At Pohutukawa Kindergarten, teachers develop strong, respectful relationships with every child and their whanau. These relationships help us plan a programme of activities and experiences that will enhance and extend the skills and knowledge already possessed by the child.
Our routines and programmes are designed to provide a curriculum that ensures all children at Pohutukawa Kindergarten have opportunities for developing positive learning outcomes (which include knowledge, skills and attitude); that is relevant and in context for individual children; is embedded with current theory and practise by teachers; and includes participation from children and whanau, to enable children to grow to their full potential.
The curriculum is relevant, respectful and in context with the children and whanau attending and acknowledges and reflects the unique place of Maori as tangata whenua. The principles and dimensions of Te Wheke are reflected in the curriculum. All experiences provided consider and incorporate relevant tikanga and te reo as appropriate.
Te Whakiri
Children, parents and whanau are informed and welcomed to participate in the curriculum development. Teachers ensure experiences planned reflect the culture and identity of the children enrolled at Pohutukawa Kindergarten.
Our PlanningPlanning occurs on a regular basis and is based on assessments of the current programme, children’s needs and interests as individuals and as a group.
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