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Welcome to Rangitoto Kindergarten
Kia ora, 안녕하세요, 你好, السلام عليكم, Goeiedag, Kia orana, Assalam u Alaikum, Hello
At Rangitoto Kindergarten relationships are at the heart of our kindergarten and it is central to all aspects of kindergarten life.
Our philosophy is authentic to our kindergarten environment and our culture. Children, families/whānau and teachers are seen as leaders and experts, rich in diversity, culture and funds of knowledge.
Rangitoto Kindergarten is an integral part of our local Mairangi Bay community on the North Shore of Tāmaki Makaurau. Rangitoto Kindergarten has taken its name from our maunga, Rangitoto, one of Auckland’s most significant landmarks.
Rangitoto Kindergarten first opened its doors to children and families/whānau in November 1974 and continues to have a strong connection with our wider community.
We acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi. As a team we are committed to partnership with the tangata whenua and weaving tikanga Maori within our practice.
We are an Enviroschool Kindergarten. We align with the Enviroschools kaupapa (purpose) of “creating a healthy peaceful and sustainable world through people teaching and learning together.” We embrace Papatuanuku, our natural world and the rich learning opportunities it provides by integrating sustainable, environmental practices within our programme.
Alongside our Kindergarten programme, we run a Nature Kindergarten group, which sees the oldest children head off into the local bush for hours of exploration, adventure, discovery and the sheer delight of being “in” nature.
Our Purpose
To provide effective early childhood education services to ensure every child leaves kindergarten with the foundations of personal development and a love of life and learning
Your Child, Your Place
At our centres your child will learn:
- How to relate to other children and their teachers
- How to take responsibility, develop independence and self-confidence
- How to share and explore their understanding of people, places and things
- How to express ideas and acknowledge feelings
- Negotiating, turn taking, cooperation and conflict resolution
- Respect for other cultures, languages and traditions
- How to better interact with family and the wider community
- Hauora (the four dimensions of health), physical, mental, social and spiritual health
- Sustainability and the natural environment
Our History
Kaitiaki Kindergartens were originally known as the East Coast Bays Free Kindergarten Association. Torbay was the association’s first kindergarten which opened in 1954 and it is still a very active kindergarten to this day. As we grew we became known as the Northern Auckland Free Kindergarten Association. Today, we go by the name of ‘Kaitiaki Kindergartens’. Kaitiaki means, “a guardian or trustee, typically of an environmental area or resource.” This change reflects our responsibility to each and every child, community member and kindergarten in the Kaitiaki wider family.
We’re about:
- children, families and whanau
- quality early childhood education
- a qualified and registered workforce
- community
- not-for-profit
- home grown
- kiwi owned
Kindergarten is a partnership between:
Teachers
Qualified, registered teachers provide and deliver educational programmes under the guidance and support of the Professional Practice Leaders.
Our communities
Support teachers and the Association to help raise funds to ensure it has the resources required by the teachers and staff and to build community relationships.
Board of management
Elected by the community by members (parents/whanau) to govern the Association. The board sets policies and the strategic direction of the Association and appoints the General Manager to manage the Association on their behalf.
