Our Programme
Our centre programme reflects the many different ways children learn and is guided by the four foundation principles of New Zealand’s early childhood curriculum - Te Whâriki.
Whakamana-Empowerment
We provide a collaborative environment that provides flexible space, furniture and open-ended natural resourcing where children are encouraged to take ownership of their own learning through creating, implementing and completing self-set tasks.
Kotahitanga-Holistic Development
Individual differences are valued in an environment that is set up in ways to entice children to be engaged in their own learning with curiosity and wonderment.
Whânau Tangata-Family and Community
Whanau/ family, children, educators and management work together as a community in an environment that reflects our dual heritage, fostering mutual respect, sharing and learning.
Ngâ Honoga-Relationships.
Children are encouraged to develop responsive and reciprocal relationships with people, places and things both within this environment and beyond.
Educators in-depth knowledge of children’s interests and development enables them to respond effectively to diverse learning pathways as they become evident.
Educators are skilled at noticing, recognising and recording significant examples of children’s learning and development. High quality learning stories are shared with children, parents and the teaching team.
Education Review Office
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