Paengaroa Free Kindergarten

"Teachers, children and the kindergarten community have developed a thoughtfully designed environment and curriculum that fully enacts the mission, values and philosophy for learning."

Curriculum fully enacts philosophy; intentional teaching and assessment well documented.

"Families and children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and ownership of their kindergarten."

Strong sense of belonging; positive relationships and inclusive culture established.

"Through this philosophy genuine relationships and learning partnerships have been developed at all levels of the kindergarten creating a culture of inclusion, mutual respect, trust and reciprocity that empowers parents and children."

Strong genuine relationships; parents empowered as partners in learning.

"Teachers demonstrate a genuine commitment to Māori values outlined in the philosophy, bicultural partnerships and practices. They naturally include te reo and aspects of tikanga Māori into the programme and interactions."

Strong commitment to te reo, tikanga, and bicultural partnerships embedded.

"The visionary head teacher has been highly effective in leading collaborative self review of the philosophy to reflect local context, shared values, parents' and whānau aspirations."

Visionary leadership; effective collaborative self-review and strategic direction.