philosophy-rapunga whakaaro

WE BELIEVE

• in developing respectful, responsive and trusting relationships with all members of the learning community

• that all teachers parents and whanau should feel welcome and develop a strong sense of belonging within our centre

• that chilldren learn through play

• children need to have their individual needs met to be able to grow learn and develop

WE CELEBRATE

• The concept of AKO and support children to develop social skills such as kindness, empathy, inclusion, and fairness

• children's cultural identities, individual learning styles, uniqueness and allow them to develop at their own pace. 

• an emergent curriculum

• te tiriti based practice and advocate for bi-cultural awareness by weaving bicultural perspectives into our practice.

OUR ROLE

• to nurture and protect the children's well being first

• is to provide children, parents, whanau and colleagues with opportunities to share their ideas and contribute to the programme

• is to be positive role models who support children to engage in active enquiry

• is to understand and acknowledge the histories, heritages languages and cultures of partners to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

WE WORK  TOGETHER

• as a team to support and uplift each other as educators, and inspire each other as lifelong learners

• to build children's self worth and self regulation, as these things are important to develop confidence as lifelong learners

• to create opportunities for free uninterrupted play and a natural and open ended environment

• to provide a peaceful, consistent and fun environment