Beach Night 2023

Whānau events hold significant value for us here at Bream Bay Kindergarten.

The opportunity to create cherished memories through shared experiences, provides a way for us to foster a sense of belonging and connectedness to each other that is just so wholesome and good. Beach Night never fails to impress!

 

After last years wild and windy adventure, we were pleased with this years turn out of calm and tranquil.  The weather played the game perfectly and we were able to get on with the job of making fabulous sand sculptures, eating copious amounts of pizza and digging for sticks that miraculously turned to gold in the form of chocolate or healthy treats. 

 Altogether it was a fabulous event and we had a ball.

 

A big thank you to all those we came to make this such a special time. 

 Teachers did notice repeat attenders in the form of older children returning to once again enjoy beach night with us. 

 We love this...once a kindy kid, always a kindy kid!

  

Beach Night traditions that strengthen bonds between us, creating solidarity, opportunities to pass down community values, as well as offering comfort and sentimental value for the community we belong to. 

 Sounds pretty good to us!

 We had a fabulous time enjoying the company of good people, out in nature, refreshing good vibes.  A huge thankyou to our whanau for supporting this kaupapa and a special shout out to our wonderful kindy friends who make every day and moment unique and special!

Lasting memories to cherish that's for sure!

Arohanui, the team at Bream Bay Kindergarten

Diwali - Celebrating Culture

Like the bright colours of rangoli, may this Diwali bring you fresh happiness and joy, undiscovered avenues and different perspectives.....

Today our tamariki experienced the traditional hindu art form of Rangoli. The brightly coloured patterns are traditionally created during Dawali, often on the ground outside the front door. They are thought to bring good luck, peace and prosperity for the coming year.

We watched some video clips of people creating a range of Rangoli patterns and we carefully observed their technique. We noticed that most of the Rangoli were symmetrical or geometric, however some of the motifs were quite abstract. This was great inspiration for our tamariki. They expressed their imagination and creativity to create their own unique take on Rangoli. 

Some of our tamariki chose to try and recreate the symmetrical patterns on the table, while others really let their creativity take over to create some really eye-catching designs.... 

This experience was such a challenge for their fine motor skills, particularly their finger dexterity, as some of the designs were so small and intricate, it took incredible focus and concentration to achieve their desired outcome. Mathematical skills also came into play as they explored with patterning and shapes. 

Later on that week while at Whiringa-a-nuku, some of our tamariki felt inspired to create Rangoli patterns using natural materials that we had gathered within the surrounding environment.

It was fantastic to observe the tamariki revisiting their prior learning while out in the bush!

What a wonderful opportunity for our tamariki to experience and celebrate the traditions and customs that are practiced by people all over the world during the Hindu holiday Diwali (The Festival of Lights). Our Tamariki are expanding their knowledge, understanding and respect for the many diverse cultures that make up amazing our whenua, Aotearoa.  

Learning about different cultures from a young age nurtures the heart, creating a world where understanding and accepting thrives.......