Putting Kōwhiti Whakapae into Practice

Putting Kōwhiti Whakapae into Practice

Join Sue Hone, Curriculum Adviser with the Ministry of Education, to explore how Kōwhiti Whakapae can be used in daily practice, assessment, planning, and evaluation to support tamariki and whānau goals while strengthening Montessori teaching practice.

Date: 16 June 2026
Location: Online, via Zoom

Have you ever wondered how you could use the resources of Kōwhiti Whakapae naturally to enhance your practice?  In this online workshop, we will explore how Kōwhiti Whakapae can be used meaningfully in everyday practice, as well as within assessment, planning, and evaluation processes. Together, we will consider how it can support the learning and aspirational goals of tamariki and whānau, while also strengthening your professional practice within a Montessori context.

Date: 16 June, 2026
Time: 6.30 – 8.00  pm
Location: Via Zoom. A link will be set two days prior to the workshop

Montessori Aotearoa School Member$40 +GST
Montessori Aotearoa Individual Member$55 +GST
Register and Join Montessori Aotearoa NZ as a NZ Individual Member$123 +GST
Register and Join Montessori Aotearoa NZ as a Student Member$85 +GST
Non Montessori Aotearoa member$95 +GST

Facilitator

Sue Hone

Ngā mihi ki a koutou katoa,
Ko Hekia te maunga
Ko Aparima te awa
Ko Te Ara a Kiwa te moana
Ko Takutai o te Titi te marae
Ko Takitimu te waka
Ko Tahu Potiki te tangata
Ko te Kaihautu Mātauranga o te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga tāku mahi
Ko Sue Hone tōku ingoa.

Sue Hone is a Curriculum Adviser with the Ministry of Education, based in Whakatū, Nelson, with a specialist focus on the early years. Before joining the Ministry in 2022, she spent many years as a Head Teacher with the Nelson Tasman Kindergarten Association. This experience continues to shape her practical, relationship‑based approach to curriculum and professional learning.

Her mahi centres on working alongside leaders and kaiako to engage deeply with the early childhood curriculum and supporting documents, strengthening teaching practice and improving learning outcomes for tamariki. She is passionate about supporting kaiako to reflect, inquire, and reconnect with the intent of our curriculum.

Sue Hone Curriculum Adviser with the Ministry of Education

Putting Kōwhiti Whakapae into Practice

Date: 16 June 2026
Time: 6.30 - 8.00 pm
Location: Online

Join Sue Hone, Curriculum Adviser with the Ministry of Education, to explore how Kōwhiti Whakapae can be used in daily practice, assessment, planning, and evaluation to support tamariki and whānau goals while strengthening Montessori teaching practice.

Montessori Aotearoa School Member: $40 +GST
Montessori Aotearoa Individual Member: $55 +GST
Join Montessori Aotearoa as Individual Member: $123 +GST
Join Montessori Aotearoa as Student Member: $85 +GST
Full Registration: $95 +GST

Full Registration Rate
The full registration rates are for delegates who are not eligible for Montessori Aotearoa member rates.

Montessori Aotearoa School, Organisation and Student Member Special Rate
If your early learning service or kura is a member of Montessori Aotearoa, all your staff and parents receive a special school member rate. If your organisation is a member of Montessori Aotearoa one person will receive this member rate. Student members of Montessori Aotearoa can also register for this rate.

Montessori Aotearoa Individual Member Special Rate
If you are an individual member of Montessori Aotearoa you will receive the special individual member rate.

Becoming a Montessori Aotearoa Individual Member
If your service or school is not a school member of Montessori Aotearoa, you have the option to join Montessori Aotearoa as an individual member for $66 pa and then register at the individual member rate. You will also receive two Montessori Aotearoa publications; the hard copy magazine Montessori Voices and the teacher e-zine Informed each term as part of your membership.

Becoming a Montessori Aotearoa Student Member
If you are currently studying you have the option to join Montessori Aotearoa as a student member for $40 pa and then register for at the rate offered to teachers at Montessori Aotearoa member schools. Montessori Aotearoa may ask for proof of current student identification. You will also receive two Montessori Aotearoa publications; the hard copy magazine Montessori Voices and the teacher e-zine Informed each term as part of your membership.

All pricing in NZ$