Anchorage Park Kindergarten

"Teachers work collaboratively to plan and implement effective learning programmes. They are intentional in the way they recognise and plan interesting and engaging play activities and provocations that extend children's thinking and learning."

Intentional teaching, strong planning, and effective learning programme implementation.

"Children and parents are warmly welcomed. A highly inclusive and respectful culture is strongly evident. Children experience and benefit from a calm, unhurried pace and well managed, unobtrusive routines."

Warm welcome, inclusive culture, calm environment support strong belonging and transitions.

"Teachers have established strong learning partnerships with parents and whānau. Parents have many opportunities to contribute their time, perspectives, knowledge and expertise to learning programmes and the kindergarten environment."

Strong partnerships with multiple opportunities for parent and whānau involvement and contribution.

"Te ao Māori is celebrated in programmes and in the environment, and bicultural practices are strong. Teachers make specific links to the Māori world view, and te reo is naturally interwoven through the programme."

Strong te ao Māori integration, bicultural practices embedded, te reo naturally woven through.

"The head teacher provides effective leadership, has high expectations, and inspires high quality professional thinking and practice. She leads a highly collaborative team of teachers who have a strong commitment to research, ongoing professional learning and the kindergarten's philosophy."

Effective leadership with high expectations, strong team collaboration, and commitment to professional learning.