"Was a wonderful sharing Learning Community. Gained a lot of stimulating knowledge from "all levels of Education and beyond -great to interact with so many various field. Was awesome thank you very much. Thanks so much really worthwhile and valuable to ECE too, especially 'Leadership' concepts."
Toni New, Manager/Early Childhood Teacher, Creative Kids Preschool

"Well done, a successful event - you have my 'buy in' - met with new 'colleagues'."
Pam O'Connell, GM Consulting, Learning Media Ltd

"Loved the waiata - what a moment. Thanks very much."
Kevin Ward, DP, Berhampore School, Wellington

"Some relevant guest speakers - insightful approaches discussed to support leadership strategies."
Ngaira Hawker-Wilcox, Team Leader Waiariki Institute of Technology

"The structure was appropriate - liked the collab concept. Overall a relevant and stimulating experience. Well organised and run - thanks."
Ross Hanna, Manager Evaluation Services, ERO

"Very successful team, Well done. I like and enjoyed the analogy and alignment of thinking."
Pat Street, Manager Programmes and Learning , CHCH City Libraries

"Very inspiring with a diverse yet connected group of presenters. I will certainly recommend this as a most relevant conference to my colleagues."
Jan Allott, AP, Glenview School, Hamilton

"Terry Bates set the scene well. Re collabs - we needed more dedicated time for activity and task needed to be communicated clearly upfront - the roles needed to be tied into task better."
Toni Stanaway, Manager Data Management Centre Manager, Waiariki Institute of Technology

"Very good two days. Thank you to the team for the efforts in organising this conference/forum. Much appreciated." Joanna Leaman, SNR Advisor, RSNZ

"ELF provided me with that opportunity to think, that is often too difficult to find in everyday practice."
Brighid McPherson, Lecturer, Waiariki Institute of Technology

"An excellent experience and look forward to returning next year. Excellent mind blowing. Re collabs - Fantastic group of expertise to work with."
Greg Smith, Numeracy coordinator, Rutherford College

"I felt a little out of my depth. As a newcomer to leadership, it was very challenging but hugely valuable to network with some very 'rich' people."
Tanya Thorogood, Head of Literacy, Rutherford College

"Often found the collabs cut short at point of great discussion - longer next year."
Trevor McIntyre, Principal, Christchurch Boy's High School

"Excellent organisation." Gaye Tyler-Merrick, Past President Kidsfirst Kindergarten Association

" I was lucky enough to attend most of the presentations this year and found the forum to be very well run with great content. Look forward to seeing you next year."
Mark Bloor, IT Manager, Waiariki Institute of Technology

For more information or to register interest in contributing at ELF 2011 contact:
Lyall Lukey, ELF Steering Team Co-ordinator, Phone (03) 3667 874.