Bette Christie Kindergarten

Our working philosophy -

We promote peaceful play and respectful relationships, upholding the mana of each child.

We empower children to develop confidence and competence through planned and

spontaneous experiences.

We nurture and build a sense of belonging through whakawhanaungatanga and manaakitanga

We foster tiaki taiao for our whenua and the natural world around us through sustainable teaching and

learning practises

We honour the diverse aspirations of our whanau and learning community

Strategies based on mindfulness, manaakitanga and whanaungatanga successfully promote children's social competence. Wellbeing and belonging support them to form positive relationships with adults and each other.

Family and whānau contribution to their children's learning is respected and acknowledged as they work alongside teachers. They engage with the curriculum and take on leadership roles to support and promote the kindergarten in the community.

Children engage in a range of experiences that promote their knowledge, understanding and appreciation of science. Teachers have yet to evaluate the impact of these activities on outcomes for children.

Te ao Māori is woven positively through the environment and curriculum. All children's sense of identity is promoted in knowing that their culture is embraced and nurtured. Protocols are followed, and teachers continue to build their knowledge and understanding of planning, assessment, teaching and learning practices reflected through a Māori lens.