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Men's Support Group provides a bright light
Special Board Award Winner – Kidsfirst Hawthornden Having a strong mesh of social support can make a big difference between coping...


Gratitude, Reconnection, and Resilience
Proud Award Winner – Kidsfirst Sumner There are so many things to be proud of across the Kidsfirst network every day, but some events are...


Weaving the Fabric of Community
Whānau Award Winner – Kidsfirst Phillipstown Kidsfirst Phillipstown is one of our most diverse kindergartens, renowned for its welcoming...


Quality, Range, and Community Connections highlights of Better Because Awards
It was a big night on the 26th of May, when Kidsfirst hosted its Annual General Meeting, followed by the Better Because Values Awards...


Easing the Transition to Kindergarten
Proud Award Winner – Kidsfirst Wales Street Kidsfirst Wales Street tamariki were bursting with pride as they starred in their very own...


Community Champions Celebrated
Every year, Kidsfirst celebrates a number of individuals who have made significant contributions to our kindergartens. These Community...


Growing emotional regulation skills for life
Inspiring Award Winner – Kidsfirst Cotswold Avenue The early 2020 COVID-19 lockdown period created stress, anxiety and uncertainty for...


Giving Every Child the Opportunity to be a 'Kindy Kid'
Engaged Award Winner – Kidsfirst Cashmere Creating a learning environment that is right for every child has always been at the heart of...


Sherryll's Update
What a great night we had at the AGM. It's always such a pleasure to have (almost) everybody together in the same room for our regular...


Sherryll's AGM Surprise
While our award winners are always a secret until the night, nobody was more surprised at this year's BetterBecauseValues awards than...


Entries close today - great prizes!!
We've had a fantastic response to the further call for entries for the Kidsfirst #betterbecause Values awards, and you only have a few...


What it means to be #betterbecause
With the Open Day just around the corner, it's a great time to brush up on the things that make us unique. Our 'Betterbecause' messaging...
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