McGarvey Rd Centre
| Douglas Street | McGarvey Road |
McGarvey Road
Phone - 07 308 7777
Our centre is based within a strong community and creates strong and trusting relationships with our tamariki and whanāu. We have 5 classrooms catering for children aged 0-6 years, including a separate infant room. Our centre has a strong multi cultural base and our programmes are reflective of our children, their families and our amazing environment. We offer a wide variety of learning opportunities including a swimming programme, library visits and excursions within our community.
Detailed below is an overview of our classrooms within the Centre along with our team. The age groups noted for each classroom is indicative only as it depends not only on the age of the child but also the stages of development of each individual child.
The Kiwi Room
For children aged 0-15 months the Kiwi Room philosophy is based on the fact that we believe children have the right to be accepted and respected for who they are now. We believe in treating children as individuals that have important thoughts, feelings and needs. Children need time and space to grow and learn at their own pace. We believe in providing children and their families with a home-like environment that is nurturing and flexible to each family’s individual needs.
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| Lorraine - Room Leader Registered Teacher |
Lyn Teacher |
Kalaya Registered Teacher |
The Pukeko Room
For children aged 15 months to 2 ½ years of age the Pukeko Room believes that children learn by exploring and playing. The classroom has a philosophy of letting children be children and learning about their bodies through small and large motor skill based learning opportunities. The Pukeko Room programme aims to help children find ways to communicate and express themselves, while learning to make friends and play alongside others.
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| Nikki - Room Leader Registered Teacher |
Leanne Registered Teacher |
Heather Registered Teacher |
Sara Registered Teacher |
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| Shaylah Teacher in Training |
The Kereru Room
For children aged 2 ½ - 3 ½ years the Kereru Room philosophy is based on the fact that children learn through play and sensory experiences while utilising the natural environment and the resources it provides. We believe in teaching children the joy of nature and how to care for and protect our world. In the Kereru Room the children will experience a wide variety of activities, both familiar and unfamiliar, that extend their learning and knowledge, while being fun and challenging.
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| Charlotte - Room Leader Registered Teacher |
Jen Registered Teacher |
Sarah Registered Teacher |
Kelci Teacher in Training |
The Ruru Room
The Ruru Room is for children aged 3 ½ - 6 years of age and has a philosophy is based on the fact that children learn through both play and real life experiences. Children need to be able to experience a wide variety of activities to stimulate and extend their joy in learning. The Ruru Room enables children to learn at their own pace and embraces each child’s own interests and abilities.
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| Dearne - Acting Room Leader Registered Teacher |
Timatanga Registered Teacher |
Jordan Registered Teacher |
Sue Teacher in Training |
The Office Hub
Our Centre Leader oversees the day to day operation of the Centre, sharing her time in the classrooms and also in the office. Our Centre Leader is available to discuss the learning opportunities in the Centre along with our Administrator who is available to assist with any queries our whanāu may have.
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| Rhonda - Centre Leader Registered Teacher |
Helen Kitchen Hostess |
Trina Office Administrator |