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Omaka Early Learning Centre is based upon the philosophies of Reggio Emelia and RIE – offering children uninhibited opportunities to engage their curiosity, exploration and investigation. Children are empowered to take leadership in their learning, develop their social skills and the confidence to make their own choices, take risks and express themselves.
The Environment is considered the "third teacher” and our learning spaces are designed to be stimulating while integrating nature – encouraging tamariki to engage in experiences and discovery. The design of our centre has been thoughtfully developed to encourage playful encounters for students, and plants, artworks and children's work are displayed at their eye level.
Our philosophy
Omaka Early Learning Centre upholds the image of the child as a powerful, competent, capable, and integral member of the community. Our Early Childhood Centre is a place for children to grow, explore and flourish as unique individuals strong in their ability to lead their own learning.
Our teachers celebrate children’s development through our holistic and child-led approach, embracing our Early Childhood Curriculum. Our teachers listen to our children’s voice at all times and work alongside our children engaging in a partnership of growth and learning together, knowing that learning is a lifelong journey. Ensuring a strong image of the child correlates to a strong image of the teacher.
Along with Te Whāriki, our Early Childhood Curriculum, and the Reggio Emilia approach, Omaka Early Learning Centre strongly values the aspects of the RIE philosophy. Primary caregiving, respectful relationships and genuine love for children are visible in every aspect of our programme and are visible in all that we say and do.
Omaka Early Learning Centre embraces New Zealand’s unique culture as essential in developing holistic learners true to understanding our bicultural values and embracing a multi-cultural learning community.
Omaka Early Learning Centre celebrates that each whānau is unique, deserving of respect, and the centre of each child’s life. We foster interpersonal relationships among children and adults in order to provide an educational experience of the highest quality built upon the belief that children have a natural disposition for learning and an innate curiosity that, when intentionally and carefully nurtured, blossoms into a life-long love of learning. We strive for all whānau to genuinely have their sense of belonging valued and to know that they have a special place with us.
We value ourselves on providing a home away from home for our children where they can discover their curiosity while developing a sense of wonder and be celebrated for the amazing individuals they are with unlimited potential as they embark on the first flight on their learning journey.
