Educational Activities in the Wellington Region

Shine Montessori Educare offers a unique educational opportunity for toddlers and preschoolers aged 6months -5 years. Our curriculum blends Montessori ideology, fundamental Christian values, and child interest activities. We are committed to providing high-quality learning experiences that enable children to develop independence, confidence and high levels of competency. Our qualified and experienced ECE and Montessori teachers act as the dynamic link between the child and the prepared environment. ... Read more The ethos which underpins our philosophy is "a structured approach to helping each child reach their potential". The environment supports children with practical knowledge and skills that will help them navigate their transition to school and encourage the child to become a lifelong learner. Daycare: Over the years we have developed our own brand of Daycare for those parents who need longer hours. It has been a special focus to get this right, to ensure that children have a wide variety ...

affordable school holiday programme, child care and activities during the holidays. work and income subsidies are available to qualifying families. your fees may even be fully paid for - no charge to you! check Kids Domain out now! Servicing Maungaraki School, Waterloo School, Our Lady of the Rosary School Waiwhetu, Gracefield School, Hutt Central School, Petone Central School, Wilford School, Randwick School, SS Peter and Paul School, Arakura School, Wainuiomata Primary School, Avalon Intermediate, ... Read more Avalon Primary School, Belmont School, Boulcott School, Dyer Street School, Epuni School, Fernlea School, Konini Primary School, Koraunui School, Maranantha Christian School, Naenae Intermediate, Naenae School, Normandale School, Pomare School, Pukeatua Primary School Wainuiomata, Raphael House Rudolf Steiner, Rata Street School, Sacred Heart School Petone, San Antonio School, St Bernadettes School Naenae, St Bernards College, St Claudine Thevenet School, St Michaels School Taita, Taita Central ...

Gateway Kids was establised in 2013 and is owned by James & Jane Time. They both have a wide range of experience, are very passionate about impacting young lives and are of Samoan decent. Gateway Kids is dedicated and enthusiastic about making a diffference in the community and have a focus on children between the age of 5 - 13 years. They also provide an affordable service for families who want to enable stability and comfortable living by encouraging and providing employment opportunities. ... Read more Their team are dedicated and enthusiastic about Gateway Kids and enjoy being part of our community reaching team. Their vision is to impact communities and are a platform to enrich lives beyond the classroom. They believe it’s important to have a team who support there vision and work as a family to succeed. Gateway Kids will maintain Out of School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) accreditation. They will support and participate in organisations who promote children in the wider community in ...

Tram Rides and Tramway Museum. Take a journey into the Past. Ride the genuine ex-Wellington City trams which last ran in the City in 1964. 4 km return ride through Queen Elizabeth Park to the Beach takes about 20 minutes. Then browse the tram museum with photographs, momentoes and video of the historic days of Wellington trams. Suitable for all ages. All day tickets (as many tram rides on the day as you like) Adult $10, Child 5-15 $5, Family (2 Ad, 2Ch) $24. Under 5's no charge. Open ... Read more every Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holiday (except Christmas Day) 11am to 4.30pm Also open daily from 26th December (Boxing Day) to late in January, and on weekdays in selected school holidays - see our website for details. Souvenir kiosk with ice-creams, confectionary etc. Other attractions nearby include picnic areas, swimming beach, walking paths and tracks, US Marines Memorial (commemorating the US Marines presence here in WW2), and horse riding (Stables on the Park). So much more to experience ...

SPACE NZ Trust works in collaboration with community organisations across New Zealand to offer the Supporting Parents Alongside Childrens Education (SPACE) programme. SPACE is a programme mainly for first time parents and their babies. Sessions run weekly for 3 – 4 terms extending through the first year of your child’s life. SPACE offers parents the opportunity to meet and get to know other new parents; discussions on relevant child development and parenting topics; play sessions with equipment ... Read more that supports infants' learning and development; and rhymes, music and books for babies. SPACE NZ Trust is registered with the Charities Commission (CC46081)

Wadestown Crèche is a high quality, family-focussed Early Childhood Education centre offering part-time sessions for pre-school children aged 12 months - 4 years. Our team of experienced fully qualified teachers supports each child’s development and learning through play, rich and varied experiences and stable routines. We're in the heart of Wadestown, on CBD fringe and serving families from Karori to Khandallah and beyond. Your choice of sessions: Short (for all children): 8.20am ... Read more – 12.30pm Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri Long (designed for older children from 2½ years): 8.20am – 2pm Mon & Thurs We pride ourselves on supporting the transition from home and stable routines. We also offer ECE funding.

