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Marau Mātauranga
Our Learning Approach
“He taonga te mokopuna, kia whāngaia, kia tipu, kia rea.
A child is a treasure, to be nurtured, to grow, to flourish.”
Te Whāriki: He whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa is our Early Childhood Education Curriculum document. We use this to implement a high-quality education programme that has a strong foundation in the vision that children are competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society.
MANA ATUA
WELLBEING
Tamariki are learning how to keep themselves healthy and care for themselves and others.
MANA WHENUA
BELONGING
Tamariki become increasingly capable of making connections between people, places and things in their world.
Tamariki understand our kaupapa and how things work here at Kōhungahunga o Te Hoiere, and are kaitiaki for our environment and their fellow Kōhungahunga o Te Hoiere whānau.
MANA TANGATA
CONTRIBUTION
Each tamaiti knows they have a special place here at Kōhungahunga o Te Hoiere where they can learn and grow.
Tamariki are supported and encouraged to develop strategies to play with and alongside others.
MANA REO
COMMUNICATION
Tamariki enjoy and become increasingly capable of using print, symbols, concepts and mathematical symbols and concepts.
Tamariki are becoming increasingly capable of expressing themselves through kōrero-a-tinana and kōrero-a-waha.
MANA AOTŪROA
EXPLORATION
Tamariki will become increasingly capable of playing, imagining, inventing and experimenting.
Tamariki will become increasingly capable of moving confidently and challenging themselves physically.
Tamariki can use a range of strategies, including problem-solving, to explore and think about the world around them.
Te Rapunga Whakaaro - Our Philosophy
Ko ngā tamariki te pūtake o ā mātou mahi.
At the heart of everything we do are the children and whānau we serve.
At Pelorus Community Preschool Kōhungahunga o Te Hoiere, we believe all tamariki are taonga. We recognise and celebrate each child as a unique individual, supporting them to be confident in who they are and to feel safe, comfortable, and valued in their own identity.
Our rural setting in Te Hoiere is an important part of who we are. We are surrounded by the natural world of the awa, ngahere, and whenua, and we see these environments as an extension of our learning space. Tamariki are encouraged to explore, wonder, and develop a deep connection with the natural environment. Through these experiences, they begin to understand their place in the world and their role as kaitiaki of Papatūānuku.
We value learning through exploration and experience. Kaiako support tamariki to try new things, take safe risks, and develop confidence in their abilities. We believe these experiences build resilience, independence, and the ability to respond positively to challenge and change.
The hauora of tamariki is central to our practice. We provide an environment where children feel safe, secure, and nurtured in all aspects of their well-being. We recognise that emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being are all interconnected and essential for learning and growth.
Manaakitanga and whanaungatanga are at the heart of our preschool. We recognise that tamariki are part of whānau and a wider community, and we value the relationships, knowledge, and experiences that each whānau brings. Strong, respectful relationships between kaiako, tamariki, and whānau create a sense of belonging and connection for all.
We place a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental care. As kaitiaki, tamariki are supported in developing respect for the natural world and understanding how their actions impact the environment and future generations.
We believe tamariki learn best in environments where relationships are responsive, reciprocal, and grounded in trust. Through unity, belonging, and shared experiences, we create a place where tamariki and whānau feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to learn and grow together in Te Hoiere.
Nurturing Each Stage
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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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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