--- title: Explorers | Tots on the Rock description: Explorers | Exploring our Community. Excursions are a significant part of our curriculum at Tots On The Rock; we go out most days in small groups. --- [Skip to content](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/explorers#main-content) [![Tots on the rock Logo](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hubfs/Tots%20on%20the%20rock%20Logo.png)](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/home?hsLang=en) - Prospective Parent Show submenu for Prospective Parent - [Learning Group](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/learning-group) - [Explorers](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/explorers) - [Our Curriculum](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/our-curriculum) - [Fees and Enrolment](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/fees-and-enrolments) - [What to bring](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/what-to-bring) - [Start your Child's Learning Journey](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/start-your-childs-learning-journey) - [About Us](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Our Philosophy](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/our-philosophy) - [Our Community](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/our-community) - Prospective Parent Show submenu for Prospective Parent - [Learning Group](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/learning-group) - [Explorers](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/explorers) - [Our Curriculum](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/our-curriculum) - [Fees and Enrolment](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/fees-and-enrolments) - [What to bring](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/what-to-bring) - [Start your Child's Learning Journey](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/start-your-childs-learning-journey) - [About Us](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Our Philosophy](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/our-philosophy) - [Our Community](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/our-community) ![Hamburger](https://22206477.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22206477/list-bold-1.svg) ![Close Icon](https://22206477.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22206477/x-bold-1.svg) [Book a Look Around](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/book-a-look-around?hsLang=en) Tots Explorers # Explorers - [About Us](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/about-us?hsLang=en) \> - Explorers Our Programme ## Exploring our community Excursions are a major part of our curriculum at Tots On The Rock and as such we get out of the centre most days of the week in small groups. We value the learning experiences that arise from connections with the outside world and wider community. Regular weekly excursions include trips to Waiheke Library where we join in with the story time and socialise with other tamariki from the community, and also get to choose our own books to take back to the centre. ![Squared Images (42)](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Squared%20Images%20(42).png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Squared%20Images%20(42).png) ![Tots waves (7)](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hubfs/Tots%20waves%20(7).png) ![Squared Images (43)](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Squared%20Images%20(43).png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Squared%20Images%20(43).png) Ready to Learn ## Exploring our Community Oneroa village is the hub of Waiheke and we are fortunate enough to have it on our doorstep. Our Tots explorers, get out and about in the village, talking about signs and signals in our community. Visiting the shops stocking up our fruit and vege for the centers menu. At Tots on the Rock, one of our core values is supporting our tamariki to develop local knowledge about spiritual and physical features of Waiheke Island We get to visit the library and participate in story time. Join in waiata at Korero Kids, enjoy a game of football at Alison Park and have special guided visits of our local fire station; a Tots favourite.   ![Tots waves (11)](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hubfs/Tots%20waves%20(11).png) ### Discovery through Excursions Excursions are a major part of our curriculum at Tots on the Rock, and as such we get out of the centre a few times a week in small groups. We value the learning experiences which come from the outside world and wider community.  Excursions are a fantastic medium for children and adults to learn alongside each other and make discoveries together. Tamariki and adults develop a shared understanding through sharing knowledge, listening and talking to each other. The value of excursions to the centre programme and to the tamariki is substantial, as the discoveries made on excursions can then be extended and elaborated on as further points for exploration and learning. Benefits of excursions include, but are not limited to: ![Squared Images - 2022-11-15T170640.324](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Squared%20Images%20-%202022-11-15T170640.324.png?width=400&height=400&name=Squared%20Images%20-%202022-11-15T170640.324.png) Observing social systems and the roles people play Developing problem solving skills Making sense of the world around them Keeping themselves safe; crossing roads, looking both ways and general road safety awareness Furthering language and literacy skills Cooperation and responsibility Discovering nature, its benefits and developing a relationship with it +64 (0)9 3728555 Info@totsontherock.co.nz 22 Kuaka Rd,  Oneroa, Waiheke Island [![Tots on the rock Logo](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Tots%20on%20the%20rock%20Logo.png?width=190&height=100&name=Tots%20on%20the%20rock%20Logo.png)](https://www.hubspot.com/) - [Contact Us](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/enquiries-tots-on-the-rock) - [Our Philosophy](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/our-philosophy) - [Book a Look Around](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/book-a-look-around) - [Essential Forms and Documents](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/essential-forms-and-documents) Opening Hours:  Monday - Friday  7am - 6pm  Copyright © 2025 Tots on the Rock. 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