Pukeko Preschool's major fundraiser for the year is the annual Tauwhare Winter Fair.
Pukeko Preschool held its annual Winter Fair on July 8th 2011. It was an incredible success and enjoyed by all. However, it could not have happened without all the incredible support we received and donations/sponsorship given. We would like to thank EVERYONE who helped us out, including the following:
Matt Long DJ & RJ Transport Wallace Corp. Waitoa Animal Health Centre Morrinsville Silver Fern Farms Waitoa Visique Hamilton East Mark Building Manuka Health Frucor Rural Delivery posties Tauwhare Transmitter Eureka Express Cambridge New World Pro Drive Whitiora Simpli Foods Amcal Cambridge SuperCheap Auto Cambridge The Beauty House Prolife Foods Cadburys Whittakers Waikato Valley Chocolates World of Tyres Winger Hamilton Olde Creamery Cafe Red Cherry Cafe Zest Kidz The Warehouse – Hillcrest The Chambers Family Bunnings – Cambridge Showcase – Cambridge Boston Café – Hillcrest The Warehouse – Cambridge New World – Heaphy Terrace Countdown – Cambridge Empire Rose – Cambridge RD1 – Cambridge The Cambridge Country Store New World – Hillcrest Finlayson Pharmacy – Heaphy Terrace Repco – Hamilton East $3 & $5 Store – Hamilton East Bottlemart – Hamilton East Liquorland – Hamilton East Adeva – Cambridge $Shoppe – Cambridge Expressions – Cambridge The Pilcher Family The Cambridge Fine Wine Company Playways – Hamilton East 4 Square – Silverdale Simply Devine – Cambridge Dante’s Fine Foods – Cambridge The Bell Family The Johnstone Family The Elliott Family BNZ Hamilton The Eccleston Family Labelmakers Ltd The Boyd Family The Mantell Family
And last, but not least, the dedicated committee members (Ros, Sarah, Kath, Lynsey and Sheryl) who made it all happen, and all the families and teachers of the preschool who chipped in to help. A special thank you to Ros Chambers who has helped organise all the Winter Fairs so far. Unfortunately for us, her youngest son graduates to school before the next fair. We will miss your input, Ros!
Who We Are
Pukeko Preschool offers a unique opportunity for children to experience a quality early childhood education in an idyllic rural setting. Nestled in the grounds of Tauwhare School, our small Preschool with a big heart provides a solid start to your child’s education.
Pukeko Preschool is a community led licensed Early Childhood Education center, catering for a maximum of 17 children.
In 2004 Eureka Early Childhood Centre was moved to Tauwhare School and began its new life as Pukeko Preschool.
The Teachers
Pukeko Preschool delivers quality education programme by registered experienced teachers, catering for children aged 2.5-4 years of age. The teachers create a nurturing environment in which they provide the variety of stimulating, challenging and exciting education programmes that help develop your child to their full potential. However, children do need to be toilet trained as we do not offer nappy changing facilities.
Susan Thomas is the head teacher/centre manager. She is supported by Sharon Mitchell.
What We Offer
• All three and four year old children attending the centre are eligible to access the 20 hour Free ECE programme, up to 20 hours per week. • Mixed age programme for a maximum of 17 children aged between 2.5 years* and 5 years. Each day we are open for 4.5 hours (8:45am – 1:15pm) • Flexibility in days of attendance with no minimum number of days per week. Each child must book for a minimum of 4.5 hours per day. • Stimulating early childhood education programmes, focused on your child’s interests and needs • Excellent teacher child ratio, with 17 children to 2 teachers • A high degree of contact, participation, and integration with our local school such as participating in Calf Club Day, 4-year-old visit to Tauwhare School new entrant class and school library visits.
Centre Hours and Fees
We operate Monday to Friday, 8:45am until 1:15pm during the Primary School Term. A minimum of 4.5 hours is required per booked day.
Preschool will close for a short time during the summer holidays but reopens again in January.
Fees
• All three and four year old children attending the centre are eligible to access the 20 hour Free ECE programme, up to 20 hours per week. • The hourly charge outside of Free ECE is $4.50 per hour.
Contact Us and Enrolments
Please call in and visit us during our opening hours. We would love to show you around. We can enroll your child during your visit. We also operate a waiting list if your preferred days are fully booked or your child is not yet of age. We are located on the school grounds of
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