--- title: Curriculum / Te Whāriki | New Beginnings - Waiheke Island description: Curriculum / Te Whākiti | Our curriculum is based on the principals of Te Whākiti through well-planned activities to support each child’s learning. --- [Skip to content](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/curriculum#main-content) [![Beginnings-WaihekeISland (2)](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/hubfs/Beginnings-WaihekeISland%20(2).png)](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/?hsLang=en) - Prospective Parents Show submenu for Prospective Parents - [Curriculum / Te Whāriki](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/curriculum) - [Fees and Enrolment](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/fees-and-enrolment) - [Enquiries](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/enquiries) - [About Us](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Our People](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/our-people) - [Start Your Child's Learning Journey](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/the-learning-journey) - Prospective Parents Show submenu for Prospective Parents - [Curriculum / Te Whāriki](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/curriculum) - [Fees and Enrolment](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/fees-and-enrolment) - [Enquiries](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/enquiries) - [About Us](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Our People](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/our-people) - [Start Your Child's Learning Journey](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/the-learning-journey) ![Hamburger](https://22206477.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22206477/list-bold-1.svg) ![Close Icon](https://22206477.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22206477/x-bold-1.svg) [Book a Look Around](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/book-a-look-around?hsLang=en) Our Programme # Curriculum / Te Whāriki [Enroll Now](https://www.hubspot.com/) - [Home](https://www.hubspot.com/) \> - Curriculum / Te Whāriki ## Education ##### Our curriculum is based on the principals of Te Whāriki (the NZ early childhood curriculum). ###### The basis of which is the following: ###### Empowerment/ Whakamana Our early childhood curriculum empowers the child to learn and grow. ###### Holistic Development/ Kotahitanga Our early childhood curriculum reflects the holistic way children learn and grow. ###### Family & Community/ Whānau Tangata The wider world of family and community is an integral part of the early childhood curriculum ###### Relationships/ Nga Hononga Children learn through responsive and reciprocal relationships with people, places and things. ![Growth (5)](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Growth%20(5).png?width=2048&height=2048&name=Growth%20(5).png) ![Growth (7)](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Growth%20(7).png?width=2048&height=2048&name=Growth%20(7).png) Learning Principles ##### Through the guidance of qualified and experienced educators, these principles are woven into place with the following strands: ###### Well-Being/ Mana Atua The health and well-being of the child are protected and nurtured. ###### Belonging/ Mana Whenua Children and their families feel a sense of belonging. ###### Contribution/ Mana Tangata Opportunities for learning are equitable and each child’s contribution is valued.   ###### Exploration/Mana Aoturoa The child learns through active exploration of the environment. ###### Communication/ Mana Reo Effective communication in both English and Te Reo Māori is at the heart of our childcare philosophy ![Section Change (12)](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/hubfs/Section%20Change%20(12).png) Our Activites ## Development Stage Learning Our curriculum is split into three sections and includes stimulating and well-planned activities to support each child’s learning at each stage. There is a good balance between education and play. Activities are managed according to each stage of development through positive interactions which are facilitated by well qualified and experienced staff. Our activities include play (creative, manipulative, physical, dramatic, theatrical, water, social, and extended), science, maths, reading books, storytelling, construction, cultural activities, life skills, character development, music, dance, performing arts, information technology, and lots more. A holistic approach allows for learning opportunities to occur naturally for each child in every activity and development is focused around individual interests. ![Growth (4)](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Growth%20(4).png?width=2048&height=2048&name=Growth%20(4).png) (09) 372 6206 info@newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz 11 Waitai Road, Ostend [![Untitled design - 2022-10-18T114524.775](https://www.newbeginningswaiheke.co.nz/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202022-10-18T114524.775.png)](https://www.hubspot.com/) ##### Opening Hours Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm  Copyright © New Beginnings. Rights Reserved. [Built By Bloom Transitions |](https://www.bloomtransitions.co/) [Terms & Condition](https://www.hubspot.com/)