YMCA OSCAR programmes are much more than a child-minding service. They are recreation based, and the aim is to meet the needs of children in their out of school hours in a fun, safe and learning environment. Each child is a different, unique person in their own right. While they have commonalities, their uniqueness should be embraced and fostered. Each programme offers a variety of activities that includes arts and crafts, sports and games and incorporates homework activities. We provide a safe ... Read more environment for your child to relax in after their day at school while ensuring there are stimulating options for those still with energy. Every child is unique; our programmes allow for the diversity in age, sex, and background of each child while encompassing the individual needs and interests. Should you have any concerns about your child, or if your child has special requirements whether dietary or other, please take the time to discuss this with us. It is important that you notify us of any ...

The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award is a programme for 14 - 25 year olds that is open to all young people in NZ regardless of your background or ability.

Little Adventurers’ Early Learning Centre opened on 14 November 2012. On a mission to be the BEST early childhood centre around, Little Adventurers’ is caring, convenient and affordable. We provide a warm, caring, family-focused environment that provides the highest quality care and education for infants and preschoolers (birth to school age). Our goal is to lay sound foundations that prepare children for the next steps in their journey, socially, emotionally and educationally. Offering a ... Read more high quality programme that strikes a balance between structure and freedom, children will be loved, nurtured and well-prepared for starting school. Our building is located on Heriot Drive, on the edge of Porirua CBD, where we are spoilt for space, both indoors and out. The playground is being designed by the children to incorporate nature as much as possible, with retention of real grass being important to us.

The Upper Hutt Toy Library is a non-profit community organisation, established in May 1991, with the aim of providing a wide range of educational toys, games and puzzles designed to aid the mental, physical and social development of children. At 31st December 2017, our membership consisted of 155 local families, business and schools. The current annual subscription is $58 for General or $48 for Special Needs membership. We offer a 6 month membership for $38 and a 5 trip membership for $28 (this ... Read more is valid for 2 years). The Toy Library is managed by a Committee consisting of 6 volunteer members and one paid Librarian who has the responsibility of running each Toy Library session, with the help of rostered volunteers. The services that our Librarian provides are important to the smooth running of the Toy Library and provide a stable public face to our organisation. She is able to aid parents with choosing toys that are suitable to the childs age and developmental stage and is familiar with ...

We are a Kohanga Reo that teach basic Te Reo and encourage learning here and at home. Kohanga Reo is parent lead, meaning; daily operations and accountability are shared as one unit with staff and parents. We can have a roll of 8 under 2 year olds and 12 over 2 year olds. The door is open for any nationality that have the passion to embrace the native tongue and the program we offer. Feel free to give us a call.

Carterton Playcentre is a parent collective that offers great Early Childhood Education where we believe parents are the first and best educators for their children. We cater for children birth to school age and offer a variety of play experiences across 16 different areas of play. As well as regular trips and experiences in the community, it is a place of fun for children and support and community for parents and caregivers. We run three mornings a week (Mon, Tues, Thurs 9-12) during school terms. ... Read more Visitors welcome.

Alliance Francaise Wellington works to promote French Culture, in the wide sense of Francophony. We act to develop the teaching and learning of French, and encourage communication between Francophones, Francophiles and all New Zealanders through a modern cultural and education programme. Founded in 1908, the Alliance Française Wellington belongs to a network of 850 Alliances Françaises in the world, the world's largest network of French language schools and cultural centres. We are located on ... Read more the 3rd floor of the historical Dominion Building, right in the heart of Wellington CBD. Through its cultural programme and the quality of its teaching Alliance Francaise Wellington aims to be a vibrant cultural force for people of all ages and backgrounds. Our French courses: We have been offering the highest-quality French instruction for over 100 years. With over 800 students, we are the largest language school in New Zealand dedicated to the instruction of French. Instructors: Native ...

Quality Early Childhood Education and Care for children 3 to 5 years. Offering 20 Hours Free* for children 3 to 5 years.

