Faulkner Bush Kindergarten

Up to 30 hours free • Play-based learning • Transition to school

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Where we are

24 Treeton Place
Wakefield 7025

029 040 10518
faulknerbushkindergarten@ntk.org.nz

Hours

Monday: 8.45am - 2.45pm
Tuesday: 8.45am - 2.45pm
Wednesday: 8.45am - 2.45pm
Thursday: 8.45am - 2.45pm
Friday: 8.45am - 2.45pm

 

Welcome to Faulkner Bush Kindergarten

Nestled in the heart of Wakefield’s Faulkner Bush Reserve, our kindergarten offers tamariki a unique opportunity to learn and grow in nature. Surrounded by native bush, birdsong, and open skies, children connect deeply with the whenua (land), developing a sense of kaitiakitanga—guardianship of the natural world.

Guided by the whakataukī Ko ahau te taiao, ko te taiao ko ahau (I am the environment and the environment is me), we nurture respectful relationships with self, others, and the environment. Our days are filled with unhurried moments that invite curiosity, creativity, and joyful discovery through play.

We believe in positive risk-taking, meaningful learning, and the power of connection. As kaiako (teachers), we walk alongside children as co-learners, supporting their growth in safe, inspiring spaces.

Together with whānau and our community, we grow compassionate, confident learners—ready to care for themselves, each other, and the world around them.

A backyard with a well-maintained green lawn, a modern white house with a balcony and large windows, a wooden deck, and a fenced yard. In the background, there are trees, a hillside with yellow grass, and a cloudy sky.

Our Team

  • Head Teacher at Faulkner Bush Kindergarten.

    Virginia Oakly

    Head Teacher

  • Kaiako at Faulkner Bush Kindergarten.

    Becks Paris

    Kaiako / Teacher

  • Administrator at Faulkner Bush Kindergarten.

    Jenny Gray

    Administrator

  • We believe every child is a unique and capable learner, thriving in an environment filled with aroha (love), respect, and connection.

    ‘Ko ahau te taiao, ko te taiao ko ahau’
    I am the environment and the environment is me.

    We nurture tamariki to develop a strong sense of belonging, curiosity, and kaitiakitanga (guardianship).

    Through unhurried moments of play, exploration, and positive risk-taking, they grow in confidence and compassion.

    As kaiako, we walk alongside tamariki, whānau, and community to inspire learners who are grounded, creative, and ready to care for themselves, each other, and the world around them.

  • Most sessions are free under the Ministry of Education’s 20 Hours ECE policy. Some fees may apply for additional hours or children under two. Family contributions are requested to cover extra activities.

    Learn more about fees and funding

ENQUIRE TO ENROL
  • Wooden number blocks arranged on a textured wooden surface around a round board with pinecones, flowers, a butterfly, and a basket of pinecones.
  • A butterfly with orange and black wings on a pink flower, with two other butterflies on green leaves in a garden. Wood fence in the background.
  • Children using scissors to cut and peel sweet potatoes on a yellow table, with a container holding a sweet potato and a small plant, and a doily underneath.
  • A close-up of a sunflower with bright yellow petals and a brown center, with a blurred background of a window and blue sky.
  • A small, yellow chick standing inside a cage on a mesh floor, with feeders and a water dispenser nearby, and colorful packaging with cartoon characters on the background.
  • A caterpillar with black, yellow, and white stripes on a green plant stem, with a monarch butterfly in the background.
  • Display of rocks with colorful painted designs, a woven basket filled with markers, and a booklet titled "Kupe and Whekenu" on a bamboo mat.