06/01/2025
Kia ora e te whānau and Happy New Year! We are back and excited for 2025!
Ngā tamariki had a fun filled day today, with lots of imaginative play both indoors and outdoors!
We are currently accepting new enrolments for later in 2025. If you are interested in finding out further information, would like a friendly chat, or to book in a tour, please email [email protected] or call us on 03 9258930.
18/12/2024
Thank you to Christchurch City Libraries for inviting us to a Christmas group time today! A group of tamariki enjoyed the excursion, walking together, holding hands safely with their kaiako and each other. Once at the Shirley Library, the children enjoyed singing Christmas songs, reading a Christmas book and then popping bubbles together! What a wonderful way to enjoy the amazing things our community offers! 🎅
25/11/2024
Recently, we have been learning about where paua come from, how they are measured, and extending on this by exploring paua in water outside! Nga tamariki also learned about how paua got a special gift from Tangaroa, reading the book, ‘Tangaroa’s Gift’ together. 🩵
Exploration outside…it’s one of our favourite pastimes! Looking forward to more! ☀️🌳
16/10/2024
As we investigate our local curriculum together, we collaborate and draw on knowledge from others. Tamariki enjoyed a new story resource today, which shares the story of our very own Awa (River), the Avon, which makes it way down to the Moana (Ocean) here in Christchurch.
Thank you to the author, Lynne Harata Te Aika and thank you to Kā au Kahuraki for presenting it to us.
16/09/2024
It is ̄ori week! The theme for Te Wiki 2024 is ‘Ake ake ake - A Forever Language’. This week we are enjoying some new waiata, a pukapuka or two and, as always, proudly sharing our knowledge of our language!
12/09/2024
Spring is here! Ngā tamariki have loved exploring outside in the beautiful weather this week! ☀️
28/08/2024
Te tākaro ki te wai | Water play
Did you know that water play is one of our favourite activities at Buttercups Preschool Dallington,? Water play allows tamariki opportunities to explore scientific and mathematical concepts, build communication skills, along with the development of fine and gross motor skills. Tamariki learn with and alongside others when using the tuff tray outside for different experiences, such as this setup today, which even involved bubbles!
What fun! 💦
31/07/2024
Today in the preschool rūmā we were busy exploring paint and colours! We also enjoyed some puddles outside and having a kōrero about where the rain comes from! 🌧️
There is always so much learning taking place as we explore together at Buttercups Preschool Dallington, Christchurch 🥰
28/07/2024
We are excited for another week ahead with our wonderful tamariki at Buttercups Preschool Dallington, Christchurch!
25/07/2024
🎶 “At the car wash…. 🎶 We had a fun activity for ngā tamariki, as we created a car wash together! There was a great display of mahi tahi | working together as the children enjoyed cleaning the bikes, scooters and wooden buggy at Buttercups! 🚲
Taking part in caring for this place | te manaaki te taiao 🥰
24/07/2024
We enjoyed lots of fun activities today, both inside and outside, in the beautiful sunshine! 🌞
20/07/2024
As the school holidays come to an end, we reflect on all of the additional fun we have had together!
17/07/2024
*Winter Preschool Special*
We are offering limited spaces to enrol for up to 30 hours free for 3-5 year olds at Buttercups Preschool Dallington, Christchurch! (Attendance for up to 6 hours per day, between 8.45am - 3.15pm. Three sessions minimum.)
For a limited time, up to 30 hours free are available per week, for new enrolments. Contact us on 03 925 8930 or at [email protected] for further information. *Conditions apply.
17/07/2024
Our youngest tamariki in the nursery love to explore alongside one another throughout their days at Buttercups! Teachers in this environment take their time, follow cues and maintain a calm environment for no more than twelve tamariki, maintaining quality.
14/07/2024
Kiaora koutou!
Here is our plan for the week ahead!
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07/07/2024
Once again, the school holidays are upon us! We have some extra fun planned….here is the first week! ⚽️ 🧁 ❤️
04/07/2024
Today is Red Nose Day! ❤️
We are supporting this initiative and are having a 'Red Day' at Buttercups Preschool during the school holidays! Come along on Thursday, 11th July and wear something red. If you would like to support this initiative, a gold coin donation can be given, or you can donate online!
Buttercups Preschool Dallington - Go Red for Red Nose Day 2024
Go Red for Red Nose Day 2024 : Make a donation today to support Go Red for Red Nose Day 2024
02/07/2024
✨Our Matariki Celebration ✨
Thank you to those who were able to make it tonight and for your yummy contributions. Despite the cold weather, we enjoyed ‘bird spotting’ in the garden, writing on a wishing star and showing our whānau our special Matariki performance. ✨