OPEN FOR CHILDREN
​7.45am - 5.30pm

23 Arthur Street, Timaru

[email protected]
​www.northhaven.co.nz

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

North Haven is a not-for-profit childcare and education centre that is a haven for learning through play, where we strive to provide care and education that meets the needs of our community.
 
We are guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles of partnership, protection and participation, Ngā Tikanga Matatika Ngā paerewa (code of professional responsibility and standards for the teaching profession), Te Whāriki (New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum), National Education Learning Priorities, whānau, tamariki and community voice, and our centre values of manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga and whanaungatanga.

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our learning priorities

• Socially and emotionally competent
• ​Creative, Curious and Connected 
• Competent and Confident Learners and Communicators
• Active in our bodies and minds

North Haven Learning Priorities reflect the values and vision of the centre and provide a framework for each Kaiako to ensure children are meeting the outcomes for what learning matters most. Periodically, Kaiako choose a centre wide learning priority which provides an opportunity to focus teaching practice and learning in a group. Teachers plan and reflect on their practice. They plan intentional teaching moments as a collective where children's learning under this priority is celebrated and brought the fore of each classroom.

OUR VALUES

Manaakitanga (hospitality, generosity, kindness,)
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Whanaunatanga (sense of connection, reciprocal relationships, working together to strengthen a sense of belonging)

Kaitiakitanga (guardianship, contribute, give, nurture, and care for the environment and the people the things in it)

Manaakitanga

• We are kind with our words and actions.
• We welcome people with smiles and kind words.
• We are generous with our time and positive feedback.
• We help each other when they need it.

Whanaungatanga

• We actively get to know what is important to each other.
• We value what others have to say and use this to guide our actions.
• We encourage and support sharing of knowledge, culture, and ways of being.
• We accept and celebrate everyone’s uniqueness.

Kaitiakitanga

• We respect paptῡānuku and work together to learn about and look after her.
• We recycle our rubbish.
• We take care of our environment and each other

SPECIALISED PROGRAMMES

We have Robyn from Mrs A's music school visit every fortnight to take music sessions with the children. 
Some of the many benefits of music include:

• Music helps the brain develop the areas that are used in language and reasoning.

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• Music fosters creativity, self-expression and self-esteem.

     

• Music encourages movement, rhythm and timing which aids in gross and fine motor development.

 

• Music fosters complex listening skills

​We also offer specialised programmes such as Kiwi Sport and a Transition to School Programme.

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why north haven?

Flexible Hours

We offer flexibility with hours for
​drop off and pick up.
Also school holiday flexibility

Happy Kids

Our space feels like a second home, with incredible learning spaces, amazing resources and experienced loyal teachers.

Healthy Heart Centre

We provide a nutritious morning
and afternoon tea menu as well
as an active learning environment
that ensures your child's
health and wellbeing.

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