At Orapa Kindergarten teaching practices and learning experiences for children are guided by the cultures, values, beliefs and aspirations of families and whānau. Warm and trusting relationships are built in a welcoming, nurturing and safe environment where whanau participation in the programme is welcomed.

Tamariki/children are encouraged to:

• support each other (tuakana-teina) and become socially confident and competent.
• drive their own learning, explore and make discoveries
• develop positive attitudes to learning i.e. perseverance, responsibility, independence, confidence to take on new challenges

A strong emphasis is placed on promoting the physical wellbeing and safety of children.

• Tamariki/children are encouraged to develop healthy eating choices to maximise productive learning.
• The expansive outdoor play area provides opportunities for tamariki to develop physical wellbeing through activities i.e. athletics, sports, yoga, skipping, creative movement and more
• Tamariki learn skills such as turn taking and sharing, problem solving, negotiating in an environment where rules and boundaries are fair and safe.

FOOD SERVICE KINDERGARTEN

We are a food service kindergarten and provide cooked meals for tamariki every day.

VAN SERVICE

We offer a pickup and drop off van service within our community.

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