Morrinsville Kids Philosophy
At Morrinsville Kids we value whanaungatanga [relationships] and believe it is the foundation for all learning. We feel purposeful practice is the key to relationships and partnerships and is based on trust and respectful open and honest communication. When these genuine and reciprocal relationships are established, Morrinsville Kids becomes a safe and secure place for children, whanau and teachers to become empowered learners. Our Early Childhood Curriculum
The Curriculum at Morrinsville Kids is based on the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum Te Whariki. The curriculum encompasses events, experiences, activities, interactions, care and education, both planned and spontaneous within the learning environments. Our curriculum is all about ensuring that children are safe, nurtured, and have the opportunity to reach their full potential through the outstanding education and care we will provide. Four principles of Te Whariki are at the centre of the early childhood curriculum. Following these principles are five strands consisting of; Wellbeing, Belonging, Contribution, Communication and Exploration. Each of these strands has several goals and learning outcomes for the individual child The Principles Empowerment/Whakamana: The early childhood curriculum empowers the child to learn and grow Holistic Development/Kotahitanga: The early childhood curriculum reflects the holistic way children learn and grow Family and Community/Whànau Tangata: The wider world of family and community is an integral part of the early childhood curriculum Relationships/Ngà Hononga: Children learn through responsive and reciprocal relationships with people, places, and things. |
Vision
Our vision is to provide a consistently high standard of care and education. We aspire to provide an equitable environment to support learners to have a strong sense of identity and see themselves as capable and competent. Akonga will demonstrate empathy, respect and resilience and have a lifelong passion for learning and exploration. Curriculum in Action The Foundation Skills
The foundation skills are all the skills your child will need before they are ready to go to school learn to reading, writing and Maths. |