Science is simple!
Exploring and doing with hands on learning is the best way to explore science.
Exploring and doing with hands on learning is the best way to explore science.
The Olympics is a wonderful event to help tamariki learn so many valuable things and learning about what is happening in the world is beneficial for them.
My name is Kate Hawke. I completed my Bachelor of Education ECE in 2021. I enjoy dancing, keeping fit by going to the gym, and spending time with my family and friends. I am an animal lover and I like spending time with my kitten Milton. My philosophy is I see each child as a […]
Learning about our solar system inspires tamariki, ignites their imagination and encourages a long term fascination about our natural and physical world.
Kaitiakitanga means guardianship and protection. It is a way of managing the environment, based on the Māori world view.
Looking at the life cycles of our amphibious and fluttery friends.
Kia Ora, my name is Annie and I am the Head Teacher at Pōhutukawa Kindergarten Ellerslie. I completed my Bachelor of Education (ECE) in 2013. I enjoy travelling, playing Netball, keeping fit and spending time with family and friends. I arrived back from teaching and living in the UK in September 2018 and have been […]
Kia Ora, I started working for Pōhutukawa Kindergarten Glendowie in 2021. I moved to Ellerslie in 2024, I began my teaching journey in ECE 2017, and I have a Bachelor of Education ECEI have a partner Phillip and two children, a son Romeo, and a daughter Ocean. I love the outdoors and summer days spent […]
My name is Wendy, and I joined Pōhutukawa Kindergarten in January 2014. I have 12 years experience as an Early Childhood Swim Instructor for various swim schools in Auckland. Joining the team here is a great way to broaden my experiences with young children. I thoroughly enjoy watching and helping them play, learn, discover and […]
Konnichiwa, my name is Emi Meikle. I am from Japan and I came to New Zealand in 2016. I am a mother of a precious little girl, Mina. I have experience working with children as an assistant teacher or teacher aid in Japan, Australia and New Zealand. I value respecting all children as individuals, building […]