Questioning to Success

We recently held a competition for parents and caregivers, inviting them to write a blog on essential parenting topics. Our winner, Julian Latimer, provides valuable insights on the benefits of encouraging children to ask questions.

Mums over 40 – what it’s like having a baby later in life

Being a parent is more than a full-time job that requires constant attention, patience, and energy.

Ideas for Dads to Help Celebrate Mother’s Day without Breaking the Bank!

High angle shot of an adorable little boy making pancakes with his unrecognizable father in the kitchen at home

Being a parent is more than a full-time job that requires constant attention, patience, and energy.

Managing Your Inner Calm and Self Doubt

Being a parent is more than a full-time job that requires constant attention, patience, and energy.

TURNING THE NEW HUNUA VIEWS NEIGHBOURHOOD INTO A THRIVING COMMUNITY

What makes a community? This was the question on the minds of the designers and architects behind the newly developed Hunua Views subdivision as roads were laid, power poles were installed, and show homes were built back in 2019. Community is more than infrastructure. It’s more than streets and houses and utilities. Those are necessary… Continue reading TURNING THE NEW HUNUA VIEWS NEIGHBOURHOOD INTO A THRIVING COMMUNITY

A MUST-READ OPEN LETTER FROM KIWI MUM, KELLIE DOUGLAS

Rocco’s journey… Today, we want to share the heartwarming letter that Kellie Douglas wrote to the amazing teachers at New Shoots Children’s Centre – Sunnynook based in Auckland. The letter is a testament to the outstanding care and supports that the teachers provided to Kellie’s son Rocco, who was born 15 weeks premature and had… Continue reading A MUST-READ OPEN LETTER FROM KIWI MUM, KELLIE DOUGLAS

IS BEING BAREFOOT IN THE EARLY YEARS CATCHING ON?

There’s a growing trend that should be celebrated – going barefoot. Originally published over at Enspirement Little Barn Owls in Horsham have a barefoot project. Prince George was pictured joyfully paddling barefoot in a stream at the Chelsea Flower Show. It is just as good for adults as this article in Scientific American shows. The flat rubber-surfaced conception… Continue reading IS BEING BAREFOOT IN THE EARLY YEARS CATCHING ON?

HOW CHILDREN SUCCEED IN A COMPLEX WORLD

By Michelle Pratt Often the term character is called personality traits, non-cognitive or soft skills by psychologists. The main argument is that these positive character traits make up the necessary ingredients for children’s success. These can be described as persistence, self-control, curiosity, conscientiousness, grit, and self-confidence. Paul Tough states, “we have been focusing on the… Continue reading HOW CHILDREN SUCCEED IN A COMPLEX WORLD

LESSONS FROM KURA NGAHERE – NEW SHOOTS BUSH KINDY

Outdoor Play proves crucial for learning and development at New Shoots Papamoa Children’s Centre. Article by Kelly Warren Ten tamariki and two Kaiako are out in the bush a few kilometres out of Papamoa when  one of the children, Max, taps me on my leg and informs me, “We have to look after the plants… Continue reading LESSONS FROM KURA NGAHERE – NEW SHOOTS BUSH KINDY

Enrolment Conditions

New Shoots operates as a full day service and do not offer short days or sessions;
Our fees include high quality teacher ratios above Ministry of Education Standards;
Minimum enrolment is two days per week; A $50 enrolment fee will be due upon enrolment to confirm your place;
Two weeks notice is required when terminating enrolment; 10% discount is applicable to your eldest child’s fees if you have two or more children attending New Shoots full time;
Nappies and food are provided; and Formula is not provided – this must be brought in from home if required. 

To be read in conjunction with the Fee Policy.
Fees effective from 1st April 2022.