Helping every child thrive
Our Philosophy
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Ka whaangaia, ka tupu, ka puaawai – That what is nurtured blossoms and grows.
At Craighead Kindergarten we nurture and encourage one another as we grow a lifelong love of learning.
At the heart of our philosophy is a partnership with families. We take the time to work alongside you, nurturing your child’s natural curiosity and encouraging a lifelong love of learning.
Through a calm, unhurried approach, we build strong, trusting relationships that help every child thrive.
We nurture
Mana atua – feeling and being safe
A love of play and exploration
Manaakitanga – kindness and respect
We encourage
Curiosity and confidence as learners
Self-awareness and self-worth
Whakaaro pākiki – critical and courageous thinking
We grow
Whanaungatanga – relationships and teamwork
An appreciation of diversity
Kaitiakitanga – care and protection
Kotahi te kākano, he nui ngā hua o te rākau
A tree comes from one seed but bears many fruit.
This whakataukī emphasises that in our commonality we are all different. At Craighead Kindergarten we celebrate those differences while maintaining our relationship with each other.
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