Kindy Daily

Kindy Daily

There’s always a lot going on at kindy

So much happens at our Canterbury, West Coast and Central Otago kindergartens every day, and you can read about it on our kindergarten news pages. Our Kindergarten Daily section is a great place to see the day-to-day happens across out network.

Step inside the world of learning, our great big backyard and take a look at what our tamariki and kaiako have been getting up to.

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May 12, 2025

Tamariki host Mother’s Day events

It’s a big weekend ahead, but our kindergartens have started the Mother’s Day celebrations early with special events, crafts and cards. Arohai mai, aroha atu – Love given, love received was the theme that greeted whānau who came along to a morning tea at Kidsfirst Parklands and breakfast at Kidsfirst Avonhead. Tamariki proudly shared freshly baked cheese scones and waffles, and loved showing their whanaungatanga to their special guests. Hari Rā Māmā to all the special mothers and mother figures in the Kidsfirst whānau, hope you get a sleep in on Sunday 💖😊


May 7, 2025

Donations enrich kindy learning

As not-for-profits, our kindergartens are always grateful for support from whānau, local businesses, and groups. Events like Kidsfirst East Rolleston’s recent Wheel-a-thon enable our kindergartens to offer new experiences and resources to enrich learning. The Rolleston community lived their whanaungatanga with donations of goods and services, gift baskets and items for an auction, and helped make the event the talk of the town. East Rolleston tamariki will enjoy a brand new swing and exciting new educational resources thanks to their generosity. If you would like to support your local kindergarten, have a chat to the teaching team.


May 1, 2025

Friendship blossoms at Kendal Ave

Friendship has been a big focus this year at Kidsfirst Kendal Ave, with many new tamariki now well and truly settled into kindergarten life. It’s all about kotahitanga – being better together – for the Kendal team as they actively support these budding social bonds and the positive impacts these have on learning and social development. Ka pai Kendal Ave, it looks like those friendships are thriving 😊❤️


April 4, 2025

Bugs thrill Bush Street explorers

Our Big Backyards offer so many chances for exploration, and with the seasons changing, there’s a lot going on. Kidsfirst Bush Street tamariki got the opportunity to see some creepy crawlies close up when the relocation of a big tyre uncovered several bugs. Getting out amongst nature is a big part of kindy life no matter the weather. Tapatapahi ana, good going, Bush Street 🐞🐛❤️


April 1, 2025

Artistic expression blooms at kindy

Creativity and self expression are thriving at Kidsfirst Wakatipu, with self portraits, homes and whānau coming to life through watercolours. There are so many ways to explore the wider world at kindy, and we love seeing budding young artists making the most of every moment 😊🎨❤️


March 28, 2025

Tamariki zoom around on wheels

There were decorated bikes and scooters galore when Kidsfirst Parklands held their annual wheel-a-thon. Tamariki and whānau had so much fun racing around with friends. There was a great sausage sizzle and bake sale, plus a raffle to raise extra funds towards a new outdoor mud kitchen. Thanks to the local Parklands and Marshlands businesses who supported this event, as well as Bunnings Shirley, Mitre 10 Mega Ferrymead, and Burwood Cycles. Kia ora – what wonderful community connections ❤️😊🚲


March 19, 2025

Brazil comes to Wakatipu kindy

The Brazilian Festival of Carnaval came to Queenstown thanks to Kidsfirst Wakatipu mum, Regi. Tamariki made brightly coloured masks with feathers and glitter, and danced along to music before enjoying Brigadeiro – a sweet Brazilian treat. Lindo maravilhoso – beautiful mahi, Kidsfirst Wakatipu, and thanks to Anthony for loaning us his mum for the day ❤️🥳🇧🇷


March 18, 2025

Tamariki celebrate Irish way

Tamariki arrived at Kidsfirst East Rolleston dressed in a whole range of green for St Patrick’s Day yesterday. There was lots of fun trying on wigs, making green pikelets, and getting stuck into green messy play. The children also hunted for some cheeky leprechauns who were hiding in the kindy’s Big Backyard ☘️🇮🇪 what an awesome way to celebrate.


March 14, 2025

Bright Holi fun at Avonhead

Every year, Holi, the Festival of Colour, just gets brighter at kindy, and this year was no exception. Kidsfirst Avonhead tamariki enjoyed a fun-filled time in their Big Backyard, with colourful Holi powder and traditional music. There’s so much to learn about cultural traditions and the world around us at kindy 🌏❤️ ka pai, Kidsfirst Avonhead.


March 13, 2025

Whānau join beach learning day

It’s been a busy start to ngahuru for our kindergartens close to the water. Kidsfirst Linwood headed to the estuary and Te Kai a Te Karoro – South Brighton – recently for a day of exploration, confidence building and learning about the natural world. Whānau and grandparents joined the adventure and provided much-appreciated help along the way as tamariki got up close to birdlife, pāpaka 🦀 and other beach dwellers. Ka mau te wehi 🌊❤️


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