Te Puna kindy ready for term one
Te Puna Kindergarten is very excited to share with you that we are starting our playgroup in the purpose-built whānau room that has a wonderful inside/outside space. Playgroup starts in term one on 1st February. It is aimed at family and whānau with children aged 3 months and older, with different days catering to different ages and stages.
Our fully qualified playgroup coordinator, Krystal Clarke, says, “Te Puna community Playgroup is starting this coming term and I am excited to offer not only a space Mums/Dads/Caregivers can bring their young ones to play but to build a community that supports one another through each individual’s early years.
Playgroup also offers parent education particularly on sleep and child development, including behaviour.”
Every week the Playgroup sessions will focus on play invitations and schemas that promote and support all children’s development.
Playgroup is built on five foundations: Whakawhanaungatanga - relationships (always at the forefront). Manaakitanga - to welcome (A place for everyone). Kaitiakitanga - caring for the land and the people. Rangatiratanga - to lead support and take responsibility. Āko to teach and learn.
Within the centre of these foundations (Pou) is whānau, the core of playgroup, where each family can build a village of support, creating connections and authentic relationships which is a support network.
He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.
For information or enrolment details please email krystal.clarke@ikindergartens.nz
Come and visit us at 17C Minden Road, Te Puna. Ph 552 5736. The kettle is always on.