Active Explorers Upper Hutt

Cookie decorating at cafe Kaiarahi

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Sometimes the best adventures happen when you're simply sitting together, chatting, laughing, and taking in the world from a different perspective. 🌈

Moments like these help build friendships, confidence, communication skills, and a sense of belonging. It's wonderful to see our tamariki supporting one another as they explore, play, and create lasting memories together.

✨🌟 Mānawatia a Matariki! 🌟✨

From all of us here at Active Explorers Upper Hutt, we would like to wish all of our wonderful whānau and community a very Happy Matariki.

May this special time be filled with reflection, connection, remembrance, and hope for the year ahead. We hope you enjoy the extra time with your loved ones, make special memories together, and take the opportunity to rest and recharge over the long weekend.

Thank you for being such an important part of our Active Explorers Upper Hutt whānau. We can’t wait to see everyone back after the break!

✨ Mānawatia a Matariki! Have a safe and happy long weekend. 💙

S U P E R H E R O - D A Y !

We have some pretty cool kids!

Thankfully Officer Isla saved the day by arresting Spider-Man for climbing on the roof!

Mastering our new monkey bars!

The Tamariki have been working hard on mastering the new monkey bars!

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There is something truly special about watching older siblings care for their younger brothers and sisters. Through gentle guidance, kindness, and shared moments of play, they are developing empathy, responsibility, and confidence.

Today we celebrated the beautiful bond between brothers, where caring, helping, and looking out for one another came naturally. These everyday interactions help build social and emotional skills that will last a lifetime.

He taonga te aroha – love and care are precious.

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