Ala Mai is a Early Childhood Education support service that guides Pasifika parents as their tamaiki transition from ako tokamu’a mei ‘api into ECE centres and on to primary school.
The purpose of Ala Mai is to support and encourage Pasifika families to be more involved in the early learning of their Tamaiki. Our aim is to increase the value placed on early childhood education and do this by supporting both our Pasifika parents and children in transitioning from learning at home, to the ECE center, and into ako.
Programs included in the Ala Mai support service:
The purpose of Ala Mai is to support and encourage Pasifika families to be more involved in the early learning of their Tamaiki. Our aim is to increase the value placed on early childhood education and do so by supporting both our Pasifika parents and children in transitioning from learning at home, to the ECE center, and into ako.
” ‘Atu ako ki ha tamasi’i, ‘o taau mo hono ‘alunga, tala atu, ‘oka ne motu’a ‘e ‘ikai te ne hiki mei ai. “
– Palovepi 22:6
Mama’s Morning..
Mama’s Morning is designed to support our Mama’s in creating resources to educate our children and engage them in learning at home a environment.
Introducing the Ala Mai Playgroups!!
The Ala Mai playgroups will begin in 2024 and will run alongside our Mama’s Mornings and will provide a space for our Ala Mai children to play and learn with each other. These playgroups will run once a month, which we are encouraging Parents to lead, and supported by an experienced Registerd ECE Teacher.
If you would like to be part of our Ala Mai family or want to know more information about this service, please contact us.