Eltham Kindergarten
Nau Mai Haere Mai Ki Eltham Kindergarten.
Eltham Kindergarten is located in a small rural town in South Taranaki,
with the beautiful Mt Taranaki as our backdrop. We are located 40 minutes south of New Plymouth and 15 minutes north of Hawera.
There are several large industries based in our community. We are currently the only licensed Early Childhood Centre in Eltham.
Eltham kindergarten is an intregal part of the community that welcomes children and their families and respects and embraces the
knowledges brought from home. Please feel free to come in and spend some time with us.
Philosophy
At Eltham Kindergarten we believe that by working in partnership we are an integral part of the learning journey. By nurturing
and supporting the aspirations and goals of learners and our community we are making a difference in the lives of the people
we engage with.
At Eltham Kindergarten we are driven by the interests and passions of learners, whether children or adults. As teachers in
this kindergarten we are influenced by local community, national and international events.
For all learners at Eltham Kindergarten we value and support:
- Wonderment & Awe
- Thinking and questioning
- Social Competence
- Finding humour
- Respect
- Creativity
- Persistence
- Curiosity
- Confidence/Risk taking
Teachers
Head Teacher
Mary-Jean Dwyer
Bachelor of Teaching ECE
Current First Aid Certificate
Teacher
Lisa
Diploma of Teaching ECE
Bachelor of Education
Current First Aid Certificate
Teacher
Maxine Thompson
Diploma of Teaching ECE
Bachelor of Teaching and learning ECE
Current First Aid Certificate
Teacher
Gena Oliver
Diploma of Teaching ECE
Current First Aid Certificate
Kindergarten Support
Donna Salisbury
Opening Hours
Monday
| morning: | 8.15am - 2.15pm |
Tuesday
| morning: | 8.15am - 2.15pm |
Wednesday
| morning: | 8.15am - 12.30pm |
Thursday
| morning: | 8.15am - 12.30pm |
Friday
| morning: | 8.15am - 12.30pm |
Events
Events info to go here......