Hanmer Springs Playcentre

02/04/2026

23/03/2026

Kia ora Playcentre whānau 💛

We’d love to start organising more social outings so we can get to know each other better outside of sessions 😊

Our first get-together will be: This Thursday at 7pm on Getaway

It’ll be a relaxed night to chat, connect, and have a bit of fun together!

Let us know if you can make it we’d love to see you there 💕

24/02/2026

Don't forget to plan Playcentre into your week 🙂

23/02/2026

Creating memories that last a lifetime - what will you discover today?

19/02/2026

Messy play provides new sensory experiences. Through open-ended exploration, children learn about different materials and their properties, and investigate how substances can be mixed, manipulated and changed.

16/02/2026

Messy play supports positive interactions. When children share their sensory experience with others, they’re encouraged to tell stories, take turns, negotiate, explain ideas and bond over their shared fun. These interactions support language development and social skills.

15/02/2026

As children explore with their hands and try out new tools and instruments, they develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Through practising and mastering new skills, they gain confidence in and control of their bodies.

11/02/2026

Messy play stimulates children’s curiosity, fuels their imaginations and offers new outlets for self-expression. Different materials and tools present new challenges and ideas, and through exploration and experimentation, children develop confidence and self-esteem.

10/02/2026

Save the Date: Playcentre Messy Play Week 2-6 March - Promises fun!
For children, messy play is liberating, fun and fully absorbing. Naturally curious, children show high levels of concentration and engagement as they explore with their senses, which heightens their learning experience. From a child’s perspective, messy play is magical – full of excitement and pure joy. Pop it in your planner and see you there!

23/11/2025

Calling all Grandparents, but also honorary Grandparents!!

We invite you to come along to our local Playcentre for a cuppa and to join in some playing with our little ones.

When: 10am -11.30am
Where: 6 Cheltenham Street (Access through the school)

17/11/2025

Where friends become whānau: Hanmer Springs Playcentre