Kakapo Creek Children's Garden

An awesome day out for the family where you can experience some of New Zealand’s rare and endemic birds and reptiles. Am easy walk, lovely shop and picnic area at the top, suitable for mountain buggies on many tracks…

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Mairangi Bay Village, are you ready for our Book Character Dress Up Parade? See you all in the village at 10:00 this morning! 📚🚣👸🏻🐲🧸🐶

We have lots of ECE followers on this page. If you know someone currently unqualified who would make an exceptional ECE teacher, why not give them a nudge or forward this to them…

Already working in ECE?
You don’t need to decide if ECE is right for you. You’re already there.

• You already have experience that matters.
• You already understand the importance of relationships.
• You already know what it means to make a difference for tamariki.

Now it’s about where you choose to study - because where you study will shape the teacher you become.

At Cavalli College, you'll benefit from innovative learning, dedicated student support, NZQA & Teaching Council approved qualifications, and practical skills that prepare you for teaching.

2026 Inaugural Year Reduced Fees*

Take advantage of our inaugural year offer and receive 85% off study fees when you commence study in 2026. Applications now open for September, October and November intakes:

• 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗘𝗖𝗘)
• 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗘𝗖𝗘)

*Domestic learners only. Terms and conditions apply.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄!
Call (09) 486 3000 to learn more.

Rethinking the Boundaries Conversation Many limit-setting approaches offer a script. Circle of Security asks a different question: what does your child need from you right now?

Any of our followers know someone who would love to get ECE qualified? Maybe you work unqualified in ECE? Maybe you’re considering a career change because now that you have children you know that you’d like to work with them? Maybe you know a school leaver who would be perfectly suited to this career? Tag them to this post and give them a prompt in the right direction 😇🙌

Already working in ECE?
You don’t need to decide if ECE is right for you. You’re already there.

• You already have experience that matters.
• You already understand the importance of relationships.
• You already know what it means to make a difference for tamariki.

Now it’s about where you choose to study - because where you study will shape the teacher you become.

At Cavalli College, you'll benefit from innovative learning, dedicated student support, NZQA & Teaching Council approved qualifications, and practical skills that prepare you for teaching.

2026 Inaugural Year Reduced Fees*

Take advantage of our inaugural year offer and receive 85% off study fees when you commence study in 2026. Applications now open for September, October and November intakes:

• 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗘𝗖𝗘)
• 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗘𝗖𝗘)

*Domestic learners only. Terms and conditions apply.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄!
Call (09) 486 3000 to learn more.

👩🏽‍🏫 Say hello to Teacher Dipika, optimising a teachable moment to thoughtfully lead a sensory investigation. As part of the Group Learning Plan, Dipika invited the children to explore scent, colour, texture, sound and touch through a carefully prepared learning experience. With rich language, intentional prompts and genuine engagement, she supported the children to notice, compare, wonder and build meaning together.

🩵 At Kākāpō Creek, attachment-rich practice means our teachers are active agents of learning. They are emotionally present, intellectually engaged and deeply invested in the interactions unfolding with each child.

🍎 Dipika’s teaching beautifully reflects the delicate balance we value: teacher-lead group learning woven with children’s spontaneous ideas, curiosity and play. This is how a truly rich, child-centred curriculum comes alive, through connection, responsiveness, thoughtful guidance and extraordinary learning in action.

🌟 Rare chance to see Dr. Gordon Neufeld live in Aotearoa this September!
If you’ve ever wondered why today’s kids seem more anxious, disengaged, or glued to their screens than ever — this video is for you. World-renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld unpacks the real roots of what’s going on for our tamariki, and what they actually need from the adults around them.
He’s touring NZ this September with talks and events for parents, educators, and professionals in Christchurch, Auckland, and Kaiteriteri — covering everything from student engagement to digital obsession to a full two-day conference.
🎟️ Spaces are limited and early bird pricing won’t last — check out all the dates and grab your tickets here: neufeldaotearoa.org/neufeld-aotearoa-events
👇 Watch the video below to see why this matters so much right now.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cSqb1HL6IsI&ra=m

Parents - don’t miss this opportunity to learn about screen time essentials for your children! Teachers - three great professional development opportunities! Don’t miss this!

🌟 Rare chance to see Dr. Gordon Neufeld live in Aotearoa this September!
If you’ve ever wondered why today’s kids seem more anxious, disengaged, or glued to their screens than ever — this video is for you. World-renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld unpacks the real roots of what’s going on for our tamariki, and what they actually need from the adults around them.
He’s touring NZ this September with talks and events for parents, educators, and professionals in Christchurch, Auckland, and Kaiteriteri — covering everything from student engagement to digital obsession to a full two-day conference.
🎟️ Spaces are limited and early bird pricing won’t last — check out all the dates and grab your tickets here: neufeldaotearoa.org/neufeld-aotearoa-events
👇 Watch the video below to see why this matters so much right now.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cSqb1HL6IsI&ra=m