Comments Off Farmer Brett may supply fresh free range eggs BUT we are suppose to have our own regular supply, which simply is not the case. Our hens are quite old and don’t want to lay anymore. So “what do we do” we ask? Continue reading 'How do we get fresh free range eggs?'»
Comments Off JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY
The tamariki have been very interested in role playing our local police and fire officers, actively helping and taking charge of situations. At the A&P show the children spotted the policeman and wanted to ask him lots of questions, so we decided to invite Constable Mike to the centre. Mike drove his car into the garden and the children loved having a look around the vehicle and they did ask “lots of questions”. For the role playing fireman, we organised a visit to the local fire station with Ralph. The children were very excited to explore the inside and outside of the fire engine and see what the fireman wear when they attend a callout. Thank you to Mike & Ralph for taking the time to show our tamariki their roles in our community and how they keep us safe.
Thank you also to all the parent helpers.
(To read the full story, come and have a look at our learning pathways display board.)
Comments Off There is no such thing as bad weather only bad clothing
So that all belongings come home, please name everything.
Food and drink is provided that has been prepared to fulfil daily nutritional requirements. However if you prefer your child to not have our healthy heart nutritional menu then please pack a lunch box with everything your child will need to fuel their day.
Comments Off We are very fortunate to have had the expertise of Poppa Carrick to get our grounds into ship shape over the holidays ready for another year of fun, friendship, discovery and learning. Just a couple of changes to our teaching team for 2012. Continue reading '2012 – Haere mai'»
Comments Off Mini Muscles; what a great place to explore! Last Friday we had so much fun climbing, jumping, running and meeting new friends. This was a great opportunity for our children to extend, explore and challenge their gross motor skills. Thank you to Rae for making this possible. We look forward to coming again soon.
Comments Off Spending the day learning and playing requires the right sort of fuel.
Good nutrition can lead to better concentration and improved learning
as well as healthy growth and development.
It’s important to load your child’s lunchbox with tasty food that is both healthy and appealing. With guidance from the Heart Foundation, we recommend choosing at least one item from each of the four food groups.
Here are some ideas:
Breads and cereals: Sushi, sandwiches/wraps, leftover pasta/rice etc
Fruit and vegetables: Cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, mandarins, grapes etc
Milk and Milk products: Cheese, yoghurt, dairy food etc
Meat and meat alternatives: Boiled egg, skinless chicken drumsticks, hummas etc
Water is the best drink for children and we have this freely available throughout the day. Please do not bring in any other drinks. We also ask parents and caregivers to exclude treats/occasional food from the children’s lunches. This includes lollies, chippies, chocolate etc.
As we are a nut free centre, all nut products will be sent home unopened as is often the case with some brands of muesli bars.
Comments Off - Help your child find their name and choose a locker or cubby.
- Encourage your child to participate in the activites have been set up to support your child settling into their day.
- If applicable, restock your supply of nappies, wipes, and liners for your child in the nappy room.
- Pass on any relevant information to the teachers and/or the office.
- Complete the sign in desk procedure as you leave the building.
What is the sign in desk procedure?
As you are leaving, please scan the barcode alongside your child’s name and the screen will pop up “ welcome”. Check and sign the weekly bookings record to ensure the daily booking has been accurately recorded.
- Complete the sign in desk procedure as soon as you arrive. It is important to ensure the scanned times do not extend past booked times to help us manage teacher;child ratios. If you are running late, a courtesy call is very helpful. Not only for us but your child has a pretty good idea what time you will be returning as well.
- Collect all your childs belongings from their locker and any creative art work ready to come home.
- Double check lost property.
- Check your childs supplies in the nappy room, if necessary.
- Allow time to chat with a teacher about what your child has been interested in today.
~ maybe write a note for the Whanau board?
~ Take the time to read the latest Learning Pathway’s stories.
~ Enquire about any updates on your childs E-Portfolio.
Because of our centre ratios, teachers have the time to liaise with you regarding your child and welcome any information you wish to share to support your child’s education and care.
