Our Philosophy

We provide a welcoming, safe, caring and fun environment where families and whanau belong and learning, play and well-being are promoted.  Through this, respect and reciprocal relationships are fostered. We value social competency where children’s exploration of the natural environment encourages them to be active in their imagination, self- direction and explore and extend their strengths and interests.

Through good communication with parents/whanau and the local community, a strong partnership is developed.

We see the children as capable and competent. We are responsive to diversity. All children are valued and supported in their unique learning journey, where their potential is recognised and responded to as individuals and nourished by their relationships with others.

As teachers, we see ourselves as facilitators, observers, scaffolders and provocateurs.  Inspired by relationships, research and reflection, we work co-constructively providing opportunities and possibilities to promote children’s interests and learning dispositions. We see ourselves as leaders within our learning community, where we take responsibility, acting as role models for citizenship.  We draw on each other’s strengths (both children’s and teachers) to promote the best learning outcomes for all children.

Our curriculum is woven through our everyday experiences, reflects the principles of Te Whariki and our commitment to creating and maintaining a unique bi-cultural, sustainable environment that reflects Aotearoa New Zealand.

 Mission Statement:

Nurturing a passion for lifelong discovery and learning.