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This kindergarten joined Kidsfirst when the Central Otago Kindergarten Association became part of our Association.

Wakatipu Big Backyard

Our beautiful big backyards thrive all year around and boast wonderful views of the mountains and the lake.

We’re still digging through the cupboards and opening old boxes, talking to current and previous teachers and piecing together the story of our kindergarten. It’s not always easy to remember everything, or to find that photo album from years ago – but we’re looking, and loving what we’re finding.

Visit this page again soon and you’ll see a whole lot more about the road that’s brought us to where we are today.

And if you have anything you think we’d like to see, please send it to us.

The opening of Wakatipu

Long time Kidsfirst Wakatipu teacher, Sally Hogg, is seen here in a newspaper clipping about the opening of the kindergarten.

Climbing wisteria at Kidsfirst Wakatipu

The kindergarten has a stunning Wisteria plant which shades the sandpit in the warmer months providing natural shelter.

Memories from our kindergarten album:

  • The blessing of the significant artwork on the grounds that acknowledges our bicultural commitment.

    Wakatipu Blessing

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0800 KIDSFIRST (0800 454 373)
Kidsfirst Kindergartens, PO Box 8089, Christchurch 8440

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