At Parakai Kindergarten, our aspirations for tamariki begin with strong, meaningful relationships. Whakawhanaungatanga sits at the heart of all we do: we honour whānau as the child’s first teachers and create an inclusive, welcoming space where everyone’s beliefs, values and needs are upheld. Guided by manaakitanga, we nurture tamariki with aroha, compassion and genuine care—planting the seeds of kindness that we believe will grow throughout their lives.

Our teaching and learning is grounded in Te Whāriki, with a deep commitment to bicultural practice and the principles of Te Tiriti ō Waitangi. Te Ao Māori is woven into our everyday curriculum, ensuring tamariki experience te reo Māori as a living and relevant language. We embrace sustainable practices through Enviroschools, encouraging kaitiakitanga and care for the environment - recycling, composting, gardening and up‑cycling. By nurturing respect for Papatūānuku, we help tamariki develop lifelong habits that honour and protect the natural world.

• Louise Samuels (Head Teacher)
• Laura Arthur
• Angela McLeod
• Sharon Clayton
• Jen Gibbs
• Marama Howells
• Michelle Sparrow (Support Staff)
• Cally Sione (Administrator)