*Dates may be subject to slight change*</span> <br /><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="color: maroon; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;">The full course details, including course brochure, application form and payment options, will be posted on the new MMEF website –  set to go live by <strong>Friday 21st July. </strong>Download your information pack then. </span></span></span> <br /><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 255); font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span>   <br /><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 255); font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span> <span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 255); font-size: large;"><strong>AMI 3-6 Diploma Course 2018 – 2020</strong></span></span> <br /><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">Can you believe it – not 1 but 2 AMI Diploma Courses, 0-3 and 3-6 will be offered in New Zealand starting in 2018!</span> <br /><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">The AMI 3-6 Diploma Course Information Pack will be also be ready for you to access and download from the new look MMEF website. MMEF </span><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">have included several payment options for centres, to coincide with funding payments.  </span> <br /><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 255); font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span> <br /><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 255); font-size: large;"><strong>MMEF and MANZ Under 3s Workshop – Ferne</strong></span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 255); font-size: large;"><strong>Van Zyl</strong></span> <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 255);">– <span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 255); font-size: large;">October 14th & 15th, Auckland</span></span></strong></span> <br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt";">Recent news from Australia, </span></span> <br /></p> <blockquote><font size="3">“<em>Delegates at this year’s Montessori Early Childhood Conference in Brisbane were raving about Ferne van Zyl's workshops focusing on the child from 0-3 years</em></font>”.   <br /><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"></span></blockquote> <p><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-DBDqCEx-pYIcHz3M6Z1ni21Quyv4VPJlOKONrj0FVpbeN5F5tp9UEbPVHSkxxsD4WNDWz06jTbw9uSPjjbAOfpjJjuJqwx76lp7CqzMtKXh9XVyVoJD8_Vq6x9hLpRQInJ8vBdmsCjlM/s1600-h/12342524_10153821828131663_905873009%255B3%255D"><img title="12342524_10153821828131663_9058730096006804551_n(1)" style="margin: 2px 14px 6px; float: left; display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="12342524_10153821828131663_9058730096006804551_n(1)" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbpvCsOwnlduxp9z1YQh7990eSi3F_pZI1mP7-sueCm6vZohVTHp_xMl7onfvh84R9wAUhKTs7Jze-PinWB4XegluKJS3skj6ErT6T7W22Qt9-GrvUWLdIvDR9NRMY3I4UWxM-5TZErblf/?imgmax=800" width="160" align="left" height="160" /></a></span><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">We can also enjoy this highly rated presenter, courtesy of MANZ and MMEF, as AMI 0-3 trained adult and mother of 4, Ferne Van Zyl will be offering the following workshop in Auckland – October 14th & 15th. </span> <br /><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><em><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 255);"><strong></strong></span></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><em><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 255);"><strong>Supporting Freedom, Self-Discipline  &  Language</strong></span></em> is a workshop designed for parents, whanau and educators.</span> <br /><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">Over these 2 days Ferne will provide a foundation of understanding plus leave you with a kete of skills to encourage positive behaviour in young children. Strategies for communicating with young children leading to the development of self-discipline will be amongst the topics explored. Download the brochure by clicking below on the link </span><a title="https://goo.gl/sHbBj6" href="https://goo.gl/sHbBj6"><span style="font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">https://goo.gl/sHbBj6</span></a> <br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 255); font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span> <br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 255); font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: large;"><strong>And finally, </strong></span> <br /><span style="color: black; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">Kia kaha to the 31 students embarking on the AMI 3-6 Assistant Certificate Course in Hamilton next week. </span> <br /><span style="color: black; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;">We wish you all well – be open, be inclusive and be on time! </span>  <br /></p> <span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><strong></strong></span> <p><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><strong>Noho ora mai, ra</strong></span> <br /></p> <span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><strong></strong></span> <p><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "futura bk bt"; font-size: medium;"><strong>MMEF</strong></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">M.M.E.F. 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The blog for newsletters from the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, New Zealand.</div>MMEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01074057996967828955noreply@blogger.com