Our Curriculum

We believe children learn best through play, and active, hands on exploration of their environment. The environment is set up in way that provokes and promotes children’s curiosity, awe and wonder. Teachers intentional use of cultural tools and artifacts nurture pride and instill a sense of belonging and identity. It is the teacher’s role to notice, recognise and respond to children’s strengths, interests and wonderings.

At Tai o Fenua Kindergarten children are encouraged:

To be loving; Love (Well Being)

⦁ For ourselves 
⦁ For others
⦁ For our environment 

To be connected; Spirituality (Belonging)

⦁ Gratitude
⦁ Connection to ancestors 
⦁ Thankfulness
⦁ Respect

To be storytellers; Identity, language and culture (Communication)

⦁ Dance
⦁ Arts
⦁ Storytelling
⦁ Language 

To be of service to others; Collectivism (Contribution) 

⦁ Reciprocity 
⦁ Contribution to our families and wider community 
⦁ Community service 

To be navigators; Navigation (Exploration)

⦁ Risk-taking
⦁ Curiosity 
⦁ A love of learning
⦁ Overcoming