News
Welcome to our news page. Ruahine Kindergartens produces a newsletter in weeks five and ten of every kindergarten term to celebrate our kindergartens and provide news from the association as well as information about important dates and upcoming events.
This page allows you to view current and past issues of Ruahine Kindergartens' newsletter, "Up with the Play", by clicking the links below.
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Monday, 24 May 2010
Press Release: Ruahine Kindergartens
Ruahine Kindergartens to
maintain teacher registration rate
Ruahine Kindergartens will maintain its 100 percent qualified teacher registration rate without families incurring additional costs despite cuts to government funding levels revealed in the 2010 budget.
Currently, ECE providers employing 100 percent registered and qualified teachers receive the highest funding rates. Budget cuts will see funds taken away from kindergartens and other ECE centres where over 80 percent of teachers are qualified.
NZ Kindergartens Chief Executive, Claire Wells, describes the cuts as "deeply shocking and says: "this shortsighted decision could actually end up costing the government more in the long run."
Ruahine Kindergartens' Association President, Sarah Johnston-Ellis, says any costs resulting from budget cuts will not be passed on to families.
"Ruahine Kindergartens are committed to providing 100 percent qualified and registered teachers, despite funding cuts, to ensure children at our kindergartens receive the best possible start", Ms Johnston-Ellis said.
Ruahine Kindergartens operates 25 kindergartens in Manawatu, Rangitikei, Pahiatua and Foxton with an aim to provide children with the best possible start through innovative learning.
For more information about Ruahine Kindergartens please visit our website www.ruakind.org.nz
Individual Kindergarten News
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West is best at the Ashhurst Kindergarten Quiz
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Playing for rain at Parkland Kindergarten
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Life's a song at Parkland Kindergarten
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Open Day a huge success!
June 2010
Dancing dads get involved with S.K.I.P sports day
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Young scientists
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Bicultural learning
June 2010
Kindergarten culture
June 2010
Te Aroha Noa visit
June 2010
Sessions available at Ashhurst Kindergarten
June 2010
Come one, come all to the Campbell Street Community Open Day
June 2010
Milverton Kindergarten turns butterfly sanctuary
Hokowhitu
Kindergarten celebrates in style
The marvels of learning at Cloverlea Kindergarten
An abundance of apples
Manchester Kindergarten flies its banner
Linton Kindergarten the healthy choice!
‘Murial' brightens up Kelvin Grove
In the line of duty
Bugs, birds and beasties
Fun at the Field Days
June 2010
May 2010
May 2010
May 2010
May 2010
April 2010
April 2010
April 2010
April 2010
March 2010
