Programmes we offer

Bush Kindy

Once a week, our oldest tamaiti venture to our Base Camp at Sandy Point to engage in rich, hands-on learning in the natural environment. Bush Kindy offers opportunities for exploration, problem-solving, physical challenge, and connection with nature, supporting tamariki to build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of kaitiakitanga (care for the environment).

Swimming

Once a week, tamaiti 3.5 years and older have the option to come along to swimming down at Ruru School Pool. We work on confidence in the water and we have some huge progress with our tamaiti with this.

Spontaneous Excursions

At Aoga Amata, we are fortunate to have our own preschool van, which allows us to take part in regular spontaneous excursions within our local community. These outings enrich children’s learning and strengthen connections with the wider world. Recent excursions have included visits to the Christmas trees at the stadium, craft sessions and story time at the library, exploring the Christmas doors in Riverton, a trip to Bluff to explore the local area, and visits to Johnny and Sharlene’s farmlet to meet and care for a variety of animals.