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 >>
How can I stop losing items to lost property & support Aspiring Beginnings?
Help to stop our lost property overflowing by naming all belongings. We all know that biro and markers eventually wear off. Why not name your child’s precious belongings more permanently … 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 >>
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 >>
Thank you to “chairperson Chrissy” as the governance representative for Aspiring Beginnings, for collecting our successful grant of $3,200 at the Otago Masonic lodge presentation. This money will be used … 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 >>
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.
On behalf of the governance of Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre, a huge thank you to the Upper Clutha Communtiy for supporting our Christmas raffle to purchase heat pumps for … Read More >>
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 >>
To ensure the safety and well-being of our animals it is important that they regularly receive visits; especially when we are closed. At least once a day would be a minimum. We have … Read More >>
The attached flyer from “Active Movement” is the second of four in the “On your Marks Moment programme. This is a summary of the key ‘On Your Marks’ messages of … Read More >>
Treble Cone TC Cat – thank you for coming to visit
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 >>
The attached flyer from “Active Movement” is the first of four in the “On your Marks Moment programme. This is a summary of the key ‘On Your Marks’ messages of the … Read More >>
Following the committee meeting held on 12th August….the committee would like to advise AB’s families that the care of our animals is vitally important to the success of the teaching … 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 >>
What an amazing community of parents at Aspiring Beginnings
Thank you to all the wonderful helpers who came along on Saturday helping to put the bark chip in place and sorting out the gardens. You are all amazing and … Read More >>
Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre is getting out their mixing bowls, popping on their aprons and whipping up some puppy-shaped bikkies for … Read More >>
Robin Grille is a 25-year psychologist, author of this book and HEART TO HEART PARENTING as well. Through Robin’s research and experience he will take you on a journey of … Read More >>
We spent all week making mothers day cards, and Kay had made small bunches of flowers to give out as mothers day gifts after lunch. Thank you to all the … Read More >>