Koru Kindergarten
Welcome to Koru Kindergarten
Nau mai, Haere mai
For growth and new beginnings
We are unique in the fact that we are the only kindergarten in New Zealand attached to a Teen Parent Unit, also offering
community spaces.
We welcome enrolments from children from six weeks of age up to 5 years.
Our ratios are in excess of Ministry of Education requirements which reflect our commitment to quality.
The primary care giving approach and the essence of the Pikler philosophy is reflected in our interactions with children
and is visible in our environment.
Where possible in our environment, we have chosen to use natural resources and equipment to enhance children's connection
and appreciation of nature.
We recognise the importance of information communication technologies ( ICT's) as a means of keeping in touch with modern
families and as such offer Facebook and texting as an effective communication tool.
Philosophy
Through a primary caregiver approach, we give respect and understanding to each child's unique character by providing a calm,
quiet and unhurried environment, where children are able to experience wonderment and awe without interruption.
Through collaboration with parents, whanau and the community the kindergarten will be a place where children and adults
learn and grow together.
Teachers
Head Teacher
Seraya Hughes
Bachelor of Teaching & Learning ECE
Diploma of Teaching ECE
Current First Aid Certificate
Assistant Head Teacher
Le-arna Russ
Diploma of Teaching ECE
Current First Aid Certificate
Teacher
Hannah Chapman
Bachelor of Education (Teaching ECE)
Current First Aid Certificate
Teacher
Amanda Christensen
Diploma of Teaching ECE
Current First Aid Certificate
Teacher
Marie Kenny
Diploma of Teaching ECE
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning ECE
Current First Aid Certificate
Teacher
Bridget Davis
Bachelor of Teaching
Teacher
Mel Fleming
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning ECE,
Current First Aid Certificate
Teacher
Helen Wood
Graduate Diploma of Teaching ( ECE)
Bachelor of Science ( Technology)
Above Ratio Teachers
Jamie Barlow
2nd year student Bachelor of teaching ECE
New Zealand Teachers Council LAT
Above Ratio Teachers
Stacey Milham
Third year student for Diploma of Teaching ECE
NZ Teachers Council LAT
Above Ratio Teachers
Helen Hart
1st year student Bachelor of Teaching ECE
NZ Teachers Council LAT
Above Ratio Teachers
Hilary Bourke
third year Diploma of Teaching student
Kindergarten Administrator
Suzette Cole
Kindergarten Meal Co-ordinator
Brenda Stanners
Opening Hours
Monday
| All day session: | 8.30 am - 3.30 pm |
Tuesday
| All day session: | 8.30 am - 3.30 pm |
Wednesday
| All day session: | 8.30 am - 3.30 pm |
Thursday
| All day session: | 8.30 am - 3.30 pm |
Friday
| All day session: | 8.30 am - 3.30 pm |
Events
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