Centre Benefits
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Lunches/Food
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Rooms
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Nursery
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Excursions
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School Transitions
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Storypark
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Large Outdoor Area
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ECE Hours
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Extended Hours
Meet our Centre Manager
Kia ora
My name is Sophie! I am the Centre Manager for Active Explorers Invercargill. I am a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood teacher, with 11 years' experience. I am passionate about our tamariki and advocating for them whilst always having their best interest at heart.
I live on a wee farmlet with my partner Zach and our two dogs Pluto and Luna. I love being around friends and family - going on new and exciting adventures.
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Nui Explorers
Come join the adventure!
WHEN: This free programme runs weekly on a Wednesday from 8:45am – 12:30pm, during term times for our eldest learners.
PURPOSE: This is a new and exciting opportunity for your tamaiti (child) at Active Explorers Invercargill with the purpose being ‘to explore nature in our local hapori (community) where they can develop a deeper connection with Papatūānuku (the land) and support their overall wellbeing’.
PHILOSOPHY: The Nui Explorers underlying philosophy is ‘to offer tamariki physical exercise and exploration through unstructured play in nature where they can engage in risk-taking, build their confidence and resilience while challenging their creativity and problem solving skills’. This may include bug hunting, tree climbing, exploring flora and fauna, hut building, basic bushcraft skills and embracing all the seasonal elements!
Why parents love our centre
Have sent both my children here and they absolutely love it! God forbid I have another they will definitely be going here! Excellent, professional and friendly staff make it extremely easy leaving my ...
What an amazing center. Had 2x children go through here now and I only have great things to say. The teachers and managers are absolutely outstanding. 10 stars from me.
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