Ashburton Kindergarten Association

Ashburton Kindergarten Association Inspiring young minds at Ashburton Kindergartens. A place to Learn, Grow and Thrive

Ashburton Kindergartens provide an effective, high quality early-childhood education service that is affordable and accessible to all families. We employ 100% qualified and registered teachers, supported by an Association Manager and Governing Board.

🌺Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa | Samoa Language Week!This week we celebrate the beauty, strength, and richness of the Samoan ...
02/06/2026

🌺Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa | Samoa Language Week!

This week we celebrate the beauty, strength, and richness of the Samoan language and culture.

Did you know that Samoan is the third most spoken language in Aotearoa New Zealand? What an amazing reminder of the diverse languages and cultures that make up our communities.🇼🇸

At Ashburton Kindergartens, we love celebrating the many languages, cultures, and identities that make our learning communities so special. Every language carries stories, traditions, and connections that enrich us all.

If your aiga (family) uses Samoan words or phrases at home, we would love for you to share them in the comments below. 👇

Fa'afetai tele lava and happy Samoa Language Week! ❤️

Long weekends are for slowing down, making memories, and spending time with those you love 💛Just a reminder that all Ash...
30/05/2026

Long weekends are for slowing down, making memories, and spending time with those you love 💛

Just a reminder that all Ashburton Kindergartens will be closed on Monday 1 June for the long weekend.

We hope all our tamariki and whānau have a safe and relaxing break - kia pai tō koutou whakatā roa.

See you on Tuesday!

29/05/2026

“I don’t have a favourite place… I have my favourite people” ❤️

The heart of Ashburton Kindergartens will always be the meaningful connections between our kaiako and tamariki ✨

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata ❤️

At Ashburton Kindergartens, we guide and support tamariki to develop the social skills that enable them to establish and...
27/05/2026

At Ashburton Kindergartens, we guide and support tamariki to develop the social skills that enable them to establish and maintain friendships, and participate reciprocally in whanaungatanga relationships. 💛

👇Learn more about our kindergartens
www.ashburtonkindergartens.org.nz

We have some exciting news to share! 🎉Merle Leask Kindergarten is now offering extended opening weeks throughout the yea...
25/05/2026

We have some exciting news to share! 🎉

Merle Leask Kindergarten is now offering extended opening weeks throughout the year.

This means we now have TWO Ashburton Kindergartens open more:
✨ Netherby (Merle Leask) Kindergarten
✨ Hampstead Kindergarten

Find out more or enquire today:
www.ashburtonkindergartens.org.nz

22/05/2026

The tamariki at Merle Leask Kindergarten share karakia kai in a range of languages as a valued part of their daily practice, embracing the many cultures and identities within their learning community. 💛

From te reo Māori to Gagana Samoa and Lea Faka-Tonga, tamariki are encouraged to hear, learn and celebrate the languages and cultures of the children and whānau around them each day. Every language spoken helps foster a strong sense of belonging, pride and connection. 🌏✨

“O gagana uma o se meaalofa” - every language is a gift.

21/05/2026

Music makes us feel good 🎶✨

There’s nothing better than watching tamariki dance, move, laugh and have fun together🫶

Music and movement are such a big part of learning, confidence and connection at Ashburton Kindergartens.

Learn more about us below 👇 https://ashburtonkindergartens.org.nz/

19/05/2026

For 100 years, kindergartens across Aotearoa have been places of learning, belonging, friendship, and connection 💛

At Ashburton Kindergarten Association, we know kindergarten means something different to everyone - a first friendship, a caring kaiako, messy play, confidence, laughter, or a place to belong.

As we celebrate the New Zealand Kindergartens centenary, we would love to know…

✨ What does kindergarten mean to you? ✨

Share your favourite kindergarten memory in the comments 👇

📚✨ A very special visit at Aubrey Mason Kindergarten ✨📚This week we were so lucky to welcome talented local author and A...
08/05/2026

📚✨ A very special visit at Aubrey Mason Kindergarten ✨📚

This week we were so lucky to welcome talented local author and Aubrey Mason mum, Mary Blain, to kindy to share her beautiful second children’s book, Explore with Me Mackenzie Country, with our tamariki. 💛

The children loved listening to the story and following the curious kōtare as it explored the stunning Mackenzie Country - an alpine wonderland filled with wide open spaces, golden grasslands, and sparkling starry skies. 🌾⭐

Reading together creates such special moments for children, sparking imagination, curiosity, and a love of adventure. It was wonderful for our tamariki to meet a real-life author and experience the magic of storytelling firsthand.

Thank you so much, Mary, for sharing your time and your beautiful new book with us .

Ka mau te wehi! 📖✨

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Level 1, 29 Kermode Street
Ashburton
7700

Telephone

033083779

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