A New Chapter for Early Childhood Education at Glenavon

After many wonderful years serving our tamariki and whānau, Glenavon Early Childhood Centre will be closing on December 20, 2024. This decision reflects a thoughtful response to challenges such as succession planning, pay parity, and long-term financial sustainability.

We are incredibly proud of the community we have built together and deeply grateful for the trust, support, and connections we have shared with whānau over the years.

Although this marks the conclusion of an incredible journey for Glenavon ECC, we are delighted to share that early childhood education will continue on-site at Glenavon School. Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association will be opening a new kindergarten on-site to carry forward the commitment to quality learning for our tamariki.

For more details about the new kindergarten, please visit their website at https://aka.org.nz/our-locations/glenavon-kindergarten/.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been part of the Glenavon ECC story—our tamariki, whānau, staff, committee members, Glenavon School principals and staff, and supporters. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. Together, we’ve built a legacy of love, learning, and community that will live on.

We look forward to seeing this space continue to thrive for our community. As we look to the future, we leave you with this whakataukī:

Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi.
As an old net is cast aside, another is remade.

Ngā mihi nui,
The Glenavon Early Childhood Centre Team

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!

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Who 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.

Glenavon Heroes Te Whāriki Glenavon ICT