The South Canterbury Free Kindergarten Association (SCFKA) manages 10 kindergartens located in Timaru, Temuka, Fairlie and Twizel. The SCFKA is committed to the provision of quality early childhood education for all children. Currently we are licensed to provide a service for children aged between two and six years in 9 of our kindergartens and in 2005 we gained an under 2 license at Ranui Kindergarten. We believe children are this country’s most important resource, and deserve top quality early childhood education in a caring and nurturing environment.
Our Mission Statement:
To provide quality early childhood education that positions the South Canterbury Free Kindergarten Association’s Kindergartens as the preferred early childhood education choice for children, their parents and whanau, teachers and the wider South Canterbury community.
Our Vision For The Future:
To deliver early childhood education that realises children’s potential through a robust organisation that strives for excellence and is responsive to change and innovation.
View our Education Review Office (ERO) report.
The South Canterbury Free Kindergarten Association is a member
of the New Zealand Kindergarten Inc., and is committed to upholding the vision of the
national organisation:
- Every child has a right to participate in high quality early childhood education
- Kindergartens are seen as centres of excellence and innovation for early childhood education
- NZKI’s goals are best achieved through collaborative relationships at all levels
- Kindergarten is responsive to the cultural and language aspirations of families
The Curriculum
New Zealand is one of the first places in the world to have an early childhood curriculum. This curriculum,
known as Te Whariki came into being in 1996, after intensive research and consultation throughout the early
childhood sector.
Te Whariki embraces the holistic development of the child and has helped to formalise quality educational
systems that were already in place in New Zealand Kindergartens.
Governing Board
The Governing Board is elected at the AGM each year, and is responsible for the governance of the Association,
by setting policies and guidelines.
The Board is the employing body of all the Association’s staff, and it
employs the General Manager to manage its affairs on
its behalf.
General Manager
The General Manager is responsible
for the day to day management of the Association, within
the policies and guidelines set down by the Board.
The General Manager is the licensee of the kindergartens.
Senior Teacher
The Senior Teacher has delegated responsibility for
management of the professional development and professional
support of the teachers and teacher-aides within the
Association.
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© The South Canterbury Kindergarten Association Inc. 2006