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“Poipoia te kakano Kia Puawai” Nurure the seed and it will blossom He Whakatauki
Our children are our treasures
“Every child is born with immense potential. Quality early learning helps our children begin to realise that potential and build a strong foundation for later learning and for life”
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All children should have the opportunity to grow to become competent, confident learners and communicators; healthy in mind, body and spirit; strong in their identity; language and culture and secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society.
At Maungatapu Pre School we view ourselves as you and your child’s extended family.
Every child’s uniqueness is recognised celebrated and respected.
Our curriculum empowers children, children and teachers learn collaboratively. All responding to the strengths, interests abilities and needs of each child. A child’s learning journey is celebrated and shared by all.
Our curriculum Te Wharaki emphasises on the development of knowledge, skills, attittudes and dispositions that support life-long learning.
A curriculum that all children are empowered to learn with and alongside others by engaging in experiences that have meaning for them.
Every child’s and families journey begins with the transition process where respectful reciprocal and responsive relationships begin.
Our Pre School celebrates our community and invites parents and family and the wider community to share in our learning journey.