Montessori STARS

At Montessori STARS we strive for excellence within the Early Childhood sector.

The philosophy of Maria Montessori is weaved together with the Ministry of Education Curriculum (Te Whāriki). We believe that your child is unique, and will be treated with respect as an individual, inclusive of their culture and identity in order to develop to their full potential. Responsive, reciprocal and respectful relationships between children, teachers and parent/whānau underpin what we are here for.

We provide a child focused environment that creates a love of learning, fosters independence and nurtures your child’s mana and growth.

Our team are passionate about working together in a cohesive manner to provide a warm, nurturing environment that creates a culture of genuine care for each other’s and your child’s wairua and wellbeing.

We are committed to biculturalism and believe in ako, a co-constructive approach that connects us together with the beliefs and values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

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Montessori Stars Curriculum

Our curriculum is developed from 3 critical components: Montessori, Te Whāriki (“the mat”), & Emergent Curriculum.

The Montessori approach begins with the acknowledged potential of each child and provides for physical, cognitive and spiritual development through a prepared environment.

With specialised equipment and qualified teachers that nurture independence, concentration, co-operation and respect while focusing on each child’s unique learning style and encouraging the child’s own natural desire to learn.

Te Whāriki (English translation: “the mat”)

This is the National Curriculum for Early Childhood Education. Unique in its bicultural framing, Te Whāriki expresses the vision that all children grow up in New Zealand as competent and confident learners, strong in their identity, language and culture. It emphasises our bicultural foundation, our multi-cultural present and the shared future we are creating.

It implements a programme of learning and development that encourages and supports each child’s personalised learning pathway alongside adults who know them well and have their best interests at heart.

The underpinning concept of the whāriki (mat) enables and supports this diversity.

Emergent Curriculum

This part of the curriculum is based on children’s interests, learning styles and dispositions. Through observation, our skilled teachers notice and record children’s activity choices and interests and plan ways to extend and develop these further. This allows children the opportunity to gain independence and direct their own learning.

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