To nurture and teach children within a biblical frame- work, making them aware of God’s world, showing God’s love in action, and laying a solid basis for the Christian faith.
To develop children’s learning and bring out their individual potential through a variety of teaching strat- egies.
To provide an environment of love, warmth, safety and security, working together with home and family/whanau.
Welcome to Clendon Christian Preschool. Our Preschool is opening in October 2013. We cater for children aged 0-5.
The programme is based on Christian teaching and principles, showing God’s love, His care and provision for us.
We have school readiness programme for 4 -5 year olds to get them ready for school.
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Our learning programme is designed to work with your child’s interests and provides a balance of teacher-led and free choice play within the preschool environment.
Our programme provides a learning environment where children are supported to build on their previous knowledge while developing new skills for future growth.
Our up-to-6 programme is a small class environment which focuses on supporting your child to be well prepared and school ready.
Kia ora, greetings! Ko Lisa toku ingoa. I am married to Cliff and we pastor The Render Gathering church and we love our community. We have five beautiful children: Jericho, Vincent, Kaden and twins, Georgia and Xavier. I have taught in Primary School, Sunday School, Playcentre and ECE and I believe children can teach us a lot and we as a team need to make time to invest in their bright futures. I look forward to learning alongside your tamariki.
Tolafa lava, malo le soifua. My name is Feunai Brunt. I am married to Tony and we have three grown up children. I have attended Mt Roskill Methodist Church for the last 23 years and I am a Sunday School teacher there. I am a fully registered teacher and I am very happy to be part of this fantastic team. I am honoured to be the head teacher of our Amazing Ants.
Hi! My name is Leanne. I am married to Bret and feel incredibly blessed to have four adult children, a son and daughter-in-law and three beautiful grand-daughters. The reason I love teaching in Early Childhood is because I believe the first five years are the most important in any child’s development. I’m also passionate about the environment children learn in; seeing it as the third teacher and a way of providing inspiration and opportunities to provoke and inspire their learning. Start children off on the way they should go and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6
Kia orana whanau! My name is Felicia. I am of Pacific descent however, I was born and raised in New Zealand. I am married to Herma, we have three beautiful children and we LOVE THE LORD! I have been working in the ECE sector of over 15 years and love supporting the children and families through their child’s learning journey. Blessings from Aunty Felicia.
My name is Tasha. I have two children, Shanelle and Cameron. I am of European/Māori decent. I have lived in South Auckland for all of my life and currently live in Weymouth. In my leisure time I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, going for walks, reading, going to live shows, movies and sewing.
Talofa my name is Maave Matau and I have 3 children. We came to New Zealand in 2018. I was born and raised in Samoa. I used to be a High School teacher in Samoa for 5 years. I changed my career to be one of the educators at this preschool because I love the little blessings and socialising with the children. My philosophy is to provide an inclusive environment for the children based on Te Whariki curriculum so that they can learn reciprocally.
Malo e lelei / Kia Ora My name is Cherith (Cherry) and I am half Tongan and half Māori. I love God, my family and my church (The Render Gathering). One of my passions is working with children to help nurture, support, encourage, love, and tell them about God. Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him. Psalms 127:3
I came to New Zealand with my husband and my son in 2004. I became an early childhood teacher in 2008. I believe that children are competent learners. As a teacher my responsibility is to respond to children’s individual needs to support their learning. It is wonderful to see children grow every day.
Hi, my name is Hannah. I am a member of South City Reformed Baptist Church here in Clendon. I have lived in Clendon most of my life and love my community and love the gospel. I am the youngest of 5 siblings and have 7 wonderful nieces. I really enjoy watching the next generation grow up and learn about their world and their Creator.
Talofa lava, bula, malo e lelei, kia orana. My name is Valeyah. I attend the Church of Christ Manurewa. I am involved in looking after the children in Sunday School and in creche, which I love doing. I love my family. I believe God has a purpose for my life and has placed me here at CCP. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33
Tena koutou katoa. Ko Kellie Walker ahau. I am recently new to my faith, which I call my ‘forever journey’. A am a new teacher aide at CCP, previously working at Sunshine Christian Preschool. I have a 4-year-old daughter, Whiria, who also attends CCP in Amazing Ants. I have nursing knowledge and experience but at the moment God has brought me here to CCP to help bring out the ‘awesomeness’ that our tamariki have. I look forward to working alongside your all (tamariki, kaimaki and whānau). No reira, tena koutou, katoa.
My Name is Liz and I am a Ngapuhu from Mitimiti. I have one child, her name is Maona and she is married to Kingsley. I have volunteered at Mercy Missions (a foodbank) for over 15 years and that is where I grew a passion to serve in the community. I attend Elim South Christian Church, where I sing and serve in the worship team. I love being part of this team and working alongside the tamariki as they grow and learnbefore transitioning to primary school.
Howzit, my name is Karen and I am from South Africa. I moved to New Zealand in 2018 with my wonderful husband Walter and our two teenage sons, Joshua and Brock. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading books, listening to music and singing along while driving in my car. I love walking paths when I need to be closer to nature to recharge. I strive for balance in my home and work life. God has been my rock and my guide my whole life. “Be strong and courageous, For the Lord will be with you wherever you go”. Joshua 1:9
Kia ora koutou, Ko Grace toku ingoa. I am Māori and all sorts of pākehā. I am a born again Christian who loves - the Lord, to serve, my whānau, church (Just Jesus Ministry) and singing to name a few. I thank God for this opportunity to work here at CCP and I look forward to building relationships with the tamariki, family/community and staff. Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37
Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Ko toku ingoa Kataraina Rihari ahau. Ko Taheke / ko te Arawa, ko te Pakeha, ko te French ahau. My mission in life is to fulfil and sustain our tamariki through the love of Christ. I am Clendon Christian Preschool’s chef and I am truly grateful to be able to cater for our tamariki and kaiako. I am a mother of 6 beautiful children and a blessed grandmother of 9 ataahua mokopuna. God is good!
