Reggio Inspiration

Reggio Emilia at Mt Richmond – Teaching and Learning Inspired by the Reggio Philosophy

At Mt Richmond Specialist School the New Zealand Curriculum is delivered. The implementation of the NZC is complemented by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and the two are interwoven throughout all teaching and learning practice. This provides for all learners to realise open ended potential in their individualised learning journey.

Reggio Emilia Principles

• The Image of the Child
• The child as the Protagonist
• The child as the Communicator
• The child as the Collaborator
• The Environment as the third teacher
• The Teacher as Partner, Nurturer and Guide
• The teacher as Researcher
• Parents as Partners
• Documentation

THE IMAGE OF THE MT RICHMOND STUDENT

Students are viewed as capable, curious, full of potential, and eager to connect with the world around them. Teachers deeply understand how students learn and design the learning environment and experiences that build on prior knowledge, fully engage students, to support participation and contribution in the community.