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03 546 7683


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


About Us

At Stoke Kindergarten we provide an environment which welcomes, values and supports children, parents/whanau, caregivers, and the community with:
  • Integration of te reo Maori and sign language into the programme
  • Fun and humour
  • Specialised physical activity sessions
  • Music and drama
  • Striving towards an eco-friendly kindergarten – reducing, recycling, and reusing
  • Recipients of four Healthy Heart Awards
  • Accredited, trained providers of ‘All About Me’ Personal Safety Programme
  • Accredited trained provider of ‘Triple P’ - Positive Parenting Programme
  • Strong emphasis on self-directed learning
  • Strong transition to school programme
  • Strong partnerships within the community
  • Valuing the important role of male involvement in a child’s life which is supported by having a male volunteer regularly visiting and working with the children.

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 Contributions 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.
The Stoke Kindergarten Family Liaison Group has its own website. Click here

 

Teaching Team

Head Teacher

Sue Knox
(New Zealand Kindergarten Diploma)
Teachers

Kay Herniman
(New Zealand Kindergarten Diploma)

Leah Kilkelly
(Bachelor of Teaching and Learning ECE)

Santosha Phillips
(Graduate Diploma of Teaching ECE)

Administrator

Lynette Philp

Hours


Morning

Mon, Tues, Thurs 8.15am - 12.30pm with option of children staying all day until 2.45pm
Wed & Fri 8.15am - 12.30pm

Afternoon

Mon-, Tues, Thurs
 12.45pm - 2.45pm