Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Toa Iwi Whenua

"Kaimahi work collaboratively to plan the learning programme, assess mokopuna learning and evaluate the programme. Planning wānanga allow for whānau to contribute to mokopuna learning. All planning has clear links to Ngā Taumata Whakahirahira that includes kaupapa whānui. Mokopuna ages, abilities and curiosities are catered to. Kōnae mokopuna and mātai mokopuna show their learning and progress. Twice yearly hui with each whānau allows for sharing of mokopuna progress. Kaimahi evaluate learning with a focus on achieving outcomes. Challenges and successes from throughout the term are identified. Mokopuna benefit from a comprehensively planned learning programme."

Collaborative planning, assessment, and evaluation linked to Te Whāriki

"Mokopuna are actively engaged in learning. Strong routines and daily practices ensure mokopuna are well settled. They show joy in the daily activities they participate in, transitioning through the day seamlessly. Aroha, manaaki and tiaki are well embedded. Kaimahi consistently praise and affirm mokopuna success throughout the day. They redirect and settle mokopuna with aroha. Relationships are strong, mokopuna show qualities of manaakitanga and tiakitanga as tuākana support teina. Mokopuna show that their wellbeing is nurtured."

Strong relationships, embedded aroha and tiaki, seamless transitions, secure and joyful engagement

"Mokopuna are immersed in an environment where te reo Māori is prioritised. Kaimahi use a range of strategies to support language development. These include mōteatea, waiata, repetition, instruction, kori tinana, modelling and questioning. Mokopuna converse and query in te reo Māori. They confidently lead karakia, mihimihi and waiata, and display a sense of responsibility to these practices. They are growing confidence and knowledge to communicate in te reo o Ngā Puhi. Mokopuna experience success in a positive learning environment."

Te reo Māori prioritised, rich language strategies, confident iwi-specific dialect use