THIS TERM WE ARE..Rosebank Kindergarten is focusing on their physical development, and really challenging themselves physically in their outside environment. They will be given multiple opportunities to extend their bodies physically and mentally. The children are also focusing on stepping up and being role models for the younger children, so the older children will be encouraged to help their younger peers challenge themselves physically. For example, the foam shapes, active agents, upper body swings, and the Rosebank school’s obstacle course these are all great ways for our tamariki to challenge themselves physically in a range of ways and push their bodies out of their comfort zone more. Children are also learning about safe practice such as, waiting your turn, taking control over your own body, and knowing when it is safe to jump, run or move.
FIRST STEPS PLAYGROUP
(Ages 0- 5 years)
Rosebank Kindergarten invites you and your children along to join in for part of Monday’s session. A chance for new children and families to meet the teachers, orientate themselves in the environment and have relaxed no pressure introduction to kindy. Please call the kindy team first before coming along in Red light setting. Thursday Mornings 9.00-10.30 am |
Rosebank KindergartenRosebank Kindergarten is located at 14 Naish St, situated on the Rosebank Primary School grounds, where we offer the 6 hour School Day Option. Our Kindergarten caters for a semi-rural community with many families travelling to attend.
At Rosebank Kindergarten we view the child as a "learner". We provide a positive and supportive learning environment. Through this children learn the skills, strategies and learning dispositions to become confident and independent. As teachers we provide many different opportunities to encourage and provoke curiosity and creativity for our 21st century learners. Rosebank Kindergarten builds strong relationships that will ensure your child settles into Kindergarten with ease. We aim to provide meaningful transition for your child when starting school. We are dedicated, 100% qualified and enthusiastic teachers who strive to ensure that parents feel comfortable, welcomed and are valued to contribute to their child's learning. Feel free to come and visit anytime. Session Times Open – 8:45am – 2:45pm Mon - Friday WILDERNESS WARRIORS Rosebank Kindergarten is extremely excited to introduce our Forest Kindergarten Programme!
Our vision : The aim of the Forest Kindergarten programme is to provide children with the opportunity to get back into nature, allowing them time to explore and play in a local natural environment, with a sense of adventure. Teachers, parents, whanau, and DOC will work alongside each other to support children’s learning and development in an untouched, scenic reserve in the Catlins- Manuka Point. The benefits for our children: Giving children time and opportunities to BE in nature. Developing new relationships in small groups. Developing a wide range of essential knowledge, skills and attitudes such as: - Risk taking, social skills, physical skills, growth mind set by giving new and different experiences a go, knowing their limitations, investigating, experimenting and improvising using their imagination. - Building their individual character and dispositions such as confidence, trust, rangatira traits and resilience. Learning bicultural perspectives. - Time outdoors with the opportunity to look, listen, touch, smell and taste, where children learn to respect the natural environment. Learning about the local community and sustainability. 
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Teaching Team
Mel McCrostie (Head Teacher) Leeann Campbell (Teacher) Trudy Hastie (Teacher) Kath Witt ( Teacher) How to find us
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