The Matriarch of the Leataata O le Lumana'i Trust. A well-respected leader in the Pasifika Community who has been tirelessly changing pasifika family lives through education in ECE with a focus on learning the Samoa Language and Culture. Laine Tipi was also a Justice of Peace and recipient of the New Zealand honors award receiving the MNZM for services to Pacific communities in education.

Laine has also pioneered the importance of getting a good foundation in education making sure Pasifika children have opportunity to start their learning at Early Childhood Education.

Laine Tipi's legacy also includes assisting numerous Samoa women become qualified ECE Teachers getting their Bachelor of Education.

Toeolesulusulu Laine Tipi's passed away 20 March 2024 and her life long work continue to flourish and grow with the help of the Board and Staff who continue the work she started.

Founder

Toeolesulusulu Leata Tipi

We provide Samoan children and their families with after school education programmes, literacy and numeracy programmes for parents, and partnerships with local schools. We provide adult learning opportunities and intergenerational programmes for children and their grandparents.

Our wraparound support for families helps their children to make the most of their learning opportunities. This includes a food bank, financial literacy, driver’s license support, parenting support, older people’s support, and language and culture initiatives aimed at strengthening families and keeping our Pacific languages alive.

Our Story

Logo Meaning

The young coconut that is produced from the tree represents the children of Leataata o Tupulaga and our love for them. In the legend, the three holes at the top of the coconut symbolised the eel and his love for Sina.

The Coconut Tree is known as the 'tree of life' because of the resources it produces from every part of the tree.

The Coconut tree represents the different skills and knowledge that the families of the preschool and education hub can acquire, and producing fruitfulness.

The Siapo patterns represent the passing of cultural knowledge from one generation to the next.

The Pacific Ocean represents the depth of the connections and relationships that exist between the Pacific communities.

Strategic Plan 2025 - 2028

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Leataata Vision

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Leataata Mission

Key Objective: (Will be measured)

Needs Analysis & Strategic Planning:

Assess the current financial policies and practices to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Pinpoint specific areas for development in strategic planning to enhance overall service delivery.

Policy Updates & Alignment:

Review and update daily operational policies, including preschool hours, to ensure efficiency.
Amend current administrative policies to align with financial forecasts and Board of Trustees decisions.

Risk Management & Financial Stability:

Identify weaknesses in management protocols and implement strategies to minimize financial risks.
Strengthen governance oversight to ensure alignment between board objectives and management execution.

Operational & Teacher Effectiveness:

Evaluate and address weaknesses in preschool operations, with a focus on improving teacher effectiveness in engaging with children.
Enhance management strategies to ensure best practices in service delivery and educational outcomes.

By implementing these objectives, Leataata o Tupulaga o le Pasifika Preschool will build a more resilient governance and management framework, ensuring financial stability, operational excellence, and high-quality education.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Maintains high standards with ERO checklist.
Increased child enrolment and retention in total immersion Samoan programs.
Higher parent engagement in school activities and workshops.
Improved literacy and numeracy levels in children transitioning to primary school.
Greater recognition and use of Fa’asamoa by children and parents.
Sustained funding and financial growth to support long-term objectives.

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Key Objectives

Goal 1: Instil Confidence in Children of Being Samoan/Pasifika

Goal 2: Create a Positive Mindset for Parents About Their Child’s Samoan Education

Goal 3: Prepare Children to Be Primary School Ready

Goal 4: Be Confident with the Fa’asamoa and Its Foundation Set at Aoga

Goal 5: Best Practice with Governance, Management and Staff Capability