Role of the teacher
Our teachers are fully trained professionals who have a specialised knowledge of early childhood development and learning processes. All teachers are registered and all have a Diploma of Teaching Early Childhood Education or higher qualification. Teachers develop programmes centred around the interests of the children in the Kindergarten at that time and link all learning to Te Whariki, the New Zealand early childhood curriculum.Teachers observe children's interests and provide play activities and resources that:
- Build on children's prior knowledge
- Extend children's use of language and symbols
- Encourage children to actively participate
- Allow children to make their own choices about what they do and who they play with
Parts of the programme are specifically designed to develop a child's social skills within a large group. This includes morning and afternoon teas, lunches and group times.
Teachers are always pleased to speak with parents and caregivers about their child and the Kindergarten programme.
Teachers have records of individual children's progress and achievements. These are available for parent viewing and discussion. Teachers welcome parent/whanau involvement and interest in Kindergarten.
Children thrive when they have the opportunity for
meaningful relationships with responsible adults
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