Welcome to Riverdale Kindergarten, an inclusive environment fostering confident, competent learners in partnership with parents and families/whanau.

Riverdale Kindergarten offers a warm and positive learning environment where all cultures are celebrated and all children are supported to achieve their learning potential. Waiata, Maori resources and te reo Maori are incorporated into everyday activities supporting all children's sense of belonging to Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our friendly, caring teachers understand and acknowledge the importance of maintaining positive relationships with families.
We invite your involvement in kindergarten life and enjoy sharing knowledge, skills and activities to enrich and extend children's learning.

Children are provided with a wealth of stimulating, interactive resources allowing them to explore and grow emotionally, physically, spiritually and intellectually. We know children are creative individuals and understand the value of both planned and spontaneous play in developing creativity, thinking and problem solving.

Our teachers are continually looking for ways to ensure children receive the most up to date learning experiences and regularly participate in professional development programmes.

We look forward to meeting you and your child and embracing your contribution to our learning community.

Our Teachers

Sitting on trolley: Chris Luke Head Teacher, sitting Charlotte James Teacher, Nicki Walshe Teacher, Julie McKnight ESW, Rachael Henson Teacher’s Aide.
Standing- Carolyn Bottcher Teacher’s Aide, Susan Hildred Teacher, Kas Lynch Teacher and Diana  Duunrentijdt Administrator.
 

Our Sessions