At Glenavon Early Childhood Centre we….
- believe children learn best in a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
- believe that play provides children opportunities to learn through experiences and interactions with people, places and things.
- believe that curriculum and learning emerges from children’s play, interest, strengths, and prior knowledge.
- value the life-long process of learning.
- recognise place of whānau as first teachers, and the importance of building learning partnerships.
- value our bicultural heritage and our diverse community of learners. We therefore recognise that it is important for all learners to feel comfortable in who they are and with Te Ao Maori.
At Glenavon Early Childhood Centre we encourage and support children to develop….
- positive self-esteem and mana.
- into independent competent learners who see learning as engaging and fun.
- positive self-identity, and the confidence to share their culture.
- understanding and respect for other cultures, languages and beliefs.
- familiarity with tikanga Maori and Te reo.
- respect for self, others and the environment.
- compassion, sensitivity and care for others around them.
- exploration skills and ability to question their environment.
- creative, deeper thinking and problem solving skills by providing meaningful, purposeful and relevant learning opportunities.
- ability to communicate and contribute to group situations.
- attitudes, knowledge, and skills for lifelong learning; and key competencies for smooth transition to school.