Thomas St Kindergarten

Allenton

Welcome to Thomas St 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

8:30am – 2:30pm   

Holiday programme is available at Hampstead Kindergarten   

Where we are

21 Thomas Street, Allenton

03 308 9587

027 482 0331

[email protected]

A little bit of behind the scenes fun!

The Team

Meet The Thomas Street Kaiako

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Antoinette

So many things make kindergarten a fun and vibrant place to work. Children happy and successful in learning and playing alongside their peers, forming lifelong friendships and building a sense of community with their families and Kaiako that really care. I love how kindergarten is so inclusive and we make it a great place for all children.

Out of work interests involve family time, country life, equestrian sports and a love of music.

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Annabelle

Kindergarten is special to me because I feel privileged that I get to share and be a part of each child’s learning as they explore, grow and play in a nurturing environment where they are given opportunities to become capable competent life long learners. 

Horses and riding have been a lifelong passion of mine. Funnily enough my children have followed my footsteps and join me now spending weekends away travelling and competing. 

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Sue

For me, kindergarten has always been a place where tamariki are empowered to lead their own learning so that they may grow into confident and competent learning individuals. We are very fortunate to be part of such a multi cultural community which has truly enhanced my teaching practice.

Outside of kindergarten I am very passionate about keeping fit and healthy, love reading and spending time with my family and in my garden. Rarotonga is one of my favourite places to visit as I love to embrace the people and their culture.

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Maddy

Reflecting on my school days, I remember the teachers who warmly greeted me each morning and diligently cultivated serene and engaging learning environments. Kindergarten embodies these qualities for me – a nurturing, tranquil, and enjoyable space for teaching and learning where each child and their family are acknowledged. I strongly believe in empowering children to pursue knowledge. By creating supportive learning environments, we enable them to select their interests to explore.

I come from South Africa and have a deep passion for the African bush and its wildlife. I love returning there from time to time. When I do, I always make sure to spend a week in another country to explore its culture and try its food.

A child wearing a pink sweater and polka-dot pants rides a red bicycle in an outdoor play area with various playground equipment and hanging rain gear.
An adult and a child engage in a play activity involving colorful building blocks in a room filled with toys and shelves.
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Outdoor playground area with various toys, including slides, tricycles, and climbing blocks, set under leafy trees beside a wooden fence and a building in the background.
A playground featuring various equipment such as a jungle gym, slide, see-saw, and balance beam on a mulch surface, with a shaded area and a building in the background.
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Our play spaces  

Visit us 

And see firsthand how Ashburton Kindergartens can be the perfect place for your child’s early education. We can’t wait to welcome you to our family. 

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