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• Christmas creationsChristmas creationsTamariki created festive candy canes to hang on the Christmas tree at home Read More
• Silver Enviroschool AwardSilver Enviroschool AwardProud to have been awarded Silver Enviroschool status - Kidsfirst Karoro. Read More
• Rippa RugbyRippa RugbyThese keen rippa rugby enthusiasts got some great tips from an expert coach to brush up on their ball skills. Read More
• Elderly visitElderly visitTamariki share music, nursery rhymes and song with local elderly rest home residents. Read More
• Vet Dad visitVet Dad visitVeterinarian Dad visits Kidsfirst Maniototo to talk to tamariki about his job helping animals. Read More
• Toro Pikopiko PuppetsToro Pikopiko PuppetsTamariki were captivated by a puppetry performance re-telling the Māori legend of Pourakahua - the birdman.
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• Tongan Rugby League visitTongan Rugby League visitKIdsfirst Niu welcomes Tonga National Rugby League Team – MATE MA'A TONGA. Read More
• Teddy Bears PicnicTeddy Bears PicnicKidsfirst Shirley continue to grow their local community connections. Read More
• Birthday celebrationsBirthday celebrationsKidsfirst Ngaire Larcombe welcomed special guests for their 40th birthday celebrations. Read More
• Blue for DiabetesBlue for DiabetesKidsfirst Karoro dressed in blue to support diabetes Read More
• Chinese dancersChinese dancersTraditional dance by Chinese Art Love Troupe captivates tamariki at Kidsfirst Wigram. Read More
• Helen Peters wins awardHelen Peters wins awardHelen Peters regional winner of ASG National Excellence in Teaching award. Read More
• Local community garden Local community garden Tamariki at Kidfirst Burnham got stuck in to help out at a local garden. Read More
• Day trip to Living SpringsDay trip to Living SpringsLots of opportunities for close up encounters with farm animals on a day trip to Living Springs. Read More
• Community connectionsCommunity connectionsKidsfirst Mount Pleasant have wonderful community connections 'up the hill.' Read More

Every day as teachers we strive to provide the best in quality early childhood education that we can, to help children to reach their full potential on their own unique learning journey.

We're also aware of our place within the education sector and the responsibilities, challenges and opportunities that go hand-in-hand with that.

Here are our top five inspirations. They're by no means the only ones, but that list is too long to share....

We’re inspired to:

• Make a real difference in the lives of children, in their growth, development and happiness.
• Foster a greater appreciation of our bi-cultural responsibilities and lead by example.

• Raise the level of early childhood education through our professionalism, enthusiasm and innovation.

• Really become part of our local neighbourhoods, in a two-way exchange that benefits both our communities and us.
• Encourage a lifelong love of learning in our tamariki.

KIDSFIRST KINDERGARTENS ARE A NOT FOR PROFIT ASSOCIATION THAT HAS DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED KINDERGARTENS IN CHRISTCHURCH, CANTERBURY AND ON THE WEST COAST FOR OVER 100 YEARS - AS THE PLACE LOCAL KIDS COME TO LEARN, PLAY AND HAVE FUN.