Mary Richmond Kindergarten

 

Welcome To Mary Richmond Kindergarten

At Mary Richmond Kindergarten we are committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment for all children and family/whanau. We offer wonderful educational opportunities for forty children aged two years and over each day, as well as providing six hour sessions four times a week for the twenty oldest children attending kindergarten.

We have a limited number of places coming up shortly, please contact Head Teacher Liz to arrange enrolment.

Mary Richmond Philosophy:

Belonging, respect and tuakana teina are values and guiding principles of the Mary Richmond Kindergarten community. These are the foundations that will support and foster our children's passion for learning. We empower children's cultural identity and heritage. Kotahitanga - We are all united.

Our Favourite 2019 ERO Comments:

Children's sense of themselves as successful learners is enhanced through effective teaching practices. Teachers work positively alongside children building their knowledge and independence. They work confidently with parents and whānau to engage them in their children's learning. Teachers recognise and extend on prior knowledge that children bring to their learning. There is a clear sense of respect evident where children, parents and whānau are comfortable in the environment.

Children engage in a wide range of appropriate leadership opportunities. They demonstrate familiarity with the concept of being experts. They take care of each other in a way that recognises and respects each other's contribution. Tuakana teina relationships build on strengthening leadership and compassion. Children's strong sense of belonging and wellbeing are features of the kindergarten.

Māori children and their whānau see that they and their culture are valued. Practices are respectful. Te ao Māori is reflected throughout the environment and resources. Teachers continue to strengthen the bi-cultural curriculum and Te Tiriti-based practices. This should further enhance children's connection to their culture, language and identity.

View full 2019 ERO report here.

Our Kindergarten is featured in the ERO Review Report on Success for Maori Children in Early Childhood Services (May 2010). View the report here

 

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Meet The Staff:
Left to Right: Tabatha Pryce, Helen van der Worth, Kathleen Graham,  Liz Schimanski HT,  Dorothy Pye  KSW (behind)
 

 

Testimonial:

 

I was recommend Mary Richmond by my sister, and it was the best decision! The teachers helped fulfill my sons interests in ocean animals, he learnt new words and sea creatures. His interest soon flourished into dinosaurs where the teachers played a big role in assisting him to learn big words and identify various amounts of dinos and animals at the age of 3. My daughter soon after attended, where she picked up valuable life lessons and independence. They also learnt valuable skills on caring for the planet and the ocean, the kindy received their silver enviro medal while we attended. My children also learnt their pepeha and more about Maori culture which I was grateful for. Mary Richmond is a great kindergarten with the most warm and welcoming affectionate teachers that go above and beyond to make every day a special one. You can see and feel all of the love and care that is put into the children and their environment. This kindy truly is a hidden gem and we had a wonderful time attending.

Puawai Terrill

Mary Richmond Kindergarten is a hidden gem, tucked away at the end of a driveway in Maraenui.  It has beautifully landscaped gardens with every play thing imaginable, and a resident rabbit called Stuart that hops freely around looking for pats.
The teachers Liz, Tabatha, Linaire and Kathleen are all very special ladies that have a genuine love for teaching children.  They provide a wonderfully nurturing and calm environment where amongst other things they practice Mindfulness, which helps kids to understand and process their feelings.
All three of my children have been lucky enough to attend Mary Richmond Kindy and I couldn't hope for a better place for them to begin their education.
Not only is it a lovely environment, but the fees are just $10 per week from the age of 3 and they are always looking for more children to fill their roll.  My daughter, Anika who has just turned 3 is now on full days (8:45-2:45) which is great for helping preparing her for school.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mary Richmond Kindergarten to anyone for quality childcare.
Kirsty BP

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