We have enjoyed learning about some of the unique features of Malaysia. Thank-you to Adrian and his family for sharing interesting information and treasures from this beautiful country. The children asked Herman, Adrian’s Dad, to come in...Read more
We are very lucky at Lumsden to have families who have a connection to this wonderful country. Ruairi & Emma O’Connor and Cooper Sim and their families were very keen to share their knowledge and information about Ireland and we were all...Read more
We had another AMAZING turnout for our Lumsden Art Deco Picnic 2014. We started our day with a visit from Robbie & Gracie Lewis’ Nanny Sue and Uncle Warrick, who had driven all the way from Wellington in their old car Humphrey. They...Read more
We have been learning all about the America’s cup and a little bit about San Francisco. We know that Dean Barker, AKA Deano, is our skipper and he has the very important job of steering the boat. Ray Davies our taction and tells Dean where to...Read more
We all really enjoyed learning about Japan. This study came about from families who have spent time in this country and thought it would be interesting for us to learn about. How right they were. We talked about; kimono; geta & tabi...Read more
Matariki is a special time of year for the tangata whenua/ people of Aotearoa/New Zealand with the celebration of Matariki and te Tau Hou o te Māori, the Māori New year. So in the Family room at Big Lumsden we decided to darken the walls like the...Read more
Bonjour tout le monde! Les enfants have learnt all sorts of facts about La France and also learnt how to speak and sing a little en français. Many children brought in some exciting things from home to share, photos and postcards of Paris or things...Read more
At Lumsden Kindergarten we have quite a few families who have a connection with the country Scotland. Before they left to return to Scotland we were lucky to have Ewan & Chloe’s Grandad and Gran come in and talk to Big Lumsden a little...Read more
Kia orāna! We really enjoyed our ‘Countries of the World’ study of the Cook Islands. It was fantastic to see many children sharing things from home, and discovering lots of connections that different families have with the Cook...Read more
We have been learning and talking about the unique features and culture of Spain. We are very lucky at Lumsden Kindergarten to have families who have a Spanish connection. The children learnt facts that are unique to Spain such as; flamenco music...Read more
We are super appreciative of all the work the whole team at Lumsden have done for Jasmin and have nothing but nice things to say about each and every one of you. We would highly recommend Lumsden to anyone who'll listen!
I am particularly impressed with the wonderful teaching and learning that occurs in the art room and also the teaching of different languages to the children. ... I have nothing but praise for this kindergarten.