In this series, we are dipping into the archives to share inspiring HIPPY stories from years gone by. Here is the story of Marietta Ulugia, our HIPPY Coordinator in Otara from 2009-2011 - living proof of the success of HIPPY. Read more
Through play children solve problems, test out ideas and explore their imaginations. HIPPY helps parents create a fun learning environment at home where creativity is unleashed, bodies get moving and children develop a life-long love of learning... Read more
Maiyah, a former "HIPPY child", is an 8-year-old girl from Hornby in Christchurch. Since she was five years old, Maiyah has been baking and selling cupcakes to raise money to help the homeless in her city. She’s just a young girl, but she’s making a huge difference... Read more
Deidre grew up in a house that was lacking talk, books and encouragement. Now she is an early childhood centre supervisor who has raised her children to love education. HIPPY was the catalyst. Read more
Tai is a mother-of-four who had struggled with literacy herself and when she started with HIPPY none of her four pre-school children were engaged in ECE. She says that HIPPY has made the difference for her family... Read more
Great Potentials has worked around the clock with our international HIPPY community to develop an online version of HIPPY meaning we are now able to continue to support our families while keeping our staff safe within their bubbles. Read more
As a solo mum at 18, Jasmine thought the only potential she had was earning a very low wage at a basic job - and she felt OK about this. But then she was introduced to the HIPPY programme... Read more