Festival of Colour – “Baby O”
The Festival of colour is always an exciting biennial celebration of the arts and this year is something very special for our tamariki. Baby O has had sell-out UK tours … Read More >>
General News
Help us feed our pets when we are closed
(Pleae refer to the updated blog dated 30th October 2014) For the Guinea Pig’s & Ruby Pellets Fill bowl or feeder up with Guinea Pig/Rabbit pellets. Do not fill with … Read More >>
We love our veggie garden
With the help of Poppa Carrick we grow whatever we can, and so far this term we have harvested carrots, cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes, potatoes, garlic, onions, lettuce, various herbs with … Read More >>
What is the Pikler Theory?
Emmi Pikler’s Guiding Principles (source www.parentingworx.co.nz/fantastic-reading/emmi-piklers-8-guiding-principles/) Dr Emmi Pikler lived and found her life’s purpose, working with infants in her homeland of Hungary. Pikler, a paediatrician, took over the running of … Read More >>
Healthy Heart week ……Celebrate with us
“This Valentines day wear something red.”
Nick presents his new bee hive
What a surprise visit
We were pleasantly surprised to have Craig Smith come in the door to sign copies of his new book “Kaha the Kea” for one of our teachers who had … Read More >>
2013
Welcome back everyone and we hope you are all well rested after the Christmas break. The Aspiring Beginnings team are all excited to be back and looking forward to another … Read More >>
The centre is now closed for 2012
Our snippet from the Wanaka Sun….Healthy hearts for under fives.
Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre has received the whanau (silver) Healthy Heart Award. The award encourages early childhood education services to promote healthy eating and physical activity to under fives … Read More >>
Hooray….ECE Healthy heart silver award
Active movement obstacles
Leanne from Active movement has been visiting over the last few Tuesdays to challenge the tamariki with her creative obstacle courses. The tamariki have enjoyed this so much that Leanne … Read More >>
Elmslie House annual excursion
Every year close to Christmas we like to visit the elderly residents of Elmslie House for a morning of singing and laughter. This is planned for Tuesday 4th December, leaving … Read More >>
Wedding bells are about to ring.
A message from Tash… Kia ora to the whānau and tamariki from AB’s. Just a quick note to let you know that Friday the 16th of November will be my … Read More >>
Wanaka Wearable Creations show – we are proud to have been involved
Te Piwakawaka o nga tamariki – The Fantail of the children A beautiful/ wonderful sound…what was that I heard? Wait I can see an amazing bird. Our piwakawaka flying straight … Read More >>
Thank you to “The Lion Foundation”
Thank you to The Lion Foundation for our grant to purchase Hi vis vests to use when we are “out exploring our community”. As a community centre we are very … Read More >>
Wanaka Wearable Creations show…are you going?..we are!
Thank you Federal Diner.
Thank you to the awesome team at Federal Diner for making our visit so enjoyable. Our fluffy’s were delicious. The best excursion ever…When can we go again?
Proud to part of “Enviroschools”
Aspiring Beginnings at Mini Muscles (Play gym for family fun)
On Friday we spontaneously took the opportunity to walk to Mini Muscles to explore equipment and challenge our bodies. This was an exciting new experience for one child and a … Read More >>
Aspiring Beginnings picnic on the field
The tipu tamariki went on a picnic to the open fields of the “old primary school”. We enjoyed our walk through the grounds discovering flowers and leaves on the grass, … Read More >>
ASPIRING BEGINNINGS IN TOP 8 FOR MOTHER EARTH REWARD!
The Mother Earth Reward competition encourages schools and early childhood centres to enter a recent initiative they have carried out to promote wholesome food and healthy eating. We have been … Read More >>
Rewarding Volunteers
“Congratulations Carrick… You are very deserving of the Radio Wanaka “Good Buggar award” and thoroughly deserve your $50 Lone Star voucher. Because of your support we are a successful finalist … Read More >>
At Aspiring Beginnings we keep NZ Beautiful
Sunscreen policy
Summer is coming and it is time to start thinking about sun protection. Beginning this week, we will start to apply sunscreen to all the children after lunch using “Skin … Read More >>
Support the Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust
This is a letter we recently received that we would like to share: PO. BOX 678 Wanaka 18 September 2012 Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust Website
Simon Darby Photography fundraiser
Family portraits are a cherished memory you will have forever and Aspiring Beginnings are offering a unique opportunity to capture this moment with professional photos taken at Rippon Vineyard. The … Read More >>
Dr Compost Healthy Garden Workshop
Get Growing Spring Workshops Building a raised bed and the advantages of no-dig gardening How to make an easy seed raising mix and sow seeds Top five vegetable crops to … Read More >>
NZ ShakeOut…we’ve registered…have you?
Aspiring Beginnings acknowledges the Cancer Society “Daffodil Day”
Friday the 31st of August was Daffodil Day and to support this annual fundraiser we went on a walk up to the Memorial Monument. Once up there, our active tamariki … Read More >>