Helen Deem Kindergarten

04/05/2026

Our philosophy at Helen Deem is built on the power of play, simply put, children learn best through play.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/wellbeing/pretend-play-is-a-magical-part-of-childhood-new-research-suggests-it-can-also-help-mental-health?fbclid=IwdGRjcARly-FjbGNrBGXI82V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHkTfxQi85IOjt2lihnl5Zy077dPRX3XVPauh0aGoUPDgcecTI65kl4twlH9W_aem_a83DBMPLMb2O7foyf-UQRA

31/03/2026

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURES
We have been advised that work will be carried out in the area resulting in road closures

Surrey Street (7th - 17th April)
Macandrew Rd (20th April - 1st May)

Please consider this when making your way to Kindergarten, particularly at pick up time.

The map shows the roads closed in yellow

26/03/2026

We want to give an big shout out to Woolworths Mailer Street for their generous chocolate 🍫 donations for our current Easter 🐣 Raffle! Thanks a bunch! 💐
https://www.woolworths.co.nz/store-finder/9185/dunedin/mailer-st-woolworths?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_term=woolworths-mailer-st

28/02/2026

Children are our treasure, their laughs, their hugs, their personalities and their impact? HUGE.
Today celebrate the magic they bring every single day.

04/12/2025

Today we said goodbye to our neighbour and CEO Nicola. The children sang her some Christmas songs and made her a beautiful card.

Thanks for all your mahi we appreciate you! All the best!

15/09/2025

28/07/2025

Please join us as we stand together in unity for education. We will be standing for the support of quality education.  It is time to spread the word about the big decisions being made by the current government about Early Childhood Education. These are taking us backwards and go against what we...

23/07/2025

DUNEDIN WEATHER (Thurs 24th

🧊⛸️❄️🥶 All Primary and Intermediate Schools and DKA Dunedin Kindergartens between Mosgiel to Port Chalmers to Waikouaiti have a delayed start at 10am. 🥶❄️⛸️🧊

DCC - Widespread black ice. Roads treacherous

22/07/2025

❄️Frost Updates

“On behalf of the Otago Primary Principals Association, all primary and intermediate schools, and DKA Dunedin Kindergartens between Mosgiel to Port Chalmers to Waikouaiti have a delayed start, starting at 10am.

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04/06/2025

This month we acknowledge Chisholm Plumbers for their sponsorship for the month of June. Get in touch with them if you have any plumbing related needs for your home.

Chisholm Plumbing Ltd are local providers in the Plumbers category. Established in the 2004, we have 14 years of experience in Otago. Give us a call today!