Not many preschoolers write a letter to the editor of their local newspaper but that is what a group of Welcome Bay kindy kids have done - with the help of their teachers.
Following a vandalism attack on Maungaarangi Kindergarten, the children put their thoughts into words.
"Poo bum", "they're naughty", "it's not ok to do it" and "we should ask the police to come and guard our kindy" were among the statements included in a letter to the Bay of Plenty Times after property was broken and graffiti drawn on the walls at the kindergarten.
Teacher Roxy Burt said she wanted to engage the children in the process and give them a voice.