Learning, Living and Loving Montessori
CENTRE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT
Aroha literally
translates into unconditional love and this underpins our philosophy in the
love of learning and love for the children.
We provide a
learning environment combining the educational
philosophy, principles, and practices of Dr Maria Montessori and her
specialised materials along with those outlined in Te Whāriki,
the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum. We are committed to the Montessori Journey to Excellence – Te
Ara Ki Huhahuhanga which focusses on learning outcomes for tamariki.
We provide a
prepared environment that nurtures a love and respect for the natural world. We
use environmentally sustainable practices and principles to ensure we are
kiatiaki o Papatuanuki (caretakers of Mother Earth). Through enacting our love
and respect, tamariki, and future generations, will experience a love and joy
of exploring all natural living things.
We will give all
children the opportunities to develop knowledge and an understanding of the
cultural heritages of both partners to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We celebrate our
culturally diverse community and acknowledge our tamariki as global citizens of
the world.
We operate in an open and collaborative
partnership with parents/whānau to develop individual programmes along with their
goals and aspirations for their children/tamariki.
We are committed to
awakening the child’s curiosity, foster a love of learning and to
inspire, guide, assist, encourage and support each child to develop
independence,
creativity and confidence.
At Aroha Montessori we are dedicated to ensuring children are prepared
for school and for life. Through the use of grace and courtesy lessons, and
social interactions, we nurture the individual potential of each child to
create an atmosphere of peace, generosity, order and co-operation in which all
children can thrive.
“It is true, we cannot make a genius; we can
only give each individual the chance to fulfil his potential possibilities to
become an independent, secure, and balanced human being.” Dr Maria Montessori
Last reviewed: Jun 2016