Brooklyn Kindergarten

Our programme is founded on our New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum Te Whāriki. It guides and forms the foundation of everything we do here at kindergarten.
The two broad aims of Te Whāriki are:
Children are able and inclined to theorise about themselves and people, places and things;
and Children develop positive “dispositions that encourage learning”. This is about habits of mind and developing identities as learners.
At Brooklyn Kindergarten we aim to achieve these goals for all learners. If you would like to know more about the Curriculum feel free to come and talk to us.
At Brooklyn Kindergarten we offer a unique programme that is driven by children’s interests and aspirations. We operate under a project approach to learning whereby children and adults involve themselves in projects, or learning experiences, based around common interests. Some learning experiences are displayed around the kindergarten.

Our Parent Support Group supports the kindergarten by fundraising, applying for grants undertaking small maintenance tasks and supporting the teaching team. Parents and whānau find that being on the Parent Support Group is a great way to meet people and to become more involved in our community. New members can join at any time. If you are interested please let us know.

Children need to bring a lunch box with sufficient food for their morning tea and lunch. Water is available throughout the session so we ask you not to send drinks along. As part of our programme we regularly cook and bake with children. If your child has any allergies or intolerances please let us know. Our kindergarten has a healthy food policy and the details of this are in the attached Food and Drink Procedure.

TERM DATES 2014
Term 1: 22 January - 17 April
Term 2: 5 May - 4 July
Term 3: 21 July - 26 September
Term 4: 13 October - 19 December
Full Day Kindergartens:
6 January - 4 July
14 July - 19 December