Portobello Kindergarten

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We have spaces available, feel free to get in touch if you are looking at education options for your tamariki ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ›
14/05/2026

We have spaces available, feel free to get in touch if you are looking at education options for your tamariki ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ›

What a great day to get slimey! ๐ŸŒžWe have been enjoying some sensory exploration here at kindergarten and oh what fun we...
14/05/2026

What a great day to get slimey! ๐ŸŒž

We have been enjoying some sensory exploration here at kindergarten and oh what fun we have been having!

Whilst our sensory exploration is a lot of fun, it is also vital for development, promoting cognitive, motor, language, and social skills by encouraging exploration through sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. It strengthens brain connections, fosters emotional regulation, and supports early scientific thinking.

Learning through play and having fun whilst doing it!

We have recently purchased a new 'Ninja Slackline'! We have a group of tamariki that really enjoy challenging their bodi...
01/05/2026

We have recently purchased a new 'Ninja Slackline'!

We have a group of tamariki that really enjoy challenging their bodies and engaging in adventurous play!

This provides them with an exciting and engaging opportunity to develop their gross motor skills, grip strength, balance, and coordination. As well as turn taking and being a supportive friend as we encourage each other to try new things.

We are so impressed with the skills and courageous spirit we have been observing! Ka mau te wehi!

Tamanuiterฤ ๐ŸŒž has sure been shining on the Peninsula today! Here at Portobello Kindergarten we made the most of it with ...
06/03/2026

Tamanuiterฤ ๐ŸŒž has sure been shining on the Peninsula today!
Here at Portobello Kindergarten we made the most of it with some exciting water play ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ง
We learnt and experienced some very cool science concepts such as speed, friction & velocity all whilst having an absolute blast! Embracing spontaneous play (and FUN!) and weaving in the learning is what we do best!

Our Friday Frolics are back up and running, we are thoroughly enjoying exploring our local community and making connecti...
25/02/2026

Our Friday Frolics are back up and running, we are thoroughly enjoying exploring our local community and making connections to our place. Whether it be the cafe, the park or the forest we love to see everything going on in town and chat bout our lived experiences, strengthening our relationships, communication and confidence to explore ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ›

Our prize from winning the sunflower competition has arrived! Just in time for our next project ๐Ÿงšโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸงšOur Fairy Garden!๐ŸŒท๐Ÿชป...
22/02/2026

Our prize from winning the sunflower competition has arrived! Just in time for our next project
๐Ÿงšโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸงšOur Fairy Garden!๐ŸŒท๐Ÿชป
Tamariki decided the garden was looking in need of a refresh to attract more magic and wonder to our kindergarten, as such, tamariki have been busily planning and sharing their ideas of how we could make it more magical. These wonderful prizes will go a long way towards making it beautiful!

Thanks Daltons Sunflowers in Kindergartens

19/02/2026

Annual General Meeting
This will be held at kindergarten on the 24th of February at 6.30pm
Everyone welcome
Light refreshments provided

18/01/2026

๐ŸŒž Happy New Year! ๐Ÿฅณ

We are so excited to be welcoming everyone back for Term 1 tomorrow! We are looking forward to hearing all about your wonderful adventures over the holidays and getting stuck into another fabulous year of learning!

17/12/2025

๐ŸŽ„Meri Kirihimete๐ŸŽ„
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!

We thank all of our wonderful Kindy community for your support over 2025, we have had a blast and can't wait to do it all again next year!

A reminder that our first day back is the 20th of January - See you then ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŒž

Exciting news!Back in August some of our green fingered friends planted some sunflowers... and what do you know? We won ...
12/12/2025

Exciting news!
Back in August some of our green fingered friends planted some sunflowers... and what do you know? We won the Daltons Sunflowers in Kindergartens widest sunflower competition! How exciting! We have really enjoyed watching them grow and cant wait to see more of them flower over the summer ๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒž

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30 Harington Point Road, Portobello
Dunedin
9014

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm

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