Kindy Daily

Safety lessons with smiles

The people in our neighbourhood play such an important role in strengthening connections that tamariki have to local communities. At Kidsfirst Linwood, emergency services personnel like Elysse and Hone the Puppy from Hato Hone St John are regular visitors. Tamariki get a glimpse into the important work ambulance officers do and learn life-saving information like how to call 111 in an emergency. Community Constable Spike Crowther is another familiar face – on his last visit he joined Linwood’s morning waiata and talked about his role in keeping the Linwood community safe. Tamariki explored the equipment on his vest, tried it on (it was very heavy!), and practised what to say to a police officer if they ever got lost. Flashing lights and lots of smiles were part of a warm kindy haere mai at the end of this very special visit 🚔😊🚑

Learning blooms in all weather

Manaakitanga on Pink Shirt Day

Sign language stars at Belfast

NZSL week has come this year but the learning goes on in our kindergartens all year round, giving everyone an opportunity to have a go and help create a sense of belonging and understanding for all tamariki. Belfast tamariki love sharing the kindy aroha no matter the language, and here they are in action signing their kindergarten motto. Ka rawe, Kidsfirst Belfast – you’re superstars ⭐👋❤️

Scones bring smiles at kai time

There’s nothing like a baking project to bring everybody together, get communication skills going and grow confidence. Ka rawe ki te mahitahi tēnei ata, thanks to the kindy’s small group of ringawera – bakers – it was sultana scones at kai time for all. Koia kei a koutou, Kidsfirst Nuffield – what an awesome way to bring some kotahitanga into the kindy day 😊❤️

Fairy dust & wonder at Avonhead

New ideas, creativity and wonder make te ao kindy special. At Kidsfirst Avonhead, a visit from Snowdrop the Fairy brought all of those things, along with some fairy dust kaitiakitanga for the Big Backyard. Tamariki took home a special trinket from Fairyland, too. Ka rawe, Avonhead – what an awesome and special day 🧚❤️

Sheldon Park: Belfast’s Backyard

There’s nothing like a kick through the leaves to really feel the change of season. Kidsfirst Belfast are fortunate to have Sheldon Park right on their doorstep, with loads of opportunities to explore an extra big Big Backyard, and learn about the place their kindy calls home. There was lots of autumnal excitement when they took a stroll with kaiako and visiting student teachers joined in the fun. Ka mau te wehi, Belfast – and a shout out to all the Kidsfirst whānau who help make every kindy day extra special 🌳🍂❤️

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 💖😊

Donations enrich kindy learning

Friendship blossoms at Kendal Ave