We had such an exciting interactive evening with Robin from Childspace sharing with us the importance of play and having fun. Thank you to our wonderful community for supporting our … Read More >>
The tamariki were missing Lamby and wondering if she was settling well back into farm life so we decide we would go and visit her. Yello taxi transported us into … Read More >>
Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre is in a very privileged position to have been allocated additional land from the Ministry of Education to extend our outdoor environment. The teaching team … Read More >>
Why is play so important? Play the radio audio to hear why Robyn is a leader in ECE education. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to listen to Robin Christie from … Read More >>
To support the young children’s activities & interests amongst our community, we invited TC Cat to chill with the children and share ski stories. Thank you Treble Cone for sharing … Read More >>
One area of critical learning that is a focus at Aspiring Beginnings ELC is about being actively involved and participating. Having collaborative contribution from our wider community & knowing you … Read More >>
With the whanaungatanga jar full we planned an excursion to the Warren Street playground for “Daffodil Day”. the child were really responsible listening very carefully to instructions and looking out for … Read More >>
The teachers have identified Whanaungatanga as a key principle within the teaching and learning environment of AB’s. Whanaungatanga is about building relationships through shared experiences and working together, providing people with a … Read More >>
We were able to celebrate healthy eating with our families at a whanau breakfast on Wednesday 29th June. Community involvement is important to us at Aspiring Beginnings and we are appreciative … Read More >>
Once again thank to Raewyn from Mini Muscles for organising a special Mini muscles outing for the kaho children of Aspiring Beginnings. The children had such a wonderful time learning … Read More >>
A hidden treasure just down the road from AB’s is a private fish pond and the toddlers of AB’s were able to go and visit. There were so many fish … Read More >>
Aspiring Beginnings took our infant and toddlers on an excursion to explore Ruby island. Thank you to our wonderful fathers, Aaron Rawson & Adam Hawkins, for helping with the transportation … Read More >>
Another enjoyable visit to the annual A&P show. This year it was the younger children who went to visit the animals. our entries and the all time favourite “the machinery”. … Read More >>
Rain did little to dampen the enthusiasm of 140 children who ran, cycled and slide to the finish line to collect their medal. Well done to all the contestants. Thank … Read More >>
News Flash….Healthy heart award for Aspiring Beginnings
We are very excited to announce that our centre has earned an excellence award from the Heart Foundation for promoting healthy eating and physical activity. “Wanaka Live….26/3/2015 – Aspiring Beginnings … Read More >>
Eight years ago we started the process of enclosing our verandah area. Now thanks to the generous financial support from Sky City Queenstown, we are excited to extend the option … Read More >>
Thank you to Sports Otago for arranging use of the very popular “foam shapes” that are regularly rented to various organisations throughout Dunedin. They were so popular we would like … Read More >>
The Aspiring Beginnings teaching team and tamariki are all currently on holiday’s and look forward to welcoming new members to our community centre on Tuesday 20th January 2015.
We are very pleased to announce that we have proudly completed our Enviroschools reflection to silver level. The Enviroschools Programme is a unique sustainability journey. Through exploration and discovery, tamariki and … Read More >>
Press release – Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust
UPPER CLUTHA CHILDREN’S MEDICAL TRUST BROADENS THEIR HORIZON TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY. The Upper Clutha Children’s Medical trust is very pleased to announce that as from 10th November 2014, the … Read More >>
Once again we are pleased to be hosting the DR Compost Spring Garden Workshop. Don’t miss these informative workshops from local composting guru Ben Elms. And they’re free, thanks to … Read More >>
Being a town full of ski bunnies we were extremely excited that TC Cat was able to take time away from the mountain to come and visit the tamariki. They … Read More >>
After having a special mothers day in May, we invited the fathers of the tamariki to join us for morning tea. The committee offered bacon & egg butties and coffee … Read More >>
: FAMILY PORTRAITS : FAMILY PORTRAITS : FAMILY PORTRAITS : FAMILY PORTRAITS : Please take advantage of the opportunity to have family shoots with local photographer Nina Henderson (www.ninahendersonphotography.com). She specialises in … Read More >>
Singing, drama and role-play have all been strong interests of the Kaho children lately. The teachers have noticed children wanting to listen and dance to a variety of songs, enjoying … Read More >>
On Friday 30th the Tipu tamariki went to Mini Muscles at proactive gym. They confidently explored the different environment, climbing, sliding, jumping and diving on a variety of equipment and … Read More >>
The theme of the week in 2014 is ‘Tune in to road safety’. We’re all human: we daydream, get side-tracked, run late and make mistakes. But on roads, distractions can … Read More >>