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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Strawberry season! Nga tamariki were very excited to have their first strawberry harvest from our gardens this week. We enjoyed sharing them together at afternoon .
Good to see the garden is still producing like last year. I had hoped someone was keeping up the weeding!
Ra whanau! At Seven Oaks Preschool we have created a beautiful birthday tradition for our tamariki where a kaiako takes the birthday tamaiti to our sister school to pick flowers for a special sand celebration cake. They then work together to decorate their cake which is used to hold a candle so that their peers can sing ra whana/ happy birthday to them at kai time!
We have limited spaces available in our preschool for 2024 so get in touch if you would like to book a tour!
This week our tamariki have been enjoying spending time getting the strawberry bed ready for summer. They are learning about taking responsibility as they care for the plants and developing their curiosity as they hypothesize about how the plants will grow.
This week our tamariki have been loving exploring our new paths which were installed over the weekend! Our huge outdoor space is set for summer! Get in touch if you’d like to arrange a visit to see our wonderful centre for yourself ☀️
This week tamariki in Te Waihora room have been enjoying sharing a game of twister! Through their play they are developing social skills, self-regulation, challenging their bodies, and building friendships with their peers.
Our Huritini pepe enjoyed some sensory play last week! Sensory play is a great way for little ones to engage all of their senses and explore new concepts such as cause and effect.
At Seven Oaks Preschool it is important to us to create a sense of community for our tamariki. One way that the kaiako have been supporting this recently is through baking together. Tamariki show curiosity and cooperation as they work together to create something tasty to share!
Manawatia a matariki!
Thank you to all our beautiful whanau who contributed to and attended our Matariki celebration last week.
Our tamariki loved preparing soup and bread for everyone and it was so wonderful to see the community come together to share a meal.
Our tamariki have been loving getting out in the sunshine this week. Yesterday afternoon Te Waihora Room even managed to have a picnic for afternoon tea!
Seven Oaks School are running a firewood raffle to raise money for an outdoor classroom at the School. Tickets are $5 each, please let us know at drop off or pick up if you would like to purchase a ticket or pop into the school office 🙂 Seven Oaks SchoolHi everyone!
We are running a firewood raffle to raise money for an outdoor classroom at Seven Oaks School.
The winner of the raffle recieves 6m of semi dry Oldman Pine firewood ( suitable to burn this year if stored in a well ventilated shelter)
Unfortunately no hill or Sumner deliveries thanks.
Christchurch and Selwyn deliveries fine.
$5 per ticket
Raffle drawn on the 21st of July.
Please comment on the post below or contact Nadia Cooper if you would like a ticket.
Thanks, we really appreciate your support 😊
Thanks for sharing guys 😊
OUTDOOR PLAY, is among the greatest gift we can give our children, and healthy, adventurous and curious children are among the greatest gifts we can give our communities.
Gary Erickson & Kit Crawford
Our nursery tamariki are loving getting outside to explore and the evidence on their gumboots shows!
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.
- 4 weeks
Age 18 months+
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.
- 4 weeks
Age 3+ – boys and girls welcome
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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