How your child learns
Te Whāriki, New Zealand's early childhood curriculum, made simple for parents. Plus our transition to school programme.
Five strands, woven together
Te Whāriki means "the woven mat". Every day at the Castle weaves these five strands together through play. Tap a strand to see what it looks like for your child.
Our transition to school programme
In their last year, Super Castle children follow a dedicated programme that builds the skills and confidence they need for primary school. It runs with a 1:5 teacher-to-child ratio, led by specialised early childhood and primary school teachers, with focused programme time between 11am and 2pm each day.
Confidence & self-management
Managing belongings, following routines and speaking up in a group.
Communication
Listening, asking questions, telling stories and making friends.
Early literacy & numeracy
Letters, sounds, name writing, counting, patterns and shapes through play.
School visits
Pre-school visits to local schools every two weeks, so the first day feels familiar, not frightening.
You'll see the learning happen
- Ongoing feedback about your child's progress
- A regularly updated portfolio documenting your child's learning
- Display walls in the centre showcasing achievements
- Photos and updates on our Facebook page
See how your child would learn here
Book a visit and watch a Castle morning in action.