About us
Whakatipu Wild School Charitable Trust is a registered charity that is dedicated to providing children of the Whakatipu region (Queenstown, NZ), opportunities to experience the holistic benefits of play & learning through nature. We currently do this through our One Day School programme developed for primary aged children and our Wild Kindy programme for children aged 3 - 6 years old. Our programmes are focused on nurturing the developing mind, body and spirit whilst also fostering positive skills and attitudes towards learning and discovery about our worlds, using our unique Wonder & Wellness curriculum.
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Our Nature Educators leading, and facilitating our programmes have a rich variety of qualifications, strengths, many years of teaching experience and all share the passion and beliefs of the positive impacts of replacing
the four walls of the classroom with beautiful landscapes alive with learning waiting to be discovered.
We believe that every child deserves a place to play, learn & belong, where their wellbeing is nurtured and their wonders celebrated
Our Mission
It is our mission to provide our community with play
and educational programmes, workshops and
community events that enable the discovery
of the holistic benefits of learning in nature.
Our goal is to provide children with a place to belong and learn about themselves, each other and the world around them, in a pressure and screen free environment.
Our Vision
It is our vision for children of the Whakatipu to grow with personal wellness, in body, mind and soul. To grow with positive self worth, esteem & to know what gifts they bring to the world.
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It is our vision for children of the Whakatipu to grow to love, respect and experience awe & wonder for the world we live in and all that we share it with. To grow with curiosity & desire to learn, explore, discover & imagine.
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It is our vision to Nurture Wonder & Wellness in Children through Nature.
Our Values
WWS is built on the foundation of three core values that have been proven to transect time, culture and circumstance. We believe these core values underpin a meaningful existence. We believe that when we develop these core values, we can live continually growing in wonder and wellness.
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Being Curious.
Demonstrating Courage.
Living with Care.
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