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03 546 7683


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

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About Us

Parents say: “ I have changed the way I speak to my child, praising the effort and time put in – not the result” “I couldn’t think of a better place for my boys” “ the teachers always put children first here and settle unhappy kids well”
 
Grove Street Kindergarten offers:
  • A strong sense of community
  • A well established spacious outdoor play area
  • Teachers who are qualified and fully registered and committed to their ongoing professional development 
  • Children the opportunity to experience the dual heritage of New Zealand/Aotearoa
  • A well developed Transition to School programme 
  • Opportunities for risk taking and challenges 
  • A variety of experiences which support children’s creativity
  • Group experiences which support children’s learning 
  • Excursions that support children’s interests
  • Children/whanau the opportunities to learn about sustainability

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
Yvonne Beveridge
 (Diploma of Teaching ECE)

Teachers

Karen Borrell
(New Zealand Kindergarten Diploma)
 
Sue Joass
(Diploma of Teaching ECE)

Ruth Hrynkiw

(Graduate Diploma of Teaching ECE)

 
Administrator/Teacher Aide

Karen Silke 


Hours


Morning

Mon-Fri 8.15am - 12.30pm

Afternoon

Mon, Tues, Thurs 1.15pm - 3.15pm