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9a Wadsworth Street
Takaka Established 5th May 2008.
Ph: 03 525 9686 Cell: 020 4123 2156
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Our Philosophy
'To inspire, to guide and to empower all Ako / learners within our environment'
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The Kindergarten has a strong focus on creativity, nature education, biculturalism, literacy, numeracy, science & sustainability.
The children are proud of their extensive flower and vegetable garden, allowing active exploration and the opportunity to connect with nature and nourish body, mind and spirit. Visitors to our Kindergarten enhance our programme & offer experiences that are valued. For example, we have Workshops for whānau , visiting yoga teachers, story tellers, bicultural teachers, & ‘buddies’ (tuakana-teina) from the local school. |
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We have a special relationship with the local iwi & our programme supports the cultural identity of all children.
We have a strong relationship with our wider community, take part in regular excursions and run excellent transitions in, between and beyond our kindergarten.
We are fully involved in Golden Bay's Kāhui Ako/Community of Learners.
We have a strong relationship with our wider community, take part in regular excursions and run excellent transitions in, between and beyond our kindergarten.
We are fully involved in Golden Bay's Kāhui Ako/Community of Learners.
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We value and encourage parent & whānau involvement in our learning environment.
Our Kindergarten Teachers are 100% trained, registered and committed, and receive on-going professional development. Golden Bay Kindergarten is committed to providing a high quality early childhood education, in a well resourced, fun and stimulating environment. There are no fees if you attest 20 hours ECE to our Kindergarten. |
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"It's been such a blessing to have Ra at kindy. I feel totally in awe of the teachers and how you hold the children there. Every time he had the wobbles it was met with love and awareness. He's felt totally at home and learned so many things.
It's been a comfort to have the awareness around junk food at kindy - there has been no pressure for Ra to have prepackaged food or sweets in his lunchbox at all.
Thank you for the wonderful work you all do - we are lucky as a community to have a pool of deeply caring teachers passionate about growing healthy confident children who care about nature and the environment.
We are looking forward to the next stage but have deep awareness of what a special early education Ra has had. Thank you from my heart.
I have been amazed to see how Rawhiti has developed over the years with the support of you and the rest of the team. I have so much gratitude and appreciation for the work that you have done with him. Your careful guidance will affect him positively for the rest of his life. This is priceless. I am sad that he is leaving kindy and excited to see how he will apply what he has learned in the world."
It's been a comfort to have the awareness around junk food at kindy - there has been no pressure for Ra to have prepackaged food or sweets in his lunchbox at all.
Thank you for the wonderful work you all do - we are lucky as a community to have a pool of deeply caring teachers passionate about growing healthy confident children who care about nature and the environment.
We are looking forward to the next stage but have deep awareness of what a special early education Ra has had. Thank you from my heart.
I have been amazed to see how Rawhiti has developed over the years with the support of you and the rest of the team. I have so much gratitude and appreciation for the work that you have done with him. Your careful guidance will affect him positively for the rest of his life. This is priceless. I am sad that he is leaving kindy and excited to see how he will apply what he has learned in the world."
Feedback from home visits
"So nice to have you over. Sammy loved it. Please come back again for another play. Thanks for the cool story and pictures. You are awesome." Kim Whittallon
"Kia Ora Rochelle. We were really happy with your visit! Kai was super excited. That is so true he wanted to leave with you! :) We feel more connected with you too! Great idea! And please bring it on! I love maori culture and I am super keen to learn more and more! Thanks for being so nice! xx" Monique Bedimon