School holiday programmes lower hutt for 5-14year old children Kids Domain has been operating since 2002 when the Lower Hutt centre opened. The Stokes Valley centre has been operating since 2006. Kids Domain have 6 programmes operating: Stokes Valley Before School Care Stokes Valley After School Care Stokes Valley Holiday Programme Lower Hutt Before School Care Lower Hutt After School Care Lower Hutt Holiday Programmes cyfs approved winz oscar subsidies available excellent rates trained ... Read more and experienced staff

Hutt Art has groups of rangeing from Painting, Pottery, Printmaking, Weaving, Bookmaking etc. We are have tutored classes - see our website for full details

Contact us for enrolling your child at kindergarten. We cater for 2- 5 year olds, extending their knowledge, skills and attitudes as they continue on a learning journey. The kindergarten is set in a nature reserve in large well resourced park like grounds. The kindergarten feeds into two local schools and has a close relationship with each of them.

SPACE Wellington Playcentre Association SPACE (Supporting Parents Alongside Children’s Education) aims to promote the value of parenthood and offers ongoing support for new families.

Kids at Home provides home-based childcare in the child's home or in the home of the Educator. Childcare is available throughout the greater Wellington area, Hutt Valley and Kapiti Coast. Joining Kids at Home may mean extended family members can gain financial recognition for the childcare they are providing. Our passion is to support children to become competent, confident learners.

The Rock and Water programme teaches social safety skills. Using physical games and exercises participants learn about their emotions and positive ways to maintain self control, develop self awareness and to always have a choice in any situation...sometimes a Rock reaction is needed (going your own way, not listening to others) but most times the Water attitude (listening, being flexible, calm and relaxed) will bring more positive outcomes. Themes include dealing with bullying, body language, intuition, ... Read more communication skills etc. Rock and Water is for everyone, including those living with ASD, visual impairment and other special needs. Individual, group and whole class programmes available, as well as nationwide workshops for educators.

We love to celebrate the natural inquisitiveness, curiosity and imagination of children. By working alongside children, encouraging independent learning through the following of their own curiosity, helping them to gather knowledge and information along the way, we empower them to become independent lifelong learners, full of potential and unlimited possibilities. We continuously strive to celebrate and be the best childcare centre in Wellington by providing: -Superb child to teacher ratio for ... Read more all age groups -One on One settling process so that children feel comfortable with new faces and the new environment -Culturally diverse Staff that have stayed on for more then 10 years and are fully ingrained with our child-focused philosophies and values -Daily and Monthly informative updates for parents through teacher updates and a personalised profile book -Better preparation for preschool through curriculum headstarts All in all, less time to worry, more time to live, learn and love. ...

A world-first eco-sanctuary home to some of NZ's most endangered native animals, including tuatara, kiwi and giant wētā, all living wild just ten minutes from downtown Wellington.

NEW! Don't miss our new extension Window into Workshop! Address: Corner of Camperdown Rd and Weka St, Miramar, Wellington Directions (By bus, car or foot)! Hours: Seven Days a Week, 9am - 5:30pm Driving? 20 minutes from central Wellington. Free street parking. For buses, we have a dedicated drop off and pick up point outside the Weta Cave on Camperdown Road. If this space happens to be full, buses can alternatively drop off visitors on Darlington Road. Visitors can then use the pedestrian crossing. For ... Read more private vehicles, parking is available in the surrounding streets, within 5 minutes walk. Bus route 2: Get off at Camperdown Rd Groups of 10 or more: Please call in advance to make bookings. Entry: Free (except Window into Workshop) Experience The Weta Cave Come and visit the Weta Cave in Miramar, Wellington. The Weta Cave screens a first-ever behind-the-scenes look at Weta and interviews with Weta co-founders Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor, Tania Rodger and Jamie Selkirk. We give you exclusive ...

Capital E is a not-for-profit organisation based in Wellington. We're here to ignite the creative spark in young people through digital workshops, live performance and events. As well as our work in Wellington the Capital E National Theatre for Children tours the country every year. Let's get inspired together!

