Right after April’s Professional Learning Hui, Kidsfirst’s head teachers gathered for the Head Teacher Hui. It was a day for...

Special Board Award Winner – Kidsfirst Hawthornden Having a strong mesh of social support can make a big difference between coping...

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

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

It was so good to see everybody again at the AGM. The mood of this important event adds real meaning to the Kidsfirst’s annual calendar....

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

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

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

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

Engaged Award Winner – Kidsfirst Cashmere Creating a learning environment that is right for every child has always been at the heart of...

** Check out all the stories in the April issue of The Connect here: https://www.theconnect.co.nz/issue-8-april-2021 ** I hope you had a...

Our thanks to all the kaiako who have taken part in our latest ad campaigns - and here's looking at you, Joyce McHerron from Lincoln!...

PASSIONATE. WHĀNAU. ENGAGED. PROUD. INSPIRING. Tell us what our values mean to you, showcasing your own team's (or nominating another...

There are so many reasons to put a few hours aside to get an entry in for the Kidsfirst #betterbecause Values awards, and with a 30 April...

We're well and truly into the the season of crunchy leaves and cooler weather now, and we'd love to share some of your photos. We'll be...

CAPTION: Some of Kidsfirst Maniototo's team, with their kindy cat, Dwayne. Whether it's a school newsletter, a community newsletter or...

Looking to write something for a local publication? The good news is, you don't have to start from scratch, and there's lots of content...

Here's a piece you can easily adapt to suit your kindergarten's unique attributes, the local community, and the needs of particular...

Time always seems to fly at the start of the year, and here we are at the start of Autumn again. It’s great to see so much outdoor...

The most powerful advocates for our kindergartens are whānau - they have a first-hand perspective of what makes our services special, and...