Newfield Kindergarten

"Literacy, science, mathematics and music are well integrated across the curriculum in ways that grow children's deeper thinking, understanding and communication skills."

Strong integration of subjects supporting deep thinking and communication.

"The nurturing learning environment and well-planned programmes successfully promote children's social competence. This is evident in the way children are encouraged to be leaders, be respectful and work cooperatively with others."

Nurturing environment promotes strong social competence and respectful relationships.

"Whānau are partners in learning and life of the centre. Their opinions and views are actively sought. They are very well informed about their children's learning and wellbeing."

Strong partnership with whānau; active consultation and excellent communication.

"Māori and Pacific cultures are valued, celebrated and well-integrated into the curriculum. Te reo and tikanga Māori feature prominently in the programme."

Te reo and tikanga Māori well-integrated; strong cultural celebration and pride.

"The strong alignment of the kindergarten's strategic goals, philosophy and curriculum design help ensure priorities for learning are clear and promote positive outcomes for children. Internal evaluation is well structured, coherent and understood."

Strong strategic alignment; well-structured internal evaluation and coherent direction.