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Api’i Tamariki Potiki
Within a safe and caring environment learners can explore their world, master the foundational skills for their learning journey and establish positive routines for life. Communication, oral language, social skill development and necessary motor skills are developed to ensure a child is school ready. Teaching and learning at our preschool is based on the ECE curriculum provided by the Ministry of Education. The curriculum focuses on learning through play. They are allowed plenty of free time to explore their learning environment and chose where they want to play.
Taku Turanga Vaevae – Identity
Goal 1 – Their relationship and links with family, ECE setting, community and society, nation and wider world are affirmed and extended
Goal 2 – They know they have a place. They feel comfortable with the routines, customs and regular events
Goal 3 – They know the limits and boundaries of acceptable behavior
Piri Atu – Involvement
Goal 1 – Children’s health is promoted in the environment
Goal 2 – Children’s emotional well-being is nurtured
Goal 3 – Children are kept safe from harm
Uiui Marama – Inquiry
Goal 1 – Children’s play is valued as meaningful learning and the importance of spontaneous play is recognised
Goal 2 – Children gain confidence in and control of their bodies
Goal 3 – Children learn strategies for active exploration, thinking and reasoning
Goal 4 – Children develop ideas for making sense of the natural, social, physical and material worlds
Apaipai Karere – Communication
Goal 1 – Children develop non-verbal communication skills for a range of purposes
Goal 2 – Children develop verbal communication skills for a range of purposes
Goal 3 – Children experience the stories and symbols of their own and other cultures
Goal 4 – They discover and develop different ways to be creative and expressive
Tauturu - Contribution
Goal 1 – There are the same opportunities for learning irrespective of gender, ability, age, ethnicity and background
Goal 2 – Children are affirmed as individuals
Goal 3 – Children are encouraged to learn with and alongside others
Our Classrooms
