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30 WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS January/February 2020 CHILD FOCUS Pre-schoolers enjoy independence Independence is one of the most crucial human desires. Children will frequently try to wrangle an item off a parent to do it for themselves. They want to put their own shoes on, to use the toilet themselves, to help to prepare food, and to then eat for themselves using small forks and spoons. They do want to grow up. In Montessori, we call the activities mentioned above, examples of “Prac- tical Life”. This category of our classroom includes activities that allow a child to contribute to the family, the classroom, and also to have independence and control over their own body. While many families see the value of the Montessori education in our 3-6 year old pre-school classroom with children who enjoy reading, writing and mathematics, it is surprising to see how many toddlers simply haven’t been given the opportunity to do basic practical life activities at home for themselves. It is common sense (and in fact Limelight Dance Academy, Hamilton’s premier dance school offering specialist training in RAD Ballet, NZAMD Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Tap. Limelight Dance Academy, Hamilton’s premier dance school offering specialist training in Offering RAD classes Ballet, from NZAMD Pre-School Jazz, to Contemporary, Adults. Enrollments Hip Hop taken and Tap. year round. At Limelight Offering Dance classes Academy from Pre-School we hope to to create Adults. and Enrollments nurture a love taken of year dance round. and help to develop healthy, happy, well rounded individuals. At Limelight Dance Academy we hope to create and nurture a love of dance and help to Does your develop child want healthy, to be a happy, part of well a fantastic rounded end individuals. of year production? Enrolments now being taken for Term 1 Does your child want to be a part of a fantastic end of year production? New Term 1 Classes added Enrolments for Beginner now being Ballet, taken Beginner for Term Jazz, 1 Hip Hop and Lyrical New Term 1 Classes added for Beginner Ballet, Beginner Jazz, Hip Hop and Lyrical For more information please contact Kerry Mills | phone 855 3021 | mobile 021 2343930 email admin@limelightdanceacademy.co.nz | www.limelightdanceacademy.co.nz For more information please contact Kerry Mills | phone 855 3021 | mobile 021 2343930 email admin@limelightdanceacademy.co.nz | www.limelightdanceacademy.co.nz 30391 30391 science) that children simply need to master independence and control over their own body (for example, feeding themselves using a spoon) before other curriculum offerings (for instance, holding a pencil correctly and writing). Many children don’t know how to sit at a table at lunch time. It’s such a simple thing. Perhaps they don’t eat at a table at home, or they sit on someone’s knee. Perhaps Nana chases the child around the house trying to shovel food in when the child isn’t looking. Or the easy option of providing milk is taken – a whole food to sustain a baby calf, which then fills the child up, so they don’t eat, they don’t taste different foods (perpetuating picky eating), they don’t develop their jaw muscles (impacts on speech), they can’t use a spoon, and in some cases the toddler won’t let their bottle go. When in fact, toddlers are capable of drinking from a plastic sippy cup by the time they are one, and from a glass by around the age of two. IF we let them. Montessori discovered that all children have a desire for independence. Toddlers in particular have strong ideas for ‘how’ something should be done. They will also get agitated if it isn’t done as they feel it should be, or if it is done for them that they feel they could do for themselves. And without the ability to speak, this can be a particularly frustrating time for everyone! Tantrums are often a symptom of children wanting to do things for themselves, but not being given enough time to achieve it for themselves, particularly when they are being rushed or not given enough notice or time that it is time for XYZ. It is certainly hard for busy parents to slow down to the brain processing speed of a toddler when they need to leave the house NOW! And all we parents are trying to do is just get by… Dr Maria Montessori spent a lot of time observing children to figure out strategies to best respect children as they go through the challenge of gaining independence and doing meaningful work that they can be proud of. It is her scientific approach to child development that is integral to a Montessori preschool and how we teach children. Fountain City Montessori now has two centres in Hamilton for 0-6 year olds – the first in the CBD in Claudelands, and their newest centre which is now open near the hospital on Tawa St. You would truly be amazed at the types of activities that our toddlers can You would truly be amazed at the types of activities that our toddlers can proudly do for themselves. proudly do for themselves. With extended hours for busy working families, visit us now in person, or on check us out online - www.fcm.nz – we’d love to meet you! Rowena Harper Managing Director, Fountain City Montessori Our NEW Tawa Street Montessori daycare is NOW OPEN! We are the second Fountain City Montessori site - a family orientated, nurturing, calm and respectful environment for 0-6 year olds near the hospital. We have longer opening hours from 6.30am to 6pm, perfect for working families. Book an appointment now to see how a Montessori classroom operates. We look forward to meeting you! Open 6.30am - 6pm 07 843 0441 www.fcm.nz 103 Tawa Street, (Off Kahikatea Drive), Melville, Hamilton
