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We have been serving the community for over 60 years, offering quality education for children aged 2.5-5 years old.
The Kindergarten is licensed for 40 children each day and has a teacher/child ratio of 1:9. We have a large indoor space and an extensive outdoor play area. We have a fantastic and dedicated teaching team with over 80% qualified staff, who strive to provide a warm and caring environment that builds confidence, resilience and fosters the children's love of learning.
Being a community Kindergarten we are managed by a supportive committee of parents, who work in partnership with the Head Teacher and staff.
Our Philosophy
At One Tree Hill Community Kindergarten our culture embodies the spirit of whanaungataanga: we value strong parent partnerships, encouraging families to share their unique culture and interests. We aspire to cultivate a sense of belonging between teachers, children and whanau (families), providing a calm, nurturing and homely environment.
We endeavour to provide an environment where children develop a love of learning and exploration: children are encouraged to develop resilience through providing supportive and challenging experiences. We support children to set their own tasks and goals, fostering their disposition to be self directed learners and contribute to each others learning (ako). We foster children’s self confidence and self esteem by celebrating achievements during each child’s individual learning journey.
We acknowledge the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi and the diversity of our multicultural community. We model respect for others and the environment around us, instilling the values of manaakitanga (caring/hospitality). We celebrate children’s individuality and creativity to build a sense of self worth and empowerment.
