Greenhithe Kindergarten

Kia ora and welcome to Greenhithe Kindergarten

Welcome to Greenhithe Kindergarten! We have been part of the Greenhithe Community since 1995 and are a small community focused Kindergarten (with a maximum of 30 children per day) that provides a warm and welcoming place for our tamariki (children), whānau (family) and community.

Our Kindergarten is based on learning through play. This means children are encouraged to participate in a wide range of learning activities, to extend and develop their skills and knowledge. Learning through play in the early years helps to lay the foundation for essential life skills.

The teachers (kaiako) work alongside the children to enhance teachable moments and encourage children’s emergent interests as the foundation for learning. As a team, we have a strong focus on fostering dispositional learning for our tamariki and how these impact on their development. We have been involved in a two year (2017-2019) Research Project focusing on Transition to School which we are very proud of.

Our kaiako are skilled in implementing the Incredible Years Teacher Programme which supports young children with self-regulation and their social, emotional and academic competence.

We welcome you to pop in and visit us any time. We would love the opportunity to show you around and to answer any questions you may have.

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

It has been one year and three months since we enrolled Isaac into Greenhithe Kindergarten. I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your colleagues for doing a wonderful job of imparting early childhood education to Isaac. Over the entire period we have seen many positive changes in Isaac. He makes some friends there and his communication skills and confidence have improved. it's been amazing. Your efforts and care make it possible. Thank you.

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WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

I would like to thank Jess, Neena, Savannah, Sara and Karen for all their efforts taking care of the children in Greenhithe Kindergarten. Amir had a wonderful time there and we, as the parents, were very confident while he was there. I highly recommend this place more specifically because of:
1. The very kind, caring and professional team of the teachers,
2. Safe, clean and beautiful environment with the variety of lovely learning toys and playing stuff for the kids around.
3. Interesting events which are being arranged by the kindergarten for the parents and kids.
Thank you all
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WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

We are very happy that Arman attends Greenhithe Kindergarten, the teaching team are all caring and committed to helping children grow and be ready for the next chapters of their lives and for that we are very thankful.

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WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

We are so grateful that we swapped Arlo from daycare to kindy. Kindy has been the making of Arlo. He has some lovely friendships, he has become so confident and we just want to say thanks you all for helping him so much with his separation anxiety. Greenhthe Kindy is the best and anyone who gets to attend is very lucky.

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WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

Beau has been so well prepped for school by his teachers at kindy. They listened to our feedback of what we wanted for him to achieve personally, socially and academically and he surpassed them all with flying colours thanks to the love and guidance from the teachers. Having a fulltime job and two older siblings, the shorter hours and school holidays were daunting but I am beyond grateful we made an effort to make it work. We are leaving kindy with wonderful memories, and lifelong friends who have become our village. Thank you so much.

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WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

Greenhithe Kindy has such a warm environment which is driven by the exceptional team - it really does feel like one big family. We have been constantly impressed by the vast array of opportunities the children have - from cooking, sewing, carpentry, sports, singing, dancing, not to mention all the wonderful things that are on offer every single day. They do a great job in celebrating different cultures and bringing those cultures to life for children.

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WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

Every day we have been greeted with smiles and warmth from the staff and the environment they have created is lovely and welcoming. We have always felt well informed through Storypark and have been so impressed with the range of subjects explored and experiences our daughter has had.

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WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

Our children have loved their time at Greenhithe Kindy. The teachers have created an environment where they have fostered friendships, built confidence as well as nurtured their mental wellbeing. I love that they have a good balance of routine and self directed playtime. Their philosophy of nurturing the earth has helped them understand how and why we take care of our home and develop a respect for all living things.

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FROM OUR ERO REPORT

Children are open, friendly and articulate. They work well with others in small groups and form friendships.

Greenhithe Kindergarten 2018 ERO Report
FROM OUR ERO REPORT

Teachers build effective, supportive relationships with children, their parents and whānau.

Greenhithe Kindergarten 2018 ERO Report
FROM OUR ERO REPORT

Teachers provide a well resourced learning environment. Children can choose from a wide range of materials that support their creativity and promote critical thinking.

Greenhithe Kindergarten 2018 ERO Report