I could not be more proud and excited to make this announcement…. The Dramatic Inquiry Network Aotearoa Trust – formed last year by a hardworking group of volunteers from across primary, secondary and tertiary sectors – has been selected by the Ministry of Education as a Network of Expertise (NEX). Networks of Expertise funding supports…

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Planning is underway for a much anticipated event in the Dramatic Inquiry Network’s calendar for 2021. Our first symposium for many years will be held in Gisborne in the October school holidays (8th – 10th October). Past symposia have been amazing events, in which teachers have shared practice and learned from each other. With so…

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Here’s news about an exciting professional development event coming up in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton on the weekend of July 17-18. To go straight to the registration form, click here Questions? Get in touch: dramaticinquirynz@gmail.com Dramatic Inquiry Network Aotearoa is a not-for profit Trust. Any profits from this event will be used for future professional development and…

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This new book by Viv Aitken, is available from NZCER from 14th April 2021 Drawing on a decade of classroom practice, research and professional development, the book will be of interest to teachers and researchers around the world. However, it is written specifically with the local education context in mind, with references to the New…

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This year’s Drama NZ conference is being held at Sacred Heart College, Tamaki Makaurau from the 16th to the 19th of April 2021. The theme is Arts at the Heart, chosen to reflect “the importance of how the Arts, in all its different facets, is helping us navigate this new normal.” The conference is always…

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New Zealand colleagues may be interested in this event on 13th March. It’s scheduled for UK time but available internationally. Worth staying up all night for…! Here’s the blurb from the UK site. More details at THIS LINK Designed for an international audience this event will provide attendees with practical and imaginative ideas to use…

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Juliet Cottrell has been in touch with information about this workshop for primary / intermediate teachers in Hawke’s Bay. Juliet is an experienced drama practitioner with great skills in using classroom drama for supporting literacy and other curriculum areas. This is definitely recommended.

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After many years of informal networking, and more than a year of careful planning, I’m excited to announce that a group of colleagues from around Aotearoa has formed a Trust dedicated to supporting the future of Dramatic Inquiry in this country. The Dramatic Inquiry Network Aotearoa Trust is a holding name. We intend to review…

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Here’s an exciting professional development opportunity coming up in the new year. On Tuesday 26th January, join Sue Bleaken and Viv Aitken in Hamilton to explore how process drama can be used to teach principles of restorative practice. The one-day workshop is based on Sue’s successful school-wide programme at Melville Intermediate, which ran for several…

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