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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Making the most of Avonhead Park
Kidsfirst Hawthornden tamariki make the most of their extra big Big Backyard whenever they can and there was lots of whakamanamana on a recent visit. Kicks and swings were practised and confidence grown with every move. Being surrounded by such a wonderful outdoor space means endless opportunities for learning and adventure. Kei runga noa atu koe, Kidsfirst Hawthornden – it’s great to make the most of what’s on your doorstep ⚽
Celebrating Māori Language Week
With Te Wiki o te Reo Māori happening across Aotearoa, Kidsfirst Avonhead invited Loopy Tunes Preschool Music to come and share waiata with tamariki. There was lots of whakamanamana and learning along the way. In all of our kindergartens, te reo Māori is alive every day but this special week gives us all an opportunity to learn some kupu. Ka pai Kidsfirst Avonhead, what a great way to get into the spirit of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori ❤️
Whanaungatanga Shines at Disco
Kidsfirst Templeton’s annual disco brought whānau and kaiako together for a night of pure whakamanamana. Tamariki shared their favourite songs with kaiako Manjit, who took on DJ duties and made sure every request made it onto the playlist. There was something for everyone including a sausage sizzle, glow toys, face painting, bubbles, and coloured lights, making for a magical evening. It’s events like these that show the whanaungatanga and kotahitanga at the heart of kindy communities. Ka pai, Kidsfirst Templeton, what a fantastic way to come together and celebrate 🎵💖
Whanaungatanga over morning kai
Whanaungatanga was in full swing at breakfast time at Kidsfirst Cotswold Ave this week as tamariki bundled up warm and enjoyed shared kai with family and friends. Everybody’s always welcome at Kidsfirst and the smiles on their faces say it all. Ka pai, Kidsfirst Cotswold Ave – what a wonderful way to start the kindy day ☀️
Monite to Falaite: Tongan Pride
Tamariki share cultural pride
At Kidsfirst’s 60-plus kindergartens, every day is a celebration of all the worlds of kindergarten. Tamariki expand their horizons, learn that our differences make us special, and to connect and learn in that uniquely kindy way. Kidsfirst Edmonds Smith Street’s recent Cultural Day is a great example of how whanaungatanga and kotahitanga sit at the heart of these events. Our thanks to all the Kidsfirst whānau who so passionately share the traditions, clothing and kai of their homelands right across the network 🌏❤️😊
Talofa Lava from Kidsfirst Niu
Celebrating our kindy whānau
Each term brings special days and weeks to celebrate and Term 2 was no exception. The UN’s International Day of Families was a cause for celebration at Kidsfirst Phillipstown, where a cultural dress-up day recognised the vibrant diversity of the kindy community. Ngā tamariki proudly wore traditional clothing representing their homelands and learned more about the worlds of their kindergarten through music, kai, creativity and stories. Everybody is welcome at Kidsfirst, and it’s events like this that make kindy such a special place to learn and grow together 🌏❤️
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