We are OSCAR/MSD approved, we provide a programme that is developed around the holistic needs of each individual child. We provide before/afterschool care and holiday programmes. Our programme provides many activities, including, cooking, sewing, art and crafts, physical activities, we also bring in outside tutors ie, self defence, ukulele. We have trained staff from an education background.

wairarapa,s best kept secrect were you will find everything from dolls to tractors including 1891 milking machines working gramophones phones, toys rock collection groserry items lawnmowers radios, typewriters, telephone collection stoves fridges books washing machines working plus 100s more items to numerous too mection

The Katherine Mansfield House and Garden is a fully restored period house where the famous author Katherine Mansfield was born in 1888. Katherine Mansfield is New Zealand’s most internationally famous author. She was a writer of short stories, poetry, letters, journals and reviews and changed the way the short story was written in the English language. She was a rebel and a modernist who lived her short life of 34 years to the full. The house was returned to its original layout and design in the ... Read more 1980s when the Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Society was established by Oroya Day. We have a large exhibition space which houses changing exhibitions throughout the year. We also host creative writing workshops and other educational programs for children. The heritage garden is full of flowers and plants that were popular during the lifetime of Katherine Mansfield. She was tremendously fond of flowers and mentioned them often in her writings.

Get on Up and Get on Down at CubaDupa 2016! CubaDupa is Wellington’s vibrant street festival revering the epic creative spirit of Cuba Street and the Wellington community. Over the weekend of 19th and 20th March 2016, Wellington’s most iconic street is transformed to a magical interactive playground of delight, sound and taste. CubaDupa brings all walks of life together in an immersive experience to ‘get on up’ during the day or ‘get on down’ in the evening – restaurants will ... Read more spill into the streets to create a culinary cacophony; people will flow through the streets and laneways, exploring the myriad of spaces filled with activity, music, dance, circus, theatre, and installation. CUBA STREET “a place that embraces diversity and steadfastly refuses to be boring.” - Grant Smithies, Sunday Star Times

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Maungaraki After School Care (MASC) is a not-for-profit organisation located in the Maungaraki Community Hall, next to Maungaraki School. MASC opens for daily sessions during term as follows Before School Care from 7:00am and After School Care until 5:30pm primarily for students of Maungaraki School We also run Holiday Programmes which are open to students from any primary school, between 7:30am and 5:30pm. We are fully approved under MSD & OSCAR standards and WINZ Subsidies are ... Read more available for our services. Come and see the team, or send us an email.

Before and after school care during school term for working and studying parents - OSCAR APPROVED - WINZ SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE - FREE TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM SCHOOL (dependent on availability) Before care: 7.30am After school care: 2.50pm-5.50pm Check out our facebook page (kidsdomain)

Bronwyn's Place preschool is unique because of what we have to offer. Like the days of old your child will experience play in the natural world where children climb trees, jump in puddles, paint, explore and kids can just be kids. Your child will experience a class with out walls and not be trapped in a small back yard surrounded by fences for 5 days of the week. As he or she will be taken out on a weekly excursion where they will explore rock pools, hunt for bears in the forest and just run through ... Read more long grass. Titahi Bay has all of this to offer so why not use it. Your baby will be nurtured with the highest of quality care by a team of very dedicated and experienced teachers. Yes your baby will also experience the wider world as they are taken out for nature walks in our 6 seater pram. Your child's teachers are experienced and qualified and will work alongside you, supporting and encouraging your child to be confident, independent and to grow into capable life long learners.

Aratoi Museum has offered activities for children for decades. We welcome school groups, and we run activities during school holidays. We have two annual student exhibitions: Breadcraft Wairarapa Schools Art Show and NZQA Top Art exhibition. Please telephone us from 10am to 4:30 to see what's on offer now. OUR MUSEUM • Aratoi Museum is the largest museum in the Wairarapa and specializes in Wairarapa social history, NZ art & Māori taonga • Our special focus is on artists & issues ... Read more of the Wairarapa region • Important international exhibitions on display have included Pacifica-related work, collaborative work by Dame Robin White, NZ modernist Milan Mrkusich, and the international touring show "The City" Aratoi is open daily from 10am to 4:30. Entry by Koha.

Otaki Museum s housed in the restored 1918 BNZ building on Main Street. t carries out a number of activities: * tells Otaki's stories through a changing exhibition programme *researches the history of Otaki and the surrounding district *collects objects, stories, and images of interest * has an extensive photographic collection and many early copies of the town's newspaper, the Otaki Mail * holds archival material relating to the town, including records from Otaki School and the Otaki Borough ... Read more Council * records and collects oral history interviews The Museum is open Thursday - Saturday, 10am - 2pm when exhibitions are on.