A large old tree in the playground proves an excellent display model for the Seasons and Weather.  

Situated in a corner of the playground surrounded by feijoa plants and tee-tree fencing, our sandpit is perfectly secluded for cooking, building and potting around. 

A steep bridge links the bike track to the lawn area.  Perfect for sliding, hiding and extending the imagination of little Goats Gruff. 

Walk through the thatched roof hut to find yourself in the sandpit surrounded by fish or at  the jetty.  The dingy makes a perfect vessel for the imagination to sail wild. 

On  a hot sunny day, the shaded sandpit with it’s water barrel invites many mud pie cooks and their taste testers.

The feijoa plants boarding the sandpit will be a great hit next autumn.  Tightly guarded from the Centre’s free-ranging rabbit, these fruit trees are for the children EB (Easter Bunny).

A healthy green hedge separating our littlest learners from any loose ends from the streets. 

Two large trees give perfect shading for little explorers on a hot sunny day.

With this much outdoor playground area in Central Auckland, there’s room for running, jumping and scooter bike racing.  

Alongside the permanent playground, the environment is complemented with a different physical challenge every day. 

The large shade cloth is erected every year in October and removed at the end of March for Autumn. During these months Sunblock is supplied and applied to all children after their midday nap. 

Removing the shade cloth during the cooler seasons and enjoying the sunshine. 

Two slides on the playgrounds is fantastic for a class of 30.

It may not be real grass but it’s perfect for all year round play and exploration on the lawn area.  And there’s plenty of mud to mad in the sandpit!

Children’s learning and exploration are displayed throughout the indoor environment.

Group enquiries are investigated through all areas of the curriculums and include child and parent voice.

Providing a family environment that is inclusive, collaborative and considerate of our families and their aspirations for their children.

Children are encouraged to work with others developing confidence to explore their ideas. Understanding their interest is meaningful and appreciating others may have different ones. 

Physical exploration is seen as the foundation to all learning.

Not only for the trikes and scooters, our  bike circuit makes a great track for running races, hurdles and high jump events.

Challenging gross motor learning experiences are provided to build confidence, courage and self-esteem.

Investigating change, exploring mixing and adding textures, children are developing scientific ideas about their world. 

Learning to use descriptive language labelling movements and discoveries. Developing strategies for active investigation, thinking and reasoning. 

Our annual Christmas Party is always the highlight of the year. Children and their whanau enjoy a festive afternoon sharing songs, food and well earned gifts.  

The children usually perform some type of show for their families with the rehearsal build up creating a fantastic atmosphere of the festive season

Nurturing an environment that values self-expression, creativity and fosters a child’s developing sense of aesthetics.

Creating an environment that is flexible and accepting to the different ways individual children learn and explore. 

The Over 2s area has an impressive collection of quality wooden blocks and wooden train sets.

This is a place for all those superheroes looking for a place to practice their defence skills and play in a safe environment.  

Small group learning and central city location means we’re not too far away from the Botanical Gardens, Pt Chev Beach, Auckland Zoo, Motat and Western Springs just to name a few amazing educational places.