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Nau Mai Haere Mai, Welcome!

PELORUS COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
Kohungahunga o te Hoiere

Nurturing Each Stage

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Infants

Our infants are focused on exploring the world around them. We place our focus on supporting and encouraging them as they move around and let them lead their learning and physical development.

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Toddlers

Our Toddlers are rapidly developing their physical, social, cognitive and language capabilities. We focus on following tamariki interests - making their learning meaningful and fun! 

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Young Children

We place high importance on tamariki becoming confident and competent in who they are. They are learning to take responsibility for themselves as they plan and monitor their own activities. They are developing a greater awareness of themselves as learners. 

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20 Hours

ECE

Children aged 3+ years are eligible for up to 6 hours per day (max. 20 hrs p/w) subsidised early childhood education under the 20 Hours ECE Policy. No hidden costs.

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Community Owned & Community Minded

Built by the community, for the community, our preschool provides a caring and supportive space where children can learn, play, and thrive together.

Meet Our Staff

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Chris Peters

Senior Teacher/Manager (Acting)

Bachelor of Teaching and Learning

Post Grad. Cert. in Specialist Teaching

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Leigh Higgins

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Rebecca Tian

Office Manager

Teacher/Kaiako

Graduate Diploma in

Early Childhood Teaching

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Our Environment

To cater to the differing needs of our tamariki, we have two areas within our preschool environment.  We have a smaller space for our younger tamariki called the Ruma Pipi and a larger space called the Ruma Paua.  Both these areas have their own fully fenced outdoor play area.  Here at Kohungahunga o te Hoiere, we know that all tamariki learn and develop at their own pace. We treat each child as a unique individual and work with whanau during the enrolment and settling process to decide which environment will suit their child best.

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Our Kaupapa
Our Approach

Our kaupapa is based on the RIE approach to teaching. The foundation of our practises, philosophy and its principles is Respect. We believe that communication is the key to building relationships based on mutual respect and understanding -  so getting to know you and your child is our key priority.

We know all tamariki learn and develop at their own pace. We treat each child as a unique individual, take their cues, and support as a whanau first and foremost.

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