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NAU MAI, HAERE MAI,
WELCOME TO ŌTAKI MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL
Ōtaki Montessori is inspired by the philosophy, principles and practices of Maria Montessori as well as those that are outlined in Te Whāriki, the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum
Ōtaki Montessori is a place where tamariki are the center of all we do. It is our privilege, in partnership with whānau and the community, to nurture tamariki with their learning and development. We encourage holistic interactions for every learner through a Montessori lens.
Our community of learners range in age from 2 years to 6 years of age. We are set within the heart of Haruātai Park with access to native bush which our tamariki frequently enjoy.Otaki Montessori is an Incorporated Society managed by a committee of parents who meet monthly. You are welcome to join the committee and encouraged to come to meetings. All families become members of the Society on enrolment. This costs you nothing, but it does allow you to have a say at meetings.
We are a 'not- for-profit' Centre where parents/whanau are invited to be involved in various ways and where their voice is always valued. As we are a community-based Centre we thrive on your input – whether with fundraising, working bees, volunteering for excursions or supporting various projects. We believe everyone in our community has something of value to offer in creating a vibrant and supportive environment for all.
Otaki Montessori is nestled on the edge of beautiful Haruatai Park which forms an integrated part of our classroom learning experiences. Tui class spend one morning a week immersed in Nature’s classroom, and Kereru can often be seen out walking the track looking at birds, plants, snow on the ranges, and stretching their big body muscles.
We are committed to being living partners to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and honouring the principles of partnership, participation and protection through open communication with whānau, daily use of te reo and tikanga in the classroom, weekly kapa haka sessions, sharing myths and legends of Te Ao Māori, caring for our mara (gardens) and the bush, and ongoing training of our kaiako. We are currently all participating in a Te Ataarangi te reo course.
