Ashburton Playcentre

About

We run 4 sessions every week during school terms.

Mon, Wed, Fri 9:15am-11:45am
Explorer's Thu 9:15am-11:45am

We'd love to meet you and your tamariki

Story

Welcome to our Playcentre
We have a fantastic centre which has been remodelled that is located next to Ashburton Borough School. We have a large floor area with many areas of play and equipment. Outside is a great playground with a grassed area and hill, swings, a slide, a large fort and sandpit and a water play area.



Children learn playing at Playcentre
Each session is supervised by trained and qualified Playcentre Supervisors who offer sessions which cater for all age groups. We are a family-friendly centre. Each day children’s interests are extended by the 16 areas of play set up for their development.

Come along and join us any time.

Mission

Vision / Mission

Whānau tupu ngātahi - families growing together

Playcentre is a family organisation where:
• we empower adults and children to work, play, learn and grow together
• we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and celebrate people's uniqueness
• we value and affirm parents as the first and best educators of their children


so that whānau are strengthened and communities enriched


Principles and Values

Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti Playcentre members have parallel principles and values expressed in their own language and culture.

Tangata Whenua principles
•Rangatiratanga: In terms of relevance for Playcentre, rangatiratanga refers to governance of the organisation, leadership in achieving objectives, and guardianship of the kaupapa
•Mana: Mana gives essence, strength and meaning to all whānau and personnel of Playcentre, to ensure all tamariki continue to learn and grow in their environment. Mana is the means by which a person or organisation maintains its clarity of vision and purpose
•Whanaungatanga: Playcentre will operate in a manner which promotes caring, nurturing and sharing in order to grow as a whānau with aroha and understanding. Whanaungatanga encourages co-operation and unity to achieve goals and objectives
•Wairuatanga: Where a Playcentre whānau takes on board the above ownership (governance) of the organisation, leadership to play, work, learn and grow together, and guardianship of the kaupapa does ensure the spiritual wellbeing of all its whānau members

And Values
•Kaitiakitanga - guardianship of the kaupapa/objectives and purpose
•Aroha - always treating everyone with respect, honour and love
•Manaakitanga - caring, nurturing, sharing, encouraging and supporting everyone
•Te Reo - language is key for communication; all languages will be heard
•Maramatanga - working to find clarify and understanding in all areas of Playcentre
•Tika - correctness in terms of Playcentre objectives and purpose
•Pono - honesty and truth in all

Tangata Tiriti principles
•Children and whānau learning and growing together
•A family environment
•A co-operative movement which fosters emergent leadership
•Community based
•Te Tiriti-based partnership
•Play is valued as meaningful learning

And Values
•Generosity of spirit - accepting people for who they are, having confidence in others; tolerating difference, not judging others by our own standards; taking care of others, doing what they need; sharing knowledge/skills without expecting anything in return; putting others ahead of self, being someone others can rely on; forgiving
•Respect - valuing all contributions; treating people as they should be treated; embracing diversity - of talent, of ability, of culture; respecting the environment; respecting cultural traditions, beliefs; respecting the inherent value and dignity of each person
•Endeavour - reliability, commitment to Playcentre; exercising self control, discipline; accepting responsibility and giving our best effort; perseverance, learning from mistakes
•Compassion - caring for people; building esteem in self and others; nurturing a sense of inclusiveness, of being a community; belonging
•Integrity - being trusted and trustworthy; being honest in all interactions; keeping our word, to be counted on to do what is required; acting in a manner that is fair and just for all; courage to do the right thing
•Cooperation - working together towards a common goal; building confidence in learners; communicating - sharing information, open dialogue, talking to people rather than about people; achievement - completion of tasks, acknowledgement of contribution/effort