Maraeroa Kindergarten

About Us and Our ProgrammeOur kindergarten is surrounded by the diverse and vibrant Cannons Creek Community in Eastern Porirua. Here we welcome two, three and four year olds to attend on days that suit their whānau/family. There are no fees for children who attend for three days. Children can attend for up to five days – come and talk to us if this could suit your family.

Our teaching philosophy sees children as capable and competent members of our kindergarten whanau. We encourage children to make choices and to follow their interests. We aim to foster learning dispositions that encourage children to be motivated learners. While we have areas set aside to encourage creative and constructive play, each day may look a little different as we support current and emerging investigations and interests and the diverse ways our young tamariki learn.

We strive to complement the role parents and whānau have as first teachers by talking about their child’s learning and development, and we value and respect their knowledge and contribution to decisions about the care and education of their child. Many of our parents and whānau have shared how important the values of family and respect are to them. We support this within the kindergarten with a strong emphasis on developing children’s social competence and positive ways of relating to and caring for others.

Our day starts with a short group time, kotahitanga. This time is special to acknowledge each other and the new day before us. At the end of the day we come together again to farewell each other, acknowledge the day we have had together and head home safely to our family/whānau.