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.
Latest News Feed
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 💖😊
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Friendship blossoms at Kendal Ave
Bugs thrill Bush Street explorers
Artistic expression blooms at kindy
Tamariki zoom around on wheels
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 ❤️🥳🇧🇷
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.
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.
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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