Our Ambitious Curriculum
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At Harrington Nursery School our curriculum acknowledges;
“I come not with my own strengths but bring with me the gifts, talents and strengths of my family, tribe and ancestors.” (Te Whariki:12)
Our intent is to build on children's experiences enabling Every Child to Succeed.
Language and Communication and Reading is at the heart of our curriculum. Our ambition is for all children to become effective and skillful communicators, developing ways to express themselves based on their own ideas and experiences and to acquire a love of reading.
At Harrington Nursery School our curriculum truly reflects our vision for learning and is carefully planned to offer rich, meaningful and joyful experiences for all children. At Harrington, our intention is for all children to learn through a mix of dynamic, hands on learning experiences supported by highly skilled and caring adults. The curriculum is delivered through the many experiences provided, the resources and the interactions that are built into play and the occasions of ‘direct teaching’ throughout the day, everyday. The learning environment is linked to how and what children learn and is valued as a ‘teacher’!
Outdoor Learning
We have established an extensive outdoor learning environment.
We aim to:
- encourage an environmentally friendly attitude and a love of the natural world.
- nurture and respect the world in which we live.
- encourage a curious and investigative mind.
At Harrington Nursery School we are dedicated to outdoor learning.
Brave - Risk Taker
Unstoppable - Perseverance
Supportive - Team Player
Happy and Healthy
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)
At Harrington Nursery School we recognise that PSHE is an important part of our curriculum as it underpins development, builds capacity for learning and equips children for life.
Our curriculum focuses on the following key areas:
Understanding Feelings
Achieving Goals
Making Relationships
Staying Healthy
Celebrating Differences
This approach enables children to develop the qualities and attributes they need to thrive as individuals, families members and members of society.
Our Progressive Curriculum
The strands below are important to our cultural capital to form the intent of 'Our Progressive Curriculum'. They outline key aspects we want all children to experience during their time at Harrington Nursery School. We believe that high quality teaching and learning through careful planning, implementation and evaluation enables every child to succeed.
FAB (Families Are Best)
The Green Zone - Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity
The Power of the Outside/Outsider
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Our School Anthem
Sparkle sparkle every day
Sparkle sparkle learn and play
Caring, sharing as happy as can be
Together one big family
Sparkle sparkle learn and play
Sparkle sparkle the Harrington way
If you would like more information about the curriculum we are following, please get in touch and a member of the nursery team will be more than happy to help.
