Shirley First Learners

The First Learners centre that will remind you of home.

Some of the reasons to choose First Learners Shirley for your child's early childhood education

• Lower than Ministry ratios Nursery 1:4, Preschool 1:7
• Experienced, caring staff, over 80% are ECE qualified
• Homely environment which focuses on sustainability
• Cooked nutritious lunches if required, morning and afternoon tea included in the fees
• Large outdoor play area which consists of many movable, engaging pieces of equipment.
• 4 year old extension programme
• Vegetable gardens which the children are involved in planting, harvesting and eating the produce
• 20 hours ECE where the hours really are FREE!
• Handy to schools, Palms shopping centre, and easy distance to CBD

At Shirley First Learners we pride ourselves on...

• we value and promote sustainable practices within our centre community
• we recognise and acknowledhe Deaf culture and New Zealand Sign Language as an official language of New Zealand. This is included into our curriculum and daily programme.

Robyn

Supervisor | Shirley First Learners

- Diploma of Teaching Early Childhood Education
- Fully registered Teacher
- Comprehensive First Aid certificate

I have been working as a teacher and supervisor at Shirley First Learners since 2007 when Linda bought the centre. My interest in education for under five years olds began after i had my two children. I believe families/whanau play an important role in their children's learning and development.

Building strong relationships with families/whanau and working together helps children to grow and learn in a fun learning enviornment which challenges them to explore and extend on their interests and curiosity so that they become confident learners.

In my spare time I love to take my dog for walks and also enjoy spending time gardening

Awards

2014 finalist in the Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards. Gaining 2nd place in the Excellence in Leading category

2013 NZSL in Schools Award by Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand

For more information on the award and a report on it please click here.