Swings + Roundabouts Winter 2021

this is a change that may be needed when an organisation is fully formed and functioning but has drifted from the Just Cause. ● Demonstrate the Courage to Lead The courage to lead with an infinite mindset is our willingness to completely change our perception of how the world works to stay true to advancing the Just Cause. Leading with an infinite mindset is not easy, in fact it is a challenge, but a challenge that will brings people together and build communities. An example of an infinite mindset with early learning can be seen in the recently opened Giraffes Early Learning Centre, Three Kings. All through the Covid-19 lockdowns of 2020, Christy Yang and Steven Xue never waved from advancing their Just Cause of delivering a centre that would have a positive impact within the local communities of Three Kings and Mt Albert. Today they are the proud owners of a beautiful human space designed by Akash Kumar of CASA that embraces sustainable environmental principles and the local community he grew up in with project delivery driven by Nathalie Samuelian of CASA and Luke Adams of LEP Construction. Phil and Tiffany Smith, owners of Collingridge and Smith Architects (UK) Ltd (CASA) have specialised in designing world-class education architecture for over 20 years, both in NZ and the UK. They believe in creating beautiful human spaces based on research that brings together architecture and evolutionary psychology. This is achieved through creativity, refinement, and care. They have been recognised for their achievements in sustainable early childhood architecture with their designs achieving many local and international awards for centres including Giraffes Early Learning Centre, Fantails Childcare; New Shoots Children's Centres, Three Trees Learning Centre, Campbells Bay Early Learning Centre, Chrysalis Early Learning Centre, Kristin’s Little Doves Early Learning, and Te Mirumiru Childhood Education Centre. Website: www.casa-uk.com Giraffe Early Learning, Mt Albert - Pre school Room Giraffe Early Learning, Mt Albert - Over two's playground June 2021 { 27 }