Discovery Kindergarten

Discovery Kindergarten High Quality Early Childhood Education The kindergarten serves the self-contained, suburban community of Whitby. These show both group and individual learning.

The kindergarten children go on to attend four primary schools in the area. The kindergarten has a close reciprocal relationship with Discovery School next door and a developing relationship with Postgate School. There is a local library, several parks and reserves, a shopping mall and medical and dental services. The community is very supportive of Kindergarten and teachers. The kindergarten envi

ronment is planted with attractive mature natives. It has gently sloping grounds which present opportunities for children to learn to negotiate gradients in a safe environment. We have permission from the school to use its field, and we often do this. There is a large covered sandpit and a large deck. We are a well resourced kindergarten and provide children with a variety of equipment to allow for development in all areas of the curriculum. The programme is soundly based on the children’s interests with children identifying these interests and supporting them by providing resources and engaging children in conversation to support their learning to deepen their developing understanding. The progression and development of these interests are placed on our planning walls within the centre. These stories are also placed in the child’s profile book, and on Storypark, which is continuously being updated with the latest stories and is available at all time for whānau to read. TERM DATES can be found via https://www.wmkindergartens.org.nz

Our session times are Monday - Friday 8.45am to 2.45pm

Kaiako include:

Amy Potter (Head teacher)
Amy Robinson
Wendy Whiteman
Erin Laas
Karen Honeychurch
Louisa Glenny(Administrator)
Milena Lazic (Centre based student)

Today, we welcomed Chandra from Enviroschools to Discovery Kindy. She visited to share her kaupapa about being kaitiaki ...
27/08/2026

Today, we welcomed Chandra from Enviroschools to Discovery Kindy. She visited to share her kaupapa about being kaitiaki of our environment and minimising waste.

Together, we carried out a rubbish audit and extended our learning about how we can recycle, repurpose, and reuse materials at kindergarten. The tamariki enjoyed putting on special gloves and helping Chandra sort items into different categories. We then discussed what we had discovered during mat time, sharing our ideas about reducing waste and caring for our environment.

Thank you, Chandra, and Enviroschools, for providing us with such valuable resources, guidance, and support. We appreciate the opportunity to strengthen our understanding of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

👇 Your next role starts here!Le Fale Jobs and Skills Hub are running their second Job Opportunities Seminar TOMORROW! J...
29/07/2026

👇 Your next role starts here!

Le Fale Jobs and Skills Hub are running their second Job Opportunities Seminar TOMORROW! Join Le Fale to hear about roles available right now, learn what employers want, and get hands-on support to apply.

No cost, no pressure, just real opportunities.

Thursday 23rd July, 6pm
Le Fale Jobs and Skills Hub, 8 Warspite Avenue, Cannons Creek, Porirua

We hope to see you there!

02/07/2026

Thank you to all who joined our Matariki star walk tonight - we hope you all have the opportunity to share some kai, remember loved ones who have passed and spend time together this Matariki.

The awesome team from just donated and delivered a huge load of mulch to us at kindy. We were wondering if anyone was k...
22/06/2026

The awesome team from just donated and delivered a huge load of mulch to us at kindy. We were wondering if anyone was keen to help us shovel it around kindy today

We had a fantastic time celebrating Samoan Language Week! Fa’afetai (thank you) to everyone in our community of learners...
05/06/2026

We had a fantastic time celebrating Samoan Language Week! Fa’afetai (thank you) to everyone in our community of learners for making this possible, fun, and such a rich learning experience.

14/05/2026
Let’s all wear pink tomorrow!
14/05/2026

Let’s all wear pink tomorrow!

Our road crews are hard at work fixing the bridges in our kindy sandpit today! A huge thank you to all the local communi...
20/04/2026

Our road crews are hard at work fixing the bridges in our kindy sandpit today! A huge thank you to all the local community groups and emergency services putting in the mahi (work) to help those affected by the recent storms ⛈️

🏡 Are you ready to take control of your financial journey?Join us for Piri'anga Alofa – Financial Capability: Pathways t...
14/04/2026

🏡 Are you ready to take control of your financial journey?

Join us for Piri'anga Alofa – Financial Capability: Pathways to Home Ownership, a workshop designed to empower our whānau with the knowledge and tools to make homeownership a reality.

📅 Wednesday 22nd April 2026 | 5:30pm
📍 Le Fale Jobs & Skills Hub, Cannons Creek, Porirua

Whether you're just starting out or ready to take the next step — this is the space for you. Come along, bring your whānau, and let's walk this journey together. 🌊

🔗 Scan the QR code/click the link to register or contact:
Link: https://form.jotform.com/260988349239070

📧 [email protected]
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⚠️ Registrations close Monday 20th April — don't miss out!

This week tamariki (children) explored using shaving foam and peita (paint) to create some marble-patterned Easter decor...
03/04/2026

This week tamariki (children) explored using shaving foam and peita (paint) to create some marble-patterned Easter decorations; swirling the peita (paint) and foam before pressing in the pukapuka (paper) and scraping off the excess.

Using unconventional materials in toi (art) fosters creative thinking; encouraging tamariki (children) to consider alternative uses for all kinds of resources, like using milk bottle tops to make mosaics, or using leaves instead of paintbrushes!

We wish you all a hoppy Easter! 🐰

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3 Pullen Lane
Porirua
5024

Telephone

04 234 8186

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