RKA VISION STATEMENT:

To be leaders in diverse; affordable early childhood options for young children in partnership with their families and communities.

HERETAUNGA KINDERGARTEN TEAM PHILOSOPHY:

We are a community of learners who value positive and collaborative relationships, sharing responsibility for our environment and who try to acknowledge, respect and meet all aspirations.

We provide a fun, challenging Kindergarten where learning and development is woven into play, exploration, positive guidance and routines.

We provide a friendly, nurturing environment with open and honest communication that honours and supports individuality.

We create an environment that respects Te Tiriti O Waitangi and acknowledges all cultures as vital to our community.

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Whakatauaki: "He iti ra he iti mapihi pounamu"
"I may be small but I am an ornament of greenstone"

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The documentation in your child's portfiolio may incorporate learning stories which reflect our vision statement, philosophy and current early childhood theories. These may include virtues, five key dispositions for learning as well as our curriculum Te Whariki.

 

Te Whaaraiki principles Empowernent Whakamana Holistic development Kotahitanga Relationships Nga Hononga Family and Community Whanau Tangata	Te Whaariki Strands Belonging / Mana Whenua Well-being / Mana Atau Exploration / Mana Aoturoa Communication / Mana Reo Contribution /Mana Tangata	Learning Dispositions Taking an interest Being involved Persistence in the face of difficulty Communication - expressing ideas or feelings Taking responsibility