A caring and safe space, where our tamariki can shine
We have created a very special spacious and natural preschool for our youngest learners, ages 0-6. Our custom-built centre opened in July 2020, and features natural materials, finishes, toys and resources wherever possible. We have a large garden at the front of our centre for our tamariki to learn about nature and get lots of fresh, clean air. We also have access to the grounds of our big sister, Seven Oaks School for further exploration and stimulation of the senses.
Communication is at the heart of our preschool, because we understand that for your child to be relaxed, you need to feel relaxed too. Our experienced and friendly team will call you to let you know how things are going, not just if there’s a problem. We’ll get to know you as well as your child, so we can work together to help them develop into the amazing, confident and loving person they were born to be.
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Small is beautiful
Nursery
We can accommodate up to fifteen 0 to 2 year-olds
Preschool
We have generous ratios for up to forty 2 to 6 year-olds
(Please note: children can be enrolled up to their 6th birthday)
Where to find us
77 Murphys Road, Halswell 8025
021 0288 4145
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Nga tamariki have been loving the warmer weather that we have had lately and the opportunities that this has provided for water play.
Through this water slip and slide experience tamariki are developing knowledge in our curriculum areas of emotional intelligence, creativity, collaboration and responsibility.
Recently our nursery pepe have been enjoying learning about collaboration, turn taking, and developing mathematical and scientific concepts as they have been enjoying baking together.
Happy Diwali!
Last week our nursery tamariki enjoyed exploring a Diwali themed painting experience reminiscent of fireworks and rangoli designs.
Resilience is one of our Seven Strengths at Seven oaks- Our empowering environment, curriculum and Kaiako support children to build strong resiliency.
This week our tamariki have enjoyed celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori by creating poi which we have used alongside our rākau while we have listened to and sung waiata.
At Seven Oaks Preschool Collaboration is one of our Seven Strengths- Our Kaiako provide a curriculum that is rich in opportunities for small groups to form, there are moments for tamariki to develop their negotiation skills and take on different roles during group play. This supports tamariki to develop the social skills that they need to be able to get on well with others and work together in a group.
Happy Father's Day to all the dads, step dads, uncles, grandads and anyone else who takes on the important role of being a role model and raising our tamariki.
Tamariki at Seven Oaks Preschool enjoyed celebrating their loved ones by baking muffins and cookies to share for a special morning tea on Friday.
We hope you all enjoyed celebrating the day with your whanau.
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Ecological Intelligence is one of our seven strengths at Seven Oaks Preschool- so we have been thrilled to be able to resume our trips to Springlands Reserve now that the roadworks have been completed. Tamariki have loved spending time in nature and looking at how the environment changes based on the weather. A big highlight has been the stepping stones where everyone has challenged themselves to make it all the way across!
Last week we worked on the cooperation and collaboration part of our curriculum as we prepared to celebrate a whanau evening together. Tamariki from both rooms collaborated to prepare vegetables for our kai and when our whanau arrived, we worked together to prepare aspiration stars, collage leaves to add to our whanau tree and plant seeds. A big thank you to everyone who braved the winter cold and darkness to come out and join us.
Over the last few weeks our tamariki have been exploring one of our Seven Strengths; Cooperation & Collaboration, through various learning opportunities that Kaiako have arranged with a focus on the Olympics.
There have been many preschool versions of Olympic sports for the tamariki to try and it has been wonderful to see them working together and taking turns as they have tried some new games!
Foundations for success…
Some of the things that make our centre special
We believe in fresh air
As long as they’re dressed for the conditions, we encourage children to be outside as much as possible, learning through their senses and enjoying natural physical movement. We have a lovely big garden with a sensory area and where we grow lots of fruit and vegetables. We can also enjoy the grounds of our big sister, Seven Oaks School, where there are wildlife ponds and plenty of space to run and play.
Specialist classes
Our spacious and natural preschool has linked up with local specialist providers to run a selection of free afternoon activities on-site, making it easy for your little one to follow their passion without additional driving and admin for you! These include:
- Ballet
- Ball skills
- Or whatever we can help arrange for your child
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Parents welcome
Each child’s emotional wellbeing is at the forefront of our minds, so parents and grandparents are always welcome to stay a while after drop-off and join in the fun. By creating an open and collaborative atmosphere, we want our centre to feel like your home from home.
A natural approach
We use natural, safe resources wherever possible throughout our centre, and aim to to everything as sustainably as we can. From wooden toys to 100% organic cotton materials for bedding, you name it, we’re doing our best to teach our tamariki to care for ourselves and the planet.
Nurturing relationships
We nurture every relationship at our centre to establish a strong sense of belonging, working in partnership with parents and whanau to ensure children feel safe, secure, and listened to.
Shared values
Our values and philosophy is closely aligned with that of our big sister, Seven Oaks School. You can read more here about our philosophy and how we integrate these values into the national preschool curriculum Te Whariki.
Specialist classes
Free on-site afternoon activities with specialist teachers
Ball Skills
with Playball
We keep these sessions really fun and light, to help youngsters develop a love of ball sports. Introductory skills focus on developing hand-eye co-ordination and learning to predict how balls move.
Ballet Basics
with Dance Central
You’re never too young to start developing a love of dance. We give toddlers and preschoolers the chance to learn to dance, gain confidence and shine.
You’re in safe and capable hands
Our experienced team are at the heart of our preschool community
Seven Oaks School was opened in 2009, to empower children to thrive in our unpredictable and fast-changing world. Our success is based on providing socially, emotionally and environmentally rich educational experiences that are unavailable elsewhere. I am so proud of the talented and committed team that take care of your children at Seven Oaks Preschool. We aim to support your children to learn that they can be seen, loved and respected out there in the big wide world, as well as at home.
At-a-glance fees
Seven Oaks Preschool Fee Schedule (effective from March 2022)
Open: Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.45pm
| Hourly rate (up to 6 hours per day) |
Hourly rate (after 6 hours per day) |
Full week | |
|---|---|---|---|
0-3 years |
$7.50 | $7.00 | $270 |
3 years and overQualified for 20 free ECE hours a week
|
Free | $7.50 | $170 |
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