Spring has sprung at kindy
Before lockdown Level 4 hit us again, the children here at Te Puna community kindergarten began their journey with a sunflower growing competition provided by Daltons. We were sent potting mix, seeds and growing containers. Alongside Whaea Tinah the children potted and started to grow their sunflowers, taking this competition very seriously with guesses on how big our flowers would grow.
Over lockdown, the seedlings grew at Whaea Tinah’s house and she gave us all regular updates on their growth. Now we are all very excited to be back at kindergarten and the children have planted their sunflowers in the garden. We are watching, watering and measuring the plants as they grow.
In our playground, we are blessed to have some beautiful fruit trees blossoming. The children are watching the bees pollinate our trees, as the children eagerly wait for the fruit to grow.
Children being able to explore and take care of our natural world enables them to become kaitiaki (carers) of papatanuku (our earth) and develop skills that will be with them through life. Nurturing and caring for plants and trees, and being a part of the process to grow fruit and vegetables is so rewarding when the children get to experience harvesting, tasting and sharing with those around us.
Feel free to come and visit our amazing kindergarten where our teachers are all fully qualified. We are a rural kindergarten based at 17C Minden Road, Te Puna in a beautiful natural learning environment.
Our kindergarten promotes sustainability and we value our strong relationships with our local community. The ages of our children start at 2 ½ years to 5 years old. We are very whānau/family orientated and encourage your involvement. Call 552 5736. The kettle is always on.