Orapa Kindergarten

Teaching and Learning

At Orapa Kindergarten teaching practices and learning experiences for children are guided by the cultures, values, beliefs and aspirations of families and whānau. Warm and trusting relationships are built in a welcoming, nurturing and safe environment where whanau participation in the programme is welcomed.

Tamariki/children are encouraged to:

• support each other (tuakana-teina), and become socially confident and competent.
• drive their own learning, explore and make discoveries
• develop positive attitudes to learning i.e. perseverance, responsibility, independence, confidence to take on new challenges
• A strong emphasis is placed on promoting the physical well being and safety of children.
• Tamariki/children are encouraged to develop healthy eating choices to maximise productive learning.
• The expansive outdoor play area provides opportunities for tamariki to develop physical well being through activities i.e. athletics, sports, yoga, skipping, creative movement and more
• Tamariki learn skills such as turn taking and sharing, problem solving, negotiating in an environment where rules and boundaries are fair and safe.

At Orapa Kindergarten children learn with and alongside others in a warm, friendly supported environment where they:

• Are safe in a secure environment
• Have fun while learning

Orapa Kindergarten:

• Has a large well equipped indoor and outdoor play area, with an expansive all weather veranda
• Encourages the development of independant learning skills
• Is committed to providing an up to date learning environment
• Teachers are committed to professional development

Welcomes visitors and enquiries