Wow, look where we went today!  Today was our first organised Gymnastic trip to the South Waikato Sports and Event Centre here in Tokoroa. Helen Dahm was our instructor, who firstly got us to warm up and then we learnt … Continue reading →

With some yummy fry bread in our puku, we were ready to learn about Te Wiki o te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week.  The theme for this year was chosen to celebrate New Zealand Indigenous greetings. Throughout the week, … Continue reading →

Here at Central Kids Balmoral, we practice spontaneous earthquake drills.  The children have developed an understanding that if they are inside when there is an earthquake, they need to get under the table and hold on tight.  If the children … Continue reading →

The little red and white truck from Tirau Earth Movers in Tirau came over to kindergarten this morning to deliver new sand to refill up our sandpit. It had to drive up the hill, turn around and then lift up … Continue reading →

Look at our flash new sign. Our new sign is located on the Kaka Crescent corner.  This new sign is so big that our kindergarten can be seen from Balmoral drive. This is a new marketing tool to let our … Continue reading →

We celebrated Matariki this year spending time with our whānau at kindergarten, this included a concert and hangī – Yum! A great evening was had by all.      

Look, Azul has a friend to keep him company, Mrs Fisher picked him up over the weekend. He has green and yellow feathers and is two months old. We have decided to call him Kakariki. Kakariki means green in Māori.

Unfortunately the weather wasn't the nicest, but this did not stop us from getting stuck in.  Thank you to Jay, for helping lift the planter boxes and a big thank you to Alex,Graham, Ella and Leah for giving up some … Continue reading →

Yay, look what arrived today, our water barrel for the sandpit. The purpose of the water barrel is to conserve water while the children are playing in the sandpit and for the children to learn about sustainability. We were able … Continue reading →

Clay is a natural resource, it can be cut, pinched, rolled, squeezed and moulded into different shapes and it's texture can be changed by adding water.  It can be reused and recycled when it is dry. Clay, like Playdough provides … Continue reading →