Waikanae Kindergarten

About

High Quality Early Childhood Education

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The curriculum has an emphasis on providing learning opportunities for children to develop their knowledge of sustainability which supports our newly developing Enviroschools programme. We have a wide range of activities available everyday to support children’s decision making and becoming independent learners. The extensive playground and beautiful natural surroundings provides children with opportunities to take responsibility for the environment. We foster and encourage children challenging themselves physically and intellectually in a positive working environment. We value children making friendships and developing collaborative relationships. We respect children’s varying ways of expressing themselves in different ways and nurture their creativity.

Along with engaging with us about your child’s learning, we invite you to become involved in our kindergarten community. You are welcome to stay during the sessions and spend time with the children. There is always tea and coffee available sofeelfreetohelpyourself. Werealizeyoumaynotwanttostayawholesessionso please feel free to come for an hour or two. We also have other social occasions such as luncheons each term. Along with this we welcome your ideas and feedback.


TERM DATES 2014
Term 1: 22 January - 17 April
Term 2: 5 May - 4 July
Term 3: 21 July - 26 September
Term 4: 13 October - 19 December
Full Day Kindergartens:
6 January - 4 July
14 July - 19 December

"We provide quality, inclusive and accessible early childhood education delivered in environments that are warm, welcoming and where learning is fun.Our Vision: To provide a diverse range of options, to continuously improve access for children, their parents and whānau and to build communities of mutual respect."

"We provide quality, inclusive and accessible early childhood education delivered in environments that are warm, welcoming and where learning is fun.Our Vision: To provide a diverse range of options, to continuously improve access for children, their parents and whānau and to build communities of mutual respect."