General News

General News

Let’s Play

Let’s Play

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 >>
TC Cat comes to Visit

TC Cat comes to Visit

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 >>
Participating & Contribution

Participating & Contribution

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 >>
Whanaungatanga – a special outing

Whanaungatanga – a special outing

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 >>
Whanau Breakfast

Whanau Breakfast

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 >>
The Otago Masonic Charitable Trust

The Otago Masonic Charitable Trust

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 >>
Active Movement – Foam Shapes

Active Movement – Foam Shapes

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 >>
Christmas closedown

Christmas closedown

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.
Raffle results

Raffle results

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 >>
How Awesome – “Congratulations to everyone”

How Awesome – “Congratulations to everyone”

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 >>
Help feed the animals when we are closed

Help feed the animals when we are closed

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 >>
Snow Day – 23rd Sept 2014

Snow Day – 23rd Sept 2014

Another successful snow day thanks to Snowdriftas. Every year you delight the children when you deilver the truck load of snow.
Fathers day morning tea

Fathers day morning tea

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 >>
Every family helps one weekend a year

Every family helps one weekend a year

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 >>
Rapunzel – Wanaka Primary School

Rapunzel – Wanaka Primary School

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 >>
Excursion to Mini Muscles

Excursion to Mini Muscles

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 >>
PARENTING FOR A PEACEFUL WORLD

PARENTING FOR A PEACEFUL WORLD

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 >>
Mothers Day lunch

Mothers Day lunch

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 >>