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Helping the Community
Give a Kid a Blanket ‘Give a Kid a Blanket’ is a community act of kindness. This year Beachcomber Kindergarten chose to support this community group. This group gather donations of warmth from across the wider Auckland area and beyond, and gift these to kids and families in need. We invited our families to make a donation
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Whānau and Community
The teachers and management at Beachcomber work alongside family and whānau of the children to support them as they learn and grow. Communication with parents through newsletters and notices on the white board keep everyone up to date with what is happpening in the centre. From time to time special events and excursions take place and we welcome parents participation. Families and whānau are always welcome at the kindergarten any time.
Beachcomber Kindergarten regularly organises an excursion to Cockle Bay beach. This is a good opportunity for families, children and teachers to get to know each other. We explore the beach finding different creatures, feathers, shells and respecting and caring for the environment. Some children make sand castles, and have fun in the water. We have familiarised ourselves with a local maori legend which relates to the big pohutukawa tree at the beach. Thanks for joining us.
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Our four year old children recently visited our local Marae, 'Te Whare Wananga o Owairoa', in the Garden of Memories, Uxbridge Road in Howick. The trip was part our our programme planning for Te wiki o te Maori, Maori language week. This was a great opportunity for children, parents and teachers to experience Maori culture and traditions, which are part of our New Zealand bicultural heritage.
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