General News
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Thank you to the generosity of Jeremy Town from Pure Pixel 2013 NZ, these gorgeous prints are available for purchase on an A4 block at the special purchase price of … Read More >>
Interest in our worm farm’s from Mt Aspiring College students
Mt Aspiring College year 7 students came to visit our worm farms as part of their current studies. As this is Frankie’s area of expertise she gave a talk to … Read More >>
Daffodil day excursion
To show our support for Daffodil Day, we all went for a morning walk to the Warren Street playground near the tennis courts. While there we enjoyed pikelets … Read More >>
Red Nose day Friday 23rd August
Come dressed in RED as we support Cure Kids and Red Nose Day 2013 on Friday, 23rd August In support of Red Nose Day, we will be having a BBQ … Read More >>
SNOW DAY
THANKYOU SNOWDRIFTAS, EVERY YEAR YOU ARE AWESOME.
Snow Day “The News” Article
BY CRIS JOHNSTON THE eyes of the world are focused on Wanaka ski fields this week as prospective Winter Olympics medalists showcase their talents in the Winter Games. However, … Read More >>
Out exploring our community – Elmslie House visit
Join our teaching team
Teacher retention is an important focus for our governance committee and as part of our commitment to supporting quality teaching practices we proudly offer: ECECA Collective Agreement & Salary. Low child … Read More >>
The power is restored
Yah. We will resume operation from 1 to 4.30pm. For those that are still interested we welcome the tamariki to join us for the afternoon.
Power update
Sorry everybody. Delta are working hard to reinstate power. They have to wait for a new transformer from Alexandra. We will have to remain closed until at least 1pm. Come back … Read More >>
Sorry we are closed
Due to a power outage we are unable to open. Delta are currently fixing the problem and we hope to open by 10. Please listen to radio wanaka 92.2 for … Read More >>
BIKE DAY
We had noticed that bikes, and being able to ride them, was something of great interest to most of the tamariki. As we have such a great space to ride … Read More >>
Bombed by the lovable, creative “Knitsy”
Imagine the delight of everyone when we arrived on Tuesday to discover this beautiful creation sitting in our bike rack. What a wonderful surprise. It surely has to be knitsy’s … Read More >>
Kitchen table conversations – Upcoming courses
Wanaka Library visit
It was a beautiful afternoon when we walked all the way from AB’s to the Wanaka Library, paying careful attention to look out for one another and keep in … Read More >>
Dr Maclean health visit
‘Bodies’ have been an interest among the children and with winter approaching (along with sneezes, coughs and colds) we thought a visit from a doctor was just what was needed….. … Read More >>
Healthy Heart Party Food ideas
Twitter – Emergency text service
Please subscribe to our Emergency Text Service so we can let you know when we are having an event or be in contact in an emergency. TO JOIN – Text … Read More >>
QLDC Composter Fundraiser
QLDC wants to help residents minimise waste by providing a $100 subsidy on 466 litre home composters. Click on the picture to download the application form. For every 4 bins … Read More >>
Welcome Prue Hollyer
Kia ora I am pleased to be working for Aspiring Beginnings relieving in Jen’s management role, during her maternity leave, four mornings per week. I have taught in all areas … Read More >>
Wanaka Station park outing
On Thursday morning, the Tipu tamariki and kaiako went for a walk to Wanaka Station Park. We ran across the grass, looked for pinecones, and had a picnic morning tea. … Read More >>
Healthy heart cooking demo for food Week
As we are part of the Healthy Heart Programme, we were more than keen to help support the ‘Eat less salt in our meals week’ and learn even more about … Read More >>
Cooking Demonstration
To celebrate the NZ Nutrition Foundations food week, Leungo Lippe will be joining us this Monday 13th May for a cooking demonstration with the children. We are very excited to … Read More >>
Whanau Breakfast
On Wednesday 8th May we had a special treat at AB’s – shared breakfast! It was a great chance for all of the tamariki, AB’s staff, family and whānau to … Read More >>
Let’s Keep NZ Beautiful
The children helped to clean the astroturf area adjacent to our playground. Good job guys!!
Farewell Tash, welcome Sarah & Sally
Tash is leaving at the end of this week to move to Milford Sound to live with her husband. We wish Tash all the very best and thank-you Tash for … Read More >>
Wanaka Primary School Skybridge program
Aspiring Beginnings ELC supports the Wanaka Primary schools SKYBRIDGE programme which occurs on Wednesdays from 1.30 to 3pm, ten weeks prior to starting school. The new entrant children at Wanaka … Read More >>
Preserving
Elizabeth would appreciate any donations of excess fruit to preserve for the children to enjoy as part of their daily menu; now and into winter. Any surplus “agee” preserving jars … Read More >>
A&P show excursion
The children and teachers have been busy harvesting vegetables, making preserves & jams for the A&P show. Our home industry creations this year were cucumber pickle, bread & butter pickle, … Read More >>