In the 2017 edition of the Auckland Kindergarten Association’s annual Celebration Book we showcase our commitment to sending children out into the world with a thirst for learning: about new things, new skills, new people, new places and about themselves and the limitless possibilities the world offers.

Ensuring children have a strong foundation for ongoing learning underpins all that we do at AKA and is the foremost pillar of our Strategy 2025. Our children are encouraged to make their own learning choices, problem solve, observe and explore at their own pace, with support from teachers, parents, wider whanau and their peers.

We place a high value on the importance of child-initiated, play-based experiences – play is children’s work!

Throughout the pages that follow, you will find stories about discovery and new experiences, as we bring our kindergartens, childcare centres and playgroups together to celebrate whāngaia ka tupu, ka puāwai.

Click here to view the Auckland Kindergarten Association’s annual Celebration Book