Children are welcomed into the Fantail room where we offer a peaceful, respectful, caring and nurturing environment. In the early years it is important to develop strong, meaningful relationships with the people around them as they are building confidence in their own abilities. Establishing a partnership between families and teachers is essential to follow through with familiar routines from home and form respectful, open communication to allow a smooth transition.

We believe that children should be given the time and space to explore the world around them at their own pace. We see children as individuals and want to support them as they learn about the world around them in their own unique ways. It is in this room that we wish to establish the foundations for confident, competent life long learners.

We both believe that children are all unique individuals that learn and grow at their own pace. Children should always be supported and empowered, in an environment that encourages curiosity, wonder and challenge.

Developing meaningful partnerships with the children and their families is something we strongly value, and strive for. Trust, honesty and open collaboration between the child, teacher and family/whanau, is key to ensure everyone feels respected and empowered. Creating a strong sense of belonging, and a high quality learning environment is paramount in the Kea room.

The Tui teaching team believe that all children are capable of achieving anything they put their minds to with the right support and guidance, not only from their teachers but also their peers. We believe responsive, well thought out and reflective planning is of vital importance in ensuring that we, as teachers, guide children towards their individual potential. In the Tui environment learning and development is a journey of discovery, exploration, imagination and adventure. The social and emotional well-being of a child is at the heart of all learning. It is imperative to provide an environment that fosters learning, is full of stimulation, laughter and creativity that will inspire and engage children’s minds, curiosity and promote a positive self-image. A safe, secure environment where social, caring and reciprocal relationships are formed between children, educators, parents and whanau is paramount.

In the Tui room, we believe it is important that the tamariki take ownership of their environment and relish in the responsibility given to them, ensuring the development of confident, capable, independent world-wise learners.

As a kaiako in Aotearoa, We believe it is our responsibility to honour our nation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We believe we can do this by being committed bicultural kaiako. Tamariki should have many opportunities to learn and explore Kaupapa Māori. We will in the best of our ability ensure that we as a team are continuously upholding Te Tiriti o Waiting by ensuring that the curriculum reflects the unique place of Māori as tangata whenua. We believe it is important that the curriculum must also encourage children to develop their knowledge and understanding of the cultural heritages of both parties to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.