Eden Campus Early Learning Centre

This week we are celebrating Samoan Language Week at our centre. 🇼🇸

Together, we are exploring not only language and culture of Samoa but also the pacific values of respect, belonging, relationships, community and love that strengthen our learning community.

Guided by Tapasā, we are committed to creating meaningful connections with Pacific learners, families and cultures where every child feels valued and empowered to thrive.

Fa’afetai tele lava to our families and community for sharing your culture, language and traditions with us and we look forward to updating you with everything we got up to next week!

Last Friday we had a wonderful celebration with our community celebrating all the wonderful mothers in our lives. There was music, bubbles, and most importantly, coffee! Thankyou to everyone who joined us and made this celebration so special 🌸

We are thrilled to announce that we have now extended our hours here at Eden Campus from 8.30am - 4.30pm. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you would like to book longer hours.

Recently, our little explorers discovered a fascinating world in our backyard: snails! As they observed these slimy creatures, their curiosity sparked engaging discussions about habitats, diets, and ecosystems. This hands-on experience nurtured their connection with nature and aligned beautifully with Te Whāriki principles, particularly Mana Atua (Well-being, where they learned to care for living things, and Mana Aotūroa (Exploration), as they investigated the snails' movements and behaviors.

We encourage parents to keep the adventure going at home! Next time you’re out for a walk, look out for snails and other interesting creatures. Share your findings with us—we’d love to hear about your family’s explorations in nature! 🌍💚

We are currently accepting new enrolments at our lovely centre. At Eden Campus, we believe each child is a unique treasure to be respected and nurtured. We encourage and celebrate tamariki’s culture and weave the principles of our local curriculum and Te Whāriki into our daily practices. We encourage you to visit us any time or call us for a chat. We would love to hear from you!

We had a great week last week preparing for Easter and with our tamariki. Activities included baking for our community Easter Egg hunt, making baskets and general arts and crafts.

Engaging in arts and crafts is crucial for early childhood education as it fosters creativity, fine motor skills, and cognitive development. Through hands-on activities, children learn to express their emotions and ideas while enhancing their problem-solving abilities. These creative experiences also promote social skills as children collaborate and share their work, building connections with their peers.

Preparing for Easter offers a rich opportunity for early childhood learning. Activities like decorating eggs, crafting Easter cards, and organizing themed games allow children to explore cultural traditions while developing their creativity and critical thinking skills. These experiences provide a platform for discussions about sharing, generosity, and community values.

Today the tamariki were busy in the kitchen baking cupcakes in preparation for our Easter Egg hunt on Thursday. Baking is a hugely beneficial activity for children, it encourages following simple steps, early mathematics such as measurement, science and the development of fine motor skills. Plus cupcakes are delicious! We invite all parents and whānau to join us for some Easter Egg hunt fun and cupcakes starting from 1pm tomorrow, Thursday 2nd April if you are able!

We recently enjoyed a fun community day out with our tamariki to enjoy the early autumn weather at Cornwall Park. We had a delicious picnic, a bubble machine and lots of fun and games. It was great to have the opportunity to spend some quality time with some of our parents from our TPU.

Recently as part of our celebrations of Pacifika week, Robynne planted taro in our garden with the tamariki. Taro is a staple in many Pacific cultures, valued for its rich taste and deep cultural significance.