Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten

It would be fair to say the Tamariki are beyond thrilled with the new safety matting that was laid this week at JRK. A massive thank you needs to go out to the DK for overseeing this project and to the team at Numat for answering the endless questions the Tamariki (& kaiako) had for them during the week 🥰
Our outdoor learning environment looks amazing!

We are beyond grateful to have Melany & Ashley as part of our JRK Whānau.
It's heartwarming to see their hard work & dedication being celebrated in this wee write up 🥰🦆🥰

Meet Melany and Ashley - the ‘magic elves’ of Johnathan Rhodes Kindy Melany and Ashley keep Johnathan Rhodes Kindy sparkling clean, going above and beyond while bringing joy to staff and children every day.

Kia ora to our JRK Whānau and wider JRK community,

And just like that......
Our 2025 kindy year has come to a close.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to making this year another successful year of fun-filled learning for the JRK tamariki.

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and Happy New Year.

See you all on January 20th 2026

🎄Meri Kirihimete🎄
JRK Kaiako

The tamariki at JRK wanted to express their heartfelt thanks to the team at Gardens New World for generously lending us two of their delightful elves for our festive celebration today. The tamariki had a fantastic time with them, and their presence truly added magic to our day.
We greatly appreciate their support not only today but also throughout 2025, as they are always enthusiastic about supporting us with our fundraising ideas and adventures.
Kā Mihi New World Gardens

Our friends down at the Valley CYCLE Workshop are having a bike giveaway tomorrow. Pop down and visit them between 9:30-12:30.
Mike and the team can also give your bikes a wee 'wof' to make sure they're ready for your summer adventures 🚲 ☀️ 🚲

The Valley Cycle Workshop is celebrating Christmas by giving away free bikes*!

Come join us and share in the spirit of Christmas and community.

9.30am - 12.30pm Saturday, 6 December
Valley Community Workspace, 11 Allen Street, North East Valley

*Bikes are limited – first come, first served!

Schools across Aotearoa reaffirm commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi after changes to Education Act From Whakatāne to Tāmaki Makaurau to Ōtautahi and Invercargill, school boards have issued public statements reaffirming their obligations to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

And just like that....the wheelathon is done and dusted.
Thank you to everyone who came along and showed their support, in one way or another, for our amazing wee kindergarten!
Special thank you to:
- Everyone who made something for the bake sale
- Everyone who donated an item for the raffles table
- Sports Otago
- Bidfood Dunedin
- The Churros truck
- The Blanket Market Stalls
- North East Valley Normal School for hosting us
- Andrew the music man
- Mike the bike man
- And to all of the Tamariki who made it such a special day!

Special thank you to our amazing committee and to the JRK teaching team for coming along on this crazy ride with me, when the JRK Wheelathon was just a wee 'idea' we came up with. You are all so amazing and made today so very special.

More pics from the day are on our storypark app

Rest up everyone, see you all on Monday
Ang & Team

No more sleeps!!!!! 🙌🏼🥰🙌🏼🥰

Coming to the Wheelathon? Come in costume or dress up your bike!
Haven't registered yet? No worries just follow the link - https://forms.gle/CX2cTW6unHvX76br5
More Event details here - https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bi4hmjXeL/

Always down for a sweet treat? Come along to the Jonathan Rhodes Kindy Wheelathon Fundraiser and stop by the bake sale to pick up some delicious home baking from the dedicated Kindy Committee.
Join the Facebook event to hear all about the other fun things we have planned for this family fun day! https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bi4hmjXeL/