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Laingholm Kindergarten2023-12-14T03:47:33+00:00

Kia ora and welcome to Laingholm Kindergarten

Sustainability – Sustainability is a key focus at Laingholm Kindergarten – we were runners-up in the Auckland Community Zero Waste Awards in the ‘Power of the People’ category! We participate in the Enviroschools programme and have achieved Green-Gold status. This programme aims to create a healthy, peaceful and sustainable world through people teaching and learning together. Laingholm Kindergarten fosters strong links to the local community, which is deeply embedded within our philosophy. We are proud of our Green – Gold status and work hard to support our community in many sustainable practices.

Our environment – We have an amazing, expansive outdoor play area providing children with natural areas to explore. We venture outside every day as the outside is a classroom without walls, where children learn about the natural world and opportunities for risk and challenge are promoted.

Our Kaiako/Teachers – Our Kaiako support learning through play by noticing, recognising and responding to children’s experiences to support their learning and build on their strengths and interests. Kaiako are skilled in delivering the Incredible Years Kaiako programme which supports children with self-regulation and their social, emotional and academic competence. Kaiako are also skilled in implementing the Engage programme which helps increase children’s resilience.

Whānau/Family – Family and community are an integral part of the experience at Laingholm Kindergarten, and we encourage parents and whānau to be involved in every possible way. From filing art work, taking a mat time, joining us on excursions or running a fundraising event, there are loads of ways to get involved in kindy life. We respect our children’s home cultures and enjoy celebrating significant cultural days with whānau. We value different ways of knowing and being and celebrate the many diverse cultures and the differing generations of our family and community.

Learning platform – We delight in providing a rich and challenging environment where tamariki can explore and lead their own learning. Kaiako have developed a strong bi-cultural curriculum and place a high value on upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We embrace Te Ao Māori and Ao Mārama and value Māori concepts such as Tuakana Teina, where older and younger children learn from each other. This is deeply embedded within the teaching team and tamariki and is encouraged throughout the day.

Ready for school – We have a well-rounded transition to school programme, that fosters the importance of friendships and connection with our local schools. Tamariki join our Tuakana Rōpu around six months prior to them starting school or when a place becomes available. Being in Tuakana Rōpū means that once a week for a period of half an hour, tamariki take part in a tailor-made programme to prepare and aide their transition to school.

Our Kindergarten has a strong focus on environmental education, sustainability and intergenerational relationships. We are community minded and above all love having fun. We welcome you to come and visit us, we’d love to show you around.

  • WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

    We can't thank you enough for everything you have done for our boys! They have loved their time with all of you and kindy will be greatly missed.

    Tayla and Ra

  • WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

    To the wonderful Laingholm kindy tea, thank you all so much for everything I will be forever grateful and thankful my girls started their journeys at such an amazing kindy with the kindest, caring, understanding teachers/mentors.

    Ruby, Isla and McKayla

  • WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

    We have so much enjoyed our short time at this special place. It was always a joy hearing about Russell's day - he is getting really good at poi! Thank you so much for all the love and care you've shown. It was so easy to become part of this community. We'll miss you!

    Russell's mum and dad

  • WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

    Thank you so much for all of the love, gentle care, encouragement, and endless hours you put in to all of the tamariki at Laingholm Kindy. I will forever be grateful for the amazing support you've given Summer over the past couple years, preparing her for her transition to school! You are all incredible and Aden and I truly appreciate everything you do for our girls!

    Katie, Aiden, Summer and Willow

  • WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

    I cannot overstate what an outstanding kindy this is, and what an incredible job you are all doing there. Your commitment to our kids, their freedom and play, and to the Treaty of Waitangi and te reo, completely blows me away. Thank you so very much. I think you are all wonderful and I feel really sad about saying goodbye.

    Rachel Wallis

  • WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

    Thank you so much for giving Mimi such a great 2 years. She is well set up for school and I know will be successful there in part to your hard work and effort.

    Claire, Paul, Mimi and Bonnie

  • WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

    Thank you for the time and care you have taken with Lucy and Zoe this year. Our children are our most precious things and we love that you give them so much aroha and great learning opportunities. We can see such a huge difference and growth in the girls and that is down to you.

    Nick and Roz

  • WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

    Thank you ladies for being the most amazing teachers this year. Kaia is so lucky to be able to go to Laingholm Kindy. Her confidence has grown so much thanks to you all. Have the best break.

    Kaia and family

  • WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

    Thank you so much for all the support, guidance and love. You will forever be a part of our children's memories and wish you nothing but the best in the future.

    Regan and Ella

  • WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

    Thank you for the nurturing care, encouragement and support you have given to our Elise over the last two years. You have provided a beautiful environment for her to enjoy, learn and grow! We are so proud of how far Elise has come and we thank you all for the special part you have played in her life.

    Neil, Lee, Hanah, Peter and Nannie Brenda

  • WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

    Thank you for making such a safe, beautiful and supportive environment for our children, and thank you for caring for and nurturing Stella who loves her time with you.

    Stella, Gabrielle and Simon, October 2020

  • WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

    Thank you all for making my time at kindy so special. We really enjoyed working with you and feel sad to be leaving. You have created a wonderful nurturing and supportive environment for children and teachers alike. I will miss you all.

    Bronwyn

  • FROM OUR ERO REPORT

    They capably lead their own learning, initiate conversations and share ideas with adults. Teachers interact with children in ways that are empowering, allowing children to develop a good sense of themselves as competent, capable learners.

    Laingholm Kindergarten 2017 ERO Report

  • FROM OUR ERO REPORT

    There are numerous opportunities for children to engage in challenging physical activities in the spacious outdoor environment.

    Laingholm Kindergarten 2017 ERO Report

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