Day: September 22, 2026

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Matariki

We celebrated Matariki on Thursday evening with a shared dinner. It was a huge turn out and so good to see our Sunbeams’ whānau celebrating and relaxing together under the stars!The fire in the sandpit toasting marshmallows was a crowd favourite once again and everyone loved

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ANZAC Day

Kia ora! What a busy few weeks we have had at Sunbeams with our tamariki. Last month we reflected on what Anzac Day means to us. We thought about ways in which we can commemorate this day respectfully but with sensitivity and age appropriate discussions. It

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Whānau Day

Whānau Day What a wonderful time we had this month celebrating our lovely kindergarten community with our special Whānau Day! The sun was shining, the kitchen was busy with food preparation for morning tea, the veranda was decorated with balloons and the tables set with red

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Wheels Day

It was Wheels Day at Sunbeams last week! We learnt about bike safety including how to wear your helmet correctly. Our tamariki had so much fun zooming around our carpark which was specially set up as a bike circuit. One way traffic only and a petrol

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Summer at Sunbeams

Summer at Sunbeams is in full swing! We celebrated Chinese New Year – The Year of the Snake. We love to foster creativity and provided opportunities for the children to create snakes using lots of paints and lashings of glitter! We also practised Chinese writing and

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New Year back

Kia ora! We returned on 13th January from our Christmas break, refreshed and ready for a busy summer with our tamariki! We have welcomed several new children who are settling in and making friends which is so lovely to see. It never ceases to amaze me

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Christmas Party 2024

Christmas Party 2024 At Christmas time I always take a moment to reflect on the year that has been. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to be a part of such a lovely community of tamariki and whanau. Making connections with people and building

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HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY SUNBEAMS

HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY SUNBEAMS Anticipation was building as the morning of our Sunbeams Birthday approached. The kindergarten was decorated with balloons and a huge banner and the great morning tea feast was prepared. Let the fun begin….. How wonderful it was to celebrate this very special

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Spring at Sunbeams

Spring has sprung and we are busily planting our sunflower seeds, as is our spring tradition! Each tamariki has their own sunflower seed that they plant and nurture. I wonder whose sunflower will be the tallest this year?! 🌻

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Malo e lelei

Malo e lelei! It’s Tongan Language Week and we have been busy learning about Tonga and its many islands. We’ve also made kiekie, (a Tongan dress) out of feathers, made and tasted some delicious ‘Otai (a tropical fruit and coconut drink) and did some Tongan flag

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