25/08/2026
🌿 He mihi aroha ki a koe, Claire ❤️
We must say a very difficult goodbye to someone who has been such a special part of Brightwater Playcentre for more than nine years.
Claire, you have woven yourself into the very fabric of our Playcentre whāriki. Through aroha, manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and compassion, you have made our Playcentre a place where tamariki and whānau feel safe, welcomed, valued and like they truly belong.
You have such a special gift for making people feel welcome from the moment they walk through the doors. You support without judgement, listen, encourage and always seem to know when someone needs a little extra awhi. You are a strong, caring and incredibly compassionate wahine who has made a difference to so many.
And our tamariki ❤️ — they absolutely adore you. You have built such beautiful relationships with them and have been part of so many of their Playcentre adventures, laughter, messy play and special memories. For many of our children, you have been part of their childhood, and that is something truly precious.
Ngā mihi nui mō ngā tau e iwa, Claire.
Thank you for your aroha, your laughter, your hugs, your mahi and for simply being you. 🌺
With much aroha,
The Brightwater Playcentre whānau
