At BestStart Botany Road, our Set for School program prepares tamariki for a smooth transition to primary school. Through hands-on learning, wellbeing, and social-emotional development, children gain the confidence and skills to thrive in their next educational journey.
At BestStart Botany Road, we understand that a strong foundation for a child’s success in school goes beyond academics. Our Set for School program is thoughtfully designed to nurture holistic development, covering foundational maths skills, literacy, and physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. This ensures children are well-prepared for their next educational journey.
In our Preschool Room, we incorporate the principles of Te Whāriki, New Zealand’s early childhood curriculum. Our teaching is responsive to children’s interests and promotes balanced development across wellbeing, belonging, contribution, communication, and exploration.
We also align our program with BestStart’s Set for School and the NZ school curriculum, providing a seamless transition from preschool to primary education. Recently, we integrated the Kōwhiti Whakapae framework, which emphasises social and emotional growth — key skills for resilient and confident learners.
Our centre collaborates with local primary schools, which attend our Transitioning to School evenings, providing parents with information and school expectations for new entrants.
Please check out photos of our inspiring activities designed to scaffold children’s learning. You are warmly welcome to visit the centre and see our Set for School program in action!