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Matariki at Mana

22 July 2019

When the seven star cluster of Matariki rises in the dawn winter sky, it is time to celebrate a new year, the natural world, the togetherness of whānau, and new beginnings…

Biculturalism is important to us and explored through the many unique ways our centre celebrates Matariki. To celebrate Matariki at Mana this year, families gathered together under the star-spangled evening sky, to share kai and celebrate our children’s art gallery.

Lollipops Auckland Central was awash with colour as staff, children and families celebrated Diwali, the much-loved festival of lights.

Nails, hammers and protective head gear are par for the course on a building site, but now at Learning Adventures Levin, you can find all this and more.

Young children are learning their place in the world every single day in multiple ways. The ideas that they form from observing the world around them will often show up when children are engaging in family and dramatic play, but what exactly is family and dramatic play and what are the benefits of your child engaging in it?

Matariki at Mana

Diwali Celebrations

Building Blocks for Learning

Family and Dramatic Play