Waikato Events

  • Past Events

  • Thu 23rd Jul 2020

    Sheena Cameron & Louise Dempsey: A Balancing Act

    Workshop description: In this practical workshop, Sheena and Louise will discuss: the shared reading approach and its place in the balanced reading programme the importance of talk in shared reading resources to use for shared reading the benefits of using shared reading across all levels of the school planning and…

  • Thu 26th Mar 2020

    Literacy Through Play

    We are delighted to bring Longworth Education - specialists in Play Based Learning to present a workshop on Literacy through Play. Intended Audience: Junior School Educators, Early Childhood Educators and Management. This is to be held at Te Ao Mārama School - Hare Puke Drive, Hamilton Cost $35 for Members…

  • Thu 12th Mar 2020

    AGM for Waikato Literacy Association

    All welcome to our AGM. Nibbles and drink provided. Begins at 4.45pm @ The Cottage, Hillcrest Normal School.

  • Wed 13th Feb 2019 — Fri 20th Dec 2019

    2019 Calendar of Events

    The Waikato team of organised an exciting line up of events for children and educators this year.

  • Wed 11th Sep 2019

    Rob Southam- Power of the Book

    Rob Southam will be speaking at Waikato University. The event is designed for students, beginning teachers and their tutor teachers.

  • Sun 8th Sep 2019

    Books for Babes

    The Books for Babes initiative marks International Literacy Day, celebrated annually on 8 September. A day set by UNESCO to celebrate and highlight the importance of literacy. This year focuses on ‘Literacy and Multilingualism’. Scholastic, in partnership with Waikato Literacy Association, have gifted 50 books to be donated to Huntly…