*conditions apply
Nau mai, haere mai ki Peterhead Kindergarten.
A place where we value our tamariki as taonga with unlimited potential. Where teachers work closely with tamariki and whānau to understand each child’s unique learning journey and their family’s aspirations for them. We aim to provide an atmosphere of calm, where our tamariki learn about their emotions through supported interactions with each other everyday.
At Peterhead Kindergarten we value whānau, hapū, iwi and community. We are blessed to see many generations of whānau come through our doors and have longstanding relationships with the Flaxmere community. We have close ties with Te Whai Hiringa, Peterhead School and provide weekly visits for tamariki who are transitioning to start school there.
We are an Enviroschool – we have a focus on the Atua in our environment and on providing a sustainable Kindergarten. Tamariki are involved in our maara kai/vegetable garden, collecting eggs from our chickens, recycling, feeding our worm farm and generally looking after Papatūānuku. We are lucky to have a big space with lots of trees where tamariki can explore and learn in a peaceful environment. Our kindergarten is a homely environment where daily meals are prepared and children’s interests are catered for.
Relationships and aroha come first at Peterhead Kindergarten and our guiding pou values of Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga, Whakamana and Whakaako underpin everything we do. Please feel free to drop in and visit if you’d like to know more…
Vision and Philosophy
Vision and Philosophy
To nurture the values of Whakamana, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga and Whakaako for our tamariki and their whānau.
ERO Quality Evaluation Report
FROM OUR 2023 ERO REPORT:
‘Children’s learning and wellbeing are well supported through learning-focused relationships. Teachers and whānau work collaboratively to ensure children with diverse learning needs participate fully in the curriculum.’
Hours and Fees
30 hours free early childhood education.
Monday – Friday:
8.30 am – 2.30 pm
Term Dates
Term One 2023
Starts: Tuesday 23 January
Finishes: Friday 6 AprilStatutory Holidays:
Waitangi Day: Monday 6 February
Good Friday: Friday 7 April
Easter Monday: Monday 10 April
ANZAC Day: Tuesday 25 AprilTerm Two 2023
Starts: Monday 24 April
Finishes: Friday 30 JuneStatutory Holidays:
King's Birthday: Monday 5 June
Matariki: Friday 14 JulyTerm Three 2023
Starts: Monday 17 July
Finishes: Friday 22 SeptemberTerm Four 2023
Starts: Monday 9 October
Finishes: Wednesday 20 DecemberStatutory Holidays:
Labour Day: Monday 23 October
Hawke's Bay Anniversary: Wednesday 1 November
Fees
Up to 30 hours free early childhood education when you attest your 20 free hours. Terms and conditions apply.
Kaiako
April MacDonald
Kaiako Matua (Head Teacher)
Bachelor of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Petra du Fresne
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Robyn Wyber-Kiwara
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Connie Keegan
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
