QUEENS DR, ST KILDA, MONTESSORI DUNEDIN
LEARNING LINKS – QUEENS DR, ST KILDA, MONTESSORI DUNEDIN
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Learning Links Montessori is an Early Childhood setting on Queens Drive in St Kilda Dunedin. We follow the Montessori philosophy of child-directed learning with a big emphasis on the development of independence.
Our programme is designed to support the children’s growing curiosity and encourage them to explore and learn with the guidance of qualified Montessori teachers.
We provide a nurturing and well prepared environment where the children can develop independence and respect for both the natural world and each other. Our Montessori approach is strongly interwoven with the TeWhariki -the Zealand Early Childhood curriculum . Balanced with group activities, a beautiful outdoor learning environment and regular whanau events to promote a strong community feeling.
Our mixed age group settings foster a strong sense of community in which the children care and collaborate with each other.
We believe learning is an exciting process of discovery, leading to concentration, motivation, self-discipline, and a love of learning. By giving children easy access to well-organised equipment and resources as well as the freedom to choose activities they are interested in, they experience the excitement and fun of discovery at their own pace.
We are a passionate team of educators who strive to support the children on their individual leaning journey to become independent human beings.
The Montessori philosophy doesn’t just prepare the child for school, rather gives them tools to life creating a love of lifelong learning.
Feel free to arrange a visit to discuss the philosophy in more detail and to view our three Montessori environments-Nido, Rata and Kowhai.
Some of our latest adventures!
Forest Programme (At Learning Links Hector Drive)
Connecting children to nature is something we are passionate about at Learning Links Hector. An enriching programme like this certainly isn’t something that was decided one day and began the next – it has taken a lot of preparation, consideration and dedication.
Well today, our passion became a reality! The group headed off on their expedition within our local community. They began this weekly ritual with a forest karakia and a willingness to explore and test their limits in the dense bush. We are very proud that our tamariki showed such respect for the beautiful forest and its creatures and this will be something that they will remember for many years to come – a huge thank you to our Kaiako, Rebekah and Ana for bringing our programme to life today everyone should have a good sleep tonight!
Our tamariki are becoming increasingly confident and familiar with the forest. They have already gained a strong sense of direction and able to show their kaiako which way could lead us to the destination.
They were lucky to find and try some kawakawa, which we learnt that the leaves can be made into medication that helps our digestive system. We even brought some back to our centre for our friends to try as herbal tea.
No doubt, the muddy puddles was the favourite. It was such fun for each of us to get wet, get muddy and be engaged with nature! We are also amazed to see the growing resilience of our children when they slipped into mud, when they got dirty and when they were in dilemma. They were determined to take risks and challenge themselves, physically and emotionally!
It was equally impressive to notice how tamariki cared for each other and helped their peers out of a challenging situation, they were demonstrating their growing social competence and caring nature in their bush play! We highly recommend getting out into nature - the children will surprise you!
As we continue to connect locally, to our Rototuna area, we discovered Rototuna means "lake of eels". In Pre-European times, our area had a lake named Tunawhakapeke. The lake and surrounding swamps had an abundance of tuna resources. As a result of our new knowledge the tamariki are discovering where the tuna like to live now and what they like to eat! Trying to coax them out of their hiding places, the children have been patiently dangling some food for them and to hopefully catch a glimpse soon!
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We have been undertaking our bush program for four months now, and over this time we have tried multiple ways to attract and feed the eels. Well.. this week we were rewarded!
Not long after ...
Nov 19
We have been undertaking our bush program for four months now, and over this time we have tried multiple ways to attract and feed the eels. Well.. this week we were rewarded!
Not long after arriving, in the rain, we set ourselves along the bridge ready to try and draw the Eels to our spot to observe them. We started off dropping a couple duck hearts into the water and a trail of blood (as advised by Richard). We didn’t need to wait too long before a New Zealand short-finned eel popped out. This one was however a little shy, choosing to move around in the grass to retrieve its food. Not long after this, the New Zealand Longfin eel showed itself, flicking up the dust from the bottom of the stream and quite greedily eating all the hearts that were offered.
As we explore why it is our duty to look after the eels in the Gully Jaxon, identified that if we don’t “there will be no eels to eat our duck hearts”. Building awareness and a willingness to care for and protect our precious taonga. .
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😍😍 Learning Links Childcare and The Keg are working together to launch 100 Locals that Give a Damn.. Read on 👇👇👇 😍😍 We're super excited with the three local charities that ...
Nov 15
😍😍 Learning Links Childcare and The Keg are working together to launch 100 Locals that Give a Damn.. Read on 👇👇👇 😍😍 We're super excited with the three local charities that have been shortlisted for the event and hoping that we can reach our 100 locals target to enable one of these charities to walk away on the night with $10000 to go back into our local community. ❓ Would you or someone you know be interested in supporting this and being 1 of the 100 Locals to Give a Damn. The event is being held next Wednesday evening. 🚀🚀 You will get a picture that you will be able to promote through your business how you are giving back and supporting local community. 🚀🚀 If you would like to join us or want more information I would 💓💓 to hear from you.
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STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. We continue to prepare children's minds for successful futures, all the while learning lateral thinking, how to think in 3 dimensions, and ...
Nov 8
STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. We continue to prepare children's minds for successful futures, all the while learning lateral thinking, how to think in 3 dimensions, and developing their problem solving, organisational and planning skills.
Imagine what our buildings, houses, bridges and furniture could look like in the future if our young engineers continue to build these types of creations!
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Everyone Learning, Everyone Leading, Everyone Succeeding 😊
Oct 31
Everyone Learning, Everyone Leading, Everyone Succeeding 😊
CENTRE DETAILS
Ratios: Infants 1:4, Toddlers 1:6, Preschool 1:8
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 8am to 5:30pm
Address: 39 Queens Dr, St Kilda, Montessori Dunedin
Phone Number: 03 455 5066
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Ministry of Education Funding: View Information
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THINKING ABOUT ENROLLING?
The best way to find out if we’re the right centre for your family is by seeing it for yourself! Please come in for a visit.
If you want to read more about Learning Links, please download our Parent General Information Book.
2019 ENROLMENT FEES
Under 3 and non ECE hours 6+ Hour Session:
1 to 4 days fee is $49 per day and for 5 days fee is $167.
3 Years and older who have attested for 20 hours ECE 6+ hour session
1 to 4 days fee is $39 per day and for 5 days fee is $129.
30 hour session for all age groups:
(5 days) either 8am to 2pm or 9am to 3pm
Weekly Fee: Under 2 years $99, 2 years olds $69, 3-4 year olds $39
Extra hours: Maximum number of hours booked is 5 hours ($7 for overs and $12 for unders) and this must be a permanent booking
*** If more than 5 hours extra a week is needed then the charges will convert to weekly changes as above
No casual bookings
Enrolment Conditions
Our fees include high quality teacher ratios above Ministry of Education standards. Minimum enrolment is two days a week. A deposit equal to one week of your booked hours will be due upon enrolment to confirm your place. Two weeks notice is required when terminating enrolment. Nappies are provided. Food and formula is not provided. To be read in conjunction with the Fee Policy.