*conditions apply
Nau mai haere mai - Welcome
Harold Mayo Kindergarten supports play in a calm and nurturing way, in a planned environment of natural shade, water and grassed areas.
Whanaungatanga is valued and respected as we work alongside whānau to realise their aspirations, enhancing learning outcomes for children.
Dispositional learning enhances the mana of children as they are encouraged to explore their interests and strengths through active play and interactions.
Vision and Philosophy
Vision
Our children will each take with them, the courage, skill and aspiration to become a confident Iife-long learner.
Philosophy
Harold Mayo is a place where we support play in a calm and nurturing way; in an environment where whanaungatanga is valued and respected, as we work alongside whānau to realise their aspirations, enhancing learning outcomes for children.
Children are encouraged and supported to make purposeful choices in their learning, enabling them to grow and strengthen their self-identity in an environment that values and challenges within the dispositions of learning.
ERO Quality Evaluation Report
Hours and Fees
30 hours free early childhood education.
Monday – Friday:
8.15 am – 2.15 pm
Term Dates
Term One 2024
Starts: Thursday 18 January
Finishes: Friday 12 AprilStatutory Holidays:
Waitangi Day – Tuesday 6 February
Good Friday – Friday 29 March
Easter Monday – Monday 1 April
Anzac Day – Thursday 25 AprilTerm Two 2024
Starts: Monday 29 April
Finishes: Friday 5th JulyStatutory Holidays:
King’s Birthday: Monday 3 June
Matariki: Friday 28 JuneTerm Three 2024
Starts: Monday 22 July
Finishes: Friday 27 SeptemberTerm Four 2024
Starts: Monday 14 October
Finishes: Thursday 19 DecemberStatutory Holidays:
Hawke’s Bay Anniversary: Friday 25 October
Labour Day: Monday 28 October
Fees
Up to 30 hours free early childhood education when you attest your 20 free hours *conditions apply.
Kaiako
Daisy Wolff
Kaiako (Head Teacher)
Diploma of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Raewyn West
Kaiako
Diploma of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Kylie Gilmore
Kaiako
Bachelor of Education
(Early Childhood Education)
Mandy Pedersen
Kaiako
Diploma of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Margot Morris
Kaiako
Diploma of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Bachelor of Arts