How does the Heroes programme work?
The children at Glenavon 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.
We encourage our families to bring their Heroes to Glenavon as special guests to participate in our events or be a part of our special activities.
We also invite prefects from Glenavon School, who continue to motivate and mentor our young learners in realistic and inspirational ways.
Enrolment Information Contact UsThe “Glenavon Heroes Programme” recognises and celebrates children’s achievements by awarding certificates throughout the year to empower and encourage our children to become “young achievers”.
Activites
We ensure that throughout the year there are plenty of opportunities for our children to plan/participate and celebrate their learning. Some of our planned experiences may include:
- Values of Home Languages
- Values of Play
- Art Day
- Talent day
- Sports/Athletics day
- Language weeks
- Buddy programme with Glenavon pupils
The programme
- Empower Glenavon pre-schoolers to see themselves as confident and successful learner
- Engage families of our children and the community
- Encourage a love of learning through on-going experiences
Whānau help and commitment
- Make sure your child attends regularly each week for a minimum of 20 hours
- Make sure you drop them off and collect them as per their schedule
- Attend the parent information days and events. You are welcome to attend the Centre events or visit the Centre whenever possible
- Engage with your child with reading in English and/or home language, writing and counting at home
- Talk with them about their chosen Hero
- Attend parent interviews to discuss shared goals and learning opportunities for your child
- Post photos, share stories and respond to conversations and stories on Storypark
