The whāriki or woven mat is used as a metaphor for the ECE curriculum, in which four curriculum principles are interwoven with five curriculum strands. Together, these principles and strands give expression to the vision for tamariki that is at the heart of Te Whāriki:
To grow up as competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society.
The woven mat of Te Whāriki has four principles and five curriculum strands that weave a programme of learning for children. Learning outcomes have been developed for each goal in each of the strands, forming an integrated foundation for every child’s development:
RKA is required by law to have an AGM but current circumstances won’t allow for our usual get-together, so this year our AGM will be online. Click here to see the process we will follow and please consider standing for election to the RKA Board - this is a great opportunity to become involved at a strategic level with your Association.
Read More...RKA is required by law to have an AGM but current circumstances won’t allow for our usual get-together, so this year our AGM will be online. Click here to see the process we will follow and please consider standing for election to the RKA Board - this is a great opportunity to become involved at a strategic level with your Association.
Read More...He Whakatauki Ko au ki tenei - I will carry this handle Ko koe ki tena - and you carry this handle Kiwai o te kete - carrying the woven bag together.
Read More...To support an ongoing interest many tamariki had in nature and insects, we embarked on our adventure to the Victoria Esplanade in Palmerston North. After an exciting bus ride spotting farm animals, aeroplanes, construction workers and the bustle of the city along the way, we arrived at the peaceful and tranquil Esplanade.
Read More...Do you have a child 18 months or older? Would you like to meet other whanau in your community? Then join our Play-group every Thursday during term from 9am - 11am. Adult's morning tea supplied, just bring a snack and some spare clothes for your child.
Read More...While our young children enjoyed the recent term break, over 100 Ruahine Kindergarten Association teachers were engaged in professional development, honing their skills in dance and drama.
Read More...Children love to paint, and will come back to painting activities again and again to revisit its countless forms. At kindergarten we can provide the resources and dedicate time to helping your young one discover their internal Picasso.
Read More...If you’ve ever been at the receiving end of a seemingly endless barrage of questions from a preschooler, or group of curious children, you have experienced first-hand an important stage of cognitive development.
Read More...With the weather getting warmer, water play activities are gaining increasing popularity with our kindergarten children. Water entices and encourages exploratory play, where children can work at any level, whether it’s alone or alongside others. Water troughs under sheltered decks and shade sails are filled with containers, funnels, sieves, plastic bottles and watering cans.
Read More...Our natural surroundings provide an abundance of learning opportunities on a daily basis. Exploring the environment through natural science not only extends physical development; it provides hands on opportunities to create healthy, resilient and sustainable kindergarten communities. Bulls, Linton and Roslyn Kindergartens recently joined the Enviroschools programme.
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