Events and Professional Learning and Development

If you want to grow your Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) and Outdoor Education mātauranga while supporting your school with good, safe practice, then check out our professional learning and development (PLD) workshops and events.

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2 day overnight noho PLD

Mātauranga Māori in Outdoor Education

This PLD is centered around a wānanga approach, designed for educators who wish to deepen their understanding of mātauranga Māori in the context of Outdoor Education and EOTC. All educators are welcome.

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1 day PLD

Fatality Prevention

In this one-day workshop you will learn about the key components of Fatality Prevention and review previous incidents to learn from the mistakes of the past.

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2 day PLD

Revisioning School Camps & DIY Camping

This PLD supports schools to provide localised, place-responsive and student-centered EOTC and school camp experiences.

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2 Day PLD

Effective Safety Management in EOTC

Explore how to integrate safe, high-quality teaching practices into EOTC activities. This free workshop helps schools implement Ministry of Education guidelines, fostering collaboration and best practices for safety and learning.

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1 day PLD

Embedding Good Practice Systems for EOTC

Join EONZ's 1-day EOTC workshop to refine and support your school’s outdoor education systems. For experienced educators.

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1 hour online or in person PLD

EOTC Through the Board Lens

Strengthen your school board’s confidence in overseeing Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) with this practical governance seminar.

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1 day PLD

Regional NCEA Hui

A unique opportunity for outdoor educators to come together, connect, and collaborate. Whether you’re new to outdoor education or have years of experience, this event is designed to strengthen your practice and grow the outdoor education community.

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Online PLD

Planning Safe Water-based Experiences

Specifically designed to give primary and secondary school Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) teachers and educators the skills, confidence, tools, information, and ongoing support to deliver safe water-based programmes and activities across the education and outdoors sector.

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1 day PLD

Risk Management for Teachers

This workshop provides educators with essential skills and knowledge to confidently manage risk in Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) settings. Gain practical tools to create safer, more effective EOTC experiences.

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