Our Philosophy

The child is at the heart of everything we do.

• We offer a vibrant and flexible child-led environment that is rich in choices and provides dynamic opportunities for learning both individually and as part of a group.
• Children learn through play.
• Activities are primarily driven by the child’s interests, needs, and pace. The child’s voice is vital to our programme.
• Children are seen as competent, powerful, and full of ideas and curiosity, capable of constructing their own knowledge and driven by their interests to understand and learn more.

• The environment is our third teacher, providing numerous opportunities for children to explore, experiment, develop their ideas, and test their theories.
• Our spaces are comforting, cozy, and light-filled to create environments that are stimulating, nurturing, flexible, and richly resourced.
• Our environment setup offers spaces for children to immerse themselves in learning through a rich array of resources, including loose parts, natural, and recycled materials that encourage open-ended engagement, allowing children to manipulate and transform these materials in any way they choose.

• We embrace strong reciprocal relationships between ākonga (learners), whānau (families), and kaiako (teachers), which guide ākonga in their learning and development.
• We welcome children, kaiako, and whānau into a compassionate and respectful environment where we celebrate and value the culture and values of each individual.
• We value and respect the unique knowledge and contributions of whānau in the decision-making process regarding tamariki’s (children’s) care and education. Parents are encouraged and given opportunities to share within our community.