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High quality learning delivered - Learning outcomes for children; The learning environment

both inside and out; professional learning undertaken; purchases, plans for change, Te Ao

Maori.

The beginning of the New Year has been

focused on resettling tamariki,

welcoming new whanau and striving to

build meaningful relationships. At the

start of term we joined the school for

their powhiri. A special day when we got

to reconnect with past kindergarten

tamariki and strengthen

whanaungatanga in our community.

We spent time observing then

discussing where tamariki are

at with regards to learning

and development, new

interests and how best to

support them.

The new climbing boxes and

monkey bars have been a big

success; they provided opportunity for

tamariki to strengthen physical, problem

solving and social skills. We have noticed

that it has also given tamariki a chance to

shine in leadership, as those who have

particular physical climbing skills have

been a positive influence in helping other’s

learning. We have noticed lots of learning

through tuakana teina relationships.

Teaching and Learning Outcomes for Children

strengths, interests, needs, identities, languages and

cultures.

Manaia View Kindergarten Staff Community

Report

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Learning Focused Culture- To develop a culture that is focused on learning, and that is

characterised by respect, inclusion, empathy, collaboration and safety

Outcomes for Children

Demonstrate commitment to tangata whenuatanga and Te Tiriti O Waitangi principles in Aotearoa New Zealand. Links to Kindergarten Philosophy: “It is our responsibility to create an environment, which upholds the unique bicultural heritage of New Zealand and the principles of partnership inherent in Te Tiriti o Waitangi” Outcomes for Children:

Maunsell sisters Kapa Haka fortnightly. Most tamariki

enjoy taking these sessions, they are enthusiastic and are

gaining confidence in learning new waiaita and rakau

games. Those who choose not to take part can often be

heard singing along from a distance or just enjoying

observing.

Professional Development - Impact on Outcomes for Children

Whaea Mary attended the Kahui Ako Launch with focus on Well-being. This is a nationwide initiative

in promoting the Wellbeing of tamariki across all education sectors.

Whaea Kathy attended the Hanen Information evening. This is a 6month course and workshop in

supporting language development for tamariki.

Whaea Kath’s professional inquiry has been around building conversation and meaningful

engagement in art, leading to tamariki producing more intentional artworks.

Matua Matt’s inquiry focusses on literacy; tamariki are becoming more engaged with

emerging literacy. Making links with school readiness, working closely with Whaea Delwyn

on the transition programme.

Purchases – Outcomes for Children

Art resources topped up at the end of term.

2 Cameras for kaiako to document tamariki learning.

Pots and Plants to improve the aesthetic of the Kindergarten.

Spotify subscription to enble kaiako to provide a rich musical experience that also links with

tamariki home, building a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing.

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Food

This is for tamariki morning and afternoon tea also to

supplement KidsCan recipes e.g. adding mince, chicken

or sausages to make the kai more palatable to tamariki.

More recently we have also had a breakfast tray

available with cereals, milk and toast. Although we

frequently did provide breakfast, we have found by

having the tray available whanau weren’t put in a

position when they needed to ask, this we feel is more

respecting of their Mana. Having healthy kai available

for all tamariki we feel has had a positive bearing on

both their physical and emotional Well-being. Giving

tamariki a good grounding for successful learning.

Hats and Head Lice Treatments

This term we have had to replace hats as many named hats

have gone missing or not returned to Kindergarten. Hats

are a requirement for the Sun Safety Policy therefore this

was an essential purchase.

This time they have not been named, making it easier to

manage and ensure every child has a hat. While it is not

ideal given that head lice is also an ongoing concern this is

being addressed by frequent washing of hats and through

ongoing monitoring, prevention and treating of Head lice.

Having this support in place ensures tamariki physical health

is looked after. Being able to treat tamariki at Kindy means

that tamariki are able to continue attending and not having

to stay home until free of head lice. Whaea Kath is the

representative for training and application of a head lice

product with the support of the DHB programme and

KidsCan, although all kaiako take responsibility for ensuring

the health and well-being of tamariki is protected. This programme is so all kindergarten

are delivering the same message and support to whanau. We hope that through Kids Can

and the DHB we will be able to offer free product to treat head lice.

Books

Purchases continued.

Whaea Kath is very thorough

in the Head lice prevention

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Large table top books on various topics including, nature, living creatures, insects, My body

and Emotions. The books were chosen as they follow particular ongoing interests of our

tamariki, links with Keeping Myself Safe programme and supports social relationship and

emotional regulation of our tamariki. These have made literacy learning a social activity as

tamariki very much enjoy looking at the books together, creating rich oral language

experiences. The communication goal of Te Whāriki the New Zealand Early childhood

Curriculum recognises both Oral Language and recognising print as key in successfully

developing literacy skills.

The purchase of a Chrome cast and TV, have allowed us to display photos and videos of

tamariki, this has been a very successful purchase as tamariki enjoy seeing themselves and

often this sparks discussion amongst them that enhances their oral language skills. We have

also been able to use it for fitness, dance and yoga videos that enhance our well-bring

programme.

