*conditions apply
Nau mai haere mai - Welcome
Whanaungatanga (relationships) are at the core of our philosophy. Our kaiako place great importance on collaborative and meaningful connections with tamariki, whānau and the wider community. We pride ourselves on providing a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity and are fortunate to have a multi-cultural community who share their knowledge, experiences and culture with us. ‘Play’ is the work of a child, and our programme emerges from the interests of the child. Social and emotional competence is fostered through social interactions, mindfulness techniques, intentional teaching, role modelling and manaakitanga (caring, nurturing). Our natural environment promotes wonder, awe, risk-taking, curiosity and kaitiakitanga (guardianship). We are teachers with passion and teachers that care.
He waka eke noa
We are all in this together.
Please visit us any time, we look forward to meeting you.
Vision and Philosophy
Vision
For every child to experience an environment of aroha and play, peacefulness, wonder and challenge, that nurtures holistic foundations for future learning and life.
Philosophy
Tamariki and their whānau are the heart of our being. Values of Manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, kaitiakitanga and ako underpin our philosophy.
Child paced play is our curriculum, supporting holistic development and valuing children’s uniqueness.
Through mindful observation and purposeful interaction teachers guide tamariki to manage their emotions and develop meaningful relationships with others and our natural environment.
ERO Quality Evaluation Report
FROM OUR ERO REPORT:
‘Children make choices about their learning through a curriculum that advances their sense of autonomy. Younger children’s social and emotional competence is promoted. Children’s oral language development is fostered through positive teacher-child relationships and sustained conversations’.
Hours and Fees
30 hours free early childhood education.
Monday – Friday:
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Term Dates
Term One 2024
Starts: Thursday 18 January
Finishes: Friday 12 AprilStatutory Holidays:
Waitangi Day – Tuesday 6 February
Good Friday – Friday 29 March
Easter Monday – Monday 1 April
Anzac Day – Thursday 25 AprilTerm Two 2024
Starts: Monday 29 April
Finishes: Friday 5th JulyStatutory Holidays:
King’s Birthday: Monday 3 June
Matariki: Friday 28 JuneTerm Three 2024
Starts: Monday 22 July
Finishes: Friday 27 SeptemberTerm Four 2024
Starts: Monday 14 October
Finishes: Thursday 19 DecemberStatutory Holidays:
Hawke’s Bay Anniversary: Friday 25 October
Labour Day: Monday 28 October
Fees
Up to 30 hours free early childhood education when you attest your 20 free hours *conditions apply.
Kaiako
Sarah Hopkins
Kaiako Matua (Head Teacher)
Diploma of Teaching (ECE)
Bachelor of Education
Hine Andersen
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Irene Schinkel
Kaiako
Diploma of Early Childhood Education
Olivia Still
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Sarah Donovan
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)