Learning
Ako
- Valuing each child as a unique learner with their individual funds of knowledge.
- Providing an environment that promotes inquiry.
- Exploration and challenges that support children to be meaningfully involved in their learning.
Vision
To be recognised as leaders in providing high quality care and education, where a strong sense of belonging/whanaungatanga is promoted and partnerships with parents/whānau are nurtured and valued.
Our learning priorities will be part of everything we do and underpin the culture of Gladstone Preschool.
Empowerment
Whakamanatanga
- Valuing each child and their journey.
- Nurturing their self-esteem to develop confident and competent learners.
- Equipped with effective communication skills and strong resilience.
Nurture
Poipoi
- Valuing responsive, predictable and respectful interactions and routines with children and their families.
- Supporting a child's sense of belonging and well-being.
Relationships
Whanaungatanga
- Valuing positive, sensitive and reciprocal relationships with children, peers, family/whānau and the wider community.
Community
Hapori
- Valuing and embracing diversity.
- Establishing collaborative partnerships that support shared aspirations and expectations.
- Valuing and acknowledging the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Contact us
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm · Administration and enquiries: Anna Stewart
gladstonepreschool@xtra.co.nz