Nau mai, haere mai ki Peterhead Kindergarten.
A place where we value our tamariki as taonga with unlimited potential. Where teachers work closely with tamariki and whānau to understand each child’s unique learning journey and their family’s aspirations for them. We aim to provide an atmosphere of calm, where our tamariki learn about their emotions through supported interactions with each other everyday.
At Peterhead Kindergarten we value whānau, hapū, iwi and community. We are blessed to see many generations of whānau come through our doors and have longstanding relationships with the Flaxmere community. We have close ties with Te Whai Hiringa, Peterhead School and provide weekly visits for tamariki who are transitioning to start school there.
We are an Enviroschool – we have a focus on the Atua in our environment and on providing a sustainable Kindergarten. Tamariki are involved in our maara kai/vegetable garden, collecting eggs from our chickens, recycling, feeding our worm farm and generally looking after Papatūānuku. We are lucky to have a big space with lots of trees where tamariki can explore and learn in a peaceful environment. Our kindergarten is a homely environment where daily meals are prepared and children’s interests are catered for.
Relationships and aroha come first at Peterhead Kindergarten and our guiding pou values of Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga, Whakamana and Whakaako underpin everything we do. Please feel free to drop in and visit if you’d like to know more…
More info
Whānau Welcome Booklet
Vision and Philosophy
Vision and Philosophy
To nurture the values of Whakamana, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga and Whakaako for our tamariki and their whānau.
ERO Quality Evaluation Report
FROM OUR 2023 ERO REPORT:
‘Children’s learning and wellbeing are well supported through learning-focused relationships. Teachers and whānau work collaboratively to ensure children with diverse learning needs participate fully in the curriculum.’
Hours and Fees
20 January - 19 December 2025
Monday – Friday:
8.30 am – 2.30 pm
Dates Closed
2025 Statutory Holidays
Waitangi Day – Thursday 6 February
Good Friday – Friday 18 April
Easter Monday – Monday 21 April
Anzac Day – Friday 25 April
King’s Birthday – Monday 2 June
Matariki – Friday 20 June
Hawkes’ Bay Anniversary - Friday 24 October
Labour Day – Monday 27 October
Kaiako Professional Development
We will be closed on the following dates to support kaiako professional development, ensuring continuous growth and improvement:
Thursday 17th April (1 day)
Monday 7th July - Friday 11th July (1 week)
Friday 3rd October (1 day)
Fees
ZERO FEES
Kaiako
April MacDonald
Kaiako Matua (Head Teacher)
Bachelor of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Petra du Fresne
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Robyn Wyber-Kiwara
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Connie Keegan
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Kassie Blenkin
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Rita Brady
Ringawera (Kitchen Hand)
