The Treehouse Private Kindergarten

We are done and dusted with Term Two!!

Thank you to all our families for a wonderful term! We have loved each moment!

We are closed for next week and look forward to welcoming you back for Term 3 on Monday 20th July ❤️

Have a safe rest of your holidays, have fun!! Love Kathryn, Olivia, Kamila, Merlye, Trina and Kayla x

Manaakitia a Mātariki — kai aroha… hakari kai ⭐️

Mātariki is a festival that is unique to New Zealand, it is another way we can acknowledge our bi-cultural heritage. Cultures all over the world celebrate a ‘New Year’ of some kind and Mātariki is an acknowledged celebration in New Zealand. 🇳🇿

We thought it would be wonderful to plan a “Mātariki Feast”, inspired by the book “Daniel’s Mātariki Feast”.

Mātariki is a time to come together, reflect, and give thanks for the new year ahead. Sharing food is one way we show manaakitanga - care, hospitality, and respect for one another as a small community.

We love providing links between family and The Treehouse. Food is a principle of pleasure, hospitality and conviviality. Food connects people, places, events, celebrations and time. When we honour beautiful events with children, we give them an irresistible invitation to participate in something meaningful and to engage and connect with one another.

And the Kaiako got to wear some wonderful matchy Mātariki t-shirts!!! 👕 🌟

The Treehouse Private Kindergarten and Nursery is a beautiful curated environment, created to nurture and nourish our learners, from one year to five. 👶🏼👧🏼👦🏼

We currently have spaces available and for our existing families we are offering a special incentive: introduce a new family (with a minimum attendance of 2 days) and when they start, receive one free day per week for six weeks!

How good is that!?

For more info get in touch [email protected] or phone 075786909 📞

This morning we had a special Mother’s Day morning tea to celebrate and honour the wonderful mums at The Treehouse. 💐

The children were so excited to welcome their mums for a little play and a special mat time where Kathryn read a lovely story all about our hearts being connected by a string 🧶 . Afterwards we enjoyed tea, coffee, and Shortbread and jam heart shaped biscuits… yummo!

Each child proudly gifted their mum a handmade crafted heart and bookmark to say thank you for all the love and care they give every day.

Happy Mother’s Day to all our amazing Mums - we hope you have a wonderfully special weekend with your little ones 🤍💞

The Treehouse has come of age - 21years! So much joy, laughter and friendships over the years. Thank you to all who have contributed, supported and loved our beautifully curated learning environment.

ANZAC DAY 2026

At The Treehouse, we are patriotic citizens. We honour this by proudly flying the New Zealand flag. 🇳🇿

We have talked about the New Zealand flag and its significance. The four stars are called the ‘southern cross’ and the blue represents the sea that surrounds New Zealand. We are very proud that our own New Zealand flag flies every day at The Treehouse to remind us of being New Zealand citizens. The flag was looking a little bit worn so Kathryn decided to put up another one for ANZAC day.

We did a special mat time where Kathryn brought in some very special medals: her grandfathers medals from the wars he bravely fought in! How special that the children were able to see such a vital part of our New Zealand history. 🎖️ 🏅

The children proudly sang the National Anthem in respect and remembrance for those who have gone before us 🌎♥️

Kathryn also brought in her special bear, one that looks just like the bear in the story ‘ANZAC Ted’. A very much loved bear 🐻

The children learned about the poppy, an international icon of hope and remembrance; and the children thoroughly enjoyed creating their own poppies. 🌺

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.”

Term One - What a wonderful term it has been!

The children have loved enjoying our outdoor space, especially since there has been so much rain! 🌧️

It has been a busy term, celebrating Easter and Waitangi Day - the children have thoroughly enjoyed the variety of experiences and fabulous art pieces that have been created!

Now it’s time for a little break, The Treehouse is closed next week and we look forward to welcoming you back in Term 2 from Monday, April 20th!

We have a few spaces available in our Kindergarten with children off to school, our beautiful curated environment is built to nourish our little learners and foster curiosity and wonder ⭐️

If you are interested in taking a tour of our special place, please get in touch! We would love to meet you!!!

To all our current families: have a wonderful term break, stay safe, stay warm and dry and make wonderful memories!!! ☔️🌧️🌪️

Lots of love: Kathryn, Olivia, Trina, Merlye, Kamila, Kayla