About Wanaka Preschool
We deliver a child led programme guided by the Early chidhood curriculum Te Whāriki together in partnership with families and the community to achieve our vision.
OUR VISION
We aspire to work alongside the community to provide a vibrant environment where children learn through play, are encouraged to develop life skills for a changing world and realise their full potential.
OUR CORE VALUES
- Learning through play
- Building trusting relationships
- Promoting sustainability
- Growing a sense of community
- Respecting self, others and the environment
Read our latest ERO report “Wanaka Preschool is well placed to promote positive learning outcomes for children”.
Meet Our Team
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Laurie (Lo) Stevenson
Centre Manager
Graduate Diploma Teaching ECE
BCom Finance/Mngmt
Anique Williams
Lead Teacher.
BA Teaching ECE.
Katrina Brewer
Lead Teacher.
Bachelor of Education (birth – eight).
KORIMAKO (BELLBIRD) PROGRAMME
Anique Williams
Lead Teacher.
BA Teaching ECE.
Maddy Burley
BCom Tourism/Marketing
Thalia Cooke
BA Teaching ECE
Kayla Bopp
BA Teaching ECE.
Kererū (WOOD PIGEON) PROGRAMME
Katrina Brewer
Lead Teacher.
Bachelor of Education (birth – eight).
Gaylene Cunningham
Diploma Teaching ECE
Sue Hewitt
BA Teaching ECE
Theresa Goodwin
Diploma Early Childhood Care
Kumi Scott
Alex Coughlin
BA Theatre & Performing Arts
Our dedicated, experienced and innovative team provide encouragement, inspiration and challenges for creative and complex learning, helping children to extend their ideas and actions through sensitive, informed interventions and support.