Professional development for teachers and staff

2025 Professional development sessions

Schools

We support teachers to make it easier to teach tamariki about food, nutrition, movement, and healthy living. Our resources, programmes, and initiatives are curriculum-aligned and practical, giving you the tools and confidence to help children build lifelong healthy habits. Learn why these skills matter and get practical, engaging ideas and resources for primary, intermediate, and secondary schools.

Watch this space for more information on upcoming sessions.

Early learning

Smart summer active play

We all want our tamariki and early childhood community to be able to learn and play outdoors, but as educators we need to support children and their whānau to know the risks of dehydration and prolonged exposure to the sun’s UV rays. We’ll also cover the important role vitamin D has in our bodies.  Join us for a joint session with the Cancer Society.

 

Dates:

Monday 10 November | 3.30-4.15pm

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Tuesday 11 November | 7.00pm – 7.45pm

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Previous sessions

Fundamental skills for active winter play

We’ll explore one of the key building blocks of active play—Fundamental Movement Skills—with a focus on manipulation (throwing, striking, catching). Discover why these skills matter.

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How to talk about food

Our words matter. The language we use, the attitudes we express, and the values we place on certain foods can all shape how students view eating and nutrition well into adulthood. Learn some simple strategies to have mana-enhancing conversations with ākonga.

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