HORSHAM North and Roberts Avenue Kindergartens have opened their doors to former pupils for one last time this week.
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The two kindergartens are moving to new facilities at Horsham’s Kalkee Road Children’s and Community Hub. However, before the doors officially closed former students had the chance to walk down memory lane for one last time.
Horsham North Kindergarten was open on Wednesday and Roberts Avenue Kindergarten will be open today from 4pm to 7pm.
Former Horsham North Kindergarten pupil Simon Clark attended the kinder 31 years ago. Since then he had three children – Stevie, Nash and Brock – who were also enrolled at Horsham North.
While many years have passed since Mr Clark walked through the doors as a student, he recalled one memory that was permanently sketched in his mind.
“It was a long time ago, but the only thing I can remember is that the children were scared of the kindergarten teacher. She was there for a long time,” he said.
Mr Clark said he made several friends during his days at kindergarten and has still remained good friends with a few people over the years.
He said Horsham North was a great environment for him to grow. Therefore, when it came to deciding where his children would go Horsham North was an ideal choice.
“Not much had change over the years. But, the garden had been landscaped – it was a good place for them to play and they were always excited to go to kinder,” he said.
Roberts Avenue Kindergarten co-educator Dianne Shanaughan had taught at the kinder for 19 years. She said the kindergarten was a great environment for her to work.
Mrs Shanaughan said helping children grow was the highlight of her job.
“I enjoy working with children. There are some children with challenges and they can be quite rewarding when you see a light at the end of the tunnel,” she said.
Mrs Shanaughan will be moving over to the Kalkee Road Children’s and Community Hub to continue working as a co-educator.
She said the new space offered a great environment for families, children and staff.
“There will be challenges with the two centres merging in to one, but it will be nice to move to a new and spacious environment,” she said.