PHILOSOPHY

• Our centre philosophy reflects the values, beliefs, and aspirations of our community.
• We embrace the Christian principles of care and support for each other.
• Our programme is guided by Te Whāriki.
• Our curriculum encourages and empowers tamariki of all abilities to learn through play.
• We recognise that our unique bicultural heritage is founded on the three principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, of partnership, participation, and protection.
• We acknowledge our Māori tamariki and their whānau as tangata whenua.
• We believe that the foundations for respectful relationships are modelled on Gods relationship with us and are expressed through love, joy, patience, faithfulness, peace, kindness, gentleness, and self-control.
• We believe God has gifted us this planet. As kaitiaki it is our responsibility to foster in the tamariki a love and respect for the natural environment through the principles of kotahitanga and kaitiakitanga.
• Ultimately,
  We believe childhood is a fun time where there should be sprinklers in summer, face paint and bubbles, and time to dream, explore and create.