We had our fabulous ERO visit, we achieved our Green Gold Enviroschool status, we have been on trips, we have welcomed many new families into our centre, and we are progressing with further building development.

Here at Swannanoa we offer so many opportunities for our tamariki to learn and grow ...

Every day our tamariki are surrounded by maths, science, nature, encouraged to use sustainable practices, taught the importance of kindness, sharing, immersed in the richness of oral language and surrounded by aroha.  

On top of this we have kapa haka, have visits from the library ladies - amazing story telling, visits from Lesley and Justin around our sustainable practices, we grow produce in our communal garden and many many other things.

We are always open to new ideas and would love to hear any you may have.

Did you know we have a 'Mahi Tahi' group ...

This is a group of older 4 year olds that come together from Atawhai and Manaaki throughout the week, new friendships are formed and relationships are strengthened. Different activities are planned and this further enhances our collaboration throughout the centre and our transition to school programme.

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Do you follow us on Facebook? A great place to keep an eye on updates and visitors. You will also be seeing regular posts of the amazing learning that happens here at Preschool.

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I am in the office Monday to Thursday, you are welcome to drop in and see me at anytime.

Nga mihi nui

Jo Dobson

Centre Manager

Whangia ka tupu, ka puawai,

That which is nurtured, blossoms and grows