March 23,2020
No visitors please
Good morning everyone, We would like to let you know that Rangi Ruru Preschool remains open until COVID – 19 Alert levels change. We are however, in restricted access mode. This means that we will not be able to start new children until further notice, and we will not be able to show visit Read More >
August 28,2019
Our Antarctic Adventure
As a culmination of our topic of learning, about all things Antarctic, today we travelled by bus to the Antarctica Centre. Bags packed, coats on and we were off. The first exciting part of our adventure was travelling by bus – something that many of us don’t do very often (if ever). We waved Read More >
August 13,2019
Working with Year 11 PE
Today we began another learning programme with the senior students of our high school, Rangi Ruru Girls’. We adore the many opportunities that are afforded to us, when we work alongside the school students. Our Year 11 girls have been learning about gross motor development, and as part of thei Read More >
August 08,2019
Trike – a – thon 2019
Today we held our annual Trike- a-thon. This morning the children eagerly decorated their bikes, scooters and ride-on’s in preparation for showing them off to family, friends and the Rangi Ruru ‘big girls’. 11.30 am rolled around and we couldn’t have asked for a better winter’s day. W Read More >
May 15,2019
The day the ponies came to Preschool
Yesterday we were fortunate to have a wonderful experience organised for us, by one of our Preschool families. Liz Hunton, from Magical Minis 216 came along, to Preschool, with two of her beautiful and mild mannered miniature ponies, Woody and Possom. The children were delighted and enthusiastic abo Read More >
May 15,2019
Mothers Day Breakfast
Every day is a day to celebrate our amazing families, however we felt it was important to do something special for our Mum’s on Mother’s day. On Friday 10th May we hosted a Mother’s Day Breakfast at Preschool. It was an early start, but we were fortunate to be joined by many of o Read More >
March 29,2019
We have won an award!
Rangi Ruru Preschool have been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for our efforts in developing our edible playground/gardens. On Wednesday night Linda and Jo attended the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board, Community Pride Garden Awards. The Preschool had special billing in the cere Read More >
February 22,2019
Join us for our Open Day
Rangi Ruru Preschool is a ‘not for profit’ community-based centre, operated by and located on the beautiful grounds of Rangi Ruru Girls’ School. We provide care and education for children aged two years to school entry. Our small and friendly Preschool places great importance on developing a Read More >
November 23,2018
What’s going to work – Team work!
Yesterday we had a very busy morning at preschool. We were lucky enough to win two scoops of wonderful garden mix for our new vegetable garden area, from Garden Box (formerly Parkhouse Landscape Supplies). Armed with wheel barrows, trolleys, buckets and spades we worked together to unload the trai Read More >
November 14,2018
Our October Newsletter
Newsletter – October 2018 Hi everyone, Please click the link to take you to our latest centre newsletter. Hapy reading! Read More >