Signs for the Garden

This week, the children have been making signs for the vegetables growing in our garden. It’s been a fun and meaningful way for them to explore early literacy. As they create their signs, they are learning what letters look like, how to form them, and that written words can be used to communicate and share information—a wonderful way to explore literacy in action.

Commerorating Anzac Day

We will remember them

ANZAC day is a special day that commemorates all New Zealanders and Australians who have fought and died for their country.   The tamariki at Uxbridge have been joining in activities, making poppies, baking Anzac cookies and reading stories.

We have been sharing the messages that Anzac is:

A day when we remember and thank everyone that has helped to look after our country.

It's a day when we say thank you and are grateful that we live in such a great country.

It's a day when we remember that we have to look after everyone that lives in our community, including our older people who helped make it so great. 

What was so special is that one of our children wanted to take their poppy home to put on their granddaddies grave - Connection & meaning xx

A special visitor

We had a lovely surprise today when Ruby brought in her beautiful kitten Luna for a visit. The children were so excited to meet the tiny, fluffy kitten, she was adorable, so gorgeous! Everyone took turns giving gentle pats. Ruby was very proud to share her furry friend, and cuddles made our morning extra warm and happy xx Thanks Ruby!

Dancing fun with JD Studio's

🌟 A Big Thank You to JD Studios!

We were thrilled to welcome JD Studios into our community today as they continued sharing their passion for dance and music with little movers across the region. It was finally our turn — and what an incredible experience it was.

Our tamariki had an absolute blast:

🦖 Stomping like dinosaurs ✨ Letting their sparkle shine 🏴‍☠️ Becoming pirates as they navigated north, south, east, and west

The session was the perfect blend of fun and learning. Through movement, the children explored:

• Coordination and balance

• Directional language

• Following instructions

• Listening and movement skills

The joy, laughter, and energy in the room said it all. We’re so grateful to JD Studios for bringing such creativity, enthusiasm, and magic to our day.

Easter Party 2026!

 There was much anticipation in the week before our Easter party as we wrote many letters to the Easter bunny and buzzed in the excitement about his upcoming visit to Uxbridge. It certainly was well worth the wait.....The Easter Bunny did not disappoint!! He came full of high fives, hugs, and poses for the photos and brought us a special Easter Bunny Bag filled with treats, and bunny ears! There was a fun a vibe across the Centre with decorations and face painting and a great sense of togetherness and belonging was felt by all as we celebrated as one big Uxbridge Whānau. We shared a yummy dinner of pizza and chippies and raffled off some amazing prizes with the support of the wider community. 

 Happy Easter 2026 Everyone!!