Waikato Playcentre Association

02/08/2021

Playcentre Messy Play 🎨🖌️
Say yes to mess

Come and explore messy play activities that spark creativity and unlock learning. Get involved and have fun with your child without the mess at home.

Join us as we delve into an array of messy play offerings, from paint and playdough, to a sand and clay, to slime and gloop.

Sensory materials that are captivating for young children, and offer limitless opportunities for learning. Children grow their capacity to concentrate, develop hand-eye coordination, expand their communication skills, and learn about different materials and textures. With minds that are naturally curious and hands eager to explore, messy play is satisfying and inspiring for youngsters.

Explore the benefits alongside your child, with a range of sensory activities they’re sure to love.

23-27 August at a Playcentre near you.

04/06/2021

Fantastic to see so many Playcentre graduates and their whānau at the Arbor Day tree planting this morning at Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park. The volunteer spirit is still strong as ngā whānau tupu ngātahi ☺️

12/04/2021

https://facebook.com/events/s/brainwave-trust-the-early-year/154129576589361/

09/03/2021

We have spaces for adults in two upcoming play & learning workshops at Peachgrove Playcentre. Science - this Fri 12 Mar with Amelia Meertens and Music - Fri 26 Mar with Karina Hart, both 9:30am-11:30am. Unfortunately Peachgrove is unable to host children from other centres on these mornings, however if you'd like to come child-free (maybe drop off your tamariki at your home centre?) please comment below to book in or email Kara [email protected]. Note that these workshops are not part of the education programme - they are for your own learning to share new ideas at your centre. Nau mai, haere mai!

28/02/2021

Our Te Ao Māori session has room for more tamariki!

The session focuses on all things Māori but specifically nature 🌿🪵🐚 there is plenty of learning and extension to be had for parents and kids alike!

Tikanga, te reo, waiata, poi, rākau and much more!

Sue Leng is our amazing facilitator - who Playcentre members may know from Te Kākano B404 workshops.

Get in contact for more info 🔔

We are open for FREE visits Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for all under 6’s from 9:30-11.30AM.

19/11/2020

https://www.waikato.com/news/article/2020/11/18/found-just-over-the-fence-50thanniversary-uncovers-local-playcentre-history-202010282154546291

Hamilton families celebrating 50 years of community at Peachgrove Playcentre discover their founding member living right next door, along with the story of how a group of determined Waikato women created a lasting legacy for young children and their families.

19/10/2020

Reminder that Kara will be holding some support sessions for new (and returning) office holders this week 12:30pm at Peachgrove Playcentre. Today (Tues) is for Presidents, Wed for Curriculum/Children's Planning/Portfolios and Thurs is Running Effective Meetings. Check your centre emails from last week for more details. Hope to see you there! Contact Kara [email protected] if you have any queries.

13/07/2020

Haera mai ki te Ao Māori sessions at Dinsdale Playcentre. Tuesday mornings 9 -12 in Term 3! These Playcentre sessions are for everyone who'd like to use and grow their te reo Māori (language) and tākaro (play) with a group of like-minded whānau. Open to everyone of all abilities - willingness to learn and give it go is all that you need. Karawhiua! There are still a handful of spaces for the term - register here

Register of interest for Te Ao Māori Playcentre sessions, tentatively scheduled for Tuesday mornings at Dinsdale Playcentre, Hamilton (TBC). Details will be confirmed once we have an idea of numbers.