AMAZING PLACE PRESCHOOL

Our Teaching Philosophy

WE BELIEVE THAT RELATIONSHIP IS THE HEART OF LEARNING.

“When it comes to cultivating quality learning experiences for young children, relationship is the soil out of which everything grows.”
LORRAINE SCHOU, BETHLEHEM EARLY LEARNING CENTRES MANAGER

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When children feel relaxed, loved and celebrated they become creative, playful and curious about the world. Our teacher’s develop a caring relationship with your child, helping them to learn, grow and thrive!

 

WE BELIEVE IN LEARNING THROUGH PLAY.

We believe that play is the most meaningful way young children learn. When children play they are exploring, experimenting, thinking, solving problems, forming relationships, being creative, using their imagination, learning by trial and error, planning and predicting and acting out situations that have meaning for them.

WE BELIEVE IN FOLLOWING YOUR CHILD’S FASCINATIONS.

Part of honouring each child as a gift to be discovered means encouraging the particular interests and fascinations each child has. Our teachers facilitate a flexible and responsive curriculum, incorporating child-initiated approaches by noticing and building on the inherent talents and interests of each child.

WE BELIEVE CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH POSITIVE INTERACTIONS WITH TEACHERS.

Our teachers facilitate purposeful play through learning conversations and record significant learning-in-play events in learning stories. Through the Te Whāriki framework we document, support, and extend children’s individual and group interests and strengths. Our learning programme encourages your child to develop independence and a sense of self-identity as a learner.

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“Teachers work closely with the children in the programme. They listen carefully to what the children say and value their diverse cultural and family backgrounds. The curriculum is responsive to the emergent interests and development needs and stages of individuals.”

AMAZING PLACE PRESCHOOL, ERO REPORT 2013

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Why Choose Amazing Place Preschool?

WE CELEBRATE OUR MULTI-CULTURAL COMMUNITY. Every child matters at Amazing Place Preschool – and every child brings with them the stories and the special contribution of their ethnicity and culture. Over 50% of the children in our centre are of Maori or Pacific Island descent. Read more
WE’RE NOT-FOR-PROFIT, WE’RE FOR CHILDREN.  Amazing Place Preschool is governed by the Christian Education Trust who provide transformative education with Christian values.  The children’s wellbeing is our highest priority in all business decisions. Read more
WE HAVE A BIG HEART FOR CHILDREN.  We honour each child as a gift to be discovered and developed. Our passion as educators is to nourish, nurture, affirm and encourage each child in his or her uniqueness. Read more
WE WELCOME PARENT INVOLVEMENT.  Our door is always open. We believe that parents are the primary educators and we count it a privilege to partner with and support you in that important role. Parents/whānau are very welcome to be involved in our daily programme at any time. Read more
OUR CHRISTIAN VALUES CREATE A LOVING ENVIRONMENT. We have a heart-felt and faith-filled desire to respect, accept, nurture, support and affirm your child. It is our privilege to enjoy their uniqueness, to develop their gifts and talents and to bring them into a positive experience of God’s love. Read more