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November 2024
October 2024
Learning about Oral Health
This month is an exciting month at Active Explorers St Lukes where we prepare for the team at Oral Health to share their exciting annual presentation. We keep close to the Auckland University of Technology where this programme is run by the students. The children at the centre play a pivotal role in this presentation designed by the students as their contribution to what is offered determines the success of this programme. For the past 5 years we have incorporated this connection into our programme at the centre and it compliments well with our Healthy Heart Award (Gold) Status.
September 2024
Springing into October!
September was a vibrant month at Active Explorers St. Lukes, starting with a heartfelt celebration of our amazing dads on Father’s Day. The children showcased their creativity with a delightful performance, and handmade gifts that truly reflected their love and appreciation for their fathers. As we move toward the end of September and welcome October, we’re turning our focus to health and hygiene. In preparation for Global Handwashing Day on October 15, our little ones have been busy practicing essential handwashing techniques. We believe that teaching these habits not only keeps our children healthy but also instills a sense of responsibility for their own well-being. Stay tuned for more exciting activities as we continue to learn and grow together!
September 2023
Visiting Primary School
This month, preschoolers visited Mt Albert Primary School to get an idea of what to expect.
August 2023
St Johns Came to Our Centre!
It was so lucky to have the St. Johns Ambulance team visit our centre this month!
July 2023
Learning Real Life Skills
Cooking is definitely one of the most important life skills. This month, they learned how to use a knife safely.
June 2023
Growing Spontaneity
We are so proud that our tamariki enjoy contributing to our centre and becoming more responsible!
May 2023
AESL- Mother's Day Cards & Planters
All our tamariki have engaged in learning activities related to Mother's Day this month!
April 2023
AESL Easter Crafts
We had some Easter craft activities this month! Tamariki were invited and encouraged to work on age-appropriate Easter-related crafts. Some toddlers demonstrated fantastic cutting skills with scissors already ;)
Childcare Assistance Update
Effective 1 April 2023, more people will be eligible for subsidy and the hourly subsidy rates will increase.
March 2023
AESL Happy St Pats Day
This month, we celebrated St Patrick's Day. So happy to see our tamariki dressed in green!
February 2023
Renewal of the Treaty
In light of Waitangi Day, our tamariki were encouraged to participate in Māori-related learning activities
January 2023
New Year Exploration
So glad to see a lot of exploration happening in our classrooms from the very beginning of the year 😉
December 2022
November 2022
Trampolines and Builders
We went to Jump Trampoline Park and the Apprentice Builders Competition. It was such an exciting experience!
September 2022
Father's Day: Making DAD Necklaces
In celebration of Father’s Day, we talked about what it is and what we were going to do. Tamariki shared their own thoughts: ‘Making a chocolate cake with my mum!’, ‘I’ll give him something… a present', ‘Giving a hug’, and ‘Making something!”. Then we all discussed what to do together and decided to make DAD necklaces ;) Tamariki had a lot of fun while learning how to use glue guns! They struggled in the beginning, but managed to glue popsicles sticks with a bit of encouragement and support.
August 2022
A Trip to the Auckland Museum
We had a wonderful trip thanks to all involved and those that helped us make it possible. The tamariki did so well, adapting to the change of routine, great participation throughout the day in addition staying with/near their adults, following instructions and using their walking feet. We learnt a lot and we look forward to more trips in the future!
July 2022
June 2022
Matariki: Story of Stars
Matariki is a celebration of people, culture, language, spirituality and history. It is coming up as a public holiday this month. In light of this cultural event, all our matariki have been invited to a variety of activities (e.g., making traditional kites, paper-crafting stars, and reading books about Matariki).
May 2022
April 2022
Easter Hat Parade & Show
Tamariki really enjoyed sharing their Easter hats and making Easter eggs!
March 2022
Art is the Key for Creative Thinking
This month, tamariki participated in a wide variety of art activities: e.g., painting, colouring, and making bracelets. Also, we are so proud that one of our preschoolers won the Chinese New Year colouring competition😉 He coloured a tiger and drew bamboos with paints and pencils in such a creative way! "Creativity" is often considered a talent, but it is a learning disposition that can be fostered through meaningful environments and interactions.
February 2022
Treaty of Active Explorers
For Waitangi Day our children were invited to wear a korowai and sign a Treaty of Active Explorers.
March 2021
Celebrating the Lunar New Year!
Check out what we got up to, celebrating the Lunar New Year at Active Explorers St Lukes!