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Our programme is based on the principals and goals of our bicultural early learning curriculum, Te Whariki
Click here to read the Early Childhood Curriculum

Individual and group learning goals, set by teachers, parents/whanau and children, are supported and enhanced within the strands of Te Whariki through...
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  • A variety of planned and spontaneous experiences
  • A balance between structured times where all children are encouraged to participate, and child initiated play. (free play)
  • A huge variety of equipment and resources and an amazing environment specifically designed for pre-school children.
  • 100% qualified, and experienced teachers who work collaboratively with parents/whanau and the community to provide the best possible learning outcomes for each child.
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Every child has the right to play and have fun...
Children's learning dispositions are nurtured by...
Persisting with difficulty
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Taking responsibility
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Being involved
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Communicating with others
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Taking an interest
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Skills we foster through our programme are...
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Negotiating and problem solving
skills.
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Maths skills.
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Literacy skills.
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Learning about and developing a sense of belonging and connection to the Kindergarten and the wider community.
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Click here to see some of the places in our community that we have a strong relationship with.

Communication skills with Te reo Maori, sign language and the languages of our community are integrated in to the programme to support cultural identity.
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Knowledge and respect for people, places and things.
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Regular forays in to the adjoining reserve where, over the years, we have collaborated with Nelson City Council to create an environment to enhance children's learning by the planting of fruit trees, natives, meandering paths and goal posts.
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... and we have 'Good Sorts' here
We are extremely lucky to have Bruce Murry-Campbell volunteering with us. Here he is when he appeared on TV1's "Good Sorts" programme.

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           What do our families say?
        Click on the picture to read about us from their point of view.



Children and families are welcome to visit us anytime.
Come and see how awesome our kindergarten is.

Is it free?
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