At Torbay Kindergarten, our aspiration is for every child to be seen, heard, valued, and empowered to thrive. We nurture courage, curiosity, confidence, responsibility, and resilience in our tamariki so they can grow into confident contributors to their world. Guided by the whakataukī He waka eke noa — we are all in this together — we build strong, trusting relationships with children, whānau, and our community. Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi is central to who we are, and we embrace the unique bicultural heritage of Aotearoa by weaving meaningful Māori perspectives and practices throughout our daily programme.

The heart of our curriculum is built on core values: manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, aroha, kaitiakitanga, ako, and mana. We create an environment where respect, empathy, and kindness guide interactions, and where every child feels a deep sense of belonging. Children are encouraged to be active explorers and guardians of the natural world, supported by kaiako who observe, scaffold, and co-construct learning through responsive, reciprocal relationships. Grounded in Te Whāriki and enriched through te ao Māori perspectives, our programme values each child’s strengths, interests, and cultural identity, ensuring they experience joyful, meaningful learning every day.

• Chelsea Swan (Head Teacher)
• Claire Rigg
• Nickala Metcalfe
• Elaine Huang
• Kourtney Spearing (Support Staff)
• Lara Gunn (Administrator)