Posts in “Uncategorized” category
Ako UBXer’s 6Week Challenge
Our Ako UBXer’s have just completed the 6 week challenge with some of our team even taking out prizes. Keep up the great work team!
Meri Kirihimete
Our Christmas programme this week has taken the interest of many of our tamariki, with one of the highlights being our giving tree. We decided this year to do something a little different and have a giving tree for tamariki to place presents under that will be donated to Woman’s Refuge. This has been a ...
Matariki Festival
On Friday the 2nd of July we took a small group of children to take part in the Matariki festival held at the new Selwyn Sports Centre. Children meet old friends that have moved on to school, saw performances from schools and even found their own art work being displayed. This was a wonderful event ...
Anzac Day
Tamariki today thoroughly enjoyed a visit from Lewis’ whānau. Lewis’ Dad shared some of his army equipment, talking a little about Anzac day and giving children the opportunity to try on his big boots, hats, and even have a go at carrying his big tramping pack. Some very inspired tamariki here today, thank you so ...
Celebrating Our Mums!
With Mothers Day fast approaching we are looking forward to sharing this special day with all our Mums of Ako Rolleston with a Wine and Cheese evening. What a great way for our Mums to get a night off, while mingling with other Mums of Ako, sharing Mumma stories, and building relationships with Mums of ...
Family Day with a Braai
We are really looking forward to celebrating Family Day the Afrikaans way, with a Braai and lots of Afrikaans food, music and decorations. With so many South African Families here at Ako Rolleston it makes sense for us to celebrate their special days too. A big thank you to these families for helping us to ...
Little Heart Day
A great turn out in red today in support of Little Heart Day. We are super proud to support such a great cause. Thanks to everyone who has made a donation. #littleheartday2021
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
All whānau were invited to our Waitangi whānau evening, celebrating Te Tiri o Waitangi and honoring the partnerships we create within our learning community. Thank you to all who joined us, and our beautiful tamariki who shared their taonga with is by singing our National Anthem among other favorites. Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai ...
Tamariki Nui Discovery
Our Tamariki Nui classroom has welcomed children in who have turned three over the break, or are soon to be three. We have celebrated birthdays, made new discoveries in our garden and have been enjoying the beautiful weather, creating imaginary scenes and play experiences using water and other natural materials. Literacy has also been of ...
Happenings in Our Toddler / Nursery Space
Tamariki in our Nursery and Toddler Spaces have greeted the new year with a passion for creativity and expression, using all sorts of mediums to explore their senses. With Transitions well underway for our children turning two, these experiences give opportunities for new friendships to form as well as existing relationships to be further affirmed.