Mission Statement:
To provide quality early childhood care and education, where each child is valued as an individual and where they can grow and develop to their full potential.
Philosophy:
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We believe that by encouraging children to make decision about their own learning through problem solving, questioning, using trial and error and making discoveries they will grow into competent, confident learners
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We believe that each child’s culture and beliefs should be valued and respected
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We are committed to the guidelines and principles of Te Whariki, the New Zealand Early childhood curriculum
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We are committed to incorporating biculturalism in the various curriculum areas and the general environment of our centre
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We believe that the inclusion of family and the community are an integral part of our centre
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As part of our programme, we will encourage and assist in the development of children’s independent skills
Reviewed September 2009
