What we do
Our programme is varied between teacher directed activities and spontaneous play. It is designed to empower children to grow up as competent and confident learners, physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually. We aim to provide meaningful learning experiences in a safe and warm environment to encourage the development of positive learning dispositions (taking an interest, being involved, persisting with difficulties, expressing an idea/feeling and taking responsibility for their learning) as the Te Whariki (New Zealand EC curriculum) promotes in young children. Our programme also includes Bible teaching, literacy and numeracy skills, music and movement, awareness and exploration of God’s creation.
School-readiness program
We follow the literacy programme of Barbara Brann by which children learn the right formation of the alphabet and numbers. In addition to that programme, children work towards developing the following skills/concepts to get them ready for a smooth transition for primary school.
Audio discrimination / listening skills / following instructions
Colour, shape, size
Create a love for learning
Expressing their ideas confidently / transferring their perceptions in visual forms / creative thinking / problem solving / think laterally and finding multiple solutions and so forth
Fine motor skills / a good pencil grip
Good concentration / getting focused / taking an interest
Hand-eye co-ordination
Numeracy concepts
Phonic awareness
Provide enough experiences to extend their learning in any interested area
Recognising and learning to write their name
Recognising other peoples needs and feelings and develop empathy and respond accordingly / developing good relationships with others.
Self-help skills: looking after their belongings, being aware of their physical/emotional needs and ask for help if they need support
Sharing ideas and working in small groups co-operatively
Trying new things confidently and working independently to a certain extent and ask for help when they get stuck
Visual discrimination
Daily routines
| 8am | Free play |
| 9.30 | Jump Jam, Circle time and Bible Story |
| 10-11 | Rolling morning tea |
| 10.30 | Bright Stars Group learning |
| 11.30 | Story time |
| 11.45 | Lunch time |
| 13.00 | Free play: sleeping children to sleep, younger children to rest |
| 14.15 | Story time |
| 14.30 | Tidy up time |
| 14.45 | Afternoon Tea time |
| 15.00 | Goodbye time, free play |
| 16.30 | Tidy up time |
| 17.00 | Quiet activities |
| 17.30pm | Finish |
Come visit us
You're welcome to pop in anytime to meet our friendly teachers.
Enrol Now
Join us in 3 easy steps:
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Print the enrolment form. If you are unable to print at home, please drop in and we can give you a paper copy of the enrolment form.
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Fill and sign the form by hand. The Ministry of Education will only accept handwritten and hand-signed forms.
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Return the form by either dropping it in to the preschool at 150 Great South Rd Manurewa, or scan and email to preschool@sapc.org.nz