Our tamariki are respected and trusted for their inner potential and celebrated for who they are and where they have come from. They are valued for their meaningful work and purposeful child-led play – being active participants in their own learning journey. Our tamariki are respected for their capacity to investigate, explore and maintain curiosity in the world around them. We believe that a connection with nature is key to a child's well-being. Our tamariki are given opportunities to access the vibrant, earthy wonders of the outdoors. At the same time, they are developing social interactions with peers and engaging as competent and confident learners who are actively involved in their own development. This allows them to build a degree of resilience and persistence through self-awareness, self-motivation and self-regulation.