Rolleston Playcentre

We had a great combined excursion with Lincoln Playcentre yesterday at the Mini Gym at the Sports Centre!

Tamariki were able to practice climbing, balancing, fine motor skills and shooting hoops, while also expanding on social skills and turn taking.

We look forward to more combined excursions in the future! 💛

Why do we let tamariki use real tools?

Because we trust them to be capable learners! With close supervision and support, using real tools helps tamariki develop confidence, coordination, concentration, and problem-solving skills. They learn how to assess and manage risk, follow safety guidelines, and persevere when things don’t go to plan. Plus, there’s nothing quite like the sense of pride they feel when they’ve built something with their own hands.

It’s amazing to see what tamariki can achieve when given real opportunities and trusted with real responsibilities.

At Playcentre, invitations to play don't always look the same. Some children eagerly join group activities, while others prefer to observe before participating in their own time.

An invitation to play is simply an opportunity – not an expectation. It can be a thoughtfully set-up activity, a pile of leaves waiting to be jumped in, a conversation with a friend, or a quiet moment exploring something independently.

Our centre is trying so hard to win a visit from Bluey for our tamariki and the competition closes on Sunday 31st May.

We would really appreciate it if you could click on the post and like Melinda Lee’s comment in the comment section as the winner is comment with the most likes.

Thank you so much! 💙

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🩵 GIVEAWAY #2 🩵
Crowntastic Events’ 6th Birthday Giveaway Week

WIN a Preschool or School Visit with our Blue Dog worth $325.
‼️Read the “How to enter” carefully‼️

This fun-filled visit includes:
• 30 Minute Preschool or School Visit
• Dancing and games
• Keepy Uppy with a balloon
• An Awesomeness Award for the VIP child
• Photos with all the kids
• Magical memories

HOW TO ENTER:
⭐️Like this post
⭐️Comment/tag your preschool or school below
⭐️Get your friends, family, and preschool community to like your comment
TO WIN… ‼️The comment with the MOST likes wins the visit for their preschool.

*In the event of a tie, the tied entries will go into a random draw to determine the winner. The preschool must also be following our page for the prize to be valid.

Terms & Conditions:
• Valid for up to 35 children
• Christchurch region only
• Travel costs may apply outside central Christchurch
• Prize must be redeemed within 12 months
• Date and time subject to character availability

Entries close: 31st May 2026
Winner announced: 1st June 2026

Please be aware of scams. We will NEVER ask for payment details, banking information, or credit card details. Winners will only ever be contacted by our official Crowntastic Events page and we will only ask for an email address to organise your prize. Please do not click suspicious links or respond to fake accounts pretending to be us.

Good luck!!!

No matter the weather, no matter the age group… if there’s a pile of leaves at Playcentre, someone’s launching themselves into it like it’s an Olympic sport 🍂😂
Toddlers, siblings, parents — nobody is safe once the leaf zoomies begin.
Fresh air, big laughs, messy clothes and pockets mysteriously full of leaves… just another perfect Playcentre day.

Playcentre: where the learning is hands-on and the washing pile proves it.

Messy play - sparking curiosity, creativity, confidence, and pure joy as tamariki explore the world through hands-on fun.

When science meets preschoolers, something pretty special happens ✨

You get wide eyes, fascinated faces, and curious little minds buzzing with questions.
At Playcentre, it’s not about perfect experiments or right answers, it’s about the wonder in the “why?”, the excitement in the “what if?”, and the joy of discovering something new together.
Because sometimes the smallest scientists make the biggest discoveries 💡

Halfway through NZSL Week, we’re celebrating 85 years of Playcentre by continuing to learn, connect, and share the joy of communication together.

Learning through movement and culture ✨

Our kaiako have been showing tamariki how to use poi, building coordination, rhythm, and confidence along the way. So special to see them giving it a go, supporting each other, and having fun while connecting with this beautiful taonga 💛