Seasons Greetings And just like that …. it is December. This year has been a year of ups and downs for many but with a lessening of covid restrictions there have been many more opportunities this year to connect with others. The ECC Conference this year was a great example of this. The first conference since 2020 it offered a perfect opportunity for delegates to connect with others, be inspired and feel revitalised for the year ahead – and don’t we all deserve this? Read from page 10 some of the many highlights this conference offered to attendees and make sure you make a date in your calendar for the ECC’s 2023 conference – it’s going to be a blast! The ECC has a new preferred supplier arrangement with specialist employment law firm Black Door Law Limited. To find out more about the services they will offer ECC members and more information about the company go to page 18. Read from page 22 how together Infocare, APT and Kidsoft will be supporting their clients under Juice Technologies including greater sharing of innovation and knowledge across the Australian and New Zealand markets. We can’t seem to get away from ventilation being a ‘hot’ topic. If you are still confused on what is ventilation, how it works, the regulations that support ventilation, and how you can improve the ventilation in your centre head to page 24. Do you consider yourself ‘lucky’? Go to page 26 for an intriguing read around the idea of being lucky and unlucky and their relationship around positivity and resilience. Despite the fact that we are hearing more te reo Māori within in our everyday lives, we are still being asked, Why should Te Ao Māori be implemented in ECE centres across Aotearoa, and what benefit or opportunities will this create for my tamariki? To support your answer next time you are questioned read this informative piece by Te Awe Davis on page 28. Earthed Stories – Connecting to the natural world through storytelling, is a practical article by Tanya Batt, a renowned storyteller, author and arts educator. The title speaks for itself. Head to page 30 and be inspired! Making words sparkle along with a few strategies on increasing children’s vocabulary can be found on page 32. Although it’s summer and too hot to do much in the garden but mulch, water and harvest, it doesn’t hurt to start considering what your outdoor space offers and how it can be improved further. Whether you are starting with a blank canvas or an established outdoor area this article on page 36 will give you a few ideas on how you can create a space that activates all the senses. Thank you to all our summer contributors and have a very merry Christmas. Ngā mihi Trudi Sutcliffe Editor Tēnā te ngaru whati, tēnā te ngaru puku There is a wave that breaks, there is a wave that swells. FROM THE Editor Your insurance sorted 0800 765 429 crombielockwood.co.nz /childproof Protecting over 1500 childcare centres with specialised business insurance. December 2022 { 7 }
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