Our Programme

Our daily programme is based on Te Whāriki, our local curriculum, schemas, tamariki individual learning dispositions and interests

Individual planning for each child’s goals, interests and development are considered and planned for. Children learn primarily by playing. Teachers observe children and create an environment that provides opportunities for children to learn skills, knowledge and dispositions.

Regular demand resources can be accessed freely by children and with the support of teachers, interests are fostered and new learning is scaffolded to develop the child holistically.

We pride ourselves on being responsive, positive and reciprocal.

Example of daily session:

9.15  am                –      Morning hui – this is where we welcome everyone for the day and remind tamariki of the expectations and routine of the day

9.30 am – 10.00 am  –     Rolling morning tea

10.00 am – 12 .00 pm     – Exploration and free play – activities that link to individual planning and interests

12.00 pm – 12.30 pm – Lunchtime

12 .30 pm – 2.45            – Exploration and free play – activities that link to individual planning and interests

2.45               –      Tidy up time and re set

3.00                 –        Afternoon tea

Weekly activities at TECC

Rāhina – Monday – Literacy based learning

Rātu – Tuesday – Numeracy based learning

Rāapa – Wednesday – Physical Movement based learning and weekly trip to Tokomaru School Library

Rāpare – Thursday – Art and Science based learning

Rāmere – Friday – Cooking and baking