Our People
Community | Hapori
To us hapori (community) is everything. We believe the centre is a very important part of our local community and we are always working at how we can strengthen our position, and our community, by the decisions we make and actions we take. In our view children, parents/whānau, teachers and the wider community are interdependent. The relationships that exist between each of these members are interwoven, and though we consider each member of the hapori as an individual we always see each part of the whole.
What Staff Say
Paula
“We want every member of our learning community to feel that this is their place and their voice will be heard. To us community is everything” (Whakawhanaungatanga)
Anna
“Partnership with whānau and valuing the voices of whānau and tamariki are such a strong part of the culture of our centre. Our values mean that this is an amazing place to connect, teach and learn.” (Whakawhanaungatanga)
Sarah
“I am passionate about celebrating what is unique and special about each tamaiti and their whānau. This supports their growing knowledge of who they are.” (Self knowledge)
Laura
“I am passionate about uplifting the mana of the child by nurturing their identity, self-knowledge and contributions to our learning community.” (Self identity)
Janice
“I’m passionate about creating connections within a calm, respectful environment from which infants and toddlers can thrive and grow their independence.” (Ako)
Lydia
“For me, it is about creating an environment that acknowledges and celebrates the diversity that each individual tamaiti and their whānau bring.” (Manaakitanga)
Charlie
“I am passionate about helping to tautoko (support) children as they grow their capacities of emotional regulation, through using our breath, social coaching, and mindfulness.” (Self regulation)
Rochelle
“I love the idea of stepping back and creating opportunities for tamariki to take risks”. (Self esteem)
Annemaree
“I believe that learning is a lifelong journey for both tamariki and teachers. I am passionate about building strong relationships with tamariki and whānau that foster positive environments for reciprocal learning.” (Ako)
Emma
“Creating an environment of turangawaewae; where tamariki feel seen and known, valued and needed, through connections and relationships with them and their whānau is so important to me” (Self identity).
Years Strong
Nursery Ratio
Hours ECE 3yo
Preschool Ratio
Get In Touch
Location: 109 Beresford Street, New Brighton, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand
Phone: 03 388 7333
Mobile: 027 388 7331
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4.30pm