Montessori Blenheim

"Leaders and teachers provide tamariki with a rich, responsive curriculum based on Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum, and the Montessori approach to learning."

Well-established Montessori and Te Whāriki-based curriculum with intentional teaching practices evident.

"The Montessori values of Grace and Courtesy are integral to the learning of tamariki and are enacted in ways that promote a sense of belonging within the service."

Strong sense of belonging and social-emotional support demonstrated through values-based practice.

"Strong learning partnerships between teachers, parents and whānau determine culturally responsive, individual education pathways, to progress tamariki mastery of skill development and learning outcomes."

Effective parent-teacher partnerships with culturally responsive individual pathways established.

"Leaders effectively develop, implement, and evaluate cohesive systems, processes and practices that promote ongoing improvement. Leaders and teachers work collaboratively to continually build-on professional knowledge, expertise, and cultural competence."

Effective leadership with collaborative professional learning and sound internal evaluation practices.