| | Ko Te Ahumairangi te maunga
Ko Kaiwharawhara te awa
Ko Te Whanganui a Tara te moana
Ko Ngake ko Whaitaitai ngā taniwha
Ko Te Puna Reo o Ngā Kākano te kura matauranga
Te Kitenga / Our Vision...Whakatipuria te kākano kia pihi, kia puāwai
Nurture the seed to flourish and bloom
Preparing our tamariki for the future
Mātāpono / Our Values...- Manaakitanga – Caring: we offer care and support in the development and learning of tamariki and their whānau. We will demonstrate manaakitanga in all interactions and engagements with manuhiri, whānau and tamariki and the environment
- Whakamana - Empowerment: we will offer a choice based curriculum that supports tamariki self determination to develop at their own pace and that celebrates every child's achievements
- Whānaungatanga – Relationships: we will build strong relationships and connections with tamariki, whānau and the hapori that are enduring
- Kaitiakitanga – Guardianship: we will respect and care for our environment (natural, physical) as guardians and advocates for sustainable practises
- Whakaute - Respect: we will value the contributions of all staff and whānau to enable respectful interactions for self, others and the environment.
- Manahau - Enjoyment: we will ensure our Centre environment is a fun place to work and play.
Te Whariki / Our Curriculum...The programme we provide is primarily a child-focused one. It is based on the principles, strands and goals of Te Whāriki- Early Childhood Education curriculum guidelines.
We aim to provide our tamariki with opportunities for a wide variety of learning experiences through the medium of Te Reo Māori. This is offered at various levels, subject to kaiako/teacher abilities. Our centre includes staff who are beginner to fluent speakers. Our focus on te reo and tikanga Māori is an endeavour to revitalise the Māori language as well as to promote and encourage the social, cultural and spiritual awareness of whānau so they are empowered to be biculturally competent. Ko Ngā Kaiako / Our teachers...Wherever possible we will endeavour to employ kaiako who are both qualified and experienced in the Early Childhood Education sector as well as being proficient in te reo me ngā tikanga Māori. We have identified that it is desirable to build up a team of people, who contribute a range of skills and expertise, unified by a common passion and commitment to deliver a high quality learning environment to our whānau. Our team comprises of the following people: - Erin Robertson- Tumuaki / Centre Manager
- Cherish Paul- Pouako
- Tania Gaffey- Pouako
- Amanda Dobson- Kaiako Matua
- Miriama Paul- Kaiako
- Mahea Tomoana- Kaiako
- Bodene Mua- Kaiako
- Emerson Nikora- Kaiako
- Farah Robinson- Kaiako
- Jessica Beattie- Kaiako
- Te Aroha Herewini-Hatton- Kaitunu
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