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Linwood Kindergarten opened in October 1928. As one of our oldest kindergartens, it has been part of some significant changes over the years. Below are some extracts from Kindergarten Chronicles on Linwood Kindergarten’s past excursions.

The children of Kidsfirst Linwood back in 1947

“Linwood – Many excursions were enjoyed by children and staff, the most thrilling being a visit to the blacksmith – the return journey being made in a horse drawn cart.” – Majorie Suckling, Director, Christchurch Kindergarten Chronicle, 1938.

“Sixty children have enjoyed varied activities which included a picnic at Woodham Park on a lovely sunny day, the Kindergarten’s tenth birthday party, “open mornings” and a harvest festival.” – Christchurch Kindergarten Chronicle, 1946.

More recently, Linwood Kindergarten has been central to the rebranding of the Association. The below image is of the kindergarten children celebrating the Kidsfirst’s new look with a cake.

Check out the photo gallery below for more images of Linwood Kindergarten. See if you can spot our Chief Executive Sherryll Wilson!

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The class of 1947 take a photo in front of the kindergarten.

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Children watch intently as Chief Executive Sherryll Wilson launches Kidsfirst: All the colours of childhood.

Memories from our kindergarten album:

Tamariki watch intently as Chief Executive Sherryll Wilson launches Kidsfirst: All the colours of childhood, in 1998.
Chief Executive Sherryll Wilson speaks at the launch of Kidsfirst: All the colours of childhood in 1998.
There were a number of speakers who presented at the launch of Kidsfirst: All the colours of childhood, including kaiako past and present.
Tamariki watch intently as Chief Executive Sherryll Wilson launches Kidsfirst: All the colours of childhood, in 1998.
Chief Executive Sherryll Wilson speaks at the launch of Kidsfirst: All the colours of childhood, in 1998.
Tamariki from Kidsfirst Linwood, at the launch of Kidsfirst: All the colours of childhood, in 1998.
Tamariki from Kidsfirst Linwood, at the launch of Kidsfirst: All the colours of childhood, in 1998.
Tamariki from Kidsfirst Linwood, at the launch of Kidsfirst: All the colours of childhood, in 1998.
Tamariki from Kidsfirst Linwood, at the launch of Kidsfirst: All the colours of childhood in 1998.
Whānau and tamariki from Kidsfirst Linwood, at the launch of Kidsfirst: All the colours of childhood, in 1998.
Tamariki from Kidsfirst Linwood, at the launch of Kidsfirst: All the colours of childhood in 1998.
Tamariki from Kidsfirst Linwood, at the launch of Kidsfirst: All the colours of childhood in 1998.
Head teacher Max Apes in 2011
Memories from 2011
Head teacher Max Apes in 2011
Memories from 2011
Memories from 2011
Memories from 2011
Memories from 2011
Memories from 2011
Running in the backyard. Memories from 2011
Memories from 2011
Memories from 2011
Memories from 2011
Memories from 2011
Memories from 2011
A look back at Kidsfirst Linwood in 2010
The sandpit is always popular as this shot from 2011 proves.
Playing under the big tree in the front yard in 2011
Playing under the big tree in the front yard in 2011
The big backyard at Kidsfirst Linwood as it was in 2010
The new woodlights in 2017 were cause for celebration.
The new woodlights in 2017 were cause for celebration.
The new woodlights in 2017 were cause for celebration.
The new woodlights in 2017 were cause for celebration.
The new woodlights in 2017 were cause for celebration.