Merle Leask Kindergarten

Netherby

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Welcome to Merle Leask Kindergarten

Where curiosity is encouraged, creativity is celebrated, and every day is an adventure!

What we offer

30 hours free

Kai for Kids meals provided

100% qualified teachers

Morning or full day sessions

8:45am – 2:45pm

Holiday programme is available at Hampstead Kindergarten

Where we are

34 Davis Crescent, Netherby

03 308 3337

027 482 0330

[email protected]

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A little bit of behind the scenes fun!

The Team

Meet The Merle Leask Kaiako

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Rasela

One of the many things I enjoy about working at kindergarten is the professional learning opportunities that we get to go on, that helps inform and elevate our teaching practice, skills and knowledge and keep up to date with. Our kindergarten kaupapa of, whanaungatanga, ukaipōtanga and manaakitanga reflects our local curriculum at Merle Leask and the ways we work alongside whānau, aiga, families to create a holistic and culturally responsive learning environment for all tamariki.

When I am not working, I love spending time and connecting with my aiga and friends whenever I can, which also helps my hauora, well-being.

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Courtney

I enjoy building meaningful relationships with tamariki and their whānau, and working together to create a positive and engaging learning experience at Merle Leask Kindergarten. It’s incredibly fulfilling to witness the growth of tamariki and experience the joy that comes with earning their trust and acceptance. It’s so much fun to inspire the children and create a super engaging learning environment! I love being a part of their learning journey here at Merle Leask Kindergarten.

When I’m not teaching, you can find me on adventures with my two friendly golden retrievers, or spending quality time with loved ones.

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Lauren

I enjoy working at Merle Leask Kindergarten as I am passionate about education, equity and play based learning. Merle Leask Kindergarten embraces all tamariki and encourages them to participate in the kindergarten programme in a way that suits them as an individual. Through building strong relationships with each child and their whānau I aim to provide the best start to education that I can. I enjoy getting to know tamariki in their own time and help them to build on their pre existing knowledge. Also Merle Leask is a lot fun.

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A young boy in a blue shirt sits on a carpeted floor in a classroom, with various educational toys and activities spread around him.

An empty playground with wooden structures, including a sanded climbing wall, stairs, and platforms, surrounded by a metal fence and shaded by trees. Gravel is spread on the ground.

A colorful classroom decorated with vibrant artwork, hanging crafts, and educational posters. A TV and storage shelves are against the wall, and a window lets in natural light.

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Our play spaces

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