Waitangi Day is a special day in Aotearoa and every year we like to share with the children the significance of it. We explain that it’s a day when we remember a very important agreement called Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi), which was signed a long time ago in 1840.
Together, we provide the most powerful support for our children to thrive and reach their full potential. Whanaungatanga-strong, trusting relationships between kaiako and tamariki, and kaiako and whanau- is at the heart of how we provide the best care and education for your child. So much can change in a short time, and we would […]
We are committed to identifying a unique learner focus for every child and creating an environment that supports them in achieving their goals. Throughout their journey of exploration, creativity, and play within our kindergarten, we actively document meaningful moments that reflect each tamariki’s progress.
Over the past term, our focus on bucket filling and mathematics has brought so much joy and growth. It’s been encouraging to see how much learning has been carried into other parts of the day — and even at home! Our literacy and phonics learning from Term 2 is still shining through too, as our […]
We have seen such great growth and development with the tamariki’s knowledge and development of their phonic awareness as well as letter formation over the past term We are continuing to build these resources and repeat the songs and visual connections for all the children in the kindy environment. Watching the children smile with pride […]
What a vibrant and adventurous term we have had! Our tamariki have delighted in a wide range of hands-on experiences that have sparked curiosity, creativity and connection. From joyful messy play and energetic gross motor outdoor fun, to celebrating Matariki through rich explorations of shapes, colours and storytelling, our classroom has been a hive of […]
Term one was fun for our tamariki, making the most of the fine weather before Autumn swiftly kicked in with the rain, wind, cold and mud! We discovered new interests, friendships and developed new strengths, both individually and as a group.
Our programme is designed to support a wide range of foundational skills, including auditory and visual processing, physical movement, and an awareness of print and language. We aim to cultivate joyful, capable learners who are prepared for the next stage of their educational journey.
This term we have focussed on belonging, culture and community. We have celebrated our individuality, similarities and differences, through portraiture and family waka. We have explored Auckland through landmarks: the Sky Tower, Auckland Harbour Bridge and volcanic cones (Rangitoto).