Loved and seen for exactly who they are
What we believe about children, play and belonging, and how it shapes every day at Rose & Clive.
We want to grow a community of confident, compassionate and capable learners who care for themselves, for others and for the planet. Guided by our philosophy and Te Whāriki, our curriculum reflects five shared values: sustainability, connection, authenticity, opportunity and community.
Our philosophy in practice
Whanaungatanga
Relationships are the foundation of learning. We build trust, empathy and respect between tamariki, kaiako and whānau, so every child can be themselves, surrounded by awhi and tautoko.
Whakapapa & Te Tiriti
We value each child’s whakapapa and cultural identity, and honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi through partnership, participation and protection. Te reo and Māori perspectives are part of every day.
Ako
Learning goes both ways. Tamariki and kaiako learn from one another, sharing ideas and discoveries every day, with Te Whāriki at the heart of our practice.
Guided by Te Whāriki
Our programme is play-based and grounded in Te Whāriki, Aotearoa New Zealand’s early childhood curriculum. Te Whāriki means “the woven mat”: its four principles and five strands weave together to shape how tamariki learn, with kaiako, parents and whānau as partners.
Its aspiration is for children to grow up “as competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body, and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society.”
How the mat is woven
The four principles: Empowerment (Whakamana), Holistic development (Kotahitanga), Family and community (Whānau Tangata) and Relationships (Ngā Hononga).
The five strands: Wellbeing (Mana Atua), Belonging (Mana Whenua), Contribution (Mana Tangata), Communication (Mana Reo) and Exploration (Mana Aotūroa).
Better together
Exploring, caring and belonging
Small but mighty
Our space is small but full of chances to explore, create and take on a challenge. Our Hiwa Ako curriculum grows with each child’s interests and passions.
Kaitiakitanga
We care for our environment. On regular hīkoi and through Hiwa Ako, tamariki explore the natural world, and we reduce, reuse and treat nature with respect every day.
Community
We’re part of a connected Matamata community. We work with local schools and groups so tamariki feel they belong and have something to give.