To learn and develop, a child must be in a secure and happy environment. Our well prepared and carefully designed curriculum is enhanced by the support of warm, caring and well trained teachers to achieve our vision of igniting a passion in children to become lifelong learners.
Pikler Theory
"As a matter of principle, we refrain from teaching skills and activities which, under suitable conditions, will evolve through the child's own initiative and independent activity."
Dr. Emmi Pikler.
Schema
A schema is a thread of thought which is demonstrated by repeated actions and patterns in children's play or art. Through schemas our children are learning and forming cognitive structures in their minds.
Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences
inspires teachers to ask "how is this child smart" instead of asking "is this child smart". Gardner's theory provides a framework that assists educators in assessing indivdual children and
how they learn.
Te Whariki
is founded on aspirations for children "to grow up as 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."
Linguistic Intelligence/ Communication
Sensitivity to the meaning and order of words. Communicates through language, written or oral.
Linguistic Intelligence/ Communication
Sensitivity to the meaning and order of words. Communicates through language, written or oral.
Musical Intelligence/ Exploration and Communication
Sensitivity to pitch, melody, rhythm and tone. Uses musical concepts to communicate.
Musical Intelligence/ Exploration and Communication
Sensitivity to pitch, melody, rhythm and tone. Uses musical concepts to communicate.
Bodily and Kinaesthetic Intelligence/ Exploration
Using the body, perceptual and motor systems in the brain to solve a problem. Learning by doing. Exploration through physical movement.
Intrapersonal Intelligence/ Well-being
Awareness of the inner world of our emotions, values, beliefs, and quests for genuine spirituality.
Interpersonal Intelligence/ Belonging
Sensitivity to the actions, moods and feelings of others. Develops our social skills needed for effective person-to-person communication.
Naturalistic Intelligence/ Contribution and Exploration
Recognition, understanding and appreciation of the natural environment. An affinity and respect for all living beings.
Visual and Spatial Intelligence/ Exploration
Exploration through shapes, images, patterns, designs, and textures not limited to
images externally.
Visual and Spatial Intelligence/ Exploration
Exploration through shapes, images, patterns, designs, and textures not limited to
images externally.
Logical and Mathematical Intelligence/ Contribution and Communication
Ability to reason, calculate, recognise patterns and problem solve. Communication through numbers, math and logic to find and understand various patterns.
Technology/ Contribution
Using various forms of technology to collaborate and explore areas of interest.