Philosophy Statement

• The community of people who come together at Auckland Girls' Grammar School Childcare are committed to a continuing partnership which recognises the individual learner together with their Whanau and their teachers.
• We create a dynamic early childhood care and education programme incorporating Te Tiriti O Waitangi alongside our emergent curriculum and the gifts of Te Whariki.
• We celebrate children’s individuality and we provide an environment that supports and develops their learning as active participants through play.
• The teachers at Auckland Girls’ Grammar School Childcare Centre work collaboratively in an atmosphere of good will, respect and trust, to ensure the centre is a well resourced, safe and healthy place.

Hours

We operate Monday to Friday 7.30am – 5.30pm.

We close for all public holidays plus the Tuesday after Easter.

Our last day this year is the 23rd of December 2011. We reopen at 7.30am on Monday 9th January 2012.

There is no charge for public holidays and the 2 week summer break.

Fees

3 and 4 year olds 20 hour ECE

Gallery

Children of the Centre taking part in their daily activities of fun play and simultaneous learning

Facilities available at the Centre

Staff

 

Jane Benton Archer - Head Teacher

Dip Tchg (ECE), First Aid Cert.

Mother of 2 sons and a daughter. I enjoy fitness, nature, our chooks and the great outdoors. I also enjoy playing guitar, piano and singing with the children. I love my grandson, my job, travel, gardening, friends and family.

Inise Matasere – Under 2 Teacher

Dip Tchg (ECE), First Aid Cert.

Mother of 4. I believe in a stable, nurturing, loving, secure and stimulating environment for children in their early years. This is critical for every aspect of a young child's development. I love my rugby and I enjoy giving to my Fijian community, my childcare community and my church community.

Languages spoken: Fijian, English

Gloria Letiu - Under and Over 2 Teacher

Diploma graduate teacher currently updating qualifications, First Aid Cert.

I have had the pleasure of working for Auckland Girls' for 4 years now, and am lucky enough to be learning and teaching alongside both the babies and biggies. I am a creative and innovative experienced senior teacher.

Languages spoken: Samoan and English

Debbie Clark – Over 2 Teacher

BA. Grad Dip Tchg (ECE), First Aid Cert.

Mother of 2 boys – both now at school. Our family interests include tramping, sailing and enjoying the outdoors. My interest lies in the area of creativity and how this links to the well-being of children physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Languages spoken: French and English

Karissa Cochran – Over 2 Teacher

Degree in ECE, First Aid Cert.

I enjoy cooking, reading and going on walks to the park with the older children. I love to create games and activities for the children to support their development and interests. I like to spend time with my sisters, camping and youth group events.

Christina (Chunlu) Wang– Over 2 Relieving Teacher

Teaching degree (Secondary/China)

Mother of an 11 year old daughter. I have 10 years teaching experience in China. I am keen to experience a different culture and to share mine. As a family oriented person, I enjoy board games, reading and cooking for my family and friends.

Languages spoken: Mandarin, English.

Tina Liu – Under 2 / Over 2 Teacher

Final year of degree in ECE.

I have been in New Zealand for 8 years. The teachers and children at Auckland Girls' Grammar School Childcare Centre work together as one big family.  We all care for each other and there is lots of laughter. I enjoy listening to music, and I love to sing with the children and teachers here! Watching movies is my favourite activity in my spare time, and walking is my preferred exercise method.

Languages spoken: Mandarin, Cantonese, English

Jay (Jeongim) Shim - Under 2 / Over 2 Teacher

Bachelor of Education (Korea), Certificate ECE NZ

First year student doing my degree in ECE. I am a mother of one son. My interests are music and art; singing, playing piano, balloon art and paper craft. I love being a part of children's learning and development journey through their early years. I believe that children's enthusiasm, excitement and sense of awe are something to be valued and treasured. I am passionate about working with children and I am committed to the Korean community and church community for young children.

Language spoken: Korean, English 

Naiyiry Castro Rodriguez– Under 2 Teacher

Bachelor of Education from Colombia.Diploma in teaching skills, major; reading and writing.

I am a very enthusiastic and happy person and enjoy making the most out of opportunities. Growing up and living in Colombia has taught me to appreciate many things and ingrained in me the value of working hard to achieve goals. I have a genuine passion for teaching and strive to deliver my best every day. My current interests and hobbies are a combination of; gym, swimming, learning tennis and snowboarding, arts and crafts, travelling, reading, cooking, dance and music. I believe in creating a fun and exciting environment for the children to learn and enjoy time at school.

Languages Spoken: English and Spanish.