Our moemoeā is our vision for the tamariki at Twizel Kindergarten

Konei te tūrangawaewae o ngā mokupuna

He kōhure nga ara akonga ki tenei taiao,

Ka hononga o ngā tamariki me ana hapori

This is a place of belonging, learning streams are unique in this environment, joining children, families and communities.

Our moemoeā and curriculum priorities underpin the learning programme that kaiako provide and work alongside tamariki. Our curriculum priorities outline the areas of learning that are valued at this kindergarten. These curriculum priorities are sourced from parent and whānau values and aspirations and spread the length and breadth of the learning outcomes in the New Zealand Early Childhood curriculum document - Te Whāriki. Our curriculum priorities are unique to us and represent ‘What learning matters here’.

Manaakitanga Whainga:  Manaakitanga: respect and contribution

Twizel Kindergarten curriculum priorities fit within manaakitanga:

Ukaipotanga: Our kindergarten is a place where you and your family belong, where you count, where you are important and where you can contribute.

Kotahitanga: Unity: At our kindergarten, tamariki and their families develop a sense of connection through working together.

Tūrangawaewae: Mana atua - a sense of belonging: Tamariki learn to make connections between people, places and things in their world.

Mana Aotūroa: Exploration: Tamariki make sense of their worlds by generating and refining working theories.

Whanaungatanga: Family and community: Tamariki use a range of strategies and skills to learn and play with others. 

Situated at 135 Mackenzie Drive TWIZEL 

Phone: (03) 435 0433 

Cell phone (txt messages): 0273 126 620

Email: twizel.kindergarten@sck.nz

Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30am – 2.30pm 

Whānau comments:

"We are so lucky to get to attend Twizel kindergarten! My son has absolutely thrived since starting there. The Kaiako are top quality, dedicated, passionate, and caring genuine ladies. It is the perfect setting for kids that love getting into nature, the trees, bike track, sandpit, there is always something to engage them. He is lucky to have such fantastic support at this critical age of life"

"We are very blessed as a community to have Twizel Kindergarten. The teachers are truly passionate about what they do which is evident in the relationships they have with whanau and tamariki. My son looks forward to going in every morning and playing with his friends and learning new things "

From one of our immigrant families:

"Little young kids who are being taught by marvelous teachers and staffs to achieve kids needs and aim for their goal"

"Great outside area, the animals and qualified teachers"

"Really recommend the children and teachers" n