Doors re-open at kindy

Children and teachers from Fanau Pasifika Kindergarten perform at the opening celebrations for their newly refurbished kindergarten and community hub in Levin.

Fanau Pasifika Kindergarten in Levin hosted a special celebration on Wednesday to mark the reopening of their premises after renovations.

The kindergarten has been refurbished into a bright and welcoming place which will be available to be shared by the community.

A large number of people turned out for the celebrations on a beautiful sunny day, surrounded by flowers and Pasifika-themed decorations.

Performances entertained the crowds, including cultural dancing and songs by Levin Intermediate and Fanau Pasifika children.

A special lunch was also served.

Fanua Pasifika is owned by Wha¯ nau Manaaki Kindergartens, which owns and operates more than 80 kindergartens throughout the lower North Island.

Spokeswoman Chanelle Huia-Rutten said the Fanau Pasifika had been renovated in order to operate not only as a kindergarten but as a community space available to all.

The opening had been designed as a celebration of community and an opportunity to announce the opening of a new community hub, she said.

Large central rooms would be suitable for many community activities, and a couple of community groups were already using the space.

Children enjoying the sunshine and sandpit. Children enjoying the festivities and performances.

Levin Intermediate students perform for the crowds at Fanau Pasifika Kindergarten’s reopening celebration.

Ladies from Wha¯ nau Manaaki Kindergartens cooking up a feast at the reopening celebrations.

Boys from Levin Intermediate performing at Fanau Pasifika Kindergarten.