Grasmere Kindergarten
Grasmere Kindergarten
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- 8:15 am
- — 4:15 pm
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Grasmere Kindergarten is situated on the corner of Heywood and Paterson Streets in the heart of Grasmere. Our learning environment is unhurried, creating a calm place of learning. We provide an environment which nurtures respectful relationships through a sense of whanaungatanga, relationships with everyone.
We see the learning of tamariki as a partnership between the kindergarten, the whānau and the community. Tamariki learn through play and kaiako strive to build meaningful reciprocal relationships. We have tamariki as young as two years old, and our older tamariki enjoy playing with, and teaching our younger tamariki about our kindy kaupapa (rules), and routines, demonstrating tuakana/teina in action. We have a diverse range of cultures within our kindergarten whānau and we embrace this diversity and the uniqueness that comes with it.
Our indoor environment is an inviting space for tamariki to learn, imagine, wonder, explore, and create. Our outdoor environment is similar to a park-like setting with natural play areas, that enables endless opportunities for fun and learning.
We invite you to come down to Grasmere Kindergarten so you get a true sense of who we are and what we can offer your whānau and tamaiti. If you prefer you can also ring or email us to ask any questions you may have.
Head Teacher
Janine Templeton
Kia ora e te whānau, ko Janine toku ingoa. I am currently the relieving Head Kaiako at Grasmere until the end of the year. I was (and will return after my time here at Grasmere) at Ōtātara Kindergarten for 5 years, 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.
