2022 Drama NZ National Conference
Drama NZ Otago Southland Branch invites you to the Drama New Zealand National Conference Tīmatanga Hōu | New Beginnings, Otago Boys’ High School, Ōtepoti Dunedin from the 1st to the 3rd of October 2022.
The theme of Tīmatanga Hōu | New Beginnings examines a fresh new start within the arts as we negotiate education during and beyond the pandemic, beginning with our new curriculum. Our logo represents our experience as a collective group, nurturing the new. Our conference will focus on:
* The curriculum review and NCEA rewrite
* Mātauranga Māori and cultural contexts
* Recreating ourselves in a Post-COVID world
* The weaving together of arts with health and wellbeing aspects to function well as arts educators
VENUE: OTAGO BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
CONFERENCE DINNER: LONESTAR, GEORGE ST.
CONFERENCE WEBSITE
Find all you need to know and more on the Conference 2022 website
https://sites.google.com/drama.org.nz/conference22
PROGRAMME
SATURDAY 1st OCTOBER
REGISTRATIONS 12-1.30pm
OFFICIAL OPENING 2.00pm
Saturday includes our first keynote, representation of awards, exploring the Trades and a social time reconnecting with our drama whanau.
MONDAY 3rd OCTOBER
CLOSING 12.30pm
Monday includes our second Keynote as well as final workshop sessions
FULL WORKSHOP/PAPERS PROGRAMME AVAILABLE NOW HERE
KEY DATES
Early Bird Registrations Close: 5th August 2022
Conference Registrations Close: 16th September 2022
Conference Begins: 1st October 2022
Conference Finish: 3rd October 2022
PPTA PLD GRANTS
Did you know that PPTA members can apply for a $700 PLD Grant once a year?
This is to contribute to registration fees, accommodation, travel, childcare but cannot pay for relief.
The money is paid directly to the teacher themselves…
Find out more and how to apply at https://www.ppta.org.nz/pld-fund/grant-to-attend-subject-association-conferences/
BE A PART OF OUR TRADES EXPO AT CONFERENCE
Find out all you need to know about having a space in the TRADES EXPO at conference HERE
Scholarships
Drama NZ are again offering three scholarships of $500 each for three successful applicants to use to enable them to attend this year’s national conference.
Scholarships are available for a:
RURAL TEACHER - for a teacher in a rural location from any sector
BEGINNING TEACHER - for a teacher in first or second year from any sector
PRIMARY TEACHER - for a teacher working in years 1-8.
TERTAIRY STUDENT / PRE-SERVICE TRAINING TEACHER - for a student of theatre or education
To apply email conference22@drama.org.nz
include:
- Full Name,
- Institution / school name,
- Which scholarship you are applying for,
- A statement regarding how you would benefit from being awarded a scholarship,
- Principal or Senior Leaders letter of endorsement. For preservice teachers or tertiary students this can be a lecturer or associate teacher.
Applications close 21 May 2022.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
We have put together a range of handy accommodation options for your stay in Ōtepoti | Dunedin
Take a look HERE
Further Questions
Any questions? Please email Drama New Zealand Conference Committee
OTAGO \ SOUTHLAND Branch Conference Committee 2022