the joy of teaching, the love of learning

Tamatea Kindergarten

 

Welcome To Tamatea Kindergarten

We aspire for children to be confident explorers, keen inquirers, creative thinkers, active learners and sharers of knowledge. Our learning environment will nurture, empower, promote and foster independence, social relationships and life skills to create resilience and a social responsibility.  

                                                             Limited places available right now, please contact Rachel to enrol

                                                                                Enrolment Form

 

Our Session Times Are:
Mon to Fri               8.30am to 12.45pm
Mon Tue Thu & Fri 8:30 am to 2:30pm

Our Staff To Child Ratio:
We have a ratio of 1 teacher to 10 children, with additional non teaching support as well.

Tamatea Philosophy:
To create an enthusiastic, caring and joyful culture for learning. We actively engage and encourage children in questioning, problem solving, working together, and being open to learning and taking responsible risks while responding with laughter and wonderment.

Our Vision
We encourage families to be involved in the kindergarten’s culture for learning, which incorporates the habits of mind and virtues programme.

Our Mâori Vision:
To inspire Maori children to Tū Tangata, stand tall with Mana and the freedom to live as Tangata Whenua in Hauora, wellness to achieve high hopes and aspirations.

Our Favourite 2009 ERO Comment:
‘The philosophy of the kindergarten and the virtues project is reflected in the learning programme and the positive and respectful relationships evident among children and adults. Children’s learning is encouraged and supported by vibrant and child focused environment and high quality resources.’

View full 2009 ERO report here.
Meet The Staff:

Left to Right: Amelia Moorhead, Gill Ellis, Rachel Murray, Nadine Exeter, Victoria Oliver, Nicky Nicholls
Tamatea staff Term 4  2012
Head Teacher  Rachel Murray Dip. Teaching ECE & current first aid
Teacher  Victoria Oliver Bachelor of ECE & current first aid
Teacher  Amelia Moorhead Dip. Teaching ECE, Bachelor of Education & current first aid
Teacher  Gill Ellis Dip. Teachng ECE & current first aid
Teacher  Nicky Nicholls  Dip.Teaching ECE & current First Aid
Kindergarten Support Worker Nadine Exeter  


Testimonial:
“Thank you so much for all the love, care and encouragement you have given Emily during her time at kindy. She has learnt and developed so much through her learning and role playing at kindy” Sandra D, parent, Tamatea Kindergarten. Nov 2009.

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Contact Us:


Phone: 06 843 4655
Fax: 06 843 1267
Cellphone: 027 243 4655
Email: tamateakgtn@napierkindergartens.co.nz
Address: 3 Norfolk Street, Tamatea, Napier
 

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Contact Us

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Phone:  06 835 7890

Fax:       06 835 7886

Email:   info@napierkindergartens.co.nz

66 Kennedy Road, Napier

PO Box 4298, Marewa, Napier

New Zealand

Mission and Vision Statements

Our Vision
Children enriched for life with a joy and passion for learning.

Our Mission:
Providing a quality foundation education that is professional, accessible and excellent.