As a Catholic school we believe that all members of a school community should act in a way that respects the dignity, rights and individuality of others as directed by our Catholic faith. We expect RESPECT! Respect for God...Respect for self and others...Respect for property and the environment.
Your child can come to our kindergarten for up to 6 hours a day, Monday to Friday, during our 4 kindergarten terms.
These terms echo the terms your child will have when they start school.
Kaiapoi North School opened in 1962 meaning that in 2012 we celebrated our 50th Jubilee. We are a “full primary” school catering for Year 1-8 children in our spacious, vibrant and well maintained school. As well as 21 classrooms we have a specialist music room, a welcoming library, a hall large enough for our whole school assemblies and a large, safe playground.
Portobelo Preschool & Nursery Kaiapoi is located in a quiet residential street in Kaiapoi, well away from the industrial area and motorway. Our adjacent nursery is able to be accessed either by walking through our walkway, or from a separate street address.
The preschool was once a private house, on a large section, which has been adapted to meet the needs of our preschool. Indoors we have a number of cosy inviting areas thoughtfully set up by teachers each day, that encourage children to engage in sustained creative play. We also have a separate café area where the children eat together and take part in larger group activities. We have a wide range of ever-changing resources that invite cooperation and joint work on projects of various natures and sizes. Children learn about respect, responsibility and community, while developing friendship skills, creativity, problem solving, along with literacy and numeracy. For our older children, we have a specially designed ‘Ready for School’ programme, which ensures each child is well set up for success when they enter formal schooling.
The outdoor area is a large natural space, with fruit trees, decking, edible gardens, swings and a slide, a playhouse, and plenty of space for exploration and activities. Every day the children use this space for swinging, digging, running, climbing, playing ball games, riding their bikes and tending our gardens. They learn about challenge and risk, problem-solving, working with others, perseverance, and responsibility for the environment, while making discoveries in this rich environment.
We love getting out and about in our local community, and there are local parks, a primary school, the Community Garden, a rest home, shops and a library for us to walk to regularly.
Please phone to arrange a visit to see how special Portobelo Kaiapoi Preschool is, and what we have to offer you and your child. We will be happy to show you around and discuss your child’s particular interests and strengths, and your wishes and hopes for their learning and care in our centre.
41 Wesley St, Kaiapoi 7630
Nursery
107 Otaki Street
Kaiapoi
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Care and education for children 0-5 years
Preschool/nursery with separate street frontages. Open 7.00am – 6.30 pm. Excellent ERO reports for both centres. Our Portobelo centres offer – Great ratios. Large natural outdoor environments with established trees, grass, gardens, bike tracks, and plenty of room and resources to support active movement. Strong partnerships with families to best support children’s learning and development. A good mix of group time and free play. Long-serving qualified teachers at both centres. Transition to school programme for preschoolers. A nursery with under floor heating, this gives babies and toddlers a warm and cosy surface to play on.
Option of morning or afternoon session, short days, long days or full time
Kaiapoi Preschool at 41 Wesley Street
Kaiapoi
Kaiapoi
Sailing, we really want to help people get started in sailing, Stand Up Paddle and kayaking. We are creative, fresh, safe, active, fun around water.
Kaiapoi river, Kaiapoi town centre
We have two venues, Kaiapoi town centre on the river and at Lake Pegasus in Pegasus Town.
Explore the river or lake with friends, family or a group. There’s plenty of opportunity with our range of equipment for play and fitness.
Making the most of the Kaiapoi river
SUP: Stand up paddle. Just like walking on water. We can help you get started.
Kayak: Experience the river from a whole new perspective, paddling a single or double kayak.
When
We do not have set hours. We will arrange for the equipment you need.
After school and weekends and school holidays - Contact us for details
Phone, email or text to check conditions and to make a booking.
Hire Rates
We can provide equipment from $10.00 per person.
Minimum charges do apply.