General News
Plunket Garage Sale – Saturday 24th May
Tipu excursion to Wanaka Station Park
Our yearly excursion to Wanaka Station park is always a favourite as we enjoy a frolick in the Autumn leaves. There was lots of conversation amongst the group about the … Read More >>
Dept of Conservation talk with Chrissy
A&P Excursion 2014
With our amazing 20+ volunteers, off we walked to the 77th annual A & P show. 1st stop was the the boer goats. One of the big ones charged the fence … Read More >>
Learning at Aspiring Beginnings
Rakau Rhythm Whariki time Using rakau sticks to make rhythms and tempo changes with a beat on the ground. Drumming makes vibrations for instant feedback. Soft and hard feelings, … Read More >>
AGM (Annual General Meeting)
Please come along to our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 8th April starting @ 7.30. We would love to share what we have achieved over the last 12 months and … Read More >>
Cybersafety – What is it?
Cybersafety’ is: − the safe and responsible operation/use, at any time, on or off the centre site, and by any person, of the centre’s Internet facilities, network, and associated ICT … Read More >>
Wanaka Library recommended reads
Here is 4 books Frankie discovered in our local library that we highly recommend If family circumstances keep changing such as moving house, new siblings, change of job or financial … Read More >>
Wheels Day
Since we have returned from our summer break, the teachers have noticed that there is a huge interest in bikes. We have discovered that some tamariki had bikes for Xmas, … Read More >>
Wanaka Sun edition – 19/2/14
Healthy Habits Workshop
When: 2nd April 2014 What time: 7-9 pm Where: at Mt Aspiring College A Sport Central initiative together with Oral Health, the Heart Foundation and Active movement are offering a Healthy Habits … Read More >>
Speech Therapy Screening
We are very pleased to advise that from the proceeds of a generous grant from the Elsie & Ray Armstrong Trust, we are able to provide communication screening for children … Read More >>
Library visit
Thank you to the Wanaka Library for coming to read to the children and sharing their wonderful collection of stories. The Library is located in the centre of town on … Read More >>
Thank you Central Lakes Trust
We are so pleased to open this year with extra shaded outdoor space. A huge thank you to Central Lakes Trust for helping to make a three year dream a … Read More >>
REOPEN FOR 2014
Happy holidays to all our wonderful families. We will return in 2014 on Tuesday 21st January. If you would like to leave us a message please feel free to email … Read More >>
Gift a Summer Garden
We are selling seed packs ready for sowing for this Summer/Autumn season. Only $10 for 5 different varieties (rrp $14-$17 in total) Beans Slenderette Carrots Scarlet Nantes Pea Progress … Read More >>
Thank You “Stars in your Eyes” and the “Wanaka Musicians Society”
Aspiring Beginnings ELC would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in the collaborative approach of “Stars in your Eyes” within the Wanaka community. The wonderful entertainment … Read More >>
Annual Christmas Party 2013
Thank you to all the families who came along to the Christmas party and making it such a fun afternoon. Congratulations to the Mayousse family who won the meat … Read More >>
Family Get Together
This is a chance to meet up with other Aspiring Beginnings families. WHEN: Every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10am. WHERE: at the Dinosaur Park, down at the lake … Read More >>
Mt Aspiring College – Students in the Community 2013
All Mount Aspiring College Year 13 students have placements in the local community, in various roles to benefit the community and integrate the students into Wanaka life. This unique programme … Read More >>
Plunket require a car seat service technician
Plunket Car Seat Service Technician (Upper Clutha, 3 hours per week) A paid position has become available for a part time Car Seat Service Technician for the Wanaka Plunket Car … Read More >>
What is a B4 school check?
The B4 School Check is a nationwide programme supported by the Ministry of Health and offers a health and development check to groups of children turning four. The checks are … Read More >>
The Bee Swarm hero
How lucky were we to have our very own bee keeper equipped to remove the unwelcome swarm of bees that came to visit on Wednesday. Did you see the story … Read More >>
Happy Birthday Aspiring Beginnings
Happy Birthday to us Sixteen years ago the Upper Clutha Community saw their vision for an Early Learning Centre catering for working families become a reality. Back then we were … Read More >>
Pilot Andy RAF visit
Teddy’s dad came and spoke to the tamariki about aeroplanes what it was like to be a pilot. He used to fly planes for the Royal Air Force and now … Read More >>
Chalk Educated Toys 2013 Fundraiser
Chalk Educated Toys has been New Zealand’s favourite fundraising program for many years. Parents can buy great quality toys at the best prices and support our centre at the same … Read More >>
Bug Farming Project
Farmer Brett Free Range Eggs
We are once again selling “free range eggs” as a fundraiser for only $5.50 a dozen. The supplier is Farmer Brett, who has a hobby farm in Tarras. The hens … Read More >>
DR Compost spring gardening workshop
The one and only Dr Compost has been spreading Wanaka’s gardening lore far and wide with his new gig as a writer for Weekend Gardener. But he hasn’t forgotten his … Read More >>