Relationships – Strong sustained relationships and partnerships: Community Engagement:

Transition to School Pumanawatanga, transition to school visits, trips, visitors, kindergarten

special events etc.

Transition to School Matua Matt continues with weekly

transition visits, week about with classroom and library

visits. Whaea Delwyn has taken over the new entrant

class this year and has been very proactive in

reciprocating visits with her class, strengthening the

connections between kindergarten and school.

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Children’s Day and Olympics with Raumanga Kindergarten were two of our big events for this

term. The Kindy Olympics’ gave us the opportunity to build our connections with our sister

kindergarten. Tamariki from both Kindergarten were excited by the experience; meeting new

people, a fun time, there was a strong sense of whanaungatanga, kotahitanga and pride in taking

part in both events.

Tamariki enjoyed each other’s company, played together with whanau joining in, building on the

sense of community and whanaungatanga. We were able to play some of the games that were

introduced to teachers by Matua Harko Brown at the last Northland Kindergarten Association Hui.

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Promotion – Lifting the profile of

the kindergarten within the

community:

Children’s Day was an awesome

opportunity for showcasing our

amazing kindergarten, our

tamariki practiced the Kapa Haka

routine for weeks leading up to

their very first stage performance

in front of a huge and very

appreciative crowd. Although

there were some nerves and

stage fright… with kaiako too, our

tamariki performed a wonderful

routine. It was made very special

as we were joined by some older

siblings for support and also

some of our past tamariki

whanau.

We are extremely proud of our tamariki as they stood and sang on a public stage for the first time

with a strong sense of Mana. I have read this quote in a research article Ngā Hua Ā Tāne Rore that

talks of the Benefits of Kapa Haka in society and Education in Aotearoa “Kapa haka, ki au, he oranga

wairua, he oranga hinengaro, he oranga whānau. Koirā ki au ngā tino taha, i te mea ko te kapa rā,

he whānau. Mēnā he kapa, he rōpū, he haerenga kotahi, whakaaro kotahi, he kaupapa kotahi. He

maha pea ōna huarahi”. (To me, kapa haka is, healthy (good for the wellness of) wairua, minds,

and whānau.Those things are huge for me, kapa it is family. If it’s a ‘kapa’ team, it’s a group, a

journey together, thinking together, sharing this kaupapa together). Our own tamariki have

shown this by how they have supported each other learning.

This term we have had The

Northern Advocate, Stuff Radio NZ

and The New Zealand Herald

contact us and carry out interviews

with Whaea Kathy with regards to

the KidsCan programme and their

support. Parent interviews were

also conducted by KidsCan and we

are very grateful to those parents

for the time and commitment they

invested in helping make KidsCan a

reality at our kindergarten.

Children’s Day was a great opportunity for Kanohi ki te Kanohi, the

best possible way to promote the Kindergarten in our Community.

Kapa haka, ki au, he oranga wairua, he oranga hinengaro, he

oranga whānau. Koirā ki au ngā tino taha, i te mea ko te kapa

rā, he whānau. Mēnā he kapa, he rōpū, he haerenga kotahi,

whakaaro kotahi, he kaupapa kotahi. He maha pea ōna

huarahi

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Quality Teaching and Learning Environments and Teaching Practices- Our Emergent Curriculum is

underpinned by Te Whariki the early childhood and Tataiako- a bi-cultural lens on assessment.

This term tamariki have been very engaged with creating music with various instruments,

dance, family and role play i.e. doctors, gardening, construction with blocks becoming more

complex and also lego model building.

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Finance – Financial Stability:

Unfortunately due to a drop in our enrolments and non-attendance we have lost a considerable

amount of funding This has had an impact on the running costs of the kindergarten i.e. less money

to purchase essential learning resources for tamariki, day to day costs and in a worst case scenario if

funding continues to drop this could affect how many teachers we have.

We fully understand, appreciate and support whanau when there are genuine reasons for absences.

We ask you to keep us informed and if possible get a medical certificate for illness. To prevent

further loss in funding we ask for a commitment to attending on the allocated days and times. Late

drop offs and early picks-up also have an effect on funding. We are happy to speak to you and alter

tamariki timetable if your times are causing difficulties for attendance.

Additional Support from…

Learning Support Services: Jan Dalley Special Education

Learning support worker – Whaea Maggie

Chrissie Browne our Community Support Worker in ECE:

Bronwyn Coulton our Professional Practice Manager:

Roimata McFarlane, our Pou Whakarewa Tikanga Maori:

Other Services

Electrician - replacing laundry fan and sorting some wiring and our dishwasher.

Bevan - Maintenance man NKA painting outside walls of kindergarten

Pat and Danny - Daily Cleaning services

Ngā mihi mahana/ Warm regards

Manaia View Kindergarten Teaching Team: Kathy, Mary, Matt, and Kath