BACK TO SCHOOL WITH BUSIT WITH 24 ROUTES CROSSING THE CITY, MOST SCHOOLS ARE EITHER ON A BUS ROUTE OR JUST A SHORT WALK AWAY. More details including full maps for each route, timetables and exact locations of all the bus stops are on www.busit.co.nz. And while you’re there, check out the Journey Planner, and information on the free Transit realtime app. Free realtime bus app. Download Transit. CATCHING THE BUS Stand on the footpath near the front of the designated bus stop. Many bus stops are used by more than one route, so as the bus approaches, check the route number and destination displayed on the front of the bus. Raise your arm as a signal to the driver that you want the bus to stop. WHENEVER YOU TRAVEL IN THE CITY, YOU CAN TRANSFER ON TO ANOTHER BUS FOR FREE, SO LONG AS IT’S WITHIN AN HOUR OF BUYING YOUR TICKET. SAVE WITH A BUSIT CARD If you’re going to use the bus regularly, pick yourself up a BUSIT card and get a discount on your fares every time. Child fares reduce from $2.20 to $1.70 and it’s easy to get organised: BUYING AND USING YOUR CARD Purchase your card from the driver or at the Transport Centre. There’s a one-off $5 cost to pay for the card and then you can top it up with any amount of $10 or more. When you buy your card, keep your original receipt – this has a reference number on it which helps us transfer your credit onto a new card if you lose yours. You just have to present your card when you get on the bus and the driver will give you a ticket as usual. You’ll see a figure on your ticket that shows you how much credit you’ve got left on your card. When it gets low, just pay the driver in cash to top it up, or by cash or Eftpos at the Transport Centre. A BUSIT CARD WILL SAVE YOU OVER 20% ON FARES. Child fares apply to children aged 5-14 and year 9-13 students in school uniform or with approved school ID. TRAVEL BY BUS! HAMILTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS Berkley Normal Middle School Hillcrest to Cambridge Road Crawshaw School Frankton to Lloyd Drive Fairfield Intermediate 11 Fairfield, Rototuna Circular to Clarkin Road, or Orbiter or 4N Flagstaff North to Peachgrove Road Hamilton North School Fitzroy or Hammond or Fow St Hamilton West School Fitzroy or Hammond or Fow St Maeroa Intermediate School Te Rapa to Maeroa Road Marian Catholic School Orbiter to Palmerston St, walk to Orbiter to Palmerston St, walk to Orbiter or 4N Flagstaff North to Clyde Street. Silverdale, Hillcrest, or Hamilton East/Uni to Grey St, then walk to Clyde St Melville Intermediate School C Comet to Ohaupo Road, walk down Mount View Road Peachgrove Intermediate School University, Peachgrove Road Rhode Street School Dinsdale or Orbiter or 4N Flagstaff North to Orbiter to Killarney Road. Bremworth to Duke Street and walk to Rhode Street Southcity Christian School C Comet to Deanwell Avenue, then walk to Collins Road Southwell School Orbiter or 4N Flagstaff North to Peachgrove Road St Columba’s Catholic School Frankton to Rifle Range Road St Joseph’s Catholic School RC Rototuna Circular to Clarkin Road or Flagstaff or Rototuna to Heaphy Terrace. Flagstaff to Heaphy Terrace St Peter Chanel Catholic School Northern Connector to Te Rapa Straight or Te Rapa to Garnett Ave St Pius X School Fitzroy to Pine Avenue Te Rapa School Orbiter or Pukete to Moreland Avenue Waikato Waldorf School Rototuna Circular to Barrington Drive Whitiora School CBD Shuttle to Anglesea Street HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOLS Fairfield College Flagstaff, 11 Fairfield, Rototuna or Rototuna Circular to Bankwood Rd. Fraser High School Nawton to Waimarie Street or Orbiter to Ellicott Road Hamilton Boys’ High School 4N Flagstaff North, University or Orbiter to Peachgrove Rd Hamilton Christian School Rototuna Circular, Flagstaff, 4N Flagstaff North, Rototuna to Borman Road Hamilton Girls’ High School Any bus that terminates at the Transport Centre, then a short walk to Ward Street Hamilton Junior High School Te Rapa to Bryant Road, then walk to Heath Street Hamilton North School Pukete to Sandwich Road, then walk to Warwick Avenue Hillcrest High School Silverdale to Masters Avenue Melville High School C Comet to Ohaupo Road, then walk to Collins Road Nga Taiatea Wharekura Frankton to Rotokauri Road Rototuna High Schools Flagstaff, Rototuna, Rototuna Circular to Kimbrae Drive or 4N Flagstaff North to Borman Rd Sacred Heart Girls’ College Orbiter or 4N Flagstaff North to Clyde Street. Silverdale, Hillcrest or Hamilton East/Uni to Grey St, then walk to Clyde St St John’s College Silverdale or Hamilton East Uni to Hillcrest Road St Paul’s Collegiate School Orbiter, 4N Flagstaff North to Hukanui Road. Flagstaff, Rototuna to Bankwood Road Tai Wananga 4N Flagstaff North, Orbiter to Peachgrove Road Te Kōpuku High Orbiter or Nawton to Foreman Road Waikato Diocesan School for Girls Rototuna Circular to Clarkin Road or Chartwell to River Road, Flagstaff, Rototuna to Bankwood Road If you have any questions about bus routes, or timetables and fares, our team at the Transport Centre are here to help. Look for the BUSIT counter inside the Transport Centre – we’re open from 8am until 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
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