At Snells Beach Kindergaten our learning programme honours and extends children’s interests as well as topical events. We’re passionate about children’s art, te ao Māori, our local coastal environment and getting involved in the community.

Experienced and local – Our qualified, experienced and stable teaching team are all locals and have been together for a number of years. Our teachers have done the Incredible Years training and are involved in the Engage programme which supports children’s emotional competency.

In the neighbourhood – We love our neighbourhood and are involved in a number of community events such as the Snells Beach Garden Club Annual Flower Show. We celebrate Sea Week with a beach clean involving many of the children and their whānau.

The great outdoors – Our large playground provides many adventures, learning opportunities and physical challenges which extend on children’s abilities and interests. Children love “fishing” in our boat, enjoying our large sandpits and embarking on creative art projects. We’re also active gardeners, with children caring for, growing and sampling a variety of our kindy-grown vegetables.

Bicultural connection – We have a weekly half hour te reo session with a bi-cultural specialist. Tamariki love being involved in kapa haka and performing for whānau audiences.

Learning outside the classroom – Children enjoy regular educational excursions to local attractions and venture further afield, to places like Butterfly Creek, Auckland Zoo, the cultural performance at Auckland Museum and Kelly Tarltons.

We know how to have fun! – Special occasions are what we do at Snells Beach and we do them well! Children look forward to our annual Pyjama Breakfast, our Glow in the Dark Party, various sports days, pet days and visiting entertainers.

Parent Whānau Group – We have a supportive and active Parent Whānau Group who fundraise for resources and organise social events. Parents are involved in consultation and make contributions to the programme. Children love the annual Wheel-a-thon and adults enjoy the annual Comedy Night fundraiser.

We welcome you to visit us, to see the magic for yourself and meet our wonderful team.