Your child will have the chance to engage in a wide range of experiences that will provide valuable learning opportunities.

The belief in a child’s right to play is at the heart of our philosophy. Although it might look like children are ‘just playing’ our teachers are constantly providing new and challenging experiences, based on children’s interests.

When your child is playing they feel safe to try new things and through practice develop skills and confidence. As they play at kindergarten they will learn to work alongside others – to share and cooperate, make friends, and ask for help. They will also develop independence and essential learning skills such as concentration, perseverance, creativity and curiosity.



Kindergarten activities that make learning fun

Sand and Water - Onepu me te wai
Sand and Water

Onepu me te wai

Blocks - Paraka
Blocks

Paraka

Playdough - Paraoa pokepoke
Playdough

Paraoa pokepoke

Art -  Mahi Toi
Art

Mahi Toi

Gardening - Mahi māra
Gardening

Mahi māra

Drama - Ātawha kaari
Drama

Ātawha kaari

Music - Waiata
Music

Waiata

Messy Play - Tākaro porohe
Messy Play

Tākaro porohe

Cooking - Tunu kai
Cooking

Tunu kai

Outdoor Play - Tākaro ki waho
Outdoor Play

Tākaro ki waho

Carpentry -  Kāmura
Carpentry

Kāmura

Puzzles - Papa honohono
Puzzles

Papa honohono