Ministry of Education ECE
We offer the Ministry of Education '20 Hours ECE' (previously known as 20 Free ECE) of childcare for children aged between 3 and 5 years of age (maximum 6 hours per day).
ERO Report 13 March 2020
The Cathedral Grammar School recognises it is a great privilege to partner with families in supporting the educational journey of their children. The latest ERO report states:
Ratio 1:8 - better than minimum requirements.
Children are settled and focused on learning. They experience positive, respectful interactions with each other and their teachers. Children have a wide range of additional learning opportunities provided by specialist staff in the arts and physical activities.
Leaders and teachers actively foster respectful and reciprocal relationships with children, parents and whānau. They provide an inclusive and welcoming learning environment. The home culture, language and identity of children and families are acknowledged and valued. Te ao Māori is evident in practices and is given prominence in the curriculum and the environment.
Teachers promote a rich and broad child-centred and well-paced curriculum. They provide authentic learning experiences that are responsive to children's interests, ideas, strengths and capabilities. Emphasis is given to encouraging child choice, independence and social competencies. Children’s creativity is fostered through deliberate acts of teaching that extend oral language, thinking and reasoning skills. Literacy and numeracy are integrated in ways that are meaningful for children.
The learning programme is enhanced by purposeful links to the school curriculum, resourcing and exploration of the local community. The strong partnership between the preschool and the school promotes collective responsibility for children’s learning and wellbeing. Children are well supported to make successful transitions to the school. - ERO Report 2020
The full ERO report can be viewed here: ERO Report - 2020