Our Events
PELS deliver and engage in a variety of events across the community to promote our centres and early childhood teaching as both a career and study pathway.
All events look at delivering on at least one of the goals as outlined in the recruitment strategy of:
Strengthening the pipeline
Creating and refining of PELS brand
Retaining and developing staff
Pasifika Mini Fono
The Pasifika Mini Fono brought together early childhood educators from Christchurch, Dunedin, and Oamaru to connect and learn together. Hosted in Ashburton over two days, participants enjoyed guest speakers, workshops, and the opportunity to connect with the wider Pacific and education community.
PELS Quiz and Games Fundraiser Event
This game and quiz event aims to bring together staff and parents of our PELS centres to connect and enjoy an evening of fun. The event will also double as a fundraiser to raise funds for the initiatives and projects that the collective want to run in 2025 and beyond.
UC ECE Employers Expo
An annual event, hosted by the University of Canterbury, for ECE employers to engage with graduating tertiary students.
SPACPAC Canterbury Pacific Expo
Run by the SPACPAC Collective, the careers expo is an opportunity for industry leaders and study providers to connect with secondary Māori and Pacific students.
ECE Fair
A free family fair promoting PELS and early childhood education as a study and career pathway.
Samoan Language Week Celebration
Celebration for the PELS staff, students, and their families to celebrate Samoan language and culture.
SPACPAC Canterbury Polyfest
Polyfest is a one-day non-competitive event which showcases Pasifika performances by secondary schools from across the South Island. PELS attended to provide a space for under 5s and their parents to play and rest, whilst providing centres an opportunity to promote themselves and for staff to talk about ECE study pathways.