Devon Kindergarten

Devon Kindergarten is situated on the seaward side of Devon Intermediate School in an attractive outdoor setting surrounded by well-established trees that provide plenty of shade.

• Provide a stimulating child centred inclusive environment where diversity is valued.
• Caring and responsive teachers develop meaningful interactions and relationships with children and their family/whanau.
• Children are encouraged to freely explore, have fun, make discoveries, and extend their interests, strengths and abilities. They develop social skills to work along side others.

At Devon Kindergarten:

• Children experience excursions and live performances
• We plan visits and visitors
• We recognise the cultural diversity within our community
• We provide a wide range of resources – inside and outside, including computer
• We work supportively with families and our community in planning and decision making
• Teachers engage in sensitive interventions, supporting children and respecting their feelings