Rooms
Whareora Room
We approach the curriculum for this age group in a very holistic way that encompasses exploration and discovery alongside each child’s natural stage of development. We treasure each moment of your baby’s journey as they grow, change and develop, capturing these special memories for you to keep for a lifetime.
Babies need to be in an environment where they are nurtured and cared for in a way that follows their very own rhythm and routine. Our loving teachers are well trained in understanding the cues of babies and being responsive to these.
A communication book is also provided for children, to give a clear outline of how your child’s day has been and where they are at in their routine. We believe strong partnerships with you as parents and Whānau are a crucial part of providing quality care for very young children.
Age: 3 month-2 years
Whetu lti Room
Toddlers are naturally inquisitive and busy. Our programme for toddlers takes into consideration their not being fully independent, curious and their love of getting involved.
Children in this room are encouraged to make decisions for their own learning, encouraged to communicate their ideas and test their hypothesis thus helping them to gain confidence in the process.
There is a strong focus on social collaboration, working in groups, where each child is an equal participant, having their thoughts and questions valued. Children are encourage to use language to investigate and explore, to reflect on their experiences.
Age: 2 years-3 years
Whakamana Room
Our Rising Five room offers children an environment that provides a rich bank of fun and exciting experiences and resources, which encourage the development of working theories and children’s awareness of themselves as capable and competent learners. Teachers in this room understand that pre-schoolers use their imagination to explore, discover and make sense of the world around them.
Our teachers are passionate about ensuring the learning environment encourages sustained conversation and complex thinking, leading to endless possibilities of making and discovery.
Our teachers are committed to supporting our children through the final journey of their early childhood education before embarking on the momentous milestone of starting primary school. Therefor we ensure a literacy and numeracy rich environment is integrated throughout the everyday routines and learning opportunities in both indoors and outdoors areas.
Age: 3 years-6 years