Te Kōhanga Reo o Tarimano

"Kaimahi work collaboratively to evaluate the quality of the learning programme. They regularly reflect, discuss, and document strategies to improve outcomes for mokopuna. Mokopuna benefit from focused approaches."

Strong collaborative evaluation, intentional teaching strategies, and documented improvements in learning outcomes.

"Kaimahi consistently model manaaki and āwhi fostering meaningful interactions with mokopuna and creating a nurturing environment for mokopuna to thrive. Mokopuna eagerly participate in enjoyable and focused learning activities."

Consistent emotional support, positive interactions, and engaged, thriving mokopuna participation.

"Mokopuna are the focus of collective whānau decision making that prioritises their learning and overall wellbeing."

Whānau actively involved in collective decision-making with mokopuna at centre of priority.

"Te reo Māori is valued and effortlessly integrated into everyday activities. Kuia and kaimahi effectively employ strategies such as te reo kākā, kīpeha and whakatītina to build mokopuna language development and vocabulary. Rotarota, pātere and local waiata extend mokopuna comprehension of local stories, history, and their tīpuna. Kaimahi ensure mokopuna are included in mihi whakatau where they learn about their role as tangata whenua and listen to whaikōrero connected to their hapū and iwi. Through these experiences mokopuna learn ngā tikanga me ngā kawa specific to their kōhanga reo and marae."

Te reo fully integrated; strong tikanga, whakapapa, and tangata whenua identity development embedded throughout.

"whānau had established most processes and systems that supported positive outcomes for mokopuna learning and wellbeing. Mokopuna overall development and care informed whānau collective decision making."

Established systems, strategic focus on mokopuna outcomes, effective collective whānau governance.