Bright Stars Curriculum
The Bright Stars Educare Philosophy Statement is our guiding document in which all students, teachers, management & whanau strive to attain to. From this Statement the Bright Stars Curriculum has emerged identifying 4 most important areas in which we believe children should learn while here at Bright Stars Educare. It acts as a form of validation and a guiding document for teachers when planning and implementing the programme.
Culture, Language, Beliefs and Identity
- Use of language on the floor through stories, songs & rhymes etc
- Celebrate events out in the community and within the centre
- Incorporate skills and the expertise whanau bring to the centre
- Children have access to diverse resources reflecting cultural heritage
- Acknowledging Maori as Tangatawhenua and celebrate all cultures
Love of Learning in a fun, positive and holistic way
Play based programme focussing on children’s interests and abilities
Staff, Whanau and children role model - showing empathy and kindness between one another
Kindness to one another by greeting, conversing and sharing with a high level of trust and respect.
Staff, Whanau and children gives praise to one another using manners and kind gestures. Differences are accepted and respected.
A well balance programme that is reflective and responsive to children’s interests.
Attaining Life Skills and Values
Staff, Whanau and children show compassion, kindness and love towards one another
A Quality programme is delivered with routine, expectations to care for the environment and with opportunities to work
Safe environment to challenge themselves to promote resilience and to have a give it your best attitude
Innovative, Empowering Opportunities to learn about the World
Opportunities for staff, whanau and children to attend excursions and learning opportunities
Keeping current with news and events
Innovative by accessing the latest technology and innovation in our own kiwi ingenuity by fostering creativeness.
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