Finlayson Park Kindergarten

Finlayson Park Kindergarten Finlayson Park Kindergarten is located in the midst of a multi-cultural community and this is reflected by the diversity of the families who attend.

Ethnic groups represented at the kindergarten include Maori, Pasifika, Indian, Asian and European. The kindergarten environment and resources acknowledge and celebrate the cultural diversity of the families who attend. Our Features:

We an inclusive Kindergarten where we respect and celebrate children’s uniqueness in our diverse community
We see children as individuals who have a unique learning p

athway
Relationships are important to us. We practice and encourage children to take care of each other and our environment
All children are seen as confident and capable within a community of learners where every person’s contribution is valued. We embrace and acknowledge the dual heritage of Aotearoa New Zealand
Te Whariki (Early Childhood Curriculum) underpins teaching and learning experiences for children and families and the wider community
Our environment is the ‘third teacher’ and provokes supports and challenges ongoing exploration through play.

Watching creativity come to life! After waiting for their clay creations to dry, the children had so much fun painting t...
06/08/2026

Watching creativity come to life!

After waiting for their clay creations to dry, the children had so much fun painting them with bright colors and adding their own unique touches. Every piece turned out different, and every smile made the experience even more special. We're so proud of their imagination and hard work!

This week we celebrate Cook Islands Language Week! 🇨🇰 Today we were honoured to welcome Papa Orumetua George Kopa, who o...
04/08/2026

This week we celebrate Cook Islands Language Week! 🇨🇰 Today we were honoured to welcome Papa Orumetua George Kopa, who opened our celebrations with a beautiful prayer. Thank you, Papa George, for your blessing as we begin a week of celebrating the Cook Islands language, culture, and identity. Meitaki ma'ata!

03/08/2026
03/08/2026

As we prepare to celebrate Cook Islands Language Week, our tamariki have been enthusiastically learning traditional Cook Islands drumming and dance.

Our girls and boys have worked hard to learn the movements, rhythms, and cultural traditions, and they are excited to share what they've been practising. We are so proud of their enthusiasm and respect for Cook Islands culture.

Mother’s Day Celebration at Our Kindergarten Our little artists have been very busy this week preparing something specia...
08/05/2026

Mother’s Day Celebration at Our Kindergarten

Our little artists have been very busy this week preparing something special for the most important women in their lives.

The children lovingly created beautiful handmade cards filled with sweet messages, colourful drawings, and lots of love. To make the day extra special, they also gifted their mums a coffee cup — because every amazing mum deserves a warm cup of coffee and a big smile to start her day.

It was wonderful to see the excitement on the children’s faces as they prepared their surprises. We hope all our mums felt extra loved and appreciated today!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums in our kindergarten community.

07/05/2026

Friday vibes

Our children found a feather and this little discovery turned into a magical moment.Curious to explore, we added some dy...
04/05/2026

Our children found a feather and this little discovery turned into a magical moment.

Curious to explore, we added some dye and paper… and the results were incredible.

What started as one child’s imagination quickly drew a crowd. Soon, more children joined in, experimenting, drawing, and expressing their creativity in their own unique ways.
Moments like these remind me how powerful curiosity and imagination are in learning

We appreciate the John Walker Foundation for providing sports equipment, which the children are thoroughly enjoying.
16/04/2026

We appreciate the John Walker Foundation for providing sports equipment, which the children are thoroughly enjoying.

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John Walker Drive
Auckland
2102

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

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