Free Kindergarten

Gisborne's new Free Kindergarten, housed in its handsome, well appointed building in Rutene Road, was in full swing when "Photo News" paid it a visit during its first operational week late last month.

Supervising the 20-odd children in their wide variety of activities were Miss M. Gallagher, the Free Kindergarten Association's pre-school supervisor from Wellington, Miss C. Pettitt, the Gisborne director, and her assistant, Miss R. Williams.

The modern building has been specially designed for its purpose, with large windows and open rooms giving the supervisors unrestricted vision of their happy young wards' activities.

Contented children playing in the sunshine in the kindergarten's playground

Miss Pettitt conducts the children in prayer before having their morning drink of milk and slice of apple. The children are: Judy Williams, Adrienne Wilson, Marie Hays, and Ian Cooper.

Peter Teutenberg at block play

Busy doing the "washing up" are Adrienna Wilson and Debra Evans

Mrs Byrne and son Harvey are greeted by Miss Pettitt on arrival at kindergarten

Ian Cooper, Alister Ker, Lynn Mehrtens, Peter Teutenberg, and Peter Clare wash their hands before having their drink of milk.

Miss Gallagher (right) showing the district child welfare officer, Mr T. D. Kirby, and his assistant, Miss J. Morrison, the children's handwashing basins.

Youthful artist Adrienne Wilson adds final touches to her work

Children playing on the "jungle gym"

Christine Auld, Jan Beedie, and Ian Cooper enjoying their morning drink of milk

"My! Isn't he a slow coach".

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 105 : March 21, 1963

Free Kindergarten