BETHLEHEM COLLEGE KINDERGARTEN

How To Enrol Your Child At Bethlehem College Kindergarten

We appreciate that there’s a lot to think about when it comes to finding the best centre for your child. Take a good look around our website to discover both practical information and the beliefs and teaching philosophy that shape who we are.

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The next step is to bring your child into Bethlehem College Kindergarten for a visit. Contact Gaylene or Clare on 07 579 1706 to arrange a time. You are welcome to pop in at any time but by making an appointment we can ensure that we have a team member available to spend some quality time with you.

Visiting our centre gives you the opportunity to:

* Meet our Head-Teacher and friendly teaching team
* Introduce your child to our teachers.
* Help your child experience our centre environment in a relaxed way.
* Join in playing and learning activities with your child.
* Ask us any questions or discuss any concerns.
* Collect our Enrolment and Welcome Pack

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During your visit to Bethlehem College Kindergarten you will receive our Enrolment and Welcome Pack. If you would like to proceed, someone from our team will make a time to fill out the forms with you and arrange start dates, fee payments and settling-in sessions.

CLICK HERE to visit our FAQs page

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We require children to have a minimum of two visits accompanied by a parent or guardian before they officially begin. This helps ease your child into their new environment and to have the safety of your presence while he or she begins to build secure relationships with our teachers. We provide up to three visits free of charge.

Have Any Questions?
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us on 07 579 1706 to chat further.

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The centre’s philosophy is to reflect Christian values and virtues in the programme in a positive, supportive and respectful way. Adult interactions with children are respectful and caring.

Bethlehem College Kindergarten ERO Report, 2011

Children develop a sense of belonging at the kindergarten. They develop a belief in themselves as capable, competent learners, and their emotional wellbeing and independence are strongly promoted.

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ERO Report 2015

Teachers have established close, trusting and respectful relationships with children and their families. Communication is open and transparent, and families are welcome to stay and participate in their child’s education.

Bethlehem College Kindergarten

ERO Report 2015

Transition-to-school processes are managed well by the teachers, and children enjoy access to the school pool, library and reciprocal visits between the kindergarten and school.

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ERO Report, 2015

My rambunctious, full of life, four year old can't get enough of this kindy! The teachers and staff are very attentive and meet the needs of each child very well through patience, loving words and gentle guidance.

Beryl Bishop

HAPPY FAMILIES

I appreciate that the teachers take the time to get to know Hamish. They seem to spend individual quality time with him which is evident in his learning stories.

Jo Ball

HAPPY FAMILIES

WHY CHOOSE BETHLEHEM COLLEGE KINDERGARTEN?

WE HAVE A BIG HEART FOR CHILDREN. We honour each child as a gift to be discovered and developed. Our passion as educators is to nourish, nurture, affirm and encourage each child in his or her uniqueness. Read more

WE WELCOME PARENT INVOLVEMENT. Our door is always open. We believe that parents are the primary educators and we count it a privilege to partner with and support you in that important role. Parents/whanau are very welcome to be involved in our daily programme at any time. Read more

ESTABLISHED TRANSITION PATHWAY TO BETHLEHEM COLLEGE. If you wish to send your child to Bethlehem Colleg, Bethlehem College Kindergarten gives you the advantage of a well-established and supportive transition pathway to the New Entrants classes. Read more

BEAUTIFUL OUTSIDE PLAY AREA. Families love our well designed outside play area surrounded by mature trees. The adventure slide, climbing wall and bike circuit are very popular with the children and there is lots of room to run and play. Read more

OUR CHRISTIAN VALUES CREATE A LOVING ENVIRONMENT. We have a heart-felt and faith-filled desire to respect, accept, nurture, support and affirm your child. It is our privilege to enjoy their uniqueness, to develop their gifts and talents and to bring them into a positive experience of God’s love. Read more