THE TEAM
He aha te mea nui o te Ao, he tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata
What is the most important thing in the world, it is people, it is people, it is people.
KateDiploma in Teaching ECE
Full registration Current first aid certificate Growing up in rural Aotearoa, New Zealand I had the absolute freedom to explore the outdoors at my leisure. I have always felt strongly about providing a space where children can have that same feeling and had seen first hand the benefits for tamariki when given the opportunity to play and learn freely in a spacious calm natural setting. It was a dream come true to be able to develop Nature Kids alongside my Mum and continue to enhance what we had built with our kaiako. It has been a joy to welcome tamariki and their whanau to share this journey with us. |
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KrisMasters of Drama and Theatre Studies
Postgraduate Certificate in Education Fully Registered Kia ora!
I moved to New Zealand four years ago to enjoy the wonderful landscapes and lifestyle. Growing up in rural Cornwall, England, my childhood was spent splashing around in rockpools and building secret hideaways in the hedge. I’ve worn many hats as a teacher, and have always loved supporting children find their way in the world. I’m a big kid at heart, and love to play games, build obstacle courses, and tell stories. I like to put my background in drama to good use, and enjoy putting on puppet shows and doing silly voices. I’m a keen walker, and love to walk my dog Luna on the beach. I enjoy swimming and cycling, and I’m an amateur photographer. I’m stoked to join the NatureKids whānau and add my skills and passions to the mix! |
WendyMy main role is Kaiwhakahaere Office Manager, but I love to get out with the tamariki when I can.
Learning the ins and outs of Early Childhood Education has been an interesting challenge and I am very proud of Nature Kids, our passionate kaiako, our diverse and extraordinary tamariki and especially the serene and peaceful environment Kate and all our kaiako and whānau have developed over the few years we have been operating. |