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Our children, parents and whanau come first and we strive to provide a welcoming, supportive and loving environment for all. We offer high teacher to child ratios with a fun, experienced and passionate team of early childhood teachers.
Our Nursery is licensed for 10 children under two years old, and our Preschool for up to 30 children. Our children are empowered to take risks, explore and develop their sense of belonging while making use of our spacious indoor and outdoor facilities.
Our Philosophy
Our Core Purpose
Investing in the Next Generation
Our Values
Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Honesty
Tamariki – Children
- Through strong relationships and whānaungatanga (being able to relate to others), tamariki develop a sense of belonging and they feel safe, secure and confident in their tuhura (discovery) of the world around them.
- Through scaffolding tamariki independence via a wide range of activities and experiences, tamariki develop rangatiratanga (the ability to manage oneself) and their hauora (mind, body and spirit).
- E whakapono ana mātau ki te mana, ki te miharo a te tamaiti, ki a tātau tamariki – We believe in the power and wonder of the child, our tamariki.
Whānaungatanga – Partnerships
- We value parents and whānau as first teachers of their tamariki and respect their beliefs, culture and aspirations.
- We see the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what this partnership means.
- Through strong, reciprocal relationships and mana reo (communication) with whānau and tamariki, we support the development of manawaroa (resilience) and whakaoti rapanga (problem solving) for all tamariki.
Ahurea – Culture
- We provide an inclusive environment through the use of te reo Māori, tikanga and providing tamariki with the opportunity to learn and develop respect for both parties of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- We embrace cultural diversity through our environment, languages, resources and relationships.
- We encourage tuhura (discovery) through an environment that is warm and inviting and replicates the home environment.
Kaiako – Teachers
- We are committed to ongoing professional learning and support for all kaiako.
- We employ and support qualified kaiako and kaiako in training to ensure the best learning outcomes and care for our tamariki.
- Kaiako are seen as role models who know each tamaiti well and therefore have the ability to empower all tamariki.
Kātahi anō ka tuku tātau ki te hanga i tētahi tūāpapa mo te aroha tūturu o te akoranga
Finally, we are committed to building a foundation for a lifelong love of learning
