Katoa Kindergarten

Parents, caregivers and whānau are always very welcome to stay for all or part of the kindergarten session. You are
invited to be part of the learning community and participate in many different ways. You may wish to be a parent
helper in sessions or be part of the kindergarten fundraising group (Friends of Katoa), and help with the end of
term clean up and other odd jobs that come up from time to time.

In particular Katoa Kindergarten is community focused; we value the relationship that kindergarten has with local
Marae and the inclusion of bi-cultural practice within the programme. Kindergarten is supportive of whānau by
offering a playgroup each Monday and Friday from 9 till 2. we also run free whanau workshops that are based around the interests of the whanau attending. Children have the opportunity to be part of inclusive
environment that acknowledges the importance of social skills and values that support children for future learning.
The large playground provides opportunity for group games and challenge course activities. We also like to grow
fruit and vegetables to share with the community; this assists us in learning about gardening and sustainability.
Indoors children can develop and explore interests through art and craft activities, construction and information
technology.

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