Who we are
Arthur Burns has long been a part of the Mosgiel Community. It was established in January 1998 as part of the Arthur Burns Primary school. It was in March 2007 that the Teachers and children moved into a purpose-built building next to Silverstream Primary school
Arthur Burns Te Kaupapa
Warm trusting relationships are at the heart of who we are. We value our tamariki and whanau, treasuring all the knowledge and experience they bring with them.
During our daily routines all tamariki experience affection, warmth, and consistency, fostering a sense of whanaungatanga. Tamariki are immersed in an environment that inspires a sense of wonder, playfulness, compassion, and curiosity. We believe that every child is unique, inquisitive, incredibly capable and should be celebrated.
Here at Arthur Burns our learning priorities are:
Based on what we value as the foundations for lifelong learning. These priorities underpin our curriculum and support our kaiako in maintaining a clear focus on individual tamariki. Our priorities also reflect Te Whāriki strands, principles and twenty learning outcomes whilst acknowledging the environmental context in which tamariki learn.
These are to develop a sense of mana whenua/belonging, become a te rangatiratanga/independent learner, have opportunities to mana aotūroa/explore the world around you, develop social confidence, explore communication/mana reo enhancing your identity and wellbeing and finally experiencing positive pathways to kura.
When tamariki start their journey at Arthur Burns we allow them the time and space to explore and find their place. Kaiako will allow for unhurried opportunities to observe, so that we can begin to see their developing learner identity.
Ma te huruhuru
Ka rere te manu
Adorn the bird with feathers
And it will fly.
Priorities for learning
Our priorities for tamariki are based on what we value as the foundations for lifelong learning. These priorities underpin our curriculum and support our teaching team, in maintaining a clear focus on individual tamariki. Our priorities also reflect Te whāriki’s principles, strands and learning outcomes whilst acknowledging the environmental context in which tamariki learn.
A sense of mana whenua/belonging- Tamariki and their whanau know they belong and have a sense of connection to others and the environment. Their relationship to Papatūānuku is based on whakapapa, respect & aroha. All tamariki will experience affection, warmth & consistent care here.
Te rangatiratanga/Independent learners- Help tamariki develop a strong sense of themselves as a link between past, present & future. Supporting tamariki build resilience and a sense of self-worth and responsibility, being able to make decisions and contribute to their learning.
Mana ao tūroa/Explore the world- Supporting and challenging tamariki to experiment, explore, adapt and make sense of their wider world.
Socially confident- Friendships, participation and equitable opportunities for all. Learn how to engage positively with others fostering manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga and whanaungatanga.
Mana reo/Explore communication- Through te reo Māori tamariki identity, belonging & wellbeing are enhanced. Encouraging tamariki to develop increasing competence and understanding of a wide range of languages, & communication methods.
Pathways to Kura- Supporting tamariki learning continuity as they transition to kura. Ensure both whānau & tamariki experience positive pathways as they transition.