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The DEN offers discovery education for children aged 2-6 years in a home-like, purpose built environment set on two acres of natural, outdoor playspace.
Relationships
Continuity of child teacher relationship to ensure a strong sense of belonging to support healthy emotional regulation, a sense of ownership and security.
Community
An inclusive environment that acknowledges and respects diversity to develop and grow the next generation of resilient global citizens.
Education
A curriculum designed to foster passionately curious children with two acres of natural playspace that provides rich and meaningful learning experiences and education in nature.
5@TheDEN
School Programme -our unique innovative approach to early school aged learning (numeracy and literacy) based on a curriculum to support natural body and brain development for children aged from 5 years.
Communication
Ensure communication and collaboration between the child, the parent/ whanau, the environment and the teacher, including a digital parent information forum.
Sustainability
Committed to growing knowledge and connections to the preservation of our land and awakening an awareness of the value of nature to ensure our unique outdoor environment for this generation and the next.
Cultural
The DEN staff and teaching team and are responsive to community cultural and linguistic identities and practice culturally responsive teaching and learning.
