Philosophy

Our Philosophy

We will provide HIGH QUALITY education and care that is founded on the principles of our early childhood curriculum – Te Whāriki and learning dispositions (qualities).

We place a high importance on the PARTNERSHIP we share with families/whānau and the wider community in providing a holistic learning programme that allows children to learn and develop to their full potential.

We believe that whanaungatanga / RELATIONSHIPS are the foundation for everything; whether they are with children, families/whānau, or colleagues and these relationships should be NURTURED at every opportunity.

We believe in honoring our commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi through actively incorporating this into our centre culture, through the use Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Māori practices. We RESPECT and CELEBRATE cultural and individual diversity in our centre.

We encourage children to develop respect for themselves, each other and the environment, through modelling and fostering a SENSE OF OWNERSHIP and BELONGING within the centre.

We provide a SAFE yet CHALLENGING and STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT that supports equality with each child’s individual and diverse learning needs. Our programme offers a variety of child initiated and structured activities that are based on the interests of the children.  

Children and teachers learn alongside each other. Children will develop SELF ESTEEM and CONFIDENCE through TEACHERS SUPPORTING, SCAFFOLDING AND EXTENDING their strengths and interests. Children are encouraged to be independent and capable learners, responsible for themselves and their peers, while learning to work cooperatively with one another.