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Here at Child\u2019s Wonder, we welcome children and <\/em>wh\u0101nau into a warm and respectful<\/strong> environment where we celebrate and value uniqueness<\/strong>. <\/em><\/p>\n Our philosophy is inspired by the Virtues Project and the principles of Te Wh\u0101riki, the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum. We recognise our heritage is founded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and create opportunities for our tamariki to experience the languages, music, arts and stories of the cultures of Aotearoa and the diverse community we are part of.<\/p>\n Our families are part of our Centre and we value and respect<\/strong> the unique <\/strong>knowledge and contributions of wh\u0101nau in the decisions making process around tamariki\u2019s care and education.<\/p>\n Our programme is based on the interests of each child and provides tamariki with time to explore and discover and to make sense of the world around them. Children are encouraged to be responsible and kind<\/strong>, finding joy <\/strong>and playfulness<\/strong> in every day.<\/p>\n Our dedicated teaching team provide high quality teaching and learning experiences through an environment where we value each other\u2019s strengths and collective knowledge. We empower with an awareness of their uniqueness<\/strong> and ensure tamariki know how valued they are.<\/p>\n Our environment is guided by the Virtues Project and Te Ao M\u0101<\/strong>ori concepts of:<\/p>\n Ako<\/strong> – Learning from each other – Respect<\/strong><\/p>\n I share my knowledge through words and actions \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Manaakitanga – Kindness <\/strong><\/p>\n I care for my friends, my teachers and the environment \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Whanaungatanga \u2013 Belonging \u2013 Trust<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n My family have a place at Child\u2019s Wonder \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work.”<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” module_id=”our-people” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here at Child\u2019s Wonder, we welcome children and wh\u0101nau into a warm and respectful environment where we celebrate and value uniqueness. Our philosophy is inspired by the Virtues Project and the principles of Te Wh\u0101riki, the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum. We recognise our heritage is founded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and create opportunities […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false},"yoast_head":"\n
<\/em>My teachers believe in me
<\/em>My teachers know they have a lot to learn from me<\/em><\/p>\n
<\/em>I look after new friends and teachers
<\/em>I will show kindness towards others and it will be shown to me<\/em><\/p>\n
<\/em>I feel safe and I trust my teachers to care for me
<\/em>I know where I come from and why I am unique<\/em><\/p>\n\u201cKo te ahurei o te tamaiti arahia o tatou mahi<\/strong><\/h1>\n