Our environments are challenging and thoughtfully prepared to support creativity and age-appropriate learning.
Te Atawhai & Te Pihinga Rooms(Infants)
Our philosophy in our infant’s area takes inspiration from the RIE philosophy, meaning our Kaiako respect our infants and trust that they are natural inventors, explorers, and self-learners.
We provide an environment that is strong in respect, belonging, and exploration. We follow a primary caregiving approach with the aim of providing a seamless transition for both tamariki and whanau. Each child’s development is captured through beautiful stories which form their individual learning journey. Our environments are beautiful, carefully curated spaces and our sleep area is a star-filled wonderland.
Te Puawai Room(Toddlers)
This area supports tamariki as they grow and develop their communication and social skills. The classroom is designed for open-ended exploration and the development of relationships with kaiako and peers, giving the opportunity for our tamariki to learn with and alongside others.
Our teaching approach is very relationship focused as we work closely with our tamariki and their whanau to provide meaningful and authentic learning experiences that provoke investigation and problem-solving.
Within this age group, we see our tamariki learning so many different skills and getting ready for the years ahead. We support this by encouraging their self-help skills and nurturing confident, independent tamariki.
Te Whakakaha & Te Tutika Rooms(Preschoolers)
We believe our tamariki are confident and capable learners and we set up our environment to nurture curiosity through loose parts. Loose parts are any objects that can be used and moved around with no set purpose in mind.
We foster friendships as tamariki work alongside kaiako who encourage them to grow their skills to be independent and confident in all areas of the curriculum.
The tamariki in this room have the opportunity to experience primary school before they start, with regular visits to Bayview and Manuka Primary to spend time in the new entrant classroom. Other activities are also incorporated such as library visits, attending jump jam, and using the playground.We believe our tamariki are confident and capable learners and we set up our environment to nurture curiosity through loose parts. Loose parts are any objects that can be used and moved around with no set purpose in mind.
We foster friendships as tamariki work alongside kaiako who encourage them to grow their skills to be independent and confident in all areas of the curriculum.
The tamariki in this room have the opportunity to experience primary school before they start, with regular visits to Bayview and Manuka Primary to spend time in the new entrant classroom. Other activities are also incorporated such as library visits, attending jump jam, and using the playground.
