Around the fire
9 hours ago | Playcentre
Across New Zealand, different Playcentres have been celebrating Matariki with songs, stories and role-play, sparklers, glow sticks and lanterns, soup, star biscuits and marshmallows. Across all...Read More
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Hot scones on a cold day
June 12, 2019 | Playcentre
On a cold rainy day in the Far North it was decided that hot scones should be made. The children washed their hands and the measuring process began. The children showed great skill in turn-taking...Read More
Today is a monumental day in Playcentre’s history
June 4, 2019 | Playcentre
Playcentre has now been legally amalgamated into a single consolidated charitable trust; Playcentre Aotearoa. We would like to thank everyone for supporting the amalgamation process. This could...Read More
Children and parents learn te reo Māori together
May 31, 2019 | Playcentre
Written by Jule Scherer. “Tapawha whero!” yells three-year-old Hana as she proudly points to a red square on a board. She’s playing a game naming colours and shapes at Paekākāriki...Read More
Dispelling five common myths about Playcentre
May 31, 2019 | Playcentre
Child's Play Considering checking out your local Playcentre? Mother of two Heather Lyall dispels five common myths about these parent-led early childhood centres 1. Playcentre is run by...Read More
Park Road Playcentre – Pink Play Party
May 31, 2019 | Playcentre
Park Road Playcentre was a flurry of pink tamariki bopping along at their recent Pink Play Party hosted in support of the Pink Ribbon Appeal. The centre annually hosts an event to help raise...Read More
Mount Albert’s 50th Jubilee
May 30, 2019 | Playcentre
On Sunday the 31st of March 2019, Mount Albert Playcentre warmly welcomed many whānau past and present to the Golden Jubilee. We celebrated our different yet shared memories. We acknowledged how...Read More
In recognition of Debbie Fordyce
May 30, 2019 | Playcentre
Last term, Southland Playcentre and SPACE representatives sadly farewelled Debbie Fordyce. From left, Adele Auld, the other half of Debbie's SPACE facilitation team, Debbie Fordyce, Glenda...Read More
Renovations at Omakau and Districts Playcentre building in Ophir
May 30, 2019 | Playcentre
The main classroom has had a major facelift, ceilings and trims painted and the wall fitted with vertiface (wall carpet) creating a bright, warm, comfortable and fun space for our children. The...Read More
A Wild Time
May 15, 2019 | Playcentre
When Wild Wednesdays roll around, the families at Avonhead Playcentre head outdoors for a morning of boundless exploration. From orienteering at The Groynes, to clambering over rocks at Cave...Read More