Arataki School


Montessori@Arataki

The Arataki School community is warm, welcoming, and centred on helping every child thrive.

Established in 2016, Montessori@Arataki provides Montessori primary education for children up to Y6. Our classrooms foster independence, curiosity, responsibility, and a love of learning, while allowing each child to progress at their own pace.

As part of Arataki School, students benefit from both an authentic Montessori environment and the wider opportunities of a vibrant school community.

Supported by the Tauranga Montessori Education Trust (TMET), Montessori@Arataki helps children grow into confident and capable learners.

The Curriculum

Montessori@Arataki blends the Montessori philosophy with the New Zealand Curriculum.

Through hands-on learning, personalised pathways, and a carefully prepared environment, children develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. Teachers guide and support each child’s progress while encouraging curiosity, creativity, and responsibility.

 

Our Facilities

Montessori@Arataki is fully integrated within Arataki School, giving the children access to the wider school programmes, facilities, social and sporting activities.

Principal's Message

Our Vision, Mission & Values

Our vision, mission and values paint a picture of the essence of Arataki School. Inspired minds and nurtured hearts. Student achievement and success is always at the fore, but this achievement and success will be different for each one of our tamariki.

Vision

Growing hearts and minds.

Mission

Create a culture where we can lead and succeed at anything we set our hearts and minds to.

Manaakitanga : Values

Kawenga: responsible learner

Whakaute: respect

Manaaki: caring

Whakahii: pride