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Marshwood is dedicated to the education and wellbeing of pre-school children. Established in 1996, the purpose-built classrooms at Marshwood are fully equipped to provide a positive environment for young children to develop following the Montessori Philosophy. Each child is encouraged to develop at their own pace intellectually and socially. The Montessori Programme gives your child the opportunities to develop self-esteem, concentration, coordination and independence.
We have two beautiful, aesthetically inviting classrooms, the Kiwi class for the two to three and a half year old and the Pukeko class for the three to six year old. The Kiwi class comprises of a maximum of 15 children and the Pukeko class, 20 children with each classroom having two Montessori trained teachers. Children can start in the Kiwi class and then as they are ready, transition to the Pukeko class.
We are committed to complying with and implementing all current legislation set by the Ministry of Education, including Te Whariki and current Regulations. This discovering and learning occurs in all areas of the classroom, including Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Culture, Science, Botany, Zoology, Geography, History, Music, Arts and crafts as well as through outdoor discovery and play.
Our Facilities
Both classrooms at Marshwood are equipped with a full range of Montessori resources from America and Europe. We also provide additional New Zealand designed materials to enhance and supplement these traditional Montessori resources to ensure that your child has access to a full range of exciting, fun and educational learning aids. Classrooms are positioned to flow onto extensive decks and grassed areas equipped with specially designed apparatus for the development of gross motor skills and practical life. By working with a combination of both interior and exterior Montessori resources, your child will develop decision-making and problem-solving skills, beginning the path towards total independence.
