About Te Ngaru Childcare
On the 1st of May 2013 Te Ngaru Childcare Centre opened its doors under New Management.
Our Centre is located in Manurewa, South of Auckland. The Administration Management body is Nga Puna Limited. Nga Puna Trustees have been actively involved in Early Childhood Education for over 37 years combined.
Centre Philosophy
The aim of our Centre is to promote the interest and wellbeing of our Tupuna Maori. Te Reo Maori along with tikanga will be nurtured, fostered and encouraged within our bilingual environment. These attributes will ensure confident competent learners and communicators within our community and set strong solid foundations for life.
Mission Statement
Culture
Our natural environment in a bilingual setting will promote English and Maori language and Maori customs
Aim
All children are unique, worthy and deserved of the utmost respect.
We combine into the learning programme educational aspects and to further enrich the tamariki by developing social, physical, intellectual and emotional skills and individual talents.
Your child will have the opportunity to receive, experience and develop;-
- Te Reo Maori me nga Tikanga Maori
- A healthy and positive self-image
- Achievement through developmental activities
- A stimulated imagination through reading, dancing and music
- Respect for individual and cultural differences
- Guidance and positive reinforcement through acceptable behaviour that leads to independence, self-control and self-esteem
- Growth and co-ordination through various physical activities
- Skills necessary for their easy transition to school
- Concepts of math’s and literacy
- Planned trips away from the Centre
- Full range of activities which will stimulate their desire for learning and experimentation
- A fun and happy environment