Shalom Kindergarten exists to provide quality care and education in a context of Christian principles where children are valued loved and encouraged as they learn through play.

Shalom Kindergartens philosophy is expressed in the following ways.

Christian principles are seen in the Centre through:

Encouraging children to-

• experience the love of God through the teachers love for them both emotionally and practically
• have a well developed sense of self
• respect for self and others
• values others who are different from themselves

Quality education and care is seen in the Centre through:

Our desire to see children-

• develop self discipline
• work with adults and other children
• try new experiences
• receptive to new challenges
• be well prepared for life
• foster a love for learning
• emotionally resilient
• experience discovery learning
• in the context of their family and whanau

How our philosophy impacts on our programme where children are valued, loved and encouraged in the following ways.

• Given separate inside and outside play times to maximise all curriculum areas
• We run age appropriate groups
• We provide structure that is flexible in our day
• Provide time for quiet activity and boisterous play
• Opportunities to teach values from Biblical stories
• Provide a mix of adult led group times and free play
• Open door policy so parents can be involved as much as they wish
• Great relationships with families and the community