Quality Preschool with an educational focus.


Our aim is to offer your child a learning environment which is planned with exciting and challenging activities. Their days will be fun and positive providing a great foundation for their success at school.

Our Philosophy

Little School's philosophy is to lay sound foundations for lifelong learning - to develop a 'love of learning' in each child. We aim to make children's transition to school as smooth as possible - preparing children both socially, emotionally and educationally for the next steps in their journey.

Planning

Little School will plan activities that are appropriate, challenging, educational and of interest, to extend children's learning and development.  Teachers will work closely with children, developing child initiated discussions and extending children's interests.

 

Mat times

Our mat times provide children with the opportunity to discuss daily activities, explore our topic, learn new mathematical and literacy concepts, as well as individual news times.

Group times

Our small group times extend children's individual goals, strengths and interests.  These group times are developmentally and age appropriate for children.

Mat and group times are unique to our programme.  They provide incredible learning opportunities for each child.

Redefining Childhood Learning

We aim to be the first step on your child's journey to an excellent education. There is nothing to stop you giving your child the best start in life..

Little Schools provide your child with the opportunity to reach their full potential by

Developing and extending your child's concentration

Developing and extending your child's interests

Developing and extending your child's skills

Developing and extending your child's knowledge of numeracy and literacy

Providing extension activities for older children

Encouraging your child to extend their oral language

High teacher to child ratio

We Care About

Children and Whanau

Leading with Passion

Creative learning

Each other

Having Fun Together

EXCELLENT FACILITIES

At Little School all rooms are centrally heated for comfort. We have excellent flow to our outdoor areas, which will provide your child with a variety of activities in a safety conscious environment.

Visually Attractive Teaching Room

Excellent Maths Programme And Resources

Excellent Language Resources

Excellent Literacy Programme And Resources

Reading Programme For Older Children

ICT is Integrated Into Our Programme

All Equipment New And Kept In Excellent Condition

All Resources And Equipment Regularly Cleaned

Safety Surfaces

Great Indoor / Outdoor Flow

Fantastic Sandpit

Large Variety Of Outdoor Equipment

Resources Purchased From All Over The World

Activities For Active Play Inside For Wet Days

Exciting And Challenging Art Resources

Close To Local Train And Bus Stops

Central Heating Throughout

Excellent Fire Safety System Installed

Programmes

The Little School programme incorporates the philosophies of many theorists and educationalists from all over the world. The best from each of these ideas and theories, along with the New Zealand early childhood and primary based curriculums, are what creates our unique programme.

Brain Gym is a programme of physical movements that enhance learning and performance in all areas.  It is a programme dedicated to enhance living and learning.

Music is a vital part of our programme at Little School. Music provides opportunities for children to learn, both socially and educationally. By children participating in singing, movement and dance, children's confidence and oral language is also extended.

The virtues programme empowers children to live by their highest values.

The Little School Programme focuses on early numeracy awareness and concept development. A grasp of basic mathematical concepts is vital for children starting school.

At Little School, children are encouraged to explore writing for a purpose as they play. They are encouraged to practice their writing skills through a mixture of cross-curricular free play and adult led activities.

Art and Creative Development are integrated throughout our daily programme at Little School. Children are encouraged to use equipment independently to gain confidence.

Sensory Integration is a process that occurs in the brain.  It allows us as individuals to take information though our senses, organise it and act and respond according to any situation.  It is also the process which allows us to filter out any unnecessary sensory information.  Sensory Integration forms the underlying foundation for academic learning and social behaviour.


”I am passionate and ambitious about young children discovering their abilities and providing them with the knowledge, skills and values to make them lifelong learners.  I continually aspire to be a leader in education and thoroughly enjoy this journey.  I am extremely fortunate to work alongside a brilliant team of dedicated teachers at Little School.  Together we aspire to be widely recognised leaders in preschool education.”

Maria Johnson
Managing Director - Little School

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Extended hours from 8am until 5:30pm. We are open 50 weeks of the year.