10/05/2022

New shade at Central Kids Golden Sands ELC

After many months of fundraising and two generous grants from The Lion Foundation & Grassroots Trust, shade sails have been installed at Central Kids Golden Sands […]
19/04/2022

Easter at Golden Sands in Papamoa

This April, we celebrated Easter here at Golden Sands! We made our own special Easter eggs and when no one was looking, the Easter Bunny hid […]
28/03/2022

Learning opportunities in Papamoa

Here at Central Kids Golden Sands Early Learning Centre in Papamoa, there are opportunities for tamariki to engage in a variety of learning experiences within the […]
23/03/2022

Learning opportunities in Papamoa

Here at Central Kids Golden Sands Early Learning Centre in Papamoa, there are opportunities for tamariki to engage in a variety of learning experiences within the […]
22/02/2022

Team work makes dream work

Team work makes the dream work!   The Māori concept of mahi tahi describes working together as one which is something the tamariki of Central Kids […]
14/01/2022

Summer fun in Papamoa

We have loved welcoming in the new year with old friends and new!   There has been a lot of sun  which has meant plenty of water […]
15/12/2021

Christmas Party at Golden Sands

What a wonderful Christmas party we had! The tamariki enjoyed the face painting, ice creams and a special visit from Santa himself. We look forward to another […]
26/11/2021

Kia Kaha! Community Outreach

Following on from a discussion with our tamariki about essential workers, the children from Central Kids Dinsdale in Hamilton made ‘Kia Kaha’ cards to distribute in […]
26/11/2021

Golden Sands Bug Hotel

The tamariki at Central Kids Golden Sands in Papamoa have been busy designing and creating their very own bug hotel for the centre. A lot of […]