27/01/2025
Exploration|Mana aotūroa is the key to building knowledge about our world, developing sense of self, curiosity and confidence! Today we enjoyed both the sensory experiences of the mud kitchen and ice exploration!
Exploration | Tamariki are critical thinkers, problem solvers and explorers.
(https://tewhariki.tahurangi.education.govt.nz/mana-aot-roa-exploration---strand-5/5637176831.p)
13/01/2025
Starting off another week of fun and learning at Buttercups Preschool Huntsbury, Christchurch! We are loving welcoming back more tamariki this week who return from their holidays, with lots of stories to share! 🥰
We still have limited spaces available for sessions, so get in touch on 03 332 2746 or send us a message!
06/01/2025
We are back and excited for 2025! We hope everyone had a wonderful break together and wish you all a Happy New Year! 🥰
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 03 332 2746!
19/09/2024
Spring is here! We have been preparing our māra (garden) for the exciting new season! 🌻
19/09/2024
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!
27/08/2024
The classroom is smelling amazing today, as we look forward to trying the focaccia bread which is in the oven! 😋
21/08/2024
It’s Tongan Language Week, this week! The 2024 theme for Tonga Language Week is 'E tu'uloa 'a e lea faka-Tongá 'o ka lea'aki 'i 'api, siasí (lotú), mo e nofo-'a-kāingá - The Tongan Language will be sustainable when used at home, church and in the wider community.
Swim Little Turtle | Ukulele Chords | Play Along | Bilingual Tongan | Songs For Kids
Grab your ukulele and play along to our bilingual tongan song, 'Swim Little Turtle'. This wee song is about our wee turtles who have to leave the nest to tak...
21/08/2024
The sunshine was so beautiful today! ☀️
Ngā tamariki worked together to make a “house” outside on the deck, with the balance beams!☺️
09/08/2024
Happy ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Airani - Cook Islands Māori Language Week! 🌺
This year’s theme, ‘Ātui’ia au ki te vaka o tōku matakeinanga, invites us to connect with the canoe of our tribe. We have been loving LOOPY TUNES Preschool Music this week, (as always!) 🎵 🎶
01/08/2024
What a fun, creative Thursday we have had! Despite the very cold fresh air outside, we enjoyed spending time exploring and even created an ice cream shop!
29/07/2024
We hope that your Monday was as fun as ours was, at Buttercups Preschool Huntsbury, Christchurch!
20/07/2024
As the school holidays come to an end, we reflect on all of the additional fun we have had together over the past two weeks!
14/07/2024
*Winter Preschool Special*
We are offering limited spaces to enrol for up to 30 hours free for 3-5 year olds at Buttercups Preschool Huntsbury, 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 03 332 2746 or at [email protected] for further information. *Conditions apply.
14/07/2024
Kiaora koutou!
Here is our plan for the week ahead!
😋 🎥 📚 🧇 🐻
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 Huntsbury - 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
28/06/2024
Buttercups Preschools are closed today, as the Matariki public holiday is observed.
Enjoy the long weekend everyone! 💫
17/06/2024
💫 Have you seen our new Matariki display case? 💫
Keep an eye out on Storypark for an invite to our Matariki evening in July!