About us
At Oaktree Kindergarten, relationships are at the centre of everything we do. We work alongside children and their whānau to foster confidence, competence, and a love of lifelong learning. Our aspiration is that every child leaves us ready to embrace their next learning journey with curiosity, resilience, and joy. Well known in our community for our quality service and welcoming approach, we value diversity and celebrate the cultures that make up our kindergarten whānau.
Our philosophy
Our practice is grounded in the principles of Te Whāriki, Aotearoa’s Early Childhood Curriculum, and strengthened by our commitment to Enviroschools and education for sustainability. We offer a beautiful, joyful, play‑based environment that nurtures discovery, wonder, exploration, and connection. Our admired outdoor area provides natural challenges, space to move, and opportunities for deep learning. Across both the indoor and outdoor environments, we reflect the uniqueness of Aotearoa New Zealand through a bicultural curriculum that embraces the richness of our multicultural community.
Our kaimahi staff
- Jane Clark (Head Teacher)
- Rhea Waddington
- Lucy Harrod
- Jenny Boyle
- Amy Guan
- Vanessa Emmanuel (Support Staff)
- Kerry Wilson (Administrator)
