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• March Awareness month March Awareness month Have you spotted New Zealand's beautiful little native Whio (blue duck) on our $10 note? Read More
• A day exploring the Estuary/Ihutai A day exploring the Estuary/Ihutai Exploring in nature is a beautiful way to nurture a child's growth. Read More
• Women of Strength and Determination Women of Strength and Determination Celebrating the strong and determined women from our past, who helped our Kindergarten Association become what it is today. Read More
• Grandparents share special day at kindy Grandparents share special day at kindy A big thank you to those who came to see their grandchildren (mokopuna) at kindy. Read More
• World Wetlands Day World Wetlands Day Celebrating the importance of kaitiakitanga with World Wetlands Day. Read More
• Chinese New Year Chinese New Year Chinese New Year is a time to celebrate new beginnings and hopes for the coming year. Read More
• At your service At your service A military Sergeant visit to kindy was a great opportunity to engage in new learning. Read More
• Sharing fruit and veggies Sharing fruit and veggies 'Bishop's box' shares fruit and veggies with the rest of the community. Read More
• Art and about Art and about A group of tamariki get creative and visit the Christchurch art gallery, Read More
• Teaching in great big backyards Teaching in great big backyards What do teachers love most about a big backyard? Read More

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Edmonds Smith Street won the Whānau Award 2014, for the Kidsfirst At Our Hearts Awards celebrated at the AGM in May.

Congratulations to the team at Kidsfirst Edmonds Smith Street.

The Kidsfirst At Our Heart Awards reflect the core values of Kidsfirst

and what we believe in.

... with people, places, opportunities, ideas and our heritage

... and always striving
to do more

of the difference we make in lives, every day 

 People are at our heart

 We love what we do
and it shows

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.