Welcome,
Haere Mai
We wish to extend a warm welcome to Glenavon Early Childhood Centre. Join us so that your children can embark on an exciting learning journey through exploration and play, in an environment that empowers them to achieve their full potential, and become young achievers.
Our Centre is on the grounds of Glenavon School and therefore provides a seamless transition from early childhood right through to intermediate school (year 8).
Our vision is “to provide a foundation to enable a successful and productive life.”
Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to make an appointment to visit. We look forward to welcoming you!
What Parents Say Get in TouchWho We Are
Glenavon Early Childhood Centre is a multicultural, non-profit community organisation, run by a group of volunteer committee members. Our Centre is located in the grounds of Glenavon School and offers 30 hours free education and care.
We not only offer our services to families from Blockhouse Bay but to surrounding areas that include Avondale, New Windsor, New Lynn and Mt. Roskill.
If you would like to come and see us or require any further information please contact us.
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What We Offer
Glenavon Heroes Role-Model Mentoring Programme
The children at Glenavon Early Childhood Centre are encouraged to choose a Hero. This could be a member of their whānau/family or someone they know and would aspire to be like.
Te Whāriki curriculum
Our Early Childhood Programme is based on Te Whāriki, the Ministry of Education’s early childhood curriculum policy statement. It is a framework that emphasises the learning partnership between kaiako (teachers), parents, and whānau/families.
Glenavon ICT programme
ICT is integrated into the Centre programme in meaningful ways. On-line portfolios and access to ICT devices to support children’s play and learning are an integral part of the programme.