At BestStart Johnstones Road Kindy, we are proud to support our tamariki (children) through our Set for School programme, helping them feel confident and prepared as they take the next step into primary school.

Recently, our older tamariki visited Mayfield Primary School, where they had the chance to meet new teachers, explore the classrooms, and take part in real school learning activities. The visit sparked excitement and helped ease any worries, giving children a sense of familiarity and belonging before starting school.

At our kindy, we focus on school readiness in a fun, nurturing environment. We also have regular visits to Ōtara Library to enhance oral language.

We encourage independence through routines like lunchbox practice and self-care, and we develop early literacy and numeracy through name writing, letter and number recognition, storytelling, counting games, and group discussions.

Tamariki also build important social and emotional skills such as turn-taking, problem-solving, and expressing their feelings.

We believe strong relationships with families and local schools are key. We work closely with parents and teachers to ensure a smooth and positive transition.

Our goal is to create confident, capable learners who are excited to begin their school journey. Together, we set the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

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