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Presented by Toni and Robin Christie.
Your hosts, Toni & Robin Christie
will lead this 4 day adventure and you will have the opportunity to explore the
stunning environments of Childspace, observe children and teachers interacting
in these environments, explore a bit of Wellywood, and attend a series of
workshops at the Childspace Institute.
This study tour runs from
Friday 22 – Monday 25 November 2024.
Course cost covers all meals,
transport, tours, materials, and workshops. Flights, accommodation, and
travel to and from our institute in Johnsonville are at participants own
expense.
PROGRAMME:
Friday 22 November, 9-4pm:
Morning
tea, lunch and happy hour included. Welcome, introductions and tour outline and
materials. An opening address and overview of respectful people, places and
things from Toni and Robin. Workshops including leadership and
rituals, and then we finish the day learning ukulele with a happy hour!
Saturday 23 November, 9am–4pm:
Lunch and happy hour included. Centre Tours – lunch and transport included.
Meet at Childspace Institute for centre tours. Morning tours of all four
Childspace centres and the workshop. Returning to the Institute for reflection,
a workshop on risk, resilience and loose parts play, and finish the day
with a happy hour and introduction to zentangle. The evening is free to explore
Wellington and taste NZ cuisine.
Sunday 24 November:
Free Day to explore Wellington and NZ Culture. Information on tours and
cultural experiences will be provided as part of your welcome pack.
Monday 25 November, 9 – 2pm:
Tours and Workshops – lunch and transport included. We will divide into small
groups to observe within specific centres of interest throughout the morning.
Observation time will allow an opportunity to view morning tea and lunch
rituals as well as sleepers at the younger centres and the programme in
operation. Return to the institute for our own lunch ritual. Afternoon
reflection, questions, discussion, certificates, evaluations, and farewell.
General admission price: $820
Special price for subscribers to The Space or Childspace at Your Place (CAYP): $790
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