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03 546 7683


PO Box 360
50 Halifax Street
Nelson
 
fax: 03 548 4720
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Pinegrove Kindergarten


About Us

Pinegrove is a modern purpose built rural kindergarten with a spacious sunny outdoor environment situated adjacent to Brightwater Domain in the heart of the village.

Our philosophy encompasses a child initiated programme, with enough structure to enable children to make choices, extend themselves, be creative, problem solve, develop socially and make discoveries for themselves. We aim for children to develop a positive attitude towards learning, becoming independent, capable, competent, life long learners and communicators.

We have strong links with the local schools which fosters a positive transition for the children and their families.

We welcome families to our kindergarten to be part of our fun and active learning environment.

FEES
Parents who do not attest their 20 hours ECE  to the kindergarten, pay a fee of $3.84 per enrolled hour.
           
FAMILY CONTRIBUTIONS
All parents are asked for a Family Contribution of 30c per enrolled hour to cover additional costs not covered by the Ministry of Education funding. Parents can claim this as a donation for tax purposes.

Teaching Team

Head Teacher


 Naomi Ivala
(Diploma of Teaching ECE, Diploma in Pacific Islands ECE) 
 
 
 

Teachers

Karen Walsh
(Bachelor of Teaching and Learning ECE, New Zealand Kindergarten Diploma, Diploma in Early Intervention)

Maretta Burbidge

(Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning, Bachelor of Teaching and Learning ECE)  
 
Leanne Rodman

 (New Zealand Kindergarten Diploma)


Tracey Rochester

(Diploma of Teaching ECE)
 
Administrator

Margaret Robb
 
Teacher Aide

 Jacqui Hart

Hours


Morning

Mon-Fri 8.15am - 12.30pm

Afternoon

Mon, Tues, Thurs 1.15pm - 3.15pm