AVONSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE
Here is the Press Release on the Centre's 75th Anniversary Celebrations!
One of Christchurch’s oldest continuing pre-schools is on the search for its original class of 1943.
The not-for-profit community run Avonside Early Childhood Centre is this year celebrating its 75th year of offering quality education to tamariki.
The centre started life in 1943 as the Avonside Girls High Nursery School, offering day care to working mothers.
Established by pioneering psychologist, Doreen Dolton, the pre-school also gave high school students an opportunity to observe and take part in the care of children.
On Saturday November 3rd the centre will be marking its 75th year with a day of fun activities for children past and present.
“We would love nothing more than to have some of the original class of ’43 join us on November 3rd to help cut our special 75th birthday cake”, said Senior Teacher, Sue Downey.
“Like many pre-schools in the city’s east we struggled with numbers in the immediate aftermath of the 2011 earthquakes which forced a number of our families from the area.
Thanks to the ongoing support of our community our roll is now healthier than ever, putting us in a great position to serve this area for another 75 years”, she said.
Our birthday party will feature a show from the famous Natural Pirate Magic crew, a bouncy castle, face painting and lots of photos of teachers, tamariki, and their families, past and present.
It promises to be a great day of fun and a time to reflect on the special place this centre has played in the lives of so many people over so many generations.
Things kick off at 10am with the Natural Magic Pirate puppet show. Bring your coins for the sausage sizzle and bake sale. For more information go to www.facebook.com...
The day has been made possible by the very generous support of local businesses including Hibbards Butchery, New World Stanmore Road, Woodham Road Pharmacy and Marcel and Bear.
Feel free to call head teacher Sue Downey for any further comments on (03) 389 8473 sue.downey@avonsidekids.co.nz
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