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A puzzle becomes a picture

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At Montessori Johnsonville our direct practices uphold our values through the anagram PEACE.

                     INDEPENDENCE

                    RESPECT

               TUAKANA TEINA

              CARING COMMUNITY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

  1. Independence – Dr Montessori’s principles and practices of independent self-motivated learning are interwoven with Te Whāriki.
  2. Respect – We honour the Treaty of Waitangi through our bicultural curriculum, and respect the cultures of our global community.
  3. Tuakana Teina – Our mixed age ranges encourage diversity of interests and abilities, and offer the freedom to take chances and risks.
  4. Caring Community – Our teaching practices value continuous learning for everyone in the community as children share their experiences at home and at preschool.
  5. Professional development – Continuous improvement of effective practice is reflected upon through extra learning opportunities

So when the terrible events of Christchurch occurred, we were most upset. Although we didn’t speak to the children directly regarding the tragedy, we did all work together to create an icon we regard as symbolising peace in our community.

All the children worked together by colouring a piece of the puzzle. When we had finished we put them all together to make a beautiful picture.

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