Ngā Puna Kōhungahunga

Ngā Puna Kōhungahunga o Te Kōhao are Māori immersion early learning centres in Enderley, Hamilton, where tamariki learn entirely in te reo Māori and continue their journey to kura kaupapa Māori, growing future generations of fluent speakers.

Ngā Puna Kōhungahunga o Te Kōhao

Ngā Puna Kōhungahunga o Te Kōhao are Māori immersion Puna Reo (Early Learning Centres) based in Enderley, Hamilton. Te Kōhao Kōhungahunga and Te Puna Reo o Te Kōhao. Puna reo are for whānau who embrace te reo Māori as the language in their homes and as the pathway for their tamariki learning. Te Reo Māori i ngā wā katoa. Tamariki must go on to Kura Kaupapa Māori from Ngā Puna Kōhungahunga so their learning journey is consistent with our kaupapa. Added to this is the knowledge we are building more Reo Māori speakers.

Pā Whakawairua: - Our Philosophy:

"Poipoiā te mauri, kia puawai ngā Rangatira o te anamata"

 

Ka tiaki te Mauri

·        Mauri tū – Tinana

·        Mauri ora – Whānau

·        Mauri oho – Maatauranga & Hinegaro

·        Mauri tau - Wairua

Kitenga Whānui – Our Vision

Kia whakatinanatia ko te ihi, ko te wehi, ko te wana me te hauoranga ō te whānau - Living our Tino Rangatiratanga through strong, healthy, vibrant and prosperous whānau.

Kitenga Whānui – Our Vision

Kōtahi te kōhao o te ngira e kuhuna ai te miro mā, te miro pango, te miro whero.

Ki a mātou o Ngā Puna Kōhungahunga:

Ko te miro mā: Te Reo me ngā tikanga

Ko te miro whero: Haumaru me te Hauora

Ko te miro pango: Ako me te marautanga

Ka tuituia, ka rarangahia e ngā miro nei Te Whāriki e arahi ana i a mātou.

  • We Want Our Tamariki To

    ·         Be immersed in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga

    ·         To continue their learning through Kura Kaupapa Māori

    ·         Foster Manaakitanga – respectful relationships

    ·         Foster Tuakana/teina relationships where they can care for each other

    ·         Tū tangata – be able to stand confidently

    ·         Have pride in who they are – know their identity

    ·         Have respect for the environment – including regular visits to the forest/bush and gardening

    ·         Have a feeling of belonging – this is their place

    ·         Have a love of learning

  • Our Teaching Practice Will Reflect

    ·         Tikanga Māori – whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, wairuatanga me aroha

    ·         A well-resourced puna reo using natural and recycled products where possible that create early

    ·         Positive interactions with mokopuna and whanau

    ·         Capturing and enjoying the teachable moments but also allowing the mokopuna to determine

    ·         Child-initiated learning

    ·         Resourceful Kaiako

    ·         Building on strengths of the mokopuna

    ·         Kaupapa based planning

  • Ngā Uaratanga – Our Values

    Ko Te Tamaiti te Pūtake – tamariki are at the heart of what we do

    Manaakitanga – aroha, respect, support, wairuatanga

    Kotahitanga – working together, whānaungatanga

    Tino Rangatiratanga – leadership, autonomy, self-management, collaboration

    Kia tika kia pono – accountability, honesty, integrity, professionalism