The Preschool newsletter has been discontinued. However, you can still get regular ECE news and information from the Community Ministries newsletter.

If you need advice related to ECE contact our ECE Advisor.

ECE Teacher Required - Morrinsville

Sadly, one of our staff members is moving out of the area, which opens an opportunity for the right person to join our Kindergarten as an Early Childhood Teacher. We require a qualified or in training ECE Teacher to join our well-established Christian Kindergarten in Morrinsville. 

Our enthusiastic team are committed to high quality care and educational services. We offer competitive pay rates, great conditions, and reimburse reasonable moving costs. Applicants need to be able to support our Christian philosophy.

 For further information phone Patsy on 07 8897891 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

Funding for facility upgrades and outdoor areas/play equipment

Auckland/Northland region ECEs can apply to ASBCT for funding for up to $20,000 for facility upgrades and up to $10,000 for play equipment & outdoor area upgrades, including shade sails. This is the ‘Quick-response grants’ part of their Learning sector. There are two rounds – June 1 & November 1 being the close-off dates. I’m told they make grant decisions within 8 weeks. For more info go to the Trust’s website http://www.asbcommunitytrust.org.nz.

Upcoming conferences

A great way to use Registration money and to keep staff current in ECE development. Also a nice bonus for fab staff!

Childspace www.childspace.co.nz 29-31 October 2010.  

 Resource library

I recently found out that we are able to BORROW books from the Baptist Children & Family Resource Library Catalogue. They have a huge range of books, DVDs & CDs. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details. 

MY Lily-Rose and Tobias’ Pick

I have found a new favourite book! If you have a passion for children then you HAVE to read this: “Too Small to Ignore: Why the Least of These Matters Most” by Dr. Wess Stafford.  

Life is full of changes and apparently, a change is as good as a break. If that is true we should all be feeling rested and relaxed after the Budget announcements…hmmm not sure I’m feeling like I had a break at all!! In fact this year has been full of changes for me, so I should be feeling super ‘chilled’.

Read more: Changes

Term Three 2010

19 July- 24 September

 Term Four 2010

11 October – 18 December (about)

 Next Funding

01 November 2010

01 March 2011

 Public Holidays

25 October             Labour Day

25 December          Christmas Day

26 December          Boxing Day

 Anniversaries 

Canterbury South   27 Sept

Hawkes Bay            22 Oct

Marlborough           01 Nov

Canterbury             12 Nov

Westland                29 Nov

Chatham Islands  29 Nov