Otatara Kindergarten
Otatara Kindergarten
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- 15 January 2024 -
- 19 December 2024
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- Monday —
- Friday,
- 8:15 am
- — 4:15 pm
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Ōtātara Kinikātene is at the heart of our local community.
At our kindergarten, you will see kaiako, tamariki and whānau work collaboratively in positive and authentic ways. Whanaungatanga drives our curriculum design, as kaiako and whānau come together for positive outcomes for their tamariki.
You will feel calm in the mindful atmosphere we have created to support unhurried learning and exploration where tamariki can connect with their mind, body, and emotions. Tamariki are empowered to take care of their place and the people and things within it, with respect and kindness.
You will hear te reo māori spoken with respectful conversations. You will notice our strong connection to kaitiakitanga and environmentally friendly and sustainable practices which help educate and grow the ecological identity of our tamariki.
Our eldest 10 tamariki are enriched in our outdoor nature programme in our backyard, the Ōtātara Scenic Reserve, which runs fortnightly on Wednesday mornings.
Our transition to kura is effortless with our local kura just next door. We do jump jam, kapahaka, and many different other activities with the school as they arise. We also go to the kura library every Rātu, Tuesday morning.
Nau mai haere mai, we warmly welcome you to come and experience our place. To see, hear and feel the teaching and learning in action and discover if this will be your place too.
Head Teacher
Janine Templeton
Kia ora ē te whānau, ko Janine toku ingoa. I have been at Ōtātara Kindergarten since 2019, and at Waverley Kindergarten for 10 years before that. Before starting with Kindergartens South in 2009, I was at a childcare centre for 2 years. I am married with 3 children and 2 cutie pie grandchildren🙂.
I thoroughly believe in the concepts around whanaungatanga and manaakitanga, and making sure everyone feels welcome and at home at our kindergarten. A fun, calm, unhurried, and relaxing environment is what I strive to create with my wonderful teaching team.
