Maraetai Beachlands Kindergarten

INFORMATION FOR OUR PARENTS/WHANAU ABOUT OUR KINDERGARTEN

Our Kaupapa/Philosophy involves a child centered, resourced based programme incorporating the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whaariki.

This promotes:

• Well-being-Mana atua
• Belonging-Mana Whenua
• Contribution-Mana Tangata
• Communication-Mana Reo
• Exploration-Mana Aoturoa

Our teachers act as facilitators in a stimulating, supportive environment to empower tamariki/children to be independent learners.

We acknowledge and respond to ideas and values of Whanau/Family and welcome their involvement.

Our programme supports the learning and use of Te Reo Maori and Tikanga Maori.

All staff have a Diploma of Teaching or a Degree in Early Childhood Education and hold current First Aid Certificates.

We are a member of the Auckland Kindergarten Association.

Children can be enrolled on the waiting list from the age of 2 years and generally attend kindergarten between the ages of 3 and 5 years.

Waiting lists vary in length therefore the starting age of a child will differ for each kindergarten.

There are morning and afternoon sessions.

Morning 8:45am to 11:45am M.T.Th
8:30am to 12:30m Wed & Fri

Afternoon 12:45pm to 3:15pm M.T.Th

There are 30 children in each sesson.

For any help or further information please contact the teachers, Lonaye Cattermoul and Dianne Miller or our Office Administrator Conny Kiteley.

 Phone 536 6934

39a Craig Road
Maraetai Beach

“Atawhaitia nga Kohungahunga ko ratou te iwi mo apopo.”

Nurture the young for they are our future.