Teaching and Learning
At Glamorgan Kindergarten we believe in providing a safe, welcoming, stimulating, challenging and supportive environment for children that allows them to develop at their own pace.
We provide a holistic programme for children that caters for their interests, needs, abilities and strengths.
We believe that parents and whanau are an integral part of the kindergarten’s life and our programme should reflect the rich, diverse background of the community.
Our curriculum is based on Te Whāriki, the Early Childhood Curriculum and the Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008 and reflects our commitment to these documents.
We believe that children are inherently capable, competent beings and we aim to empower and encourage them to take responsibility for their own actions, feelings and learning on the journey to becoming independent and competent learners.
We provide positive role modelling and encourage children to solve conflict in peaceful ways.
Our programme planning is based on on-going observation and assessment of children using a variety of assessment tools appropriate to Early Childhood.
We recognise the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi – Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commit ourselves to its principles by including Te Reo Maori throughout our programme.
We are committed to ongoing professional development to support and extend our teaching practices.