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Difference between revisions of "Waiheke Montessori Centre"
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| − | Montessori education was first brought to Waiheke in 1996 by Lee A Elliott and Kim Ngawhika. They established Waiheke Montessori | + | Montessori education was first brought to Waiheke in 1996 by Lee A Elliott and Kim Ngawhika. They established Waiheke Montessori Centre, which first opened it's doors to the public at the beginning of 1997. The Centre provided education, based on Dr. Maria Montessori's method, up until 2007. |
Although the Centre never received a licensed status, legally existing as a playgroup and homeschooling group, the 'grassroots' model proved popular with a large number of families. The Centre existed in a number of locations, once occupying Hekerua Lodge, and needed to continually adapt to the needs of the enrolled body. Without funding, the Centre relied heavily on parental contributions. | Although the Centre never received a licensed status, legally existing as a playgroup and homeschooling group, the 'grassroots' model proved popular with a large number of families. The Centre existed in a number of locations, once occupying Hekerua Lodge, and needed to continually adapt to the needs of the enrolled body. Without funding, the Centre relied heavily on parental contributions. | ||
Revision as of 16:19, 29 March 2009
Montessori education was first brought to Waiheke in 1996 by Lee A Elliott and Kim Ngawhika. They established Waiheke Montessori Centre, which first opened it's doors to the public at the beginning of 1997. The Centre provided education, based on Dr. Maria Montessori's method, up until 2007.
Although the Centre never received a licensed status, legally existing as a playgroup and homeschooling group, the 'grassroots' model proved popular with a large number of families. The Centre existed in a number of locations, once occupying Hekerua Lodge, and needed to continually adapt to the needs of the enrolled body. Without funding, the Centre relied heavily on parental contributions.