Akoranga Preschool's Philosophy

OUR PHILOSOPHY
 
Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti arahia o tatou mahi
Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work.

We believe the individuality of the child guides our teachings through respecting the mana of people, places, and thing.  Kaiako will provide and protect an inspiring, inviting, and safe bicultural environment.

Akoranga is a place where tamariki and whanau feel a sense of belonging and wellbeing participating in learning that fosters mana.

We aspire to build collaborative, reciprocal relationships (Whanaungatanga) in partnership with whanau to provide the best learning for tamariki.

We value the knowledge that tamariki bring with them from their world outside of preschool and believe that this enriches their learning and the learning of others around them.