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Welcome to
Forest Lake (Jamieson) Kindergarten

20 Hours free from 2 years old.
$5.00 per hour for any additional hours*
(*NOTE: $8 per hour if you have attested any of your 20 ECE Hours at another service

Welcome to
Forest Lake (Jamieson) Kindergarten

20 Hours free from 2 years old.
$5.00 per hour for any additional hours*
(*NOTE: $8 per hour if you have attested any of your 20 ECE Hours at another service

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Hours

Monday - Friday
Extended Day: Any 6.5 - 7.5hrs between 8am - 3.30pm
Morning:8am/8.30am — 12pm/12.30pm
Afternoon:12.30pm — 3.30pm

Contact

P 07 849 2684

A 70 Storey Avenue, Hamilton

E jamieson@kindergarten.org.nz

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About Forest Lake (Jamieson) Kindergarten

About Forest Lake (Jamieson) Kindergarten

Forest Lake (Jamieson) Kindergarten is well-respected for delivering high quality, affordable education and childcare. Our philosophy is based on the belief that children who have a strong sense of self worth are willing to risk take and 'have a go' and this underpins all activities undertaken.

  • Warm & welcoming staff who are passionate about teaching and learning.
  • Safe, caring and stimulating environment.
  • Well resourced and huge outdoor play area.
  • Children develop social interaction and respect.
  • An exclusive early childhood partnership with theEnviroschools Programme (eg. recycling, composting, gardening).
  • In Partnership with Sport Waikato Under5 Energize to eat healthy, be active and have fun!
  • Learning based on the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki.
  • Value family/whaanau and kindergarten partnership.
  • Transition to school programme.
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Why choose us?

Our qualified staff carefully plan programmes that fulfil the early childhood curriculum. We aim to ensure children are competent, confident and successful learners. Children will learn and develop:

  • A strong foundation in reading, writing and maths
  • Art, creativity, music and dance skills
  • An understanding of sustainability and their environment
  • The importance of New Zealand's heritage
  • Social skills, behaviour management and manners
  • Self confidence
  • Learning skills such as independence, creativity and curiosity
  • Friendships that may last throughout their schooling
  • Relationships with consistent, familiar teachers
  • To understand and operate within a structured routine

Teachers provide learning extensions that prepare you child for school which include numeracy & numbers, literacy & language, nature & science, computers & technology, puzzles & games, creative arts, sand & water play, trips, transition to school programme, child friendships… and more!

Children work together at mat time to share daily information, stories, songs, movement, drama & waiata, etc.

Kristan
Head Teacher

Kristan -BEd, DipTcg(ECE)

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"The resources that are provided, and the structure of teaching is awesome." - Family